Angelica Ventrice Foundational Driver of Performance Angelica explores the “internal recalibration” necessary for true fulfillment. By focusing on the small, often overlooked patterns of our nervous systems and internal standards, she reveals how tiny shifts in our inner health serve as the essential drivers for sustainable, big-picture success. Jenny Bates Heaton  Aligning People and Strategy As founder of Bates Leadership, Jenny Bates Heaton partners with individuals, teams, and organizations to build alignment, clarity, and engagement. With corporate leadership experience—including Head of Organization Development at Ahold Delhaize—she helps connect talent strategy to business strategy through practical, values-based competencies and shared purpose. She’s also a certified executive coach and Board Chair of AMI.

Maggie Kane Building Community, One Seat at a Time As the founder of Raleigh’s pay-what-you-can nonprofit cafe, A Place at the Table, Maggie proves that something as simple as a shared meal can bridge social divides. Her work demonstrates the immense power of unconventional communities built through small acts of hospitality and radical inclusion. Matthew Gulliver  The Compounding Power of Small Actions As the founder of Oak & Iron Fitness, Matthew challenges the traditional approach to wellness by focusing on consistency over intensity. He demonstrates how small, intentional daily choices build physical and mental resilience that extends far beyond the gym. His work inspires individuals to take radical ownership of their progress, proving that meaningful life changes are built one choice at a time. G. Page Singletary The Quiet Power of Relevance Page challenges us to look beyond the spotlight to the small, consistent actions that define a legacy. Through his project, RELEVANCE, he shares how a meaningful life is built not through grand applause, but through the quiet, steady work of showing up for others across all seasons of life. Patricia Bauer The Analytical Heart of Modern Leadership A senior global marketing executive with 25+ years across technology, consumer, and home-improvement industries, Patricia blends an engineering mindset with brand leadership, product strategy, and coaching. Known for a servant-leadership style rooted in collaboration and empathy, she brings a steady focus to building emotionally intelligent cultures where people feel energized, connected, and supported to grow. Dr. Princess M. Cullum Leading Culture That Lasts As Founder and CEO of Cullum Business Solutions, LLC and CEO of You®, Dr. Princess M. Cullum helps leaders and organizations strengthen executive development, women’s leadership, and culture. Drawing on experience across large, complex organizations—including FORVIS, the Center for Creative Leadership, Bank of America, and others—she focuses on practical shifts that build stronger pipelines, higher engagement, and healthier workplaces.

Sonali Ratnasinghe

Empowering the Next Generation of Service The Founder of Youth Ambassadors of Service, Sonali empowers students to recognize that they don’t need to wait for “big” titles to make a difference. She highlights how small leadership roles and student-led service projects create a ripple effect of extraordinary change throughout our local communities.