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Event Location: West Virginia
Female
Something Different
Preet Chandi
Polar Adventurer, First Woman of Colour to Complete a Solo Expedition to the South Pole
Fees
- Local: Under $10,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $10,001 - $20,000*
- Asia: $20,001 - $35,000*
Preet Chandi
Described as “a trailblazer, and the most determined, tenacious, and motivated woman,” Preet Chandi is the ninth woman in history to ski solo to the South Pole and the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition on the continent. Driven by an unending desire to push her mental and physical boundaries, Preet is any Army officer, physiotherapist, Nordic skier, ultramarathon runner, and endurance athlete with an iron will that has led to her making history and breaking barriers in the world of adventuring.
Jade Simmons
Speaker, Rockstar Concert Pianist
Fees
- Local: $75,001 and up*
- US East: $75,001 and up*
- US West: $75,001 and up*
- Europe: Please Inquire
- Asia: Please Inquire
Jade Simmons
Named one of the “Best Keynote Speakers of 2019” (Northstar Meetings), Jade spent the first few years of her career performing as a classical concert pianist. Following an artistic epiphany, she pivoted from playing the piano to impress audiences, to using the piano as the vehicle by which to provide the inspiration, information and entertainment that profoundly moves them instead. The results have been, well…darn impressive.
No stranger to pushing boundaries to see bold results, this concert pianist turned world changer is brought in by the likes of corporations like Mass Mutual, Royal Bank of Canada, DOW, Raytheon, the Hershey Company, Genentech, Valic, Pfizer and Nationwide to redefine purpose, inspire seismic shifts in mindset and activate audiences to go out and instantly start living more consequential lives of impact.
Alpana Singh
TV Host, Restaurateur, and Wine Expert
Fees
- Local: Under $10,000*
- US East: Under $10,000*
- US West: Under $10,000*
- Europe: Please Inquire
- Asia: Please Inquire
Alpana Singh
Born and raised in Monterey, California, it was only natural that Alpana Singh would develop a deep-rooted interest in wine. At 26, she passed the final level of the Master Sommelier exam—a feat achieved by only 269 people in the world. She's the first Indian woman and the youngest female ever to do so. She went on to serve as a Sommelier for highly-acclaimed restaurants in Chicago before opening three of her own. In lively, fun, and informative talks, Alpana shares her inspiring story of rising from the daughter of Fijian immigrants to becoming a successful entrepreneur and TV personality all while navigating a male-dominated profession. She give audiences a glimpse into the life as a Sommelier as she teaches them how to taste wines “blind,” purchase bottles like a professional, and pair with meals for any occasion.
Romie Mushtaq
Physician, Workplace Culture & Wellness Expert; Chief Wellness Officer, Evolution Hospitality
Fees
- Local: $10,001 - $20,000*
- US East: $20,001 - $35,000*
- US West: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Europe: $20,001 - $35,000*
- Asia: $35,001 - $55,000*
Romie Mushtaq
Dr. Romie Mushtaq, MD is a traditionally trained neurologist with additional board certification in Integrative Medicine. She completed her medical training at the Medical University of South Carolina, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and University of Michigan. After suffering from career burnout and undergoing life saving surgery, she traveled around the world learning mindfulness-based techniques and integrative medicine. She now helps individuals and organizations achieve optimized and holistic wellness. Dr. Romie combines her unique expertise in neuroscience & mindfulness as a highly sought after speaker to teach stress management and mindful leadership to Fortune 500 companies, universities and groups around the country. Dr. Romie's expertise has been featured on TED talks, Fox News, NBC, NPR, Forbes, The Huffington Post, and dozens of other national media outlets. Dr. Romie is currently writing her first book on bringing brain science, psychology, and meditation together for a "Busy Brain Cure." Dr. Romie currently serves as Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality and as a member of the board of directors for World Pulse.