August 20, 2025by nationallyspeaking

Joshua Evans

Joshua M. Evans

Joshua M. Evans is a #1 best selling author, TEDx programmer, keynote speaker, adventure seeker, and proud father of 3. He travels the globe empowering leaders and individuals with the tools to bring Purpose in the forefront of the future of work.

Joshua studied workplace behavior for over 15 years and has identified a critical missing element that is within most organizations and teams. This element enhances organizational culture, employee experience, and team effectiveness. That missing piece is Purpose.

Joshua’s insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Huffington Post, and many others. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, and Government Agencies.

Joshua lives in Texas spending his free time seeking out deep life experiences and adventures with his lovely wife and 3 spirited children.

July 31, 2025by nationallyspeaking

Carly Patterson

In 2004, Carly Patterson made history as the first American woman to secure an Olympic gold medal in a fully attended Olympic Games. This achievement earned Carly a nomination for an ESPY Award for “Best Olympic Performance,” led to the penning of her autobiography, “Be Strong,” and catapulted her to multi-faceted stardom beyond the mat. With appearances in countless publications, on television, the big screen, and the front of a Wheaties Box, Carly Patterson is a household name.

Olympic Champion Carly Patterson connects with her audience by sharing a personal journey from peak success to authentic growth and happiness. Carly’s messages of courage, focus, faith, and dynamic triumph inspire resilience, the conquering of fears, and embracing setbacks as setups for success.

Carly’s heart for philanthropy has graced multiple globally recognized organizations, and most recently has benefited Taylor’s Gift Foundation, a non-profit in North Texas advocating for the families of organ donors. Carly continues her influence for good by serving as the USA Gymnastics Team Mentor for the national team in preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as sitting as a proud member of the USA Gymnastics Foundation Board of Directors. Moving from an individual elite athlete to an international brand ambassador, Carly represented Coca-Cola in their 2024 Paris Olympics television ad campaign. The combination of these two American icons evokes nostalgia and collective history. Carly’s relatability and realness are undeniable.

March 15, 2022by nationallyspeaking

Johnny Quinn

Johnny Quinn is a dynamic keynote speaker, U.S. Olympian, and former pro football player who helps organizations Push What’s Possible by turning great teams into unstoppable ultra performers who stay ready for what’s next.

As the third person in history to play pro football and compete in the Winter Olympics, Johnny brings a rare perspective on what it takes to perform under pressure. His journey from the gridiron to the Olympic track gives him a unique perspective on what it takes to turn setbacks into comebacks and challenges into the best opportunities you never saw coming.

His P.U.S.H. framework has equipped thousands at organizations like Toyota, Southwest Airlines, and Verizon to collaborate more effectively, stay agile during disruption, and build momentum—no matter the season. By helping audiences push past what’s holding them back, he helps them discover untapped potential they didn’t know they had.

Recognized by major media outlets including ESPN, CNN, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal, and the author of PUSH: Breaking Through Barriers, Johnny delivers proven strategies teams can implement the very next day. He lives in Texas with his wife, Amanda, and two small children.

February 12, 2021by nationallyspeaking

Karith Foster

Karith is a Diversity Engagement Specialist whose signature programs are impacting lives at academic institutions, organizations and corporations across America in a time when humor, understanding, acceptance and respect are so desperately needed.For over two decades Karith Foster has taken her passion for entertaining and critical thinking nationwide- from the airwaves to organizations; from universities to corporations creating a seismic shift in mindsets and revolutionizing the way we address issues of diversity and leadership.

The former co-host of controversial radio personality Don Imus and former Fortune 500 human resources executive administrator brings the perfect blend of humor, knowledge and experience when conveying the ever-present need to address diversity & inclusion, effective communication, leadership and self-care. Karith leaves her audiences feeling engaged, connected, inspired and encouraged to commit to the journey of mutual respect, acceptance and a greater sense of belonging.

“If you can laugh at it you can get through it,” is not only her motto, but the invaluable lesson she seeks to instill in others. As a speaker, humorist, TV & radio personality, author, entrepreneur, wife, and mother Karith’s sense of duty, service, along with her riotous sense of humor, have made her a positive force of change. The words “no” and “impossible” are not in her vocabulary as evidenced by her career path, life challenges, chosen adventures and desire to help others. She is a featured comedian in two hit documentary films, “Can We Take a Joke?” and “No Safe Spaces” which have garnered accolades in The Washington Post and TIME Magazine, as has her TEDx Talk “The Art of Defying Stereotypes: Learning to be True to Your Voice” from TEDx LincolnSquare Risk Takers and Change Makers in New York City.

February 12, 2021by nationallyspeaking

Rex Havens

The funniest presentation about men and women you’ll ever see! Done with taste, style, wit and with loving respect for both sides. Rex has been featured on HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central and Comic Relief and has toured with Jerry Seinfeld, Tim Allen and all four stars of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Rex has toured the world and provided clean laughter for over 3,000 corporate and organizational clients.

February 9, 2021by nationallyspeaking

Christine Cashen

Christine Cashen doesn’t just take the stage. She takes over the room.

For more than two decades, this Hall of Fame speaker has helped audiences turn everyday chaos into moments of clarity, comedy, and real connection. Her not-so-secret sauce? A quick wit, practical wisdom, and an uncanny ability to say exactly what people need to hear before they even realize they need it.

Christine is a Certified Speaking Professional, a Certified Virtual Presenter, and one of the few speakers inducted into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame (CPAE). Translation: she knows how to create meaningful experiences whether she’s live on stage or on screen, and she leaves people better than she found them.

She is the author of two award winning books, The Good Stuff and It’s YOUR Business, filled with relatable stories, useful ideas, and humor that sticks. Christine speaks with no slides and no fluff; just memorable takeaways delivered with heart and a whole lot of laughs. She holds degrees in Communication and Adult Education and earned an honorary doctorate from Central Michigan University. Fire Up Chips.

Before becoming a full-time keynote speaker, Christine spent years working in college admissions, corporate training, and radio broadcasting. Those experiences taught her how to connect quickly, read a room, and keep people engaged in real time. Turns out keeping teenagers, new hires, and radio listeners engaged is great preparation for any audience.

Christine is also a cancer survivor, a mom who loves fiercely and laughs often, and wife to a man she affectionately calls her hottie engineer. Her keynotes bring high energy, genuine connection, and a rare mix of depth and fun that stays with audiences long after the applause fades.

February 1, 2021by nationallyspeaking

Matt Havens

Matt Havens is not your typical speaker. His uncanny ability to provide real-world solutions in a relatable and humorous way have made him one of the quickest up-and-coming speakers in the industry.

Matt’s signature style began in corporate America, where by 25 he pitched the C-suite boardroom of a Fortune 25 company on his plan to lead enterprise-wide transformations to capitalize on the “Millennial” opportunities present in the marketplace and the workforce. Matt’s work soon caught fire, and he began speaking to audiences all over the country, subsequently catapulting up the corporate ladder and leading teams in areas as diverse as marketing, sales, and customer retention. Matt has been at the forefront of driving massively scaled change efforts, started new sales departments, and ran contact centers in 5 different U.S. locations. In short, his approach is baked in reality instead of hyperbole.

Matt now brings his simple yet profound solutions to companies, associations, and small businesses across North America. His stated mission is to put perspective into action – both professionally and personally – by unpacking our true motivations, and specifically how our answers relate to the meaningful relationships and connections we create. The versatility of his experience and expertise is why he’s frequently called upon to address a variety of topics ranging from generational differences, leadership, culture, communication, sales and building successful teams.