SPEAKERS
The Awaken Summit features a dynamic lineup of leaders and communicators shaping the intersection of faith, leadership, and purpose. You’ll hear from voices like Shannon Gillette, Daniel Goulding, Giselle Ugarte, Ricky Carruth, Steve Penate, and more—each bringing practical insight, real-world experience, and bold encouragement to help you live out your calling with clarity and confidence.
Shannon Gillette is the founder of The Awaken Summit, a nationally recognized real estate leader, and a bold voice for faith in the industry. She leads one of the top real estate teams in Arizona, consistently selling hundreds of homes each year, and is widely respected for her innovative leadership and industry influence.
Giselle Ugarte is a renowned performance coach who loves Jesus, content creator, and motivational speaker known for her action-forward approach to confidence, visibility, and productivity—online and especially off. At the core of it all, Giselle is a Certified High-Performance Coach, helping today’s leaders become more confident, clear, and connected communicators, on camera and off.
Ricky Carruth is a nationally recognized real estate leader, entrepreneur, and faith-driven coach who has been in the real estate industry since 2002. As a single agent—without a team—Ricky has personally closed over 1,000 real estate transactions, proving that simplicity, consistency, and integrity can outperform traditional models.
Steve Penate is a dynamic, faith-driven real estate leader, pastor, and keynote speaker who boldly challenges audiences to lead with conviction, courage, and purpose. As the Owner and Broker of Elite Real Estate Texas, Steve serves the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding cities and is consistently recognized among the top real estate professionals in the nation for his results, leadership, and influence.
Ryan Pineda is a dynamic entrepreneur, real estate investor, and keynote speaker with more than 1 billion social media views. He has invested in over $100 million in real estate, building multiple eight-figure businesses along the way.
Daniel Goulding is the Lead Pastor of Echoes Church in Mesa, Arizona, one of the fastest-growing churches in the U.S. With a background in sales, coaching, and leadership development, Daniel brings a rare blend of spiritual depth and practical insight to every stage. He’s passionate about helping leaders build healthy cultures, lead with clarity, and live out their faith with conviction in everyday life. Known for his clear communication and action-oriented teaching, Daniel equips people to move from inspiration to impact.
Steve Weatherford is a former NFL athlete who played 10 seasons in the league and won a Super Bowl with the New York Giants in 2012. Despite reaching the highest levels of professional success, Steve discovered that trophies, money, and status could not fill the deeper emptiness he carried.
Kelsie Blevins is one of the fastest-growing real estate agents in her market at just 24 years old. In her short time as an agent, she has helped over 80 families buy and sell homes, building her entire business through social media and relationships without purchasing a single lead.
Andrew Perrie is a TV personality featured on A&E’s Lakefront Luxury and one of Canada’s most respected real estate agents and brokers. A nationally recognized industry leader, Andrew has built and scaled elite sales organizations, leading high-performing teams while delivering consistent, repeatable growth.
Omar El-Takrori is a pastor, content creator, and entrepreneur based in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is the founder of The Video Dept., a creative studio dedicated to helping creators produce high-quality content with excellence and intention.
Gabrielle Williams is a real estate investor and the CEO of The Real Estate Bae Agency, a St. Louis–based turnkey real estate company helping everyday professionals build legacy through rental properties. Known for her honest, no-fluff approach, Gabrielle has built a nationally recognized brand through strategic storytelling and social media that cuts through the noise.
