Speakers
A tapestry of perspectives woven into one experience. The basics are behind you. Now it’s time to dive deeper.
Epic Wave of Speakers
We’ve brought together voices and perspectives you don’t normally hear in one space—so the conversation can go deeper and further than before.
Jen Hardy
Founder
Host: The Jen Hardy Show
Hillary Kane
Protecting Your Assets
Legal Counsel for Meta Reality Labs
Robert Riggs
Interview Secrets
From the Top
Peabody-Award-Winning Investigative Reporter
Shari Spiro
Coming Soon
Founder & CEO of Ad Magic
Rob Greenlee
Staying Human in
the World of AI
Hall of Fame Podcaster
Jason McKenzie
Coming Soon
Founder Grazora Business Movement
Annie Rose
Lifetime of Creation
Multifaceted Creator & Leader
Ines O'Donovan
of the Over 50 Creator Awards
Founder & Editor: Jeunessima Magazine
Enrique Acosta Gonzalez
Captain of the Wheelhouse
Top 100 Thought Leader in Leadership
Laurie-Ann Muribito
Leverage Speaking to Grow Your Podcast, Brand and Impact
Speaking & Visibility Coach
David Petratos
Coming Soon
Award-Winning Filmmaker
Jen Hardy: Founder
Jen is the Founder and CEO of Hardy House Media, Epic Wave Enterprises, and the Hardy Impact Foundation, creating a media ecosystem dedicated to amplifying diverse voices - and ensure they're heard. With over 35 years as a public speaker, Jen knows how to cut through the noise to deliver impact.
Helping women define their best chapter isn’t just a slogan; it is the core mission behind Jen’s work.
As someone who built an empire from the battleground, refusing to accept a medical timeline in 2018 that tried to write her final chapter, Jen leads the "Pick Your Label" movement to empower audiences to discard societal expectations and curate a life of intention.
Her expertise is backed by a track record that includes being a best-selling author, an award-winning podcaster with a show in the global top 2.5%, and the award-winning broadcaster behind The Jen Hardy Show. She is also the champion of other creatives as the founder of the Wave of Influence and the Over 50 Creator Awards (formerly the 50 Over 50 Podcast Awards). When not building her empire or advocating for others, she lives on an island with the two youngest of her seven children and her producer/husband, Dave.
Hillary Kane
As the founder and Chief Legal Officer of KANE Legal, Hillary has led comprehensive legal strategies for high-profile clients, guiding everything from intellectual property enforcement to brand protection on a global scale. Her tenure at NBCUniversal saw her clearing and prosecuting domestic and international trademarks for powerhouse entities like Telemundo, Universal Pictures, NBC News, and Bravo.
Prior to her work in the corporate sector, Hillary served as a professor at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, where she developed and taught the school’s first full course in Fashion Law—one of the earliest in the country. Her innovative curriculum empowered students to understand trademark law, design protection, and the intersection of fashion and tech. Her thought leadership has earned her spots on influential panels and media platforms.
At Southwestern, she also served as head of Marketing and Communications, where she led institution-wide branding, media relations, and strategic planning—collaborating with the Board of Trustees, faculty, and admissions to deliver measurable marketing success.
From courtroom strategy to classroom innovation, Hillary Kane is a dynamic force at the intersection of law, media, and technology.
Robert Riggs
Robert Riggs is a Peabody Award-winning investigative TV journalist and true crime storyteller whose career spans high-stakes reporting from the frontlines of the Iraq War to the darkest corners of the Texas prison system.
Known for his meticulous dedication to uncovering the truth, Robert’s work has exposed corruption, chronicled notorious criminal cases, and resonated with audiences through his Webby Award-Winning True Crime Reporter® podcast and acclaimed streaming documentary Freed To Kill.
His unique approach—combining exclusive access, deep expertise, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity—has positioned him as a leading voice in true crime.
Robert’s latest book, “Texas Crime Stories V.1: Riding Herd On The Lawless” is available in Kindle and Paperback on Amazon, and the audiobook version is available for purchase on the True Crime Reporter® website.
