Theme: Immerse Yourself

Get ready to be inspired by thought-provoking talks, innovative ideas, and engaging discussions. TEDxBuckheadAve is back with an immersive experience that will leave you motivated and inspired.

Experience a day filled with captivating speakers, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities. Speakers include:

Matt Cartwright
Tristan LaGrande
Sam Yankelevitch
Catina Jenkins
Tristan LaGrande
E. Mackey
Brandi Harvey
Velera Wilson
Sabrina Runbeck
Walter Stith
Charreah Jackson
Robert H Johnson

Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference and shaping the future.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to expand your horizons, gain new insights, and be part of a vibrant community. Get ready to be immersed in the power of ideas at TEDxBuckheadAve!

MODEx Studio
3005 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, Georgia, 30305
United States

Brandi Harvey

Media Host + Author

Brandi Harvey, Founder of Beyond Her and author of "Breakthrough Sold Separately," is a leading advocate for holistic wellness, encouraging women to nourish their bodies and minds while embracing daily movement. As the host of Vault Empowers Talks, she engages with influential figures like Rickey Smiley and Steve Harvey, fostering impactful conversations. Brandi also serves as Executive Producer of the award-winning documentary "Sistahs Getting Well," highlighting chronic disease in Black women.

Catina Jenkins

CEO, Catina Speaks, Learning & Development Professional, Inspirational Speaker, Consultant

individuals and organizations. Specializing in facilitation, program design, onboarding, coaching, and curriculum creation, she makes learning engaging and impactful. As the founder of Catina Speaks, she extends her passion by offering coaching, workshops, and motivational talks that inspire individuals and families. Her global experience includes teaching in Ghana, enriching her educational perspective and commitment to making a difference. A strong advocate for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), Catina excels in developing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to foster inclusive environments. She is also a fierce advocate for her son with autism, having served on boards to create safe spaces. In her free time, Catina loves rocking the boymom life with her son Glen and making lasting memories with her family and friends!

Charreah Jackson

Business Consultant and Leadership Coach

Charreah (Shu- ree-uh) K. Jackson isn't afraid to share messy truths because they saved her life. She serves as a global communications strategist, leadership coach and AI-certified business consultant. She is the founder of Shine Army, serving 2500+ changemakers from corporate boardrooms and college campuses to the United Nations. Clients range from Fortune 100 companies and household names to entrepreneurs and rising stars. Called “luminous” by Oprah Winfrey, Charreah served 10 years at the world’s largest magazine publisher where she was Senior Editor.From cancer to a layoff before turning 25, this leader learned early the power of our stories always live in our hands. She is sought-after thought leader, speaker and professional truth teller published globally and featured by Good Morning America, Business Insider, and Fast Company and is a contributor for the New York Times. The Atlanta-native has impacted millions with transformative content and curriculum.

E. Mackey

CEO, Founder of Blvck Spades, Blvck Haven Studio, and Dope Heart Media

E. Mackey is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur, author, activist, and philanthropist. With a dynamic portfolio spanning various domains, he is a prominent figure in both business and social advocacy circles.

Matt Cartwright

Psychotherapist, Interfaith Minister, Teacher, Speaker and Author

Matt Cartwright LCSW is a seasoned clinical psychotherapist, ordained interfaith minister, teacher, speaker, author, and former drag performer, whose work is dedicated to transforming lives through resilience, self-acceptance, and authenticity. With over 20,000 hours of clinical experience, Matt has helped countless individuals and couples turn their struggles into strengths and their pain into purpose. Matt’s own journey from homelessness, addiction, and identity crises to becoming a leader in his field uniquely equips him to understand the complexities of personal transformation. His approach integrates humor, compassion, and deep insight, offering a fresh perspective on how we can connect to our highest self. Through his work, Matt empowers others toward self-actualization, enabling them to uncover who they get to BE so they can HEAL and LIVE the life they deserve.

