SPECIAL GUESTS
TIM TEBOW
Tim Tebow is a speaker, entrepreneur, college football analyst for ESPN and SEC Network, the author of six New York Times bestsellers, and the founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation—dedicated to bringing Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. Prior to his current endeavors, Tim was an NFL quarterback, a two-time NCAAF national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, and College Football Hall of Fame inductee.
Tim is married to Demi-Leigh Tebow—speaker, author, entrepreneur, and former Miss Universe 2017. They live in Jacksonville, Florida with their three dogs, Chunk, Kobe, and Paris, and their daughter, Daphne.
John C. Maxwell
John C. Maxwell has spent his life helping people. His mission is to add value to leaders who multiply value to others. In pursuit of this desire, he has founded multiple organizations, written more than 90 books selling 38 million copies, produced six New York Times bestsellers including a number one, trained more than 5 million leaders in 180 countries,
and created the largest coaching company in the world.
Business Insider called him America’s #1 leadership authority, and Inc. magazine identified him as the most popular leadership expert in the world. The recipient of the Horatio Alger Award and the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network, Maxwell is still growing, writing, speaking, and creating transformative programs in the U.S. and around the world.
His greatest desire is to see a country transformed in his lifetime. To learn more about him, visit MaxwellLeadership.com.
John O’Leary
In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live.
This epic story of survival was first showcased in Overwhelming Odds, the book his parents wrote in 2006. It was this book that first invited John to embrace his miraculous recovery and share it with the world.
Today, John inspires tens of thousands of people at more than 100 live and virtual events each year. He partners with companies and organizations across fields, such as: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance.
Consistently described as “the best speaker we’ve ever had,” John’s tireless schedule is a testament to the power of his message. His emotional storytelling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each presentation unforgettable.
John is a two-time bestselling author of On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life and In Awe: Rediscover Your Childlike Wonder to Unleash Inspiration, Meaning and Joy.
John’s award-winning Live Inspired Podcast has more than seven million downloads and enjoys world-class guests such as Brené Brown, Mitch Albom, Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Bob Costas.
Amazingly, John’s story is taking on a new form: a full-length feature film starring Joel Courtney, John Corbett, and William H. Macy. SOUL ON FIRE will be release in theaters nationwide on October 10, 2025.
Regardless of his professional accomplishments, John considers his greatest success to be his marriage to his wife Beth, their four children and his relationships with friends and family.
SCOTT HARRISON
Scott spent almost 10 years as a nightclub promoter in New York City before leaving to volunteer on a hospital ship off the coast of Liberia,
West Africa as a photojournalist.
Returning home to New York City two years later, he founded the
non-profit organization charity: water in 2006. Turning his full attention to the global water crisis and the world’s (then) 1.1 billion people without clean water to drink, he created public installations and innovative online fundraising platforms to spread international awareness of the issue.
In 18 years, with the help of more than 1 million donors worldwide, charity: water has raised $1 billion and funded over 171,000 water projects in 29 countries. When completed, those projects will provide 19.2 million people with clean, safe drinking water.
Scott has been recognized on Fortune magazine’s list of 40 Under 40, Forbes’ Impact 30, Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business, where he earned the #10 spot and he was the recipient of the Salute to Greatness Humanitarian Award from The King Center. Scott is also is the author of the New York Times Bestselling book Thirst.
Scott has shared stages with Presidents, Prime Ministers, and CEO’s. He’s spoken for brands like Google, Meta, Amazon, Apple, Pfizer, NBC Universal, Goldman Sachs, UBS, Deloitte and to tomorrow’s leaders at Stanford, Columbia, Duke, NYU and beyond.
Scott and his wife Viktoria have three children, Jackson, Emma, and Luke.
ADMIRAL KACHER
Fred Kacher is a transformational leader, speaker and writer who offers 36 years of military leadership, strategic insight and operational expertise. Fred’s recent service includes serving as Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet as a three star admiral leading a force of more than 50 ships and 27,000 Sailors and Marines that conducted 1000 engagements throughout the Western Pacific. Previously, he served as commander of Expeditionary Strike Group Seven executing multiple at sea patrols with America Strike Group in the South China Sea. Earlier in his naval career, Fred commanded Destroyer Squadron Seven forward deployed to Southeast Asia, and USS Stockdale (DDG 106).
Fred’s flag assignments ashore included serving as the 64th Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice Director for Operations on the Joint Staff, and executive officer to the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and Commander, U.S. European Command. All told, he has served nine years internationally to include four command tours in the Pacific and two years in Europe in support of NATO.
