SimoneKnego is an international speaker, award-winning author, and confidence expert who helps high achievers reconnect with their worth and lead more meaningful lives. Her best-selling book, The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You and her globally ranked podcast, Her Unshakeable Confidence, which she co-hosts with her daughter, have inspired audiences around the world. A two-time TEDx speaker featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Entrepreneur, and Yahoo News, Simone is also the creator of the REAL Method—a framework for building lasting confidence from the inside out. Her upcoming book, REAL Confidence, launches in February and offers a practical guide to quiet self-doubt and lead with clarity and self-respect. From summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro to raising six children and navigating the beautiful chaos of everyday life, she brings authenticity, perspective, and heart to everything she does.

DEBRACLARYis a leadership strategist, researcher, and executive coach with over four decades of leadership experience at some of the world’s most iconic companies, including Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola, Jack Daniel’s, and Humana. Relying on her doctorate in Leadership and Organization Development and her inquisitive approach to every facet of life,Debrahas inspired hundreds of executives and teams to achieve business success guided by the principle that curiosity is not a soft skill—it’s a superpower for growth. Today, after forging a path as a leading curiosity expert,Debraadvises Fortune 500 companies and mission-driven teams on how to harness the power of curiosity to encourage transformation and foster connection.

Whether leading billion-dollar brands, advocating for women’s leadership, delivering a viral TEDx talk, or performing a sold out one-woman off-Broadway show,Debrais guided by her mission to ask bold questions and follow wonder. Her upcoming book,The Curiosity Curve, is the culmination of years of research and real-world experiencecoaching hundreds of leaders through transformation, and empowering individuals and organizations on their unique journeys to success.

Ryan Rottman is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of AthleteAgent.com, a groundbreaking sports tech platform. In his role, Ryan oversees business operations, strategic partnerships, and platform development, helping expand the site’s reach across professional leagues and enhance its database of verified athlete and team contacts.

Before stepping into the tech and sports business world, Ryan built a successful career in entertainment, starring in films such as Billionaire Boys Club, The Open Road, and a variety of Hallmark originals, as well as television series like 90210(CW), The Middle (ABC), and The Lying Game (ABC Family). His background in production and storytelling has been instrumental in shaping AthleteAgent.com’s user experience and brand identity. Ryan combines business acumen with creative vision, bringing a unique edge to the intersection of sports, media, and tech.