Shelley Brown
Shelley Brown — is an award-winning, international speaker, author, pop artist, mindfulness educator and a 25-year-plus hospitality industry veteran, well-versed in the art of mergers, economic downturns, layoffs and toxic cultures; Academy Award winner for her role in “I Can’t Take This Anymore!” author of Weird Girl Adventures; and a favorite speaker for Benchmark Electronics, BCD Travel, Women Leading Travel & Hospitality, Marriott Hotels, and many others. Get ready for Shelley to pop into your world, splash the bright colors of her weirdness into your lives through funny, relatable, impactful, and oh-so- human stories, wisdom from the corporate trenches, and actionable takeaways to walk your weird and create your greatest organizational culture.
Shelley knows there’s been a big shift in the world of work. People are looking for more alignment with who they are and what they value. They are looking for more meaningful and purposeful work cultures, where they can grow their interests, utilize their gifts and talents, and be recognized for their contribution beyond the numbers. In other words, they want to be WEIRD!
Get ready to Weird Out with Downtown Shelley Brown!
Joe Mull
Joe Mull, M.Ed, CSP speaks and writes about commitment in the workplace and is known for the #bossbetter movement. Joe’s keynote programs combine humor and energy with evidence-based strategies for employee engagement, leadership, management, teamwork, and workforce retention. The four words audiences use over and over to describe his programs are energy, substance, takeaways, and funny. He is the author of two books No More Team Drama and Cure for the Common Leader and is the host of the popular Boss Better Now podcast. He previously managed training at one of the largest and highest-ranked healthcare systems in the U.S. Joe resides outside of Pittsburgh, PA with his wife, 3 children, and a Dalmatian named Flash.
Flora Posteraro
Flora Posteraro has been an Emmy Award Winning TV Anchor/Reporter for the last 34 years at television stations in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Wilkes-Barre, Johnstown, PA and Clarksburg, West Virginia. She has anchored more than 10,000 newscasts during her career, interviewed Presidents and top leaders, stood in hurricanes and blizzards and was the first woman in the world to fly in a MiG 29 but meeting everyday people and telling their stories is what Flora enjoyed the most!
Flora says the best part of her job was the chance to help others, especially children, and non-profits in the community. She is articulate and energetic and was honored to be a mentor for countless interns and younger employees. Flora is devoted to helping non-profits and charities. She has emceed thousands of events over the years. Her top charities are the Highmark Caring Place, Caitlin’s Smiles, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries, and anything that has to do with helping kids!
Flora has nearly 20,000 followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The audience can easily connect with Flora because of her personality and her sense of humor. She is also down to earth and is able to communicate messages about her profession and her life that others can relate to and understand. She is truly humbled when people say she had an impact on their lives!
Flora’s greatest love is her 19-year-old son, Sean who is now off to college. She is a mother, a daughter, a sister and a great friend. She considers herself just an average person with a big heart who thrives on helping others.
Flora will be an excellent addition to your next event! As an emcee she is professional yet fun. She will spend time learning about your organization so attendees feel she is a part of your team!
Carrie Perry
Carrie Perry is the Co-Host of ‘Chick2Chick’ podcast and former Correspondent and Host for “Good Day PA” ABC 27 in Harrisburg, PA. She has been in the media business for over 25 years. Carrie learned early on in her career how to engage an audience when she ended up hosting Rite Aid’s annual corporate trade show in Baltimore after her boss completely lost her voice! At 22 and standing in front of about 3,000 Ride Aid employees from all over the U.S., she found a complete calm as she gazed out into a sea of smiling faces. The bug bit her. From that point on she enjoyed a myriad of experiences; product specialist on the ‘Home Shopping Network’, Co-Host of ‘AC 24/7’ on Comcast, Host of ‘Cars at Carlisle’ on Speed Channel and emceeing several events including the Central PA Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Man/Woman of the Year Galas. Carrie simply loves to communicate with people in just about any way.
Carrie’s strengths lie in her ability to reach people, and her greatest strength as been that of an advocate for her daughter while she fought the debilitating symptoms of late stage Lyme Disease and Babesia. During this time, while she was learning all she could about this disease, she produced and hosted 30minute live television programs designed to educate the viewer about Lyme in Pennsylvania. She also hosted her own ‘Tick Talk: A Conversation About Lyme’ at a local club, moderating the nationally recognized physicians she connected with along her Momma Bear journey. Today, Carrie is the Founder and President of Sam’s Spoons Foundation for Lyme Disease Support & Education and continues to host special events for the Foundation.
Pam Borton
Research shows that professional speakers from outside the organization and industry bring invaluable insights, perspectives, and expertise. The best professional speakers are masters at motivating, inspiring and bringing a different voice and experience to your audience.
Pam Borton is a true pioneer and expert on leadership and teamwork. As an author, speaker, executive coach and CEO of ON Point Next Level Leadership, Pam has spent her entire career shaping people, teams and organizational success by helping leaders develop high performing teams and engaged employees. With her signature mix of inspiration, authenticity, storytelling, and no-nonsense practicality, Pam has lead, coached and spoken to thousands of leaders and is consistently sought after as a strong female presence that is relatable to her clients and audiences. Whether she’s addressing Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, government agencies, non-profits, schools or churches, Pam’s down-to-earth nature and insightful concepts will resonate.