A veteran of multiple Pentagon tours, Fred also served as chief of staff to Commander, Naval Surface Force and as lead speechwriter to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 2006, he was selected as a White House Fellow serving on the Homeland Security Council at the White House. Fred has made multiple appearances as a featured speaker at industry panels and universities as well multiple media and press appearances to include live media appearances on CBS and ESPN among others.
A life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Fred has been selected for the Admiral Elmo Zumwalt Award for visionary leadership and the U.S. Navy League’s John Paul Jones Inspirational Leadership Award. He is author or co-author of five books including the Newly Commissioned Naval Officer’s Guide, Naval Officer’s Guide to the Pentagon and the seventh edition of Command at Sea (U.S. Naval Institute Press).
Fred graduated with honors from the United States Naval Academy with a degree in English and holds a master’s degree in Public Policy with a concentration in International Relations from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. He resides in Northern Virginia with his wife and high school sweetheart, Pam.
MISSY FRANKLIN
Missy Franklin was raised in Centennial, Colorado, began swimming competitively at the age of 5 and competed in her first international event in 2009 at the age of 14. Her ascent to stardom did not take long, 3 years later she established herself as one of the top swimmers in the world when she won 5 medals – 3 of them Gold – at the 2011 FINA World Championships in Shanghai.
At the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Franklin won 4 Gold Medals and 1 Bronze Medal. Franklin’s performance in the 200-meter backstroke broke the world record in the event and also marked the first time that an American won the event in 40 years. She followed her Olympic success by winning 6 gold medals at the 2013 FINA World Championships in Barcelona, and, at the time, became the most decorated female swimmer in history at a single World Championships. In 2014, she released a documentary, Touch the Wall, captivating viewers with a behind the scenes look at the intense preparation required to compete at such an elite level.
Missy’s dominance at her craft did not end there. She earned 4 individual NCAA titles while studying and competing at Cal, and helped win the
2015 NCAA Women’s Division I Swimming and Diving Team Championship. Missy was awarded the 2015 Collegiate Woman of the Year and the Honda Cup for her collegiate athletic achievements. Franklin has been named “World Swimmer of the Year” and “American Swimmer of the Year” by Swimming World Magazine and earned the ESPY for Best Female Olympian in 2013 and Best Female College Athlete in 2015. Franklin brought home her final Gold Medal from the 2016 Rio Olympics for her performance in the 4 x 200 relay.
Though she retired in 2018, Missy’s hard work didn’t stop. She completed her degree in religion at The University of Georgia and shifted her focus to speaking engagements, brand partnerships, and philanthropy. Missy was appointed to the Board of the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation where she provides oversight and guidance for the organization’s global work, which includes funding more than 250 Sport for Development programs around the world. A recurring theme in her book, Relentless Spirit, and speaking engagements, Missy advocates for topics such as mental health awareness, female empowerment, and overcoming failure.
Missy’s career is nothing short of legendary, accomplishing much in and out of the pool. The most rewarding chapter to date began with the birth of her first daughter, Sarah Caitlin, and she and her husband, Hayes, are enjoying every minute of it at their new home in Nashville, TN.
BEAR RINEHART
Bear Rinehart is the acclaimed songwriter, vocalist, and frontman of the GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE, one of the most enduring and powerful live acts of the past two decades. Since forming in South Carolina, NEEDTOBREATHE has built a career defined by arena-level performances, soulful songwriting, and an unmistakable voice that bridges rock, gospel, and Southern soul.
Across a twenty-year run, the band has headlined iconic venues including Red Rocks, The Greek Theatre, and Bridgestone Arena, while appearing on national television programs such as The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, TODAY and Good Morning America. Their catalog has produced multiple chart-topping albums, seven Gold singles and a Platinum single, and billions of streams worldwide.
When he is not touring arenas with NEEDTOBREATHE or working with renowned producers and songwriters like GRAMMY Winner, Dave Cobb, he performs solo as the soulful, R&B infused Wilder Woods, where he explores a more soulful, R&B-infused sound that showcases the depth and grit of his voice.
Offstage, Bear’s impact extends far beyond music. Through partnerships with organizations including OneWorld Health and For Others, he and NEEDTOBREATHE have helped address sustainable healthcare in developing nations and the child welfare crisis in the United States. Together these efforts have impacted more than 800,000 lives and helped raise over $10 million toward lasting solutions.
A singular voice, a commanding frontman, and a relentless creative spirit, Bear Rinehart stands as one of modern rock’s most distinctive artists — a songwriter whose work resonates far beyond the stage.