LIVE2LEAD puts you in the same room as some of today’s highest-caliber business leaders.
Every session offers practical tools to help leaders grow and thrive in today’s ever-changing landscape.
John C. Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach, and leader who has sold more than 34 million books. He founded Maxwell Leadership®, an organization that has trained tens of millions of leaders in every nation. Recognized as the world's #1 leadership expert, he continues to influence Fortune 500 CEOs, national leaders, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders around the globe.


Rory Vaden is a 2-time New York Times bestselling author, 8-figure entrepreneur, and the youngest American inducted into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame. He studies the psychology of influence and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, and Good Morning America. His TEDx talk has been viewed more than 5 million times, and he has spoken for organizations including Google, Keller Williams, the Million Dollar Round Table, and the Global Leadership Summit.


Stephanie Chung is the author of Ally Leadership: How To Lead People Who Are Not Like You. She is a business growth strategist with more than 30 years of experience driving organizational transformation. She served as Chief Growth Officer for Wheels Up and became the first African American to lead sales for a private jet company (JetSuite). She serves on several advisory boards and has been recognized as one of Adweek's Women Trailblazers and Ebony's Power 100. Her work has reached 101 countries and been translated into 60 languages.


Kathryn McLay previously served as President and CEO of Walmart International and Sam's Club. She led a team of 500,000 associates serving 80 million customers weekly across 18 countries. Under her leadership, Sam's Club revenues grew 43% to $84 billion in fiscal year 2023. She also held executive leadership roles overseeing finance, strategy, supply chain, and neighborhood markets at Walmart. She has a background in accounting, finance, and organizational psychology.


Dan Heath is the bestselling author or co-author of Switch, Made to Stick, Decisive, The Power of Moments, Upstream, and Reset. His books have been translated into 35 languages and sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. He hosts the Apple podcast What It's Like to Be... and has received numerous writing honors, including Amazon's Best Nonfiction Book of the Year and Apple's Best Audiobook of the Year. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.


The Honorable Mark W. Myers was born and raised in Greenwood and is a proud father to six children. As well as being Mayor of Greenwood, Myers is a current member of the Johnson County Fraternal Order of Police and served as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Johnson County Sheriff’s OfficeMayor Mark W. Myers was born and raised in Greenwood, Indiana, where he is now a devoted father to six children, a proud husband to Stacie Myers, and serving his fourth term in office. As a child, Mayor Myers was already getting involved in his community as a member of the Boy Scouts of America and an Explorer Scout with the Greenwood Fire Department. His father, a former mayor of Greenwood himself, ran the family-owned-and-operated Myers Ambulance Service, which served Greenwood and Johnson County for 29 years and where Mayor Myers worked for several years. Today, Myers is a proud public servant with several years of experience working with various government offices. Throughout his career, he has worked for the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department and was a 14-year member of the Greenwood Police Department, serving as a full-time police officer and detective. In 1992, Myers was elected Johnson County Coroner. Mayor Myers continues his dedication to public service by serving on the boards of several civic-driven organizations, including the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, where he was appointed by former Gov. Mike Pence, and Indiana Statewide 911, an appointment by Gov. Eric Holcomb. He is the current vice chairman of the Johnson County Recycling District and a past president of AIM, Indiana’s municipal growth and leadership organization. Myers is a member of the National League of Cities and was recently appointed chair of the Public Safety and Crime Prevention Committee for 2026. He is also a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, a member of the Johnson County Fraternal Order of Police and co-chairman of the National Water Council. Myers served as president of the Indiana Conference of Mayors in 2018. A fluent Spanish speaker, Mayor Myers served as a missionary with World Gospel Mission from 1997 to 2001 and as director of security for the U.S. Embassy in Paraguay from 2001-02.


Melahni is the founder of Everyday Leaders Professional Coaching and Consulting Programs challenging you to grow every day. You will push yourself and create momentum in every area of your life and career that will provide better strategic ways for you to get clear with your goals, connect to your purpose and make a bigger impact in your life. We believe in developing cultures, people, and processes. Melahni is an international keynote speaker, Executive Leadership Coach with Maxwell Leadership and an Organizational Culture Consultant, DISC Behavioral Consultant and a WHY Corporate Consultant. Melahni is also a member of the Maxwell Presidents Advisory Council and Technical Team serving the number one leadership organization in the world with over 63.000 global members strong.


Joe is a highly recognized media producer who creates, produces, and teaches media and broadcasting from idea to execution. He is a director and producer for commercial branding media projects with industry leaders in healthcare, nonprofits, finance, media technology, and more. Locally, you may find this team contributing to the community through LIVE media streaming and broadcasting, podcast productions, teaching technical and supporting media productions, and community events, including Aspire Johnson County Chamber Coffee Connections, and more.


