Quinn Conyers is a high-energy keynote speaker and event emcee  who transforms average events into epic experiences. She takes pride in commanding crowds from start to finish so attendees rave, return and refer others to attend future events. Quinn has hosted events for brands and organizations such as Nike, Walmart, UPS and PayPal just to name a few. Quinn is the author of 2 books and trains others speakers, emcees and business owners how to turn conversations into clients.

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Rory Vaden is the New York Times bestselling author of Take the Stairs and Wealthy and Well-Known. He is the Cofounder of Brand Builders Group, an 8 Figure Entrepreneur, and a Hall of Fame speaker. His expertise is in studying the psychology of influence – which he defines as the ability to move ourselves, and others, to take action. His insights have  been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, Entrepreneur, Inc, and on Good Morning America and Fox News national television. His TEDx talk has been viewed over 5 million times and he has been hired to speak for organizations like Google, Keller Williams, the Million Dollar Round Table, Leadercast and the Global Leadership Summit. While his first 2 books are about influencing ourselves to take action, in recent years he’s done a lot of work around helping people build influential personal brands. In fact he’s been hired as a private advisor by many of the world’s biggest personal development influencers including: Lewis Howes, Ed Mylett, Amy Porterfield, Trent Shelton, Jasmine Star, Eric Thomas, Dr. Caroline Leaf, John Maxwell and several others. Learn more at http://roryvaden.com .

Scott McKain's NSA journey includes just about everything—CSP, CPAE Hall of Fame, the Cavett Award, plus service on the NSA Board, the NSA Foundation Board, and the CPAE Selection Committee. In other words, he's been around.But he hasn't slowed down. Scott serves as High Point University's "In Residence Expert on Distinction and Relevance," working with the next generation of business leaders. His book Iconic was named on Forbes.com as one of the "ten best business books" of its year—and his latest, Beyond Distinction, releases February 2025.If there's a thread through Scott's career, it's helping organizations move past the noise of "standing out" to discover what they truly stand for. It's a message refined across decades of keynotes, advisory work, and countless stages. He's thrilled to be at THRIVE for his first NSA mainstage speech in over 20 years.

Having grown her following from 0 to 400K in 40 days and generated over a billion organic views in under a year, Hilary understands how to craft content audiences care about. She's helped clients garner hundreds of millions of views, 700x their results, and land more clients through her proprietary frameworks. Her agency has worked with celebrity influencers, billion-dollar brands, and even TikTok directly, where she served on their Advisory Board. Hilary is a certified personal brand strategist, former Miss Nevada, and an award-winning journalist and TV host, with features in Forbes, Entrepreneur, USA Today, and Huffington Post. As a speaker, she's shared stages with Bon Jovi and William Shatner, and delivered trainings for companies and organizations like Royal LePage, Valvoline, and YPO. And fun fact: Steve Harvey named her his "Favorite Miss Nevada of all time."

Paul Epstein is a former NFL & NBA executive, 2x bestselling author, and award-winning speaker who’s WIN MONDAY™ playbook has been featured on ESPN, NBC, Fox, USA Today, and SUCCESS magazine as a top thought leader that gets results.

With a career spanning college athletics, healthcare, public service, and executive leadership, Anton is a sought-after strategic advisor to mission-driven leaders who want results without sacrificing integrity or purpose. As a former senior advisor to President Barack Obama and a C-suite healthcare executive, he delivers practical strategies that help leaders earn trust, strengthen teams, and lead through disruption. A proven trailblazer, Anton made South Carolina history as the youngest CEO of a statewide nonprofit advocacy organization. He later became the first African American elected to the South Carolina Legislature from his district. His impact in healthcare leadership earned him recognition as one of the Ten Most Influential Minority Executives in Healthcare. Anton brings more than 25 years of executive leadership and board experience. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport Commission and provides deep expertise in governance, accountability, and executive decision-making. Global organizations like Pfizer, Microsoft, KPMG, T-Mobile, SHRM, HCA Healthcare, and Mercedes-Benz Vans trust Anton for his clear, courageous approach to leadership and culture. His presentations combine compelling storytelling, academic rigor, and actionable insights, leaving leaders inspired and equipped to drive measurable change. When he’s not transforming workplaces, Anton is a proud curator of 80s and 90s hip-hop culture, proving that leadership, like music, is about rhythm, authenticity, and impact.

A respected voice in sales, leadership, and human connection, Barb has served in leadership for more than a decade within the largest trade association in North America, championing advocacy, professional development, and industry transformation at the local, state, and national levels. She is the author of The Relationship Advantage, a transformational book that shows why relationships are not just part of success. They are the strategy. Barb has partnered with organizations including Fidelity, Fairway Mortgage, Horsepower Brands, LVMH, and Thelios, helping leaders drive growth, retention, and revenue by building trust-first cultures. Known for her high-energy, relatable style, her keynotes blend inspiration with practical strategy and move audiences to take action. Based in Southern California, Barb lives what she teaches, building a thriving career while nurturing meaningful relationships with her family, friends, and community. Her mission is simple: relationships aren’t just part of business. They are the business.

Brittany Hodak, CSP, is an award-winning author and speaker who helps businesses turn customers into superfans. She’s delivered keynotes to hundreds of organizations across the globe. A former Chief Experience Officer at Experience.com and co-founder of The Superfan Company, Brittany has worked with beloved brands and entertainers including Amazon, Taylor Swift, and Dolly Parton. When her debut book, Creating Superfans, was released, Forbes declared: “If you have customers, you need this book. Period.”