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Ida Byrd-Hill is CEO of Automation Workz, a cybersecurity reskilling and diversity consulting firm, headquartered in Detroit, that has been recognized as one of the nation’s top Cybersecurity Bootcamps by Career Karma and one of the Best Cyber Security Bootcamps of 2021 by Intelligent.com. Ida has this prior business experience --- 5 years in Human Resources/ Executive Search where she created the Diversity Culture Audit. 14 years in finances creating the Financial Fitness Course, Fluke -the wealth building game of accidental inventions and My Dream Empire app to train 1000 UAW workers. 14 years piloting public – private partnerships including the creation of a cyber alternative high school. Ida Byrd-Hill is a graduate of University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a BA Economics and Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University with an MBA specializing in People Management/ Strategy. She is also the author of 8 books including Invisible Talent Market, a Black Labor Economics History book. Ida has appeared in Associated Press, BBC, Crain’s Business Detroit, CW Street Beat, Cybercrime Magazine, Daytime NBC, Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Essence Magazine, Good Morning America, Let It Rip, Michigan Chronicle, Model D, PBS, X-conomy

Asia Bribiesca-Hedin, MBA, MPA is the founder and CEO of Bridgewell Professional Services (bridgewellpro.com), a leadership development and strategy execution firm in Southern California. Asia began her career as a management consultant with a global Big 4 consulting firm right out of USC business school, gaining unparalleled experience in advising leaders on how to mobilize their teams to deliver on key priorities. Today she brings her strategic lens to coaching executives and professionals at every level to become influential, sought-after leaders so they can create the results that matter most to them. YOUR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER EMPOWERMENT PODCAST GUEST! Listen to a recent podcast recording or training. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf0yfgNt3LE&t=151s) Hot topics include: - Top career-limiting mistakes even good leaders make and what to do instead - How to handle criticism from anyone with poise, grace, and confidence... including your boss, client, or partner! - How to grow your leadership effectiveness without overworking, people-pleasing, or selling your soul! - Top myths around imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and confidence These are simply starting points - and I'm open to customizing to suit your current focus and your audience!

Tamika L. Blythers is a dynamic master trainer/facilitator, best-selling author, educator, entrepreneur, & transformational speaker. Her platform, “V.O.W” 9 points of Impact, is a simple shared message of self inquiry, which requires individuals to radically change perspectives about decisions & goals in life. Ms. Blythers engages, empowers, educates, and encourages the audience by incorporating her practical, spiritually-based solutions, while integrating inspirational personal experiences. Her consulting business, EduVizon, LLC provides empowerment education and hosting/emcee services designed to enhance, clarify, transform & achieve desired premium results. She has authored several books which include, Mika Dika Foster Kid, Patches Batches of Emotions, V.O.W. 9 Points of Impact: Transformational Guide to Greater, The Whole Truth: So Help Me Teachers a co-authored story with other educators from around the nation, and God’s High Destiny Women: Business Devotional, which is a #1 Amazon Best seller, You Can Have It All, Let the Kingdompreneurs Speak #1 Best Seller, Coauthored with Dr. Shirley Clark), Courageous Enough to Launch(Coauthored with Dr. Cheryl Wood)which is also a #1 Amazon Best seller, You Are Enough with Les Brown & Dr. Cheryl Wood , which is an International Best Seller. Tamika L. Blythers has shared the virtual speaking stage with numerous renowned speakers which include Les Brown, Dr. Cheryl Wood, Kearn Cherry, Che Brown, and Lisa Nichols. She is the “Upperroom Writer”. This power house of wisdom and knowledge has educated thousands challenging individuals to dream BIG, catapulting them to a well-defined destiny. As a child advocate and author, her children’s book series, Mika Dika Foster Kid, serves as a lighthouse of hope, providing a stronger resilient voice for children globally. Additionally, T. L. Blythers serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) providing a voice for foster kids in the courtroom. Blythers’ foster care network expands from courtroom child advocate Judge Glenda Hatchett, to Grammy Award-Winning R & B artist Anthony Hamilton, who served as one of the national spokespersons for CASA. As a veteran educator, Blythers has been awarded the title “Teacher of the Year” from the Muscogee Educational Excellence Foundation in 2002 & 2007. As a powerful, charismatic, and authoritative voice on vision, purpose, entrepreneurship, and empowerment, in 2011, T.L. Blythers was honored and recognized by the Minority Chamber of Commerce as one of Columbus Georgia’s 20 Top Women of Influence possessing distinction & leadership for longstanding commitment to the community, and Outstanding Business Woman of the year 2021 by Iota Phi Lambda Sorority Inc. T.L. Blythers stands firmly on the life principle, “You are a product of your expectations, not the limitations.”