Speakers

A real estate agent for more than 20 years and an agent with Blackstream | Christie’s. Denise lives in upstate South Carolina where she is a member of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors. She has served in several leadership positions within the real estate industry and her community. She is a Past President of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors, served as Vice President and a Director, she was awarded in 2019 the Realtor of the Year and committee chairman of the year. Denise has served as a NAR Delegate and currently serves as a Director for S. C. Realtor Association and the National Association of Realtors. She also serves as the Regional Vice President of Region V for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. Denise is the founding President of The Upstate Realtist Association a local board of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. Denise also serves as Secretary of The Upstate Housing Coalition. 

Denise has partnered with local organizations to host foreclosure prevention and homeowner education events. As a result, many homeowners were able to save their homes from foreclosure while others were able to relocate with dignity. Those that attended the homebuyer workshops were empowered with knowledge that helped them make knowledge-based decisions while searching for a new home. Purposeful, dedication, integrity, honesty and determination are philosophies Denise strives for in all areas of her life and business. Applying these principles to her business has allowed her to be a respected top producing agent. As a native of Greenville, SC Denise graduated from Greenville Sr. High School, Southern Weslyn University where she obtained a degree in Business Management and Wyatt Institute of Real Estate. Denise is also a graduate of SCR Leadership.

Jessica Myers is known for being an ambitious real estate investor and developer who is on a mission to help professionals diversify their income through real investing and create generational wealth and legacy. In 2015, she embarked on her journey of becoming less dependent on her career as a means to solely generate income. After mapping out her goals, Myers realized that her focus on climbing the corporate ladder needed to shift to being centered around owning more of her time so that she could invest her time elsewhere. In turn, Myers had more time to research how she could make more money and she landed on real estate investing and development. 

Just nine years into her entrepreneurial journey, Myers has renovated over $20 million in real estate properties. Additionally, she and her business partner have become the youngest Black hotel owners in the United States after securing an $8.3 million deal with Hilton to acquire the Home2 Suites by Hilton in El Reno, Oklahoma. In 2021, she has purchased two more hotels, a Staybridge Suites in Fishers, IN and a Hampton Inn & Suites in Scottsburg, IN. She’s also pressing on in her major professional and personal goal of helping others own and acquire “over ‘1,000 doors’ in the commercial and residential real estate space.” She says it’s an effective and gratifying way to build generational wealth and feel empowered both personally and professionally.

Marki Lemons Ryhal is a Licensed Managing Broker, REALTOR, avid volunteer, and major donor. She is dedicated to all things real estate. With over twenty-five years of marketing experience, Marki has taught over 300,000 real estate professionals how to earn up to a 2,682 percent return on their marketing dollars. As a REALTOR, Marki has earned several sales awards, the REALTOR Achievement Award, and The President's Award from the Chicago Association of REALTORS. 

She is also a six-time REALTOR Conference and Expo-featured attendee, one of 100 speakers selected to speak six times at the REALTOR Conference and Expo, and an Inman closing keynote speaker. By consistently offering sound industry analysis and professional guidance, Marki's expertise has been featured in Forbes, The Washington Post, Homes.com, and REALTOR magazine. She holds a bachelor of science in management from Chicago State University, a master's in business administration from Saint Xavier University, and over fifty real-estate-related licenses, certifications, and designations. After earning her Master's degree in Business Administration, Marki didn't just settle. She instead dived headfirst into real estate. Starting as a loan originator in 1999, she then went on to open her first real estate brokerage in 2003.

And when 2007 rolled around, guess who was ahead of the curve, mastering foreclosures and short sales right before the market took a nosedive? Yep, Marki! Always one step ahead, she says, "I can interpret trends and pivot my business quickly." And pivot she did, Marki is one of the first two million people to use ChatGPT. Within thirty days, Marki had authored and delivered her first Keynote speech on the subject as she believes it is the greatest business tool she has ever used in her four decades of entrepreneurship.

Shane is the visionary force behind OutSuite, a dynamic marketing agency headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, which he established over two decades ago. With a diverse clientele spanning entertainment, B2B and B2C businesses, real estate, mortgage, title, and franchises, OutSuite has solidified its reputation as an industry leader. A multifaceted professional, Shane wears many hats, excelling as a video producer, director, author, corporate trainer, business consultant, and national public speaker. Having graced stages alongside mainstream motivators and celebrities, Shane is a captivating presence with a wealth of experience. His innovative marketing system, "MVP," has become a cornerstone for numerous companies seeking to enhance their business strategies.

Shane leads a dynamic team of creative individuals, collaborating with celebrities and business owners on a national scale as a trusted marketing resource, consultant, and coach. A graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, Shane's expertise extends beyond marketing. He provides valuable insights into design aesthetics and has collaborated with renowned establishments such as JW Marriott, Kessler Collections, various boutique hotels, and numerous national and international galleries. Shane's influence in the marketing landscape is marked by creativity, strategic vision, and a commitment to excellence.