Better Together

Elaine Hall, is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, media personality, award winning writer, consultant and life coach. She was a top Hollywood acting coach when her son, adopted from a Russian orphanage, was diagnosed with autism. When traditional therapies did not work, she developed an innovative creative-based methodology to reach him. These methods now evidence-based, became the backbone of The Miracle Project a fully inclusive, expressive, performing arts and social skills program, profiled in the HBO Emmy winning film, Autism: The Musical and being replicated across the globe.

Considered a pioneer in creating neurodiverse theater and film programs, Elaine has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, on CNN, CBS, NPR, HBO and the Oprah Winfrey Network. Her memoir, Now I See the Moon was the official selection by the UN for World Autism Awareness Day and her text book, Seven Keys to Unlock Autism: Making Miracles in the Classroom, is used at Brown University. Elaine is a consultant to and invited keynote speaker by the United Nations where officials from the United Nations have recently referred to her latest presentation with her son as being “groundbreaking, even for the UN.”

Elaine coaches parents, volunteers, educators, and other professionals how to see the ability within disability. She consults with TV and Film writers, producers and directors including Sony Pictures, Netflix, and Disney to help assure their content authentically portrays individuals of all abilities.. She and her husband, Jeff Frymer, live in Santa Monica, California where she is also a personal life coach guiding others to live their dreams and create their own miraculous lives.

Georgetta Foreman is the daughter of Two-Time Heavyweight Boxing Champion George Foreman. According to the Washington Post, Georgetta Foreman is one of the top 50 most famous George's in the world along with her father and her five brothers all named George. George Foreman is not only a titleholder in the ring, but also mastered being a pitchman and "King of the Grill" for the Lean Mean Grilling Machine also know as the George Foreman Grill.

George started mentoring Georgetta at a very young age. By 15 she was traveling as her father's assistant during his many grueling boxing matches, teaching her the ropes of the world in sports and media. Soon Georgetta became George’s Head of Media Relations. Georgetta still says one of the most memorable moments of her career was working with her father during the height of the George Foreman Grill sales and being on the ground when Big George signed his legendary 100 million dollar deal with Salton. Georgetta inherited George's infectious smile, big personality, and hard work ethic. They are currently collaborating on the George Foreman Podcast.

Georgetta juggled her father's endeavors and her own interests in broadcast journalism. She hosted her own radio show at a Gospel Radio Station KJTX in East Texas that broadcasted throughout Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Georgetta later produced and hosted shows on TV-3 Malibu and Pepperdine University Radio. Georgetta freelanced in both production and marketing departments at HBO Sports. She even starred in a Meineke Commercial alongside her famous father. Georgetta continued using her media savvy gifts as a Television Producer for Divorce Court, Judge Alex, and Texas Justice at Twentieth Television and as Senior Trade-Out/Prize Producer with the CBS game show Let's Make A Deal, and currently produces five scripted court shows at Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios.

Chioma Agbahiwe is an entrepreneur, community advocate, speaker and caregiver. The Los Angeles native graduated from California State University at Northridge where she began her business education at the age of 16.Chioma then began her career in corporate and sales and later entered non-profit management. As a community advocate, Chioma works to see that equitable resources are distributed to underserved communities. This work is done through the Lillian Mobley Multipurpose Center and the Watts Towers Community Action Council.

Because of her passion for entrepreneural ventures, Chioma leveraged her previous education and experience to found The Amadia Group, LLC, a consulting firm focused on personal, professional and business development training for emerging entrepreneurs. She uses the knowledge gained from leading organizations and serving on numerous boards and councils to help people effectively develop the strategies needed to prosper. Chioma teaches her clients how to use the skills, talents and expertise they already possess to create purpose and impact businesses that add value to our society.

As a caregiver to her mother who has Multiple Sclerosis, Chioma believes we all have the power to live fulfilled and purposeful lives by affirming who we are, amplifying our voice and committing to our purpose.

Jozanne Marie is an acclaimed actress, playwright, poet, speaker, author and an advocate for women.

Her newly released memoir, BEAUTIFUL, Unashamed and Unafraid is touching lives around the world and now been adapted to be turned into a feature film by one of Hollywood’s top entertainment company. Recently she has been cast in a supporting role in the upcoming feature film, Quiet In My Town.

This Jamaican born multi-talented artist is also a NAACP Theatre Awards WINNER for Best Solo Show – BEAUTIFUL. Which she also wrote and performed. BEAUTIFUL has garnered critical acclaim by various news outlets, magazines and celebrities. Critic’s Choice in the LA Times and Best of the Week in LA Weekly. This journey led Jozanne to start the National Beautiful Campaign.

Her most recent appearance was in Montreal, Canada presented by the High Commissioner of Jamaica, Janice Miller and the Jamaican Consulate of Montreal, Mr. George Grant. With two shows and an audience of 600 in attendance, Mr. George Grant said - Jozanne Marie have demonstrated the high standards of excellence that Jamaica has come to expect from its sons and daughters. With her performance she have started a long overdue conversation the Jamaican diaspora in Canada. Jozanne is definitely one of Jamaica's most beautiful creations. We will be doing our part to keep this conversation active in the diaspora and "back a yard" when it comes to uplifting women.

