12 operators have taken a Legacy Creators stage. Not professional speakers, but owners and practitioners sharing what actually worked, what did not, and what they would do differently.
Next room, Tuesday, November 17
Lineup in progress
Speakers are announced closer to the date. If you have built the thing and you are willing to share the specifics, this is the moment to put your name in.
Who has taken the stage
The people who showed up and said something useful. They stay listed here.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 12 on stage
Founder & CEO, Survive to Thrive Enterprises
Jay turned a childhood of limited resources into thirty years of relentless drive: multiple businesses built from nothing, bodybuilding championships, and work across radio, TV, stage, and print. The author of 10 books and a full Sales and Personal Development series, he now leads Survive to Thrive Enterprises and speaks to audiences everywhere on turning obstacles into opportunity.
Talk Money With Tish
A licensed financial professional who builds long-term, tax-efficient plans for individuals, families, and businesses. Tish takes a holistic view, making your money work harder, guarding against loss, and growing financial literacy along the way.
Smith's Wealth Management
Quinten helps people steward what they've been entrusted with, financially through Smith's Wealth Management and personally through Forged by Fire. His mission: stronger men building stronger families and legacies that outlive them.
Accent Financial Services
Founder of Accent Financial Services in Allen, TX, Ryan brings plain-English financial guidance to business owners, families, and professionals across North Texas. Part educator, part strategist, he helps you understand the why and hands you a blueprint you can follow.
R & R Legacy Consulting
A U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur, and speaker, Masako founded R & R Legacy Consulting to advance leadership, entrepreneurship, and family development. She helps individuals and organizations build purpose-driven legacies through education, innovation, and community impact.
Manifest Fitness Institute
CEO of Manifest Fitness Institute, where Marc works at the intersection of fitness, entrepreneurship, and leadership development. His premise: certification alone is not enough. High performers are built through hands-on coaching, real mentorship, and a path to ownership, a principle that carries into every growing company.
Brite Smiles by Heather
After 30+ years in clinical dentistry, Heather brought teeth whitening out of the dental office and into a relaxed, luxury setting. She makes a brighter smile accessible at every budget, treating it as the confidence boost it is.
Breakaway Chiropractic & Wellness
A North Texas chiropractor since 2008 and lifelong athlete, Dr. Lad pairs sports-informed care with a warm, family-friendly clinic. He serves as team doctor for local squads, driven by a simple passion for helping people move and feel better.
Create A Legacy
Shika holds a PhD in Education and leads Learning and Development at Create A Legacy. She works with schools, tutoring businesses, coaching companies, edtech, and corporate teams on AI-enabled learning systems and curriculum design. She moderates the Technology panel on what is actually worth building.
Zentek USA
Second-generation owner of a tech company founded in 1999, Brett has spent 15+ years across managed IT, software and web development, networking, and AI. He leads with faith and treats the business as a mission field.
COO, Starks Technology Services
A U.S. Navy veteran, Dwayne drives business operations, strategic planning, and service delivery, strengthening internal operations and expanding the company's impact through workforce development and professional training.
Director of Operations, Create A Legacy
Twenty years running global IT for Mary Kay. Data centers in Dallas, London, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Network operations across 29 countries. Now Director of Operations at Create A Legacy, Mark brings that same enterprise discipline to the systems CAL builds, for growing companies and established organizations alike.
Panels rotate every quarter. If you have built the thing and you are willing to share the specifics, we want to hear from you.
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