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 Ed Mylett, Shannon Gillette, Omar ElTakrori, Daniel Goulding, Giselle Ugarte, Steve Penate, Kelsie Blevins and more—each bringing practical insight, real-world experience, and bold encouragement to help you live out your calling with clarity and confidence.
World-Renowned Keynote Speaker | Bestselling Author | Entrepreneur | Host of The Ed Mylett Show
Recognized as one of the world's leading motivational keynote speakers, Ed Mylett is a globally renowned entrepreneur, performance coach, two-time bestselling author, and host of The Ed Mylett Show, one of the world's top personal development podcasts.
Ed Mylett // @EDMYLETT
Omar ElTakrori is a dynamic entrepreneur, content creator, pastor, and sought-after speaker who is passionate about helping people build influential brands, grow successful businesses, and use their God-given gifts to make a difference.
Omar Eltakrori // @Omareltakrori
Shannon Gillette is an award-winning Realtor, entrepreneur, national keynote speaker, and founder of Awaken Summit. With nearly two decades in real estate, she leads The Gillette Group at Real Broker, recognized as the #1 Large Team by Production at Real Broker.
Shannon Gillette // @Shannon_Gillette
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.
GisellE ugarte // @giselleugarte
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.
Steve Penate // @StevePenate
Kelsie Blevins is one of the fastest-growing real estate agents in her market at just 25 years old. In her short time as an agent, she has helped over 150 families buy and sell homes, building her entire business through social media and relationships without purchasing a single lead.
Kelsie Blevins // @_k.elsie
Standing at 6'10", Sam Coleman is hard to miss, but it's his unwavering faith, contagious optimism, and commitment to putting God first that truly set him apart.
A Baltimore native and former professional basketball player, Sam transitioned into real estate in 2015, bringing the same discipline, competitive drive, and relentless work ethic that defined his athletic career. Today, he is recognized as one of Las Vegas's leading luxury real estate professionals.
Sam Coleman // @thesamcoleman
Tanner Helm is a real estate leader, business coach, and speaker who believes the next great move of God won't be confined to the four walls of a church. It will happen in the marketplace, through ordinary people who recognize they've been called to extraordinary purpose.
Tanner Helm // @tannerhelm
Jenny Hensley is proof that you don't have to follow the traditional real estate playbook to build an extraordinary business. Over the past 12 years, she has built a thriving real estate business in Raleigh, North Carolina, by doing things differently, creating a unique experience for her clients, and putting relationships, service, and faith at the center of everything she does.
Jenny Hensley // @jennyhenz
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.
Daniel Goulding // @danielmgoulding
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Dusty Oglesby as your Awaken Summit 2027 emcee!
Dusty oglesby // @dusty_oglesby
