D. Montgomery | Founder, KRB Training & Kids’ Reality Books

Dee Montgomery is a builder of people, programs, and possibilities. As the founder of KRB Training, she brings decades of experience in corporate savvy, entrepreneurship, and community strategy to session.

Her work lives at the intersection of creativity and systems—where storytelling meets structure, and where vision becomes action. Whether she’s designing a hands-on training, mentoring a startup, or rewriting what professional development can look like, Dee leads with clarity, care, and conviction.

She doesn’t just talk about growth. She builds environments where it can actually happen.

“We don’t need more gatekeepers. We need more doors.” – D. Montgomery

P. DuBose | Founder, A Fraction Above Consulting, LLC

Pamela is a seasoned consultant, math educator, and community leader who brings clarity and confidence to every calculation. Through her company, A Fraction Above, she helps learners and departments alike build stronger foundations—literally and figuratively.

She believes math should be practical, purposeful, and empowering. Her training blends deep knowledge with heart, meeting students exactly where they are and guiding them toward where they want to go.

"I cannot accept things the way they are because I can see how beautiful they can be." – Ledisi

D. McKeith | Founder, Bad Beans Coffee

Derek McKeith is a storyteller, creator, and entrepreneur who believes in doing the work and making it meaningful. As the founder of Bad Beans Coffee, Derek blends his background in entertainment, his love of people, and his obsession with flavor into a business that’s as bold as his beans.

He didn’t start in the coffee world—but once he found it, he never looked back. Today, he helps others roast with confidence and brand with authenticity, drawing from real experience in launching a DTC product line from scratch. Derek teaches with heart, humor, and hustle—because he’s still building his dream right alongside you.

“Never be afraid to try something different and uncomfortable. That’s where the good stuff lives.” – Derek McKeith

P. Pickett Thomas | Founder, Detox Foxx, The Do Better Divas, and Hooked Up

Patrice Pickett Thomas is a vocalist, celebrant, and wellness advocate whose work lives at the crossroads of healing and celebration. As the founder of Detox Foxx and creator of The Do Better Divas, she brings purpose, power, and personal transformation to everything she leads.

After a life-altering health diagnosis, Patrice made the decision to rebuild—starting with herself. Her journey to reverse diabetes, reclaim her voice, and redesign her life now fuels her mission to help others live louder, love better, and show up fully.

As the Queen of Hooked Up, Patrice trains new officiants to lead with presence and joy. Whether it's a wedding on a mountaintop or a vow renewal at the kitchen table, she believes every love story deserves to be honored with heart and authenticity.

Her story is proof that healing and hustle can go hand in hand.

“Faith is the foundation. Joy is the invitation. The rest is love.” – Patrice Pickett Thomas