Speakers
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox
The Money Coach® , is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of numerous books, including the New York Times bestseller Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom. Lynnette once had $100,000 in credit card debt, before paying it all off in three years and turning her financial life around. Since then, she has appeared on such national TV programs as The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dr. Phil, The Tyra Banks Show and Good Morning America sharing her success story and teaching millions about proper money management and how to get out of debt and eliminate their debt.
Join us for Ms. Khalfani-Cox workshop.
Roderick “Rod” Smith, NFL Great and Entrepreneur
Roderick "Rod" Smith (born May 15, 1970, in Texarkana, Arkansas) is a retired American football player who played wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the NFL. He was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 1994 and is the only undrafted free agent ever to have 10,000 career receiving yards. He is ranked 15th in NFL history in career receptions and 16th all time in receiving yards. With two Super Bowl titles, three Pro Bowl appearances, and a controversy-free career noted for professionalism, he left the Denver Broncos as one of the most beloved Broncos players of all time.
Mr. Smith played college football at Missouri Southern. He was named Missouri Southern’s Outstanding Graduate in 1994 after completing his collegiate studies with three degrees, in economics and finance, general business, as well as marketing and management.
When Rod Smith speaks, people listen. It’s because of his natural and proven leadership both on and off the field that many businesses and organizations choose Rod to represent them. Rod’s unparalleled work ethic and dedication to teams is truly inspirational. From product endorsements to motivational speaking, Rod’s charisma, success and leadership really do inspire others as well as build confidence in teams.
Nobody likes a boring speaker. Rod Smith is anything but boring. Rod’s funny, kick-back style and straight hitting talk leaves audiences wanting more. He has plenty of stories to share about football, life and his business experiences dealing with fame in the spotlight. Most of all, Rod really enjoys helping and empowering others to find success. This is the basis of his diversified business portfolio established through Rod Smith International, which encompasses communications, travel, real estate, and coffee businesses.
He has two sons, Devin and Roderick Jr., and a daughter, Vanessa.
Meshelle "The Indie-Mom of Comedy"
Meshelle, www.meshelle.net, boasts a new kind of innovative, wife and mom who enjoys motherhood and marriage while living her DREAM as a working Stand Up Comedienne! Balance is her mantra! MESHELLE has appeared on:
•TV-ONE’s The Blacklist: 20 Most Notable and Notorious Moments of 2009;
•“The Blacklist: 100 Greatest Power Moves (Hosted By Arsenio Hall, 2008);
•Martin Lawrence Presents “THE FIRST AMMENDMENT STAND UP” (STARz) 2008;
•BET NEW’s Journey to the White House: The Barack Obama Story 2008;
•BET NEWS Presents Bring That Week Back 2008; Nickelodeon’s Search for the Funniest Mom in America 3 ( Hosted by Roseanne Barr) 2007;
•as well as BET’s COMICVIEW and The WORD Network’s “Soulaughable Comedy Series”2009.
MESHELLE is also a newly published AUTHOR; “101 Things Every Girl/Young Woman of Color Should Know” (Duafe Press, 2010) can be purchased exclusively online at www.saveourgirls.com
Richard Lewis, Owner of RTL Networks Inc.
Mr. Richard Lewis, the owner of RTL Networks, Inc. is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and William and Mary’s MBA program. Additionally, he has a Masters degree in Computer Systems Security and 20 years of military and corporate leadership experience. Mr. Lewis received his honorable discharge from the U. S. Air Force at the rank of Captain after serving his country in Operation Southern Watch and various international assignments. Mr. Lewis was awarded several military commendations including:
• Air Force Outstanding Unit and Air Force Organizational Excellence Awards
• Joint Service Achievement Medal
• Twice awarded Air Force Commendation Medal
• Elected by peers to teach and enforce Air Force Academy honor code
Before founding RTL Networks, Inc., Mr. Lewis served in senior management positions for Cisco
Systems, Qwest and Avaya, where he was responsible developing and executing strategic plans and
delivering network consulting services to Fortune 500 and national service providers. As
President/CEO of RTL Networks, Mr. Lewis has effectively leveraged his education and wealth of
past experiences to grow his company from an idea into a multi-million dollar organization.
Mr. Lewis, a former All-State high school football player, track and field high school All-American
and College Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Champion, is now a vigilant advocate of health, fitness and community, providing his time, energy, and leadership as:
• Board of Directors, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce (DMCC)
• Board of Directors, Vice Chair, Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC)
• Board of Directors, Colorado Succeeds
• Board of Directors, Denver Metro Sports Commission
• Founder: Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Connect Leadership program
• Volunteer, Junior Achievement (Denver Chapter)
• Executive Selection Committee Member, University of Colorado Chancellor
• Member, United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates (AOG)
• Member, Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
• Former, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Colorado Youth at Risk (CYAR)
• Former, VP of Administration, National Black MBA Association, Inc. (Denver Chapter)
Awards and recognition include:
• 2009 9News Leader of the Year (finalist)
• 2008 Small Business Administration: Minority Small Business Person of the Year (Colorado)
• 2008 Small Business Administration: Minority Small Business Champion (Colorado)
• 2006 Small Business of the Year for DoD (Pikes Peak Region)
• 2006 Leadership Denver Graduate
• Recognized: Inc. Magazine: 5000 fastest Growing Private Companies in US (2008)
• Recognized: Colorado Biz Magazine: 2nd Fastest Growing Minority Business in CO (2008)
• Recognized: Colorado Biz Magazine: Top 250 Private Companies in CO (2008)
• US Air Force Academy Football and Track and Field teams (1989 Track and Field MVP)
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