Denola M. Burton is the Founder and CEO of Enhanced DNA Publishing, where she helps professionals, entrepreneurs, and aspiring authors transform their expertise, experiences, and ideas into professionally published books. Through a strategic and personalized approach to publishing, she works with authors to create books that build credibility, strengthen their brands, expand their influence, and preserve their legacy. A scientist by training, Denola is a published author, speaker, and business professional with more than 35 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Denola brings a unique perspective to the intersection of authorship and professional growth. Since launching Enhanced DNA Publishing, she has guided the publication of more than 90 books and helped authors move beyond simply publishing a book to thinking strategically about what they want their book to accomplish.


President of Rehab Strategies, a family-owned, Indiana-based provider of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy services. Specializing in older adult care, serving skilled nursing rehab strategies from www.thestrategies.net


Eric uses his gifts to create opportunities to engage potential partners and volunteers. Develop strategies and tactics to hit monthly, quarterly and yearly goals. Actively participate in the training of volunteers. Extremely comfortable with public speak and presenting information regarding Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana.


Banking Center Manager at Centier Bank: #1 Best Bank to Work for In Indiana. Jessie is a committed community partner to many organizations and delivers the "BE OUR GUEST" VALUES into everyday servant leadership.


This Years Event inlcudes: LVIE EVENT SPEAKERS and TRAINING
LEAD WITH PURPOSE. BUILD YOUR BRAND. MAKE AN IMPACT.
A Live2Lead Community Leadership Experience
What happens when leaders in healthcare, financial services and nonprofit organizations
come together to share how they are leading with purpose, building brand awareness and creating meaningful impact in our community?
You get a conversation designed to inspire leaders to think differently, communicate their WHY and discover new ways to turn their story into influence.
🎤 OUR COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PANEL
EMCEE: Mayor Mark Myers, City of Greenwood
Join Mayor Mark Myers as he leads an engaging conversation with community leaders from healthcare, financial services and nonprofits who are using their organizations, brands and personal influence to make a difference.
Our panelists will explore:
How purpose drives leadership and organizational growth
Why your WHY matters when building a recognizable brand
How leaders can communicate their story in a crowded marketplace
The importance of authenticity, visibility and community connection
How organizations can turn their brand into a vehicle for greater impact
This isn't just a panel discussion.
It's a conversation about how leaders can use their purpose and story to create a lasting impact.These exclusive bonuses will be presented by:
Melahni Ake
Leadership Strategist, Author & Founder of Everyday Leaders
DISCOVER YOUR WHY
Inspired by the work of Simon Sinek, we'll explore the power of starting with WHY.
Your WHY is more than a statement.
It's the purpose, cause or belief that drives what you do—and understanding it can change how you lead, communicate and connect with the people you want to influence.
You'll leave with questions to help you think differently about your purpose, your message and your brand.
Joe Ake
Joe Ake Studios, Multi Media Producer
MULTIMEDIA MUSTS: YOUR STORY NEEDS TO BE SEEN & HEARD
In today's competitive marketplace, having a great story isn't enough.
People need to see it. Hear it. Experience it. Remember it.
Discover practical ways to use multimedia to communicate your story, strengthen your visibility and build brand awareness across today's digital landscape.
Learn how to think beyond a logo and create a brand experience that connects your people, purpose and story.
VIP EXCLUSIVE: THE MAGIC OF PUBLISHING YOUR STORY
2:30–3:30 PM | VIP TICKET HOLDERS EXPERIENCE
What if the next step in building your personal brand, organization or legacy was putting your story into a book?
Join us for a special VIP experience designed for leaders who are ready to discover how publishing can become a powerful tool for credibility, visibility, influence and legacy.
Denola Burton
Owner, Enhanced DNA Publishing | Independent Book Publisher
Together, they will reveal how leaders and organizations can turn their knowledge, experiences and stories into a published book that supports their personal brand, organizational mission or legacy.
You'll discover:
Why publishing can strengthen your authority and credibility
How a book can become an extension of your brand
Ways your organization's story can create connection and influence
What it takes to move from “I have a story” to “I have a published book.”
How to begin creating a sustainable legacy through your story
YOUR STORY MATTERS.
And your story doesn't have to stay inside your head, your organization or your memories.
It can become part of your legacy.
YOUR VIP TICKET UNLOCKS THE FULL EXPERIENCE
VIP ticket holders receive ALL VIP BONUS EXPERIENCES, including exclusive access to the 2:30–3:30PM Brand & Legacy Publishing Workshop.
Come ready to discover your WHY, strengthen your message, expand your visibility and explore how your story can become a powerful part of your brand and legacy.
LEAD WITH PURPOSE.
SHARE YOUR STORY.
BUILD YOUR BRAND.
LEAVE A LEGACY.

