Event Speakers
Nolan Nicholas
Keynote Speaker/Storytelling Strategiest/Entrepreneur
Nolan Nichols is a Fortune 500 keynote speaker, master storyteller, and founder of A Million Dreams. Based in Washington, D.C., Nolan combines a master’s degree in education, his personal research, and a track record of working with industry-leading brands to deliver keynotes that inspire & empower.
With a unique approach that integrates storytelling, practical tools, and tangible takeaways, Nolan helps organizations foster resilience, enhance well-being in individuals, and build thriving workplaces. His presentations are tailored to meet the challenges of today’s ever-changing workplace, providing high-impact strategies that can be applied immediately.
Nolan’s work has been featured in prominent industry publications such as Skift Meetings, Smart Meetings, and MPI, and he is on a mission to help teams excel in an age of disruption. Through keynotes, workshops, and team-building events, Nolan equips organizations with the tools to unlock the potential of their greatest asset: their people.
When he’s not on stage, Nolan is an avid reader, diving into 50 books a year to continually refine his perspective and bring fresh insights to his audiences. His engaging and thought-provoking style leaves a lasting impact, encouraging individuals & organizations to elevate their personal & professional lives.
Dr. Jess Garza
PHD, CMPC, NCC, LPC, PMP
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Jess Garza is a TED & keynote speaker with 17+ years of experience. Dr. Garza works with individuals, groups, and organizations to amplify their authenticity and develop mental readiness, emotional intelligence, and peak performance to optimize their potential both on a personal and professional level.
She helps professionals in high-stress jobs master mental & emotional agility. Unlike traditional psychologists, she uses hands-on, scenario-based techniques in immersive
workshops and keynotes to deliver practical skills for real-world resilience and
interpersonal effectiveness.
David T. Stevens
PMED
Co-Founder Olympian Meeting
Hot of “Return on Wellness”
David T Stevens is a 20-year veteran planner, PCMA Northern Ca President Elect, and 6x Fittest Male #EventProf, an honor achieved by topping the occupational leaderboard of the annual CrossFit Games Open. He has planned meetings, events and incentives for media, live entertainment, sports, agencies, association and corporate organizations. Stevens has a Delos Wellness for Meetings and Event Certificate, he is Pandemic Meeting Event Design certified, and he has been recognized by a number of industry organizations for his contributions to improving wellness in the sector. He credits his ability to create memorable experiences for event attendees to the clarity he gleans from workouts and mental breaks. He is the co-founder of event-wellness consulting firm Olympian Meeting — where he co-authored, along with a medical doctor and nutrition coach, a white paper on the increased ROI that can result from incorporating wellness elements into a meeting. Stevens also hosts a web series called Return on Wellness. Find him on LinkedIn @davidTstevens.
Speaking History
David has been on the speaking circuit since 2022 and has presented at more than 30+ events to audiences ranging from boardrooms to the thousands. While the majority of his presentations have been to his peers and fellow event professionals at IMEX, PreVue, Smart Meetings, Northstar Meetings, and Connect. He has also been a speaker at Social Media Marketing World, SXSW and presented to private institutions such as Harman Management Corporation and Hyatt Hotels to help their teams improve their wellness during extensive travel or how to integrate wellness into their clients programs.
Resources:
LinkedIn: Https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidTstevens
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReturnOnWellness
Olympian Meeting: https://www.OlympianMeeting.com