Robert Johnson

DEI & LEadership Speaker, Facilitator, Consultant and Founder of RHJ Consulting Group, LLC

Meet Robert H. Johnson Jr., an extraordinary force dedicated to cultivating inclusive and equitable workplaces, where every individual finds their place, voice, and value. With unwavering commitment, Robert is on a mission to shatter barriers and empower leaders and teams to embrace inclusive leadership fearlessly.

Sabrina Runbeck

CEO, Co-Founder of PulsePoint Path, HealthTech Catalyst, Corporate Builder

"Sabrina Runbeck is a healthcare innovator, entrepreneur, and the visionary leader of PulsePoint Path. With a background as a clinician, she experienced burnout firsthand, which led her to create solutions for healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs. Sabrina leverages her expertise in media, community building, and healthcare consulting to empower health tech innovators to scale their impact and shape the future of healthcare technology.

Sam Yankelevitch

Author, Speaker,Linkedin Learning Instructor

Sam Yankelevitch is too old to grow up, too young to stop learning and delighted to give back. He is a bilingual Spanish-English author, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and corporate trainer, passionate about transforming how people communicate to help address today’s complex problems. Sam has presented to thousands of attendees nationally and internationally. Originally from Colombia, Sam's multicultural upbringing has shaped his unique perspective on communication: a bridge that connects diversity of thought and enables inclusive, holistic solutions. He aims to empower individuals to rewrite their individual narratives, so that they can contribute positively to their communities through better interpersonal connections. An Interview with Failure is Sam’s first stab at fiction where he reveals the truth about the F word. Sam’s LinkedIn Learning courses reached over 650,000 global students establishing him as a respected thought leader and educator. More at Samyankelevitch.com.

Tristan LaGrande

Perspective & Mindset Coach, Speaker, Founder of Prime Coaching LLC

Meet Tristan LaGrande, Certified Diversity Coach, speaker, facilitator, and Founder of Prime Coaching. Tristan is passionate about creating safe spaces for clients navigating life's challenges. She sparks curiosity, drives action, and breaks down barriers for POC, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodivergent individuals, believing that fulfillment comes from intentional effort. As a neurodivergent woman, Tristan offers a unique perspective, advocating for environments where everyone can thrive. Her communication blends compassion, boldness, and humor, balancing empathy with accountability. As a speaker, she explores topics like inclusion, perspective-shifting, and navigating neurodivergence in professional spaces, inspiring audiences to embrace their strengths and lead with purpose.

Velera Wilson

Confidence, Leadership and Workplace Performance Speaker, Author, and Consultant

Confidence, leadership, performance and wellness, Velera Wilson is a global speaker, author, and consultant that addresses these topics head-on during keynotes and training for industry leading organizations. Velera doesn't speak theoretically - her expertise has been proven in the real world. With over twenty years of marketing leadership expertise, she's launched products used globally, developed strategies and generated multi-million revenue for industry giants like AT&T and Fiserv. It’s with this insight that she founded Positive Identity, a company that partners with organizations to develop confident, skilled, high performing leaders through training programs and speaking engagements. From her award-winning book, "You're Absolutely Worth It", articles and podcasts, to interviews with CBS, NBC and other media outlets, Velera delivers transformative messages that help people break through limiting beliefs, embrace change, do it scared, and achieve incredible results.

Walter Stith

Financial Advisor-Global Sports and Entertainment Director, Founder-The Athlete Whisperer, Speaker and Comedian

Walter Stith is a Financial Advisor-Global Sports and Entertainment at Morgan Stanley in Atlanta Georgia. A native of Atlanta, Walter attended Western Michigan University and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Business Administration majoring in Finance. Walter was awarded Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors in 2019-2022. Prior to working at Morgan Stanley, Walter played in the National Football League (NFL), Canadian Football League (CFL) and also the American Basketball Association (ABA). Walter is one of the few athletes to play on the professional level in two sports. Walter Stith played for the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills in the NFL, the BC Lions in the CFL and the Lake Michigan Admirals in the ABA. During his NFL off-seasons, Walter interned with Smith Barney in Ney York City to gain investment knowledge and wealth management experience.