Meet Our Speakers
Kelly Noble Mirabella
Kelly Noble Mirabella has over a decade of experience in digital marketing and social media marketing. She's a top chat marketing trainer and educator, specializing in content marketing and digital marketing strategy. Kelly is the co-author of Digital Etiquette for Dummies. She has worked with renowned companies such as Ecamm, AgoraPulse, ManyChat, and OutBoundEngine on projects ranging from content development and courses to video and promotional projects.
As an award-winning digital marketing educator, Kelly is highly sought-after for her expertise and insights in the field of digital marketing and conversational marketing.
Bri Seeley
TEDx Speaker and award-winning businesswoman Bri Seeley is The Entrepreneur Coach. She works with highly ambitious female entrepreneurs to defy reality by bringing their most unrealistic goals to life without overworking, under living, or sacrificing themselves for their audacious visions. Bri uses a high-touch, bespoke approach to help you design and create long-term, sustainable, and profitable success - unapologetically. You may have seen her winning awards for Female Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023 and Business Coach of the Year in 2020 or on any number of press outlets such as Good Morning America, The TODAY Show, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Women’s Health, and more.
Dorothea Bozicolona-Volpe
TEDx Speaker and award-winning businesswoman Bri Seeley is The Entrepreneur Coach. She works with highly ambitious female entrepreneurs to defy reality by bringing their most unrealistic goals to life without overworking, under living, or sacrificing themselves for their audacious visions. Bri uses a high-touch, bespoke approach to help you design and create long-term, sustainable, and profitable success - unapologetically. You may have seen her winning awards for Female Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023 and Business Coach of the Year in 2020 or on any number of press outlets such as Good Morning America, The TODAY Show, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Women’s Health, and more.
Karlyn Ankrom
Karlyn Ankrom is the founder and lead strategist of Oh Snap! Social and creator of the Fan Firestarter Framework, a new approach to social media marketing made specifically for businesses “tempted to fake their own death and flee to Tahiti at the mere thought of content creation.” Backed by a journalism degree, Karlyn has always been creative and loved writing. As the world transitioned from Web2 to Web3, she has seen the evolution of social media taking the place of traditional PR, with businesses utilizing it to get information to potential clients and the press without the traditional press release. Karlyn developed her user-friendly strategy after working for a decade with a variety of brick-and-mortar businesses that were decidedly social media allergic, not because they didn’t want to do social media, but because they were intimidated by it. In response, her new system helps newbies get on the fast track to “unsticking their social media” in just one hour per week. Karlyn has written for the Social Media Examiner, been highlighted in Business Insider, and appeared on ABC 7 news.
James Bloedel
With more than a decade of nonprofit brand and marketing experience, James leads nonprofit teams in developing social and digital content strategies that entertain, educate, and empower. Through his expertise, James speaks into how nonprofits can engage with their audience to transform them into communities of advocates and champions.
Currently, James is the director of engagement at Historic, a change and innovation agency that specializes in serving nonprofits and purpose-driven brands.
Katy Munden Hays designs messages to promote social impact businesses, nonprofits, and good causes. She loves the power of words to bring people together. She has worked in marketing and public relations to increase supporters and advocates for Family Promise of Greater Wichita, Trees for Life, her own social enterprises Alegria Fair Trade and affiliated events, and global foundation BlinkNow. She co-founded the Wichita Cause Communicators networking group to provide support for the unique communication challenges in the social impact space. Her writing has appeared in Impact Entrepreneur, Yahoo Finance, and Philanthropy News Digest.
Katy Munden Hays
Krissy Buck is a passionate advocate for building inclusive online and in-person communities. As the Program Director of ShockStarter, an applied learning lab focused on marketing, and an educator at WSU Tech, she equips her students with the knowledge and skills needed to use digital marketing to create meaningful connections for themselves and their brands.
With a proven track record, Krissy served as the Chief Community Officer at QuiCC, a Wichita-based tech startup. During her tenure, she impressively expanded QuiCC's user base to span 77 countries in just ten months. In addition to her professional roles, Krissy also plays the vice-chair of Digital Wichita, a nonprofit organization focused on educating Wichita's marketing and business community about the latest trends in digital marketing.
