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This dynamic, high-energy keynote delivers the mindset reset you didn’t know you needed. RENOVATED™ will take you beyond surface motivation and help you uncover the real conversations happening in your head, the ones building the life you’re living right now.
Identify the hidden self-talk shaping your stress, confidence, and clarity
Apply real-time strategies to interrupt old mental patterns and shift direction immediately
Design a powerful new internal blueprint that supports focus, resilience, and lasting success
You’ll leave energized, equipped, and ready to start building a life that actually works for you.
This isn’t just a keynote. It’s a total mental renovation.
Dr. Jennifer Keitt is a powerhouse in the personal development space, known for equipping professionals with the emotional intelligence, leadership clarity, and inner strength to thrive.
She is the CEO and co-founder of The Keitt Institute, a teaching and development organization that creates transformative learning experiences that help people grow, lead, and live aligned with their highest potential. Her book Master Your Moments: Cut the Fluff. Own Your Emotions. Lead Your Life, is a direct, practical guide for those ready to lead themselves—and others—with purpose and emotional power.
Stop posting and praying. In this tactical session, Katie Lance will guide you through building a content plan that not only keeps you consistent but actually drives results. You’ll learn how to map out your content pillars, repurpose content effectively, and align your social media, email, and video strategies for maximum impact. Katie will break down how to create content that communicates your value, serves, educates, and connects while also generating leads and nurturing your database. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, generate more conversations, or stand out in a sea of sameness, this session will equip you with a clear, customizable roadmap to create content that converts.
Katie is the CEO and Co-Founder of Katie Lance Consulting. Katie is a nationally known keynote speaker at conferences and events. For the past 10 years, Katie has been working with real
estate agents and brokers to help them get smarter about how to use social media to grow their business. Her specialty is in helping real estate agents and brokers achieve big results using social media without spending a ton of time. She is also the author of the best-selling book, #GetSocialSmart and the founder of the #GetSocialSmart Academy. Katie has been named one of the most 100 influential people in real estate by Inman News. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and 2 beautiful boys. You can connect with Katie at her website katielance.com or on Instagram @katielance.
As population growth accelerates across the Charlotte and Western North Carolina region, communities face critical challenges around housing affordability, infrastructure, and sustainable transportation. This conversation will explore how local leaders are addressing these pressures while positioning their regions for long-term prosperity, competitiveness, and quality of life. This discussion will also address regional recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene and exploring how communities are building resilience and adapting plans to support long-term stability. Gain insights into regional strategies, collaboration opportunities, and the road ahead for one of the fastest-growing regions in the Southeast.
Tony Mecia is the founder and executive editor of The Charlotte Ledger, a digital business publication that covers business news and other local topics. He is a former business editor and reporter for The Charlotte Observer, where he won national awards for his coverage of the textile and airline industries. A journalist in Charlotte for more than 25 years, his writing has appeared in publications including the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post, and he appears weekly on local NPR station WFAE to discuss Charlotte-area business news.
Kit Cramer serves as CEO of the third largest chamber in North Carolina with over 1,600 members and a $4.2 million budget. The organization serves as the lead economic development agency for Buncombe County and the City of Asheville, provides a voice for business in all levels of government and serves members with professional development, connection and marketing opportunities.
Tracy Finch Dodson is the chief operating officer and head of economic development for the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance. In her role, Tracy oversees economic development, research, marketing, communications, business development, and investor relations for the organization. Under Tracy’s leadership, the organization continues to successfully leverage strong business relationships on the local, county, regional, and state levels.
Dean Faile has led the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce since June 2021, following 13 years as President & CEO of the Lancaster County Chamber. A former business owner, he operated one of South Carolina’s first one-hour photofinishing centers for 17 years and was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Photo Marketing Magazine.
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