When

Where

Embassy Suites Norman Hotel and Conference Center 
2501 Conference Drive
Norman, OK 73069  
405-364-8040

 
Driving Directions 

Conference Pricing

                             Early Bird until 2/15          After 2/15
Conf Registration             $90                            $100

Vendor/Exhibitor Pricing (To reserve a spot, please call the office at 1-800-742-2272. Space is limited.)

Non-Profit Organization           $65                              
For-Profit Organization            $85
Additional Table $40++, WiFi $25++, Electricity $15++ (Please call and we will give you a total for your needs.)

All vendors can save $10 off registration with a donation of a door prize!

 Keynote Speakers

Mark Anthony Garrett grew up in the tough inner city of Dayton, Ohio as a foster child and was then later adopted. Throughout his childhood he faced many hardships such as being a special needs child, poverty, neglect, homelessness, abandonment and abuse, both physical and sexual. At 14, he lost his adopted mother to cancer, dropped out of school, joined a gang, became addicted to drugs and was in and out of juvenile jail.

Although his surroundings were negative, Mark was encouraged by a teacher to never give up on life and to always strive for excellence. He knew he had to take destiny into his on hands. After receiving guidance from influential mentors, Mark enrolled in college and majored in wildlife biology and went on to become a two-time U.S. Achievement Academy Award Winner, recipient of the National Collegiate Minority Leadership award and received the highest honors given by his college, which were the President’s and Trustee’s awards.  Mark also returned to college and earned a degree in entrepreneurship.

This experience inspired him to dedicate his life to helping troubled youth and adults overcome the negative challenges within their own lives and discover that they have greatness within them.  Mark is extremely passionate about helping raise the mental consciousness of people all across the nation and abroad.

Derek Clark’s life is one of resilience and redemption. As a child he suffered unthinkable child abuse, abandonment and emotional distress before being turned over to the psychiatric hospital at age five. His 13 years in the San Francisco bay area foster care system reflected an early life of humiliation, aggression, emotional distress, overwhelming anxiety and being wrongfully labeled. Eventually, with the help of foster parents and mentors he defied the artificial limitations imposed upon him.

Derek knows firsthand how to cope with adversity and overcoming hardship. His past has never held him back from accomplishing what he set his heart and mind to. Derek is an inspiring speaker/trainer, a featured expert on CNN Headline News, The Ricki Lake Show and The Steve Harvey TV Show. Google ranks Derek the #1 “inspiring motivational speaker” out of 51 million listings. He is the author of six books including “Never Limit Your Life” and the “I Will Never Give Up” book series.

As a speaker, author and singer/songwriter, Derek has spoken and performed his music from Australia to Canada including a President of the United States. His true-life trials and personal triumphs have inspired organizations with his message of hope and unwavering perseverance.

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