Cary Griffith is an award-winning Minnesota author who has written eight books. Raised in eastern Iowa on the edge of Cedar Rapids, Griffith had a Huck Finn-like childhood, his youth a throwback to the innocence of yesteryear, a time when life wasn’t so complicated. “I spent most of my summers without shoes on, fishing and... Continue Reading →
Dr. Bolu Oladini (Author & Keynote Speaker)
Dr. Bolu Oladini is a keynote speaker and the author of Diamond at Your Rock Bottom, a book that explores going from adversity to triumph through post-traumatic growth. Until he was four years old, Dr. Oladini lived in Nigeria, at which point his family immigrated to the United States, spending a few years in southwest... Continue Reading →
Sarah Carlisle (Arctic Mechanical)
Sarah Carlisle is the owner of Arctic Mechanical, an HVAC company serving the Twin Cities. As a child, Carlisle grew up in Fort Ripley, a quaint town just south of Brainerd that one might miss when they drive on Highway 10 if they don’t have a map. “There is a bar, a gas station, and... Continue Reading →