Brand Your Business through writing your story.

Bring Fun to Every Event and Capture Your Memories
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Everyone Can Learn to Lead Well. And No One Should Do It Alone. Whether your goal is to better yourself or make waves that change the world, there are many ways to feel the call to lead. We are here to help you answer it, and we know without a doubt you can get there.

The Kleberg County Economic Development and Emergency Operations Center is the 2025 Live2Lead Kingsville venue sponsor, welcoming you to one of the newest event facilies in the city.

Committed to delivering the best quality service to our customers. They clean DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS, PARKING LOTS, FENCING,SIDINGS, PATIOS, GUTTERS, ROOFS, VEHICLES & MORE

The Kingsville Chamber of Commerce has but one goal – to help each of our members succeed. Investing in your success means investing in the growth and economic development of Kingsville, making it an even better place to live and work.

Our exclusive event is accessible to all business leaders and professionals. The one-day format also minimizes your time away from work.

Network with like-minded business leaders and professionals. Live2Lead provides an empowering atmosphere to all who are willing to grow.


Live2Lead is shaped by decades of credibility in corporate leadership, adding to the value each ticket gives you and your team.

Our lineup of elite speakers will deliver insights you can immediately turn into content for your team or conversations to have with clients.
Melahni has been a John Maxwell Certified Leadership Consultant, International Coach, Trainer and Speaker as well as the Founder & CEO of Everyday Leaders passionately developing corporate and developing leaders in Healthcare, Financial Services and Non-Profits to reach their own potential since 2016
Melahni specializes in empowering people and organizations through expert tools, coaching and proven, research-based strategies to drive meaningful change. Holding a Bachelors in Organizational Leadership and multiple professional certifications, she is dedicated to developing leaders at every level.
She has worked with a diverse range of clients, including, global medical brands like the United States Air Force, Cook Medical, St. Francis Hospital, The Strategies, Indiana Chamber Executives, Aspire Johnson County, Stage 1 Dance Academy, Johnson County Senior Services, Perry Meridian High School, Greenwood Education Foundation, Bauer Family Services, Indiana Youth Institute, The Walt Disney Company, Pass the Torch for Women, Association of Women Business Owners, Network of Women in Business, Top Floor Women, Perry Township Religious Education Foundation, Leadership Johnson County, Carrol County Chamber and Leadership Carroll County, Indiana Packers, Franklin College, The University of Indianapolis, Indiana University,The WHY Institute, The Care to Give Speaker, Purdue University, Washington Mandella Entrepreneur Fellowship Foundation Mentor 2023 &2024, Maxwell Leadership Foundation in Panama 2024 and Argentina 2025 and various local businesses and professionals. Her unique blend of practical leadership experience and a passion for transformation has consistently helped clients inspire growth, strengthen leadership, and create lasting impact.
Whether working in a hospital, boardroom, or community setting, Melahni provides leaders with the tools, mindset, and vision needed to excel and lead with confidence. In 2024 Melahni was recognized as Woman Leader of the Year by Aspire Johnson County.
Melahni and Joe have been a powerhouse couple for 35 years and serve their community to make a bigger impact. Joe is the CEO of Joe Ake Studios Joe's father was the founder of Recommended TV and Appliance on the southside of Indianapolis where Joe learned both technology, marketing and and servant leadership. Joe serves the community in professional media and broadcast services including Aspire Johnson County, Stage 1 Dance Academy, Johnson County Senior Services, The Strategies, Cook Medical, Medivators, Centier Bank, ASAP Payroll, and Top floor Women.
Together Melahni and Joe have been creating spaces for leaders to grow both in person and virtually since 2016.


Platinum Partnership Package
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Leadership Development Partership Package for 10 members of Your Team for a VIP Experience + more

Bronze Partnership Package
Leadership Development Partnership Package to Bring 6 members of Your Team for a VIP Experience + more
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Yes! The Live2Lead event is perfect for a team retreat. See the sponsorship section to see how you can save money for your large group.
Attending this event will provide you with a number of key benefits. You will:
✔ Gain powerful, fresh insights from world-renowned leaders, including John Maxwell, Jesse Cole, Tiffani Bova, and Anthony Trucks.
✔ Learn practical strategies to lead yourself and others more effectively.
✔ Have the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and grow your leadership circle through transformative networking.
✔ Develop a new vision for your personal and professional growth.

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