Matt Melvin
Matt Melvin is an author and activist from Massachusetts who was incarcerated in the federal prison system in 2017 for petty crimes. He currently resides in Shelburne, Vermont. Bullied Behind Bars is Matt's first book.
Merrick Rosenberg
Merrick Rosenberg is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and personality expert who transformed the classic DISC model into four easy-to-relate birds—Eagle, Parrot, Dove, and Owl—making personality styles more memorable and practical. He co-founded Team Builders Plus in 1991 and Take Flight Learning in 2012, bringing his innovative training to over two-thirds of the Fortune 100. Author of eight award-winning books, including Taking Flight! and Which Bird Are You?, and creator of the 23-time film festival winner BirdBrains, Inc., Merrick has pioneered personality-based training that blends self-awareness with interactive learning. Through his engaging keynotes and programs, he helps people improve relationships, teamwork, and success by understanding and leveraging personality traits.
Joe Carter
Joe Carter is the Founder and CEO of Twin Flame Group, a consulting firm focused on business and franchise growth. With over a decade of experience, he has helped more than 100 businesses grow, generating over $500 million in client revenue. Joe is the author of Driving, Not Surviving (2025), a keynote speaker at industry events, and the host of three popular podcasts—Built on Grit, The Franchise Growth Show, and Lead, Manage and Thrive—with 50,000+ monthly downloads. He also created the "4 Modus Operandi of Achievement" framework, which helps businesses turn strategy into results.
