Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour went from beat cop to America’s first African-American female U.S. Marine Corps combat pilot in three years, flying over the deserts of Iraq supporting men and women on the groundand serving two tours overseas. Returning home, she realized that many people want to create similar breakthroughs in their own lives, they just don’t know how. As a battle-tested speaker, Armour ignites audiences with a dynamic spark from the moment she leaps into the audience. The author of Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step, Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals that Matters shows you how to create a personal “flight plan” utilizing candid strategies to win on the battlefield of business and life. Armour’s fresh style has been featured on Oprah Winfrey, CNN, Tavis Smiley, NPR, and other media outlets. She has inspired hundreds of organizations and individuals with her understanding of the passion and leadership required to excel.

Booker, the mayor of Newark, New Jersey, took the oath of office in 2006, after a sweeping electoral victory, and was re-elected by another overwhelming majority in 2010. Elected with a clear mandate for change, Booker has begun to carry out a bold vision for the city. Newark’s mission is to set a national standard for urban transformation by marshaling its resources to achieve security, economic abundance and an environment that is nurturing and empowering for individuals and families. For his work, Booker has been recognized in numerous publications, including Time (which named him one of the 100 most influential people of 2011) and The New York Times Magazine.