Positivity Summit - New Jersey

Who is Cornell Thomas? That’s a question that even I wasn’t quite sure about until 8 years ago. When I sat down to write the about section for my website, I didn’t want to give you a bunch of titles. What I do is who I am, so without knowing me you could never know my why. I am the youngest son of Bobby and Tina Thomas. If not for my parents, I wouldn’t be the man you see today. My father passed away when I was just four years old, and although my time with him was brief I’ve learned through others the amazing legacy that he left behind., as a police officer and community leader. My father's passing forced my mom to become our everything. My mom was thrusted into the role of everything for our family. From the great Tina Thomas I learned there was no problem that didn’t possess a solution. We were raised on the old adage Everything happens for a reason”, it was one of the many lessons she taught me was never forgotten. It’s what I remembered when I suffered a career ending basketball injury, and the first thing I think about when adversity comes my way. My journey started on the basketball court, and after a career ending injury shifted to coaching. Eight years ago, I realized that I had a bigger calling. I knew there was something else that God wanted me to do on this earth. I was on my Facebook timeline one day and was tired of all the negativity I saw. So I started posted positive quotes, the quotes become blogs, and then the blogs books. I decided to share my story with the rest of the world. Flash forward to today and I have blessed with the opportunity to impact thousands of people all over the world. Who am I? I’m a husband, father, speaker, author, and someone living his purpose and helping others realize they can too.

Bridget Grace McEliece aka Birdie, aka Beezy is a Renzo Gracie black belt and currently the first and only female jiujitsu instructor at the world renown Renzo Gracie Academy in NYC. In her short time at RGA she has created and cultivated a women's program, teaches full time and competes at an elite level. She is currently living her dream as a modern day (Pink) Power Ranger.

Garry is increasingly challenging outdated corporate mindsets and systems, both from within and outside of industry. He has worked for over 20 years, and continues to work, at the center of the extractive global supply chain, within chemicals.

Breathe in…Breathe out… It’s time to stress less and Pause Breathe Reflect with Michael O’Brien. Michael is a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, endurance athlete, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Relaxation app. He loves helping people accomplish hard things through mindfulness. He’s a survivor of a horrific near-death cycling accident called his Last Bad Day and recently rode his bicycle across America. Michael has been an active member of the HBA since 2003. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day (aka near-death cycling accident) story and leadership advice with Fortune 500 companies, at TEDx, and with Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC.

Tait Winston is a New York City based comedian, actor, and writer that is making waves in the stand-up comedy scene.

Ann is Yoga Teacher, mindfulness and meditation facilitator who works with our youth as well as employees in small and large companies. She is also a lifestyle photographer who is a lover of beautiful & soulful people. Capturing life as it happens... Embracing it all ...