Keynote

Kimberly Jones

Effervescent Inspirational Speaker | Entrepreneurial Servant Leader

Kimberly is a dynamic influence who calls others to achieve their top potential.  An effervescent speaker, Kimberly’s quest for excellence is palpably magnetic and consistently energizes others to a place of questioning the status quo and planning for increase in life.  With radiant eloquence tempered by humility, she consistently delivers a potent message.
     
Kimberly’s journey began as a 14-year-old “papergirl” delivering newspapers on her bike at 5:00 a.m. in Upstate New York.  With purpose, focus and determination, Kimberly eventually relocated to Boston to attend college and begin her professional career with a Fortune 50 company before deciding to attend law school.  Today, Kimberly is an executive leader, resourceful entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and award-winning attorney who encourages others to move beyond life’s limitations to “Own their Excellence.”  Not surprisingly, executives and leaders from corporations, universities, nonprofit organizations and other business enterprises turn to Kimberly as an innovative thought partner and trusted advisor.

You are invited to “Come Together” on a shared journey to discover, awaken and embrace the power of your “Inner Light” and to celebrate your Awesomeness!

Keynote

JC Monohan

JC Monahan is an Emmy award winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience. She is not only an anchor and reporter, she is also an AMS sealed meteorologist.

She came to NBC10 Boston in 2017 from WCVB where she began as a weekend meteorologist in 2001.

After 10 years forecasting for the weekday EyeOpener, JC was promoted to co-anchor of Chronicle, the station’s evening magazine show, where she earned both a regional Edward R. Murrow award and a Gracie award. She was also WCVB’s evening news anchor. During this time, she covered the Boston Marathon tragedy, co-hosting a one-hour special on the first anniversary and helping develop a live special for the Boston Strong concert.

JC has traveled extensively throughout New England, reporting from northern Vermont to southern Rhode Island. Some notable events include covering Pope Francis’ first trip to the U.S. and the presidential election of Donald Trump.

For NBC10 Boston, JC reported from the Super Bowl in Minnesota and spent more than a month in South Korea covering the Winter Olympics.

A Newton native, Boston has always been home for JC. She’s the proud mom of two beautiful daughters. When she’s not trying to keep up with her kids, JC enjoys dancing, reading and being with friends and family. She lives by the motto “Life is not a dress rehearsal. Live it.”

Emcee

Maria Milagros

Maria Milagros (Vazquez) is an award-winning keynote speaker, award nominated author, 2x TEDx speaker, storyteller, personal growth & development expert, empowerment life coach, and love activist. Whether sharing her life experiences and knowledge through impactful talks, workshops, leadership training, life coaching or videos, Maria uses stories to bring encouragement, education, and love to empower others to get out of their way and break free from hindering thoughts or beliefs, so that they can live amazing lives and leave their unique and positive mark on the world. She is passionate about living with intention, creating spaces of love, joy and fun, connecting with others, overall health, and empowerment. 

A survivor of abuse, depression, and a childhood accident that should’ve left her immobile, Maria embraces her past to create a present of health, happiness, fun, love, and abundance. She believes that she is able to thrive in life not in spite of, but because of, every aspect of her story. She knows that no matter where you come from, what you’ve been through, or what you have done, a healthy mindset shift, rooting into love, and taking personal responsibility, can change every area of your life, as it has for her. 

With over 15 years of leadership and personal development educating in her pocket, Maria leaves audiences with relevant tools and shifted mindsets that last well after she steps off the stage. Her authentic congruence, infectious energy, and ability to teach from a relatable and positive perspective leaves attendees feeling like they had a fun and deep conversation with a trusted friend. 

When not speaking or coaching, Maria can usually be found making memories with her incredible daughter, meditating, dancing in public places, leading group fitness classes, reading, or watching a Marvel movie.

To inquire about her speaking availability, one-on-one coaching, or book “Super Sparkly Everything”, or to sign up to get the free weekly email, please visit her website at www.mariamilagros.net.

You can also connect with her on Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook. 

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