YBIB Speaker Announcements!

Danielle Hawthorne

Meet Danielle! Danielle Hawthorne is a dedicated speaker, executive leader, experienced program consultant, and known for being “Mom The Bomb.” She is the Founder and President of Danielle Hawthorne Consulting and deeply committed to recognizing and valuing the humanity, worth, and dignity within herself and others. She is enthusiastic about using her voice and rich experiences to authentically contribute, fearlessly advocate, and profoundly enhance every space she enters by connecting and engaging with people.

Renowned for her dynamic speaking prowess, Danielle possesses a remarkable gift for leaving a lasting impression on her audiences, extending far beyond the stage. She is celebrated for her ability to inspire and offer tangible, real-world guidance through captivating personal anecdotes, vulnerability, and practical solutions to life's complex challenges.

As a highly regarded thought leader in leadership and racial equity and diversity, Danielle has shared her profound insights with prestigious outlets such as Bloomberg and CBS News. She has also been featured as a distinguished guest on numerous podcasts, sharing her compelling narrative and expertise on subjects ranging from burnout and her spiritual journey to her passionate advocacy for the rights of women and BIPOC communities.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Danielle leads a fulfilled life. She cherishes quality moments with her four children, actively participating in their academic and extracurricular endeavors. She delights in weekly date nights and the joy of cooking alongside her beloved husband. Her weekends are filled with leisurely walks, live music events, and delectable meals shared with valued family and friends. You'll often find Danielle immersed in a captivating book, savoring fine wines, or relishing brunch gatherings with her closest girlfriends.

Lindsey Paoli

Meet Lindsey! As the owner of Fundamental Health, Lindsey Paoli helps businesses use approachable neuroscience to make mental wellness their greatest asset instead of their hidden downfall. As The MIND Performance Coach, she helps owners and leaders reach the best + most productive versions of themselves by learning to take care of their mind first while proactively addressing and preventing burnout.

Through her signature MIND Fundamental Formula, Lindsey consults on how to establish the daily fundamentals at work as well as home. She has helped initiate positive change with both teams and individual executives from various notable businesses including Meow Wolf Las Vegas, Circa Las Vegas, and CenterCal Properties.

Lindsey is a keynote speaker, corporate performance coach + contributing author for the 9x bestselling book, Living A Legacy. Her expertise has been featured on national news, including the Daily Flash, American Trends and in publications including ABC, NBC, Marketwatch, Thrive Global, Shoutout LA, and more! 

Meet Dr. Jade Norris! Jade E. Norris, MD aka “Dr. Jade,” is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician and Las Vegas native. She is a devoted Christian, wife, and mother. She focuses on wellness and prevention using the principles of Lifestyle Medicine and her “NSPIRED Health Method” to assist her patients in preventing and reversing chronic diseases. 

Dr. Jade completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She obtained her Medical Doctorate Degree from Southern Illinois University and completed her Family Medicine Residency Training in Southern California at Loma Linda University Medical Center. 

Dr. Jade has promoted wellness nationally in magazines, radio, television, social media, and she is the host of “She NSPIRES Podcast”. She has years of experience working in the fitness and pharmaceutical industry and has created numerous community-based programs in Nevada and Illinois and is the author of the children’s empowerment books, “You Can Call Me Queen” and “You Can Call Me King.”

Dr. Jade has a special interest in fitness, dance, healthy cooking, and mentoring and empowering young girls and teens of color. Her mission is to promote health for the entire family, all ages and generations. Her mantra is: “Health, it’s a LIFESTYLE!”

Vogue Robinson

Meet Vogue! Vogue M. Robinson – poet, author, mentor, and teaching artist – has an appreciation for human beings who put truth and heart into words. She served as poet laureate of Clark County, Nevada (2017-2019).

She is the first Black woman to receive the Silver Pen award from the Nevada Writers' Hall of Fame. Robinson has read her poetry at 80th birthday parties and at the Library of Congress. She has shared the stage with U.S. Poet Laureates Tracy K. Smith and Natasha Trethewey, as well as Tina Chang, Kealoha, & Adrian Matejka.

Robinson serves as a teaching artist within classrooms, community centers, nonprofits, retirement communities, and of course, inside your computer. Vogue is also the Director of Development at Left of Center Art Gallery, home to the largest African Art Museum in Southern Nevada. When she’s not writing, she’s spending time with her nieces or experimenting with fluid art techniques.

Don’t miss the most anticipated Women’s Empowerment Summit in Las Vegas on October 14-15th! We are less than one month away from all of the action, taking place at UnCommons! Click the link below, to grab your ticket!

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