Before journalism, Robert served as a Congressional investigator on inquiries about the Watergate scandal.
Texas A&M University named him an Outstanding Alumnus. He and his wife are Texas horse riders with a family legacy dating to the 1920s.
As an advocate for ethical storytelling, he emphasizes the irreplaceable role of human insight in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
Shari Spiro
Shari Spiro is the Founder and CEO of Ad Magic, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer and supply-chain partner for tabletop games, playing cards, and a wide variety of creative consumer products. With decades of hands-on experience in manufacturing, logistics, and intellectual property, Shari has built Ad Magic into a trusted partner for some of the most successful influencers in the world.
Under her leadership, Ad Magic has produced and scaled blockbuster titles including Cards Against Humanity, Magic Puzzle Company & Exploding Kittens, supporting creators from Kickstarter launch through mass retail and worldwide distribution. Shari is known for her deep operational expertise—spanning printing, packaging, global sourcing, quality control, customs, warehousing, and fulfillment—combined with a creator-first philosophy that helps independent inventors and major brands alike bring ideas to market responsibly and efficiently.
Beyond manufacturing, Shari is a strategic operator and innovator, overseeing integrated fulfillment and logistics operations through Ad Magic’s related divisions, including U.S.-based warehousing and e-commerce fulfillment. She is also deeply involved in IP strategy, licensing, and long-term brand development, frequently working alongside creators from concept to global scale.
A lifelong creative with a background in music and storytelling, she continues to expand Ad Magic’s footprint while championing creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainable growth.
Rob Greenlee
Rob Greenlee is a 2017 Podcast Hall of Fame inductee and a global thought leader in new media and podcasting who bridges radio and podcasting’s roots with an AI-driven future. A veteran executive, creator, and mentor, Rob empowers professional audio and video creators to grow, monetize, and future-proof their content.
He started in 1999 with WebTalk World Radio as the first broadcast radio program to become a podcast on September 16, 2004. With over 25 years in podcasting and digital media, he has held senior leadership and creator roles at Microsoft Zune & Xbox, PodcastOne, Spreaker, Libsyn, StreamYard, and various social channels.
He is the founder of Spoken Life Media and the Adore Creator Network (AdoreNetwork.com), which includes a vibrant creator community at Skool.com/AdoreNetwork, and Co-Founder of the Passion Struck Network (PassionStruckNetwork.com).
Rob is the former host of The New Media Show, one of podcasting’s longest-running industry programs, and now hosts The Pro Creator Playbook and Spoken Human. His new Spoken Human show is available on YouTube.com/@spokenhuman.
An audio podcast version will be available soon on ART19 as part of the Passion Struck Network. He also has an extensive archive of past shows available on AdoreNetwork.com and on his YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@RobGreenlee.
In addition, Rob is launching a new interest media eCommerce live show and store on Whatnot called DealRushLive, offering exclusive deals on media-related gear, debuting soon at WhatNot.com/user/dealrushlive/sell.
Rob Greenlee is a 2017 Podcast Hall of Fame inductee and global thought leader in podcasting and new media. With over 25 years of experience, he’s held leadership and creator roles at Microsoft Zune & Xbox, PodcastOne, Spreaker, Libsyn, and StreamYard.
Rob is the founder of Spoken Life Media, the Adore Creator Network (AdoreNetwork.com
), and Co-Founder of the Passion Struck Network (PassionStruckNetwork.com). He hosts The Pro Creator Playbook and Spoken Human (YouTube.com/@spokenhuman) and is launching DealRushLive on Whatnot.com media gear ecommerce store and live video.
As Chairperson of the Podcast Hall of Fame (PodcastHall.com, YouTube.com/@officialpodcasthalloffame), Rob champions authentic, audience-led storytelling and innovation in an AI-driven media future.
