Join us as world-renowned thought leaders and industry pioneers take the stage to share their profound insights, transformational wisdom, and the spark you need to elevate your life. These dynamic keynote speakers will inspire you to dream bigger, think deeper, and embrace the limitless possibilities within you.
Elevate Your Mindset: Learn powerful strategies to overcome limiting beliefs and unlock your full potential.
Fuel Your Dreams: Discover actionable tools to turn your visions into reality.
Embrace Possibility: Be moved by personal stories of resilience, innovation, and breakthrough moments that will ignite your path forward.
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author & Founder of The Christmas Box International
Richard Paul Evans is the internationally acclaimed author of
The Christmas Box and over 45 consecutive New York Times bestsellers, with more than 35 million copies in print. His heartfelt stories have been adapted into multiple television movies, and his work spans both fiction and nonfiction.
A passionate advocate for children, Richard founded The Christmas Box International, which has served over 170,000 at-risk youth. At Gatherama 2025, he’ll share his inspiring journey of love, purpose, and the transformative power of storytelling.
James Lawrence
James Lawrence, the Iron Cowboy, is a world-renowned speaker, endurance athlete, and two-time author. Known for his signature cowboy hat, he holds two Guinness World Records and defied limits with the 50/50/50—50 Ironman races in 50 states in 50 days.
Yet, that wasn’t enough. On June 8, 2021, he completed the
Conquer 100—100 consecutive full-distance triathlons. Recognized by Sports Illustrated as one of the top 50 fittest athletes alongside LeBron James and Conor McGregor, James continues to push human potential.
Ignite Humanity: The Power of Your Story to Change the World
Lady JB Owen is a global entrepreneur, 22-time international bestselling author, and the visionary founder of Ignite Publishing, the leader in empowerment storytelling. With over 700 published authors across 17 countries, she’s igniting a billion lives through books that inspire transformation.
Knighted for her humanitarian work and honored with multiple international awards, Lady JB is also the creator of Ignite Humanity™, a global movement building schools and creating lasting change in underserved communities. At Gatherama 2025, she’ll share how storytelling can spark purpose, passion, and possibility in every life.
Absolute Motivator
James Dixon, widely known as The Absolute Motivator, is a world-renowned speaker, best-selling author, and CEO of Absolute Motivation. With over 184M monthly views and ranked the #4 keynote speaker globally, James is celebrated for his powerful messages on unity, resilience, and purpose.
From the factory floors of Indiana to the world stage, he’s inspired millions—especially amputees and veterans—through his raw, transformative story. James has addressed global leaders and elected officials, sharing a message that transcends politics: one of hope, human connection, and lasting change.
Dynamic athlete, speaker, and ambassador for the power of sport
Rhonda Rajsich is the most decorated professional racquetball player in U.S. history and a four-time world #1. Originally on track for a WNBA career, she shifted her focus to racquetball after qualifying for the U.S. Team—quickly rising to the top of the sport. Known for her passion, grit, and electrifying presence on and off the court, Rhonda continues to inspire through exhibitions, clinics, and motivational speaking, embodying the heart of true sportsmanship and the joy of competition.
The Art of Significance: Achieving Success Beyond Success
Hall of Fame speaker, bestselling author, and one of the Top Ten Motivational Speakers in the World, Dan Clark is a master storyteller who has spoken to over 6 million people in 71 countries. His powerful message centers on the difference between success and significance — challenging audiences to rise above achievement for its own sake and pursue impact, purpose, and legacy. With stories drawn from boardrooms, battlefields, and his own life journey, Dan delivers unforgettable insights on resilience, service-driven leadership, and what it truly means to live a life that matters.
Dynamic speaker, coach, and founder of The Icon Speaker Academy
Sarah Foley, aka Vertical Blonde, is a dynamic speaker, coach, and founder of The Icon Speaker Academy, where she helps individuals strengthen their voice, confidence, and presence on stage and in life. Through her expert guidance, Sarah empowers aspiring and established speakers to refine their message, own their story, and deliver with impact. As the creator of The Icon Live, she brings high-energy experiences that inspire transformation and bold self-expression. With a passion for turning challenges into strengths, Sarah is dedicated to helping others step into their most powerful, iconic selves.
From ICU to CEO, 2X TEDx Speaker, Power Shift Expert
Julia Nicholson shouldn’t be here. At 18, she survived a near-fatal head-on collision that left her critically injured—body shattered, spirit shaken, and confidence destroyed. By 26, she was a divorced single mom with no education past high school. By 38, Julia was the CEO of a $450 million-dollar company.
She now shares the exact tools she used to go from shattered at 18 to the boardroom. Julia’s raw, high-octane programs show how to shift the power you’re already using—from fueling insecurity, fear, and stress—to strengthening confidence, courage, and resilience.
This isn’t motivation. It’s a catalyst for transformation.
President & CEO of NuCalm , Award-Winning Innovator in Neuroscience & Human Performance
Jim Poole is the President and CEO of NuCalm, the world’s only patented, clinically proven neuroscience technology that helps people manage stress and optimize performance naturally. With a deep commitment to advancing mental health and human potential, Jim has led NuCalm to global recognition across healthcare, military, sports, and wellness sectors.
In recognition of his pioneering contributions, Jim was honored with the U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifelong dedication to improving lives through science, service, and innovation. At Gatherama 2025, Jim will share how cutting-edge neuroscience can empower individuals to live with clarity, resilience, and purpose—igniting transformation from the inside out.