Jozanne got her feet wet as a member of the New York City touring ensemble, Family Life Theater, where she toured for three years uplifting the youth through acting. Inspired by the positive impact performing had on this community, Jozanne took the next step and went on to study acting, and is a graduate of the prestigious, The Acting Studio Conservatory, in New York City. She has appeared in Film, TV and Theatre productions, including Tears of the Sun, with Bruce Willis, Taming of the Shrew at the Globe Theatre, Marisol, Vanities, No Exit and De Donde? She has also been a principal actor in many National Commercials, including writing and starring in a National Campaign for Sprite.

In the world of Poetry, Jozanne has performed for some of the largest church communities of audiences between 500-10,000 (West Angeles, In His Presence, Faithful Central, One Church, P4CM, The Vine), popular coffee houses (Nuyorican Café, New York Comedy Club) major corporations (Neutrogena and Sprite) as well as colleges (CSUN, South, Biola University, John Jay College, UCLA, Moorpark College). Her poetry workshop SPIT teaches inner city youths to make a difference in their communities by using their own unique voices re social issues, such as gang violence, global warming and GMOs.

In 2014 her project MEN MAKING A CHANGE was requested and presented to, First Lady, Michelle Obama. Jozanne is also an ordained minister, which explains why her work transcends age, ethnicity and speaks to the heart of humanity.

Ms. Marie is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, Dramatist Guild; Board Member and Membership Director for the African Artist Association, and an Associate Programmer for The Bentoville Film Festival which champions women and diverse voices in media.

AJ Moultrie is a multidisciplinary music artist specializing in performance art, creative direction, and digital design. AJ recently received a BA from UC Berkeley in Media Studies. As the former chair of the Black Student Union at Cal, AJ is an active community organizer and works to liberate the voices of all silenced identities through media communication, artistic expression, and interpersonal fellowship.

As the host of the hit radio show/podcast called Black Voice on KGPC 96.9 FM , AJ works to stimulate meaningful dialogue between groups all over the Bay Area on topics within society, economy, politics, entertainment, etc. AJ, the One performs music to inspire diverse audiences to heal and be empowered within their individuality. She combines her passion as a creative artist and community organizer to inspire others to use their own creative artistry for the good of community. Read more at www.ajtheone.com

Abby Cruz is a journalist for ABC NEWS (WASHINGTON D.C.) and a young members committee chairman for the National Press Club. Born and Raised in Philadelphia, she started her reporting journey at the Philadelphia Daily News before taking a leap of faith and moving to Washington D.C. Through tireless non stop reporting days and nights, Abby landed at ABC where she is thrilled to call her home.

She is the first in her family to graduate from both high school and college and is a firm believer in education being the key to endless life possibilities. From the tough streets of North Philly, she was raise by her grandma who was a first generation immigrant from Mexico that still does not speak any English.

"She's been here for 40 years but 20 of them she had me she didn't have to learn," Cruz likes to say.

At one point in her life, Abby had full custody of both of her younger sisters making her the head of the family and living a majority of her late teens/early 20's providing for them. Although this was the toughest time in her life, being a mother is something priceless that builds strength beyond belief. She hopes her TEDX brings hope and faith for anyone going tough times...there is light at the end of the tunnel.

June Marisa Kaewsith, also known as "Jumakae," is a professional artist, wellness consultant, and storytelling coach. As an artist, she has conducted spoken word workshops and mural projects with various youth groups, and has facilitated theater skits with community members addressing local issues from workers' rights to environmental justice. As a keynote speaker, she has motivated crowds through her original poetry in high schools, college campuses, and various nonprofit groups throughout California. Clients who have sought her as a storytelling coach are change agents who have gone on to tell their stories on large stages in front of thousands of people, entrepreneurs pitching project proposals and product launches to board rooms for a handful of investors and funders, and individuals or artists seeking confidence in their ability to speak authentically and perform their work publicly.

Her online interview series, "Your Story Medicine," is an immersion of changemakers and entrepreneurs in the field of coaching, the arts, and wellness with an aim to inspire women of color to reclaim their ancestral healing practices. She currently serves as a speakers' advocate in Lisa Nichols' program "Ignite Your Speaking," and is an assistant business coach to Shereen Sun's Muse Business Academy educating clients on how to create their signature talks and workshops to serve as medicine for the masses. Through her additional practice as a wellness consultant, she is a 200 hr registered yoga teacher trained to work with survivors of sexual trauma through Peace Over Violence and a transformational life coach (which she rephrases as "life doula") with a professional certification from Leadership That Works. With her passion for the arts and somatic learning, she holds self-care and storytelling workshops for organizations and individuals to strengthen team relationships and wellness culture from a social justice and trauma-informed lens.