Jason McKenzie
After personally experiencing the pressure, exhaustion, and “cage” that so many entrepreneurs get stuck in, Jason began developing practical frameworks for visibility, growth, and business simplification. His work blends strategy, psychology, communication, and modern marketing into approaches that help owners work less, earn more, and create businesses that run without constantly depending on them.
Through his podcast, training programs, speaking engagements, and hands-on work with hundreds of business owners, Jason is on a mission to help one million entrepreneurs escape the overwhelm and build businesses that support the life they actually want. Dynamic, relatable, and deeply passionate about small business success, Jason brings a fresh and empowering voice to the stage.
Laurie-Ann Muribito
Annie Rose
Annie Rose is a seasoned creator with more than a decade of experience on YouTube. She began filming at just nine years old, growing up alongside the platform and learning to adapt through every major shift in trends, formats, and algorithms. Her channel has evolved from childhood storytelling to intentional, high-impact content that resonates with a global audience approaching one million subscribers.
Over the years, Annie has built a loyal community by being open about her creative process, her growth, and the realities of building a channel from the ground up. She’s navigated platform changes, audience transitions, and the pressure of long-term visibility — and continued to show up with consistency and clarity about who she wants to be as a creator.
Today, Annie is focused on creating meaningful, inspiring content while stepping into her role as a mentor for younger and emerging creators. She’s passionate about collaboration, creative problem-solving, and helping others understand how to sustain their vision through the ever-changing online landscape.
She’s thrilled to join this incredible week in Florida — ready to connect, share, and collaborate with fellow creatives who are building the next wave of influence.
Ines O'Donovan
Ines O’Donovan is the Ageless Futurist and a global voice in longevity, health, and the future of aging. Eleven years ago, she created Jeunessima, the first longevity magazine for women, launching well ahead of the curve and redefining how women think about vitality and extended living. She holds a PhD in Management Learning & Leadership and an MBA in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, bringing both scientific rigor and real-world vision to her work.
Ines speaks on stages around the world about what the future holds as we move into a longer-living, tech-driven society. She leads futurism workshops, consults with companies, and is known for her deep understanding of how health, cognition, and performance intersect. Her passion for technology and innovation drives her mission to reshape how leaders and organizations prepare for an age where people live and work longer than ever before.
She is the creator of the Bio-Optimized Leadership™ model — the first framework linking leader lifestyle, biological aging, and overall organizational performance. Through audits and executive coaching, she helps leaders reverse accelerated aging, sharpen cognitive performance, and strengthen the health of their entire workforce. Ines advocates strongly for ending the culture of sidelining people over 50, emphasizing the unmatched value, wisdom, and experience they bring to the future of work.
Enrique Acosta Gonzalez
Enrique Acosta González is the host of the long-running podcast Developing the Leader Within, where he interviews leaders across industries and explores what it takes to guide teams with clarity, character, and responsibility. His work centers on practical leadership—how people grow, communicate, and create environments where others can thrive.
A veteran and seasoned executive mentor, Enrique draws from real-world experience in organizational culture, team development, and personal accountability. His approach blends actionable strategies with deep insight into what drives human behavior, making his conversations both accessible and transformative.
Enrique’s mission is to help people become the kind of leaders others want to follow. Through his podcast, workshops, and consulting, he focuses on developing strong internal foundations so leaders can navigate change, strengthen relationships, and build lasting influence.
David Petratos
David has worked with creators and brands including Walmart, MrBeast, Kai Cenat, LankyBox, Cash and Nico, Fundy, Bionic and more! Videos he has worked on have accumulated more than 381 million views, and he has designed over 100 thumbnails across channels. David’s approach is rooted in storytelling and visual craft. He studied film and visual effects at Columbia College, where he learned how composition, lighting, and emotion guide attention long before a story is told. That foundation, combined with years working directly inside the YouTube ecosystem, gives him a clear understanding of every stage of content creation, from concept and performance to edit, packaging, and release.
He speaks from experience, helping creators understand how a single image can decide whether their work gets ignored or becomes the next viral hit!