LIVE2LEAD
Come ALIVE in 2025
Community Leadership Summit
January 9, 2025
Garment Factory Events Center
Franklin, IN Johnson County

John Maxwell

is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach

and leader who has sold more than 34 million books. He is the founder of Maxwell Leadership®— a leadership development organization that has trained tens of millions of leaders in every nation. Having been recognized as the #1 leader in business and as the world’s most influential

leadership expert, Maxwell continues to influence individuals and organizations worldwide—from

Fortune 500 CEOs and national leaders to entrepreneurs and the leaders of tomorrow.

Chaunte Lowe

the world-renowned high jumper lives to conquer barriers,

racking up 4 Olympic Games Appearances, 3 Global Championship medals, 3 American records, and several global accolades. Many are surprised to learn that she achieved most of these accomplishments while also holding the title of “mother of three.”

Malcom Gladwell

is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers,

including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, Talking to Strangers, and The Bomber Mafia. He is the co-founder of Pushkin Industries, an audiobook and podcast production company that produces the podcasts Revisionist History, Against the Rules with Michael Lewis, The Happiness

Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, and Broken Record.

Chris Robinson 

is a founding partner of the Maxwell Leadership Certified

Team and as the Executive Vice President of Maxwell Entrepreneur Solutions, he is a product of the product, leading a global team of over 50,000 speakers, coaches, and trainers. He is an international speaker who has captivated crowds as large as 4500 and trained small

groups inside of companies weekly before taking on his current role as the EVP of the Maxwell Entrepreneur Solutions.

Melahni Ake-Event HOST

Founder, Everyday Leaders

Professional and Personal Growth Strategist 

is a dynamic and visionary leader passionate about driving positive change in the world. She graduated from Greenwood High School, where she was a catalyst for starting the first girl's softball team. She holds a Bachelor's and Associate's degree from UIndy in Business and Psychology. She is a certified speaker, coach, and trainer with John Maxwell's Maxwell Leadership Team and the first WHY Affiliate Coach in the US.  Her innate confidence and strategic mindset come from growing up playing ice hockey in an all-boys league for over twelve years and a twenty-five-year career in sales, sales training, and executive leadership in the medical device industry working with innovative thought leaders equipped her as a successful entrepreneur, community builder, and dynamic business strategist.  Melahni has founded and led several successful ventures and start-ups, leveraging her entrepreneurial spirit and strategic insight to create innovative solutions for today's challenges with Leadership, Communication, and Teamwork for personal and professional development. She works with the USAF, corporations, educators, non-profits, and entrepreneurs.

She is a wife, daughter, athlete, founder, co-founder, board member, author, co-author, leadership podcast host, content creator, social media influencer and advocate, community builder, entrepreneur, and visionary leader who believes in using her voice to make a greater impact. She resides on the south side of Indianapolis with her husband, Joe. 

Melahni is a dedicated advocate for social causes and actively engages in her community and philanthropy. Her unwavering commitment to social impact has earned her recognition as a change-maker and a role model. Melahni Ake is a true catalyst for change; her journey is a testament to the difference one can make in the world once you take that first action step. 

Joe Ake

President, JoeAkeStudios, LLC

Strategic Media Mentor

is a highly recognized media producer who creates, produces, and teaches media and broadcasting from idea to execution. He is a director and producer for commercial branding media projects with industry leaders in healthcare, nonprofits, finance, media technology, and more.

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Locally, you may find this team contributing to the community through LIVE media streaming and broadcasting, podcast productions, teaching technical and supporting media productions, and community events, including Aspire Johnson County Chamber Coffee Connections, and more.

Michael Jr

is known as one of today's most gifted communicators; Michael Jr brings laughter and encouragement to audiences worldwide. Using comedy and dynamic

storytelling, he inspires audiences to discover and activate their purpose. This unique skill set has landed him on stages like The Tonight Show on NBC, TEDx talks, and Jimmy Kimmel Live. His mission to make laughter commonplace in uncommon places means that he also seeks opportunities to share his gift with those in homeless shelters and prisons. You can find him in Sony Pictures' feature film War Room and starring roles in Selfie Dad, Laughing on Purpose, and More than Funny.

Jon Gordon

his best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been tested by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 30 books, including 16 best-sellers and five children’s books.  Jon is a graduate of Cornell University and holds a Master's in Teaching from Emory University. He and his training/consulting company are passionate about developing positive leaders.

Valorie Burton

is a life strategist, and international speaker and is CEO of

the Coaching and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. Her life-changing message has an intriguing, research-based emphasis in the pioneering field of applied positive psychology – the study of what happens when things go right with us. Her company provides coaching, coach

training, and resilience training and has served clients in all 50 states and 20 countries on six continents. Since 1999, she has written 13 books translated into multiple languages, including Let Go of the Guilt, It's About Time, and Successful Women Think Differently

Brandon Dawson

is a serial entrepreneur, business leader and scaling expert

with years of experience in building, growing, and exiting businesses. He sold his last business in 2016, Audigy Group, which he bootstrapped and built as a proprietary Decentralized Operating and Ownership Organization that shared equity with his customers and employees. Today, combining Dawson’s IP with Grant Cardone's 10X mindset and his massive loyal community, they teamed up to co-found Cardone Ventures where Dawson serves as CEO and Managing Partner.

Michele Coy Event CO-HOST

Michele Coy Enterprises, LLC

Business and Leadership Strategist

is an accomplished Leadership and Business Strategist with nearly three decades of expertise in accounting and finance. Armed with a Master of Accountancy from the University of Phoenix and a Master’s Certification in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Michele brings a unique combination of analytical rigor and psychological insight to her clients. Her work focuses on helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential by tapping into unconscious behaviors and aligning them with strategic business goals.

With a deep commitment to professional development, Michele has been a coach with the John Maxwell Leadership Team and has served as a Graduate Assistant for the Dale Carnegie Program seven times. She is passionate about guiding business owners through the process of building self-awareness, developing leadership capabilities, and understanding how personal and team development can positively impact their financial statements.

Michele is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and 1:1 coach, engaging audiences and clients on topics such as Leadership, Communication, Team Dynamics, Conflict Resolution, DISC Personality Styles, and Accounting Fundamentals. Her work empowers business leaders to make meaningful investments in their people, resulting in both personal growth and measurable business success.

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Chip Baker, SPECIAL GUEST Author-Coach-The Success Chronicles, 

is a fourth-generation educator. He has been a teacher/coach for over twenty-five years. He is a multiple-time best-selling Author, YouTuber/Podcaster, Transformational Speaker, and Life Coach. 

Chip Baker is the creator of the YouTube channel/podcast “Chip Baker—The Success Chronicles," where he interviews people from all walks of life and shares their stories for positive inspiration and motivation.