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OUR SPEAKERS
OUR SPEAKERS
Our speakers bring lived experience, practical strategies, and engaging delivery to every event.
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Dr. Destry Dokes:
is a leadership strategist, culture architect, and author is the Founder and CEO of DokesPartners, LLC, and Provost of a top-tier community college. An author, international speaker, and leadership coach, Dr. Dokes draws on decades of executive experience to help organizations strengthen leadership, build high-trust teams, and cultivate purpose-driven cultures. His engaging keynotes and trainings blend research, real-world leadership insights, and actionable strategies that inspire lasting performance and impact.
Yvonne Eype: M.M.C., CAEL
is a Senior Partner at DokesPartners, LLC and an expert in relationship communication, emotional intelligence, and organizational culture. With over 15 years of leadership experience, she equips audiences with transformative strategies and compelling narratives that empower teams to build strong connections, foster collaboration, and create high-performing, purpose-driven environments.
Bradley Branson
iis a motivational speaker, leadership expert, and performance coach who helps people unlock potential through belief, mindset, and action. A former professional basketball player with a 17-year international career, he blends the discipline of sports with executive coaching principles to drive growth, resilience, and confidence. His keynotes equip leaders, teams, and students to strengthen culture, elevate performance, and believe in what’s possible.
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daniel soto
is a bilingual business developer, market leader, and million-dollar sales producer with over 25 years of experience driving growth in the restoration and pest control industries. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Houston, he combines strategic insight with authentic relationship-building to connect with diverse communities, mentor emerging talent, and inspire teams to achieve lasting success. A passionate speaker and mentor, Daniel empowers others to lead with confidence, resilience, and purpose—turning everyday challenges into opportunities for growth.
Carolina Garzon Medina
is a Colombian entrepreneur, athlete, and resilience speaker whose story embodies perseverance and purpose. After building a logistics company in Colombia’s Oil & Gas industry, she came to the U.S. and rebuilt her life after surviving unimaginable adversity. Today, she empowers audiences to turn struggle into strength, championing self-belief, perseverance, and the courage to start again.
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MAURICE EVANS
is a former 11-year NBA veteran, entrepreneur, and transformational leader who has excelled on and off the court. As former Vice President of the National Basketball Players Association, he helped negotiate the landmark 2011 NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement, shaping the modern game and championing player advocacy. Now President of the NBRPA Houston Chapter and author of Every Level of Success – Winning That Matters, Maurice inspires audiences to lead with resilience, purpose, and emotional intelligence—equipping them with practical tools to elevate performance, relationships, and holistic success.
WORKBOOK RELEASE FEATURE:
New from Dr. Destry Dokes
Growth Beyond Loss: The Narrative Workbook for Developing Emotional and Relational Intelligence
Inspirational guide blending a narrative format with leadership science, lived experience, and actionable tools for individuals who want to lead with purpose and impact.
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