Krissy Buck
Lauren Kingsley, Ashley Lundblade, Ashley Robinson
Ashley Lundblade is the Executive Producer of Hydraulic Studio, a brand of RSM Marketing. With nearly ten years of experience, Ashley has established herself in the community as a leader in video production and storytelling. Her expertise spans from concept development and scriptwriting to directing, shooting, animation, and editing, ensuring a seamless and impactful final product. She has collaborated on many successful marketing campaigns in industries such as aviation and manufacturing, entertainment, and the nonprofit sector. Through her authentic approach and dedication to storytelling, Ashley continues to make a global impact for her clients.
Ashley Robinson is a seasoned digital marketing strategist, social media expert, and inspirational speaker with a passion for helping businesses and individuals thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape. With a career spanning over a decade, Ashley has demonstrated her commitment to staying ahead of the curve in the fast-paced world of digital marketing.
As Director of Operations for RSM Marketing, Ashley has accumulated a wealth of experience in crafting and executing successful digital marketing campaigns with her strategic approach and amazing team. Coupled with an innate understanding of emerging trends, Ashley has positioned herself as a sought-after, thought-leader in the digital marketing sphere.
Lauren Kingsley is a Social Media Specialist at RSM, but has experience in project management and non-profit marketing from her time as Marketing Director at a local animal shelter. Today, she focuses most of her efforts on creating brand-specific strategies and curating social calendars for B2B businesses looking to grow their online communities. With a knack for creativity and creating engaging, static, and video content, Lauren is a valuable resource for crafting online brands and strategies using digital marketing tactics.
Colton Pepper
Colton Pepper, a Wichita native, has a career spanning over a decade in cybersecurity and nearly two decades in the broader field of Information Technology (IT). A senior security professional with a track record of elevating enterprise security programs on a global scale. Serving as a Solution Architect and Subject Matter Expert at Qualys Inc., Colton played a crucial role in formulating strategies and roadmaps that have significantly advanced security risk mitigation programs for multinational corporations across various continents.
In his previous role as the Product Owner of Vulnerability Management at Koch Business Solutions in Wichita, Colton founded and developed the company's first formal Vulnerability Management program, transforming it into a far-reaching multinational initiative that bolstered cybersecurity resilience across all Koch companies. With a solid foundation in protecting national security, Colton's earlier experience with the United States Navy and the National Security Agency has endowed him with the expertise to secure classified government networks and safeguard critical network assets.
Jeff Howell
Jeff Howell has transitioned his marketing experience and predisposition to authenticity into a successful ecommerce career. Aside from being a subject matter expert on ecommerce, he has also has gained notoriety for helping others be their authentic selves online. His message is clear: Be yourself because you never know who needs to hear what you have to say. Being active on TikTok, Jeff shares his life, nerdy thoughts and encourages others to just be themselves.
Conner and Kara Kauffman
Conner and Kara Kauffman are the husband and wife team behind PAKC Solutions Digital Marketing. Together they have a combined experience of nearly 15 years in sales and marketing. Both grew up in small business households and understand the importance of awareness and marketing for small family-owned businesses. They started their agency in 2021, just after the peak of COVID. After seeing the impact this major event had on the businesses that keep our community thriving, they wanted to use their skills to help businesses adapt to the dramatic shift in online communications. Helping local businesses increase their online presence to drive more revenue to their business and back into our community. Since then, Conner and Kara have spent the last 3 years assisting various industries varying from health & fitness, business law, and merchant services to business coaching and general contractors.
Kelsey Webb
Kelsey is the Founder of Rayn Social, a social media and podcast marketing agency. She has a decade-long marketing career and is dedicated to helping businesses build authentic relationships in the digital world. Her social media and podcasting expertise empowers brands to make their mark and build genuine connections. Kelsey's experience as the Producer of a nationally recognized podcast generated over 50,000 downloads (putting the podcast in the top 5% of podcasters) in its first year, establishing her as an industry expert in the field of podcasting. Through her role in overseeing the production of the podcast, Kelsey gained firsthand knowledge and insights into the crucial elements of successfully launching and growing a podcast.