Jacob Espinoza is a business coach, media entrepreneur, and community builder based in Salem, Oregon. He founded What’s Happening Salem, a local media platform reaching 40,000 people with a weekly newsletter, Instagram feed, and Friday morning podcast. Through this work, Jacob fosters community-centered conversations and strives to uplift local voices.

In addition to media endeavors, Jacob coaches business owners, helps organizations develop leadership strategies, and hosts retreats and team-building activities. His new book “How Parties Will Save The World: Building Strong Communities” hit #1 bestseller on Amazon in multiple categories.

Rooted in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Abiqua Media Co. is a boutique media production studio dedicated to storytelling that connects communities. With cinematic visuals, authentic narratives, and a deep love for local businesses, Abiqua Media crafts story driven content for real estate, lifestyle, and brand campaigns. Whether it’s a docu-style feature, drone coverage, or short-form social content, they bring stories to life—one frame at a time.

Jake Zufelt is the founder of Weldwood Universe, the umbrella for a handful of creative, slightly chaotic, and very effective teams: Weldwood Marketing, Weldwood Publishing, and Weldwood Media/Studios. Jake and his crew have helped hundreds of business owners, nonprofits, and local leaders show up online with a real strategy. From SEO and Google tools to social media, web design, branding, publishing, and even grant writing, Jake’s teams focus on practical, sustainable growth that doesn’t require burning your business to the ground. He is also the author of the #1 bestselling book “Digital Marketing Sucks.”

Luke Kostka is a creative strategist and viral content producer who has helped multiple B2B brands grow a combined 2 million+ followers and generate over 2 billion views across social media with his comedic and educational content. With more than 6,000 ads and high-performing content pieces created, Luke is known for turning attention into measurable revenue through data-driven storytelling and disruptive creative.

Luke has been featured in the news, has spoken and performed at conferences around the world, and continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in digital marketing. Most recently, one of his videos alone surpassed 80 million views across platforms, reinforcing his reputation for consistently delivering culturally resonant, viral-level content.

Alli Murphy is a career & leadership coach who helps high-achieving women in leadership grow their careers without losing themselves in the process. A former Managing Director who led seven-figure initiatives and executive partnerships, she has guided senior leaders through burnout, rapid growth, and identity shifts while strengthening culture, increasing revenue, and securing promotions. Alli blends real-world leadership experience with research-backed advisory to help women leaders thrive at work and actually enjoy their lives outside of it.

Cindee Brown Mills is a breathwork guide, mindfulness coach, and workplace wellbeing advocate based in Alaska. Known as “the nervous system whisperer,” she helps people reconnect with themselves through simple, science backed tools that create calm, clarity, and emotional steadiness. After spending twenty years in the fast paced corporate world, Cindee knows what it feels like to push through stress, overwhelm, and burnout. Her personal healing journey inspired her to dedicate her work to helping people transform daily stress into a source of strength and resilience.

Today, Cindee partners with organizations to reshape workplace culture by reducing burnout and equipping teams with practical tools for wellbeing. Her approach blends compassion, science, and real life experience to help employees feel more energized, focused, and engaged in the work they do.

Todd Schreier is a grassroots marketing expert with over $1.6 billion in sales generated across more than 25 years of boots-on-the-ground experience. From entrepreneurs and small town businesses, to community leaders and fast-moving startups, Todd has spent his career proving that creativity and hustle consistently outperform oversized ad budgets.

Todd has built and sold over 15 businesses and spent 25+ years as a real estate investor. His #1 Amazon bestselling book “Put Your Phone Down!: A Modern-Day Guide to Grassroots Marketing” encourages people to lead with heart, hustle, and the courage to try something different, building a brand people love and have fun doing it.