Natalie Micale

Founder & CEO of Oh Hello
Tory Burch Fellow 2023

Natalie Micale is a dynamic founder who fully commits to every endeavor—whether she’s steering her company as the CEO of Oh Hello Agency or diving into a Tory Burch fellowship. Her strategic mindset is a key reason why so many brands and entrepreneurs turn to Oh Hello for their growth needs.

A proud Latina entrepreneur, Natalie began her career as a TV anchor and reporter in the Midwest, gaining unique insights into what truly engages an audience. Transitioning from television to the agency world, her role as Head of Business Development at Evol Empire deepened her understanding of the ROI companies expect from their agencies.

These experiences have fueled the remarkable evolution of Oh Hello from a brand innovation lab to a thriving creative digital firm. With a dedicated team of 20, Oh Hello continues to craft impactful brands that drive industry growth. Natalie’s blend of strategic acumen and humor—her favorite celebrity being Lucille Ball, a pioneer known for her memorable and groundbreaking work—ensures that clients receive both the expertise and the personable touch they need.

Sandy Spady

Sandy Spady is a dynamic public speaker dedicated to inspiring positive change and empowering individuals. With extensive experience as a change-maker and entrepreneur, she connects with audiences, helping them overcome fear and unlock their potential. As the Founder and CEO of Power Up Leadership Coaching & Consulting, Sandy leverages over 35 years of expertise in sales, media, and nonprofit sectors to coach professionals in Omaha. She also founded Women with Voices, a networking group that empowers women to share their stories. Recognized with awards like the Bloc, Inc. 50/50 Award and the Phenomenal Woman Inspiration Award, her influence is highlighted in various publications. Additionally, through her talk show, Power Up KPAO, Sandy amplifies the voices of community leaders and fosters a culture of change.

Sandy Masterminds

Workshop Title: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

• Create your signature keynote speech
• Learn how to deliver an impactful speech
• Captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression
• Brand your website & social media to get booked as a speaker
• Craft a strong speaker reel & press kit

Kaleb Duncan

Kaleb Duncan is a vibrant storyteller, photographer, and videographer with a gift for capturing the candid, emotional, and authentic moments that define people, brands, and communities. As the founder of Kaleb Duncan Photography, he’s worked with major names like the NCAA and LinkedIn and collaborated with over 100 couples to create timeless wedding memories. Kaleb also partners with nonprofits and businesses to amplify their missions and make a meaningful impact.

Kaleb’s passion extends beyond the lens as a teacher and community builder. Through workshops and mastermind groups, he empowers others to harness the power of authenticity and visual storytelling to grow their businesses, solve problems creatively, and foster meaningful connections. His sessions explore branding, business and marketing clarity, and how to create and capture compelling visuals—both personally and professionally—all delivered with his signature wit, energy, and enthusiasm.

Whether creating art that pulls on heartstrings, fostering powerful synergies among people and ideas, or guiding others to see the beauty in themselves, their work, and the world, Kaleb’s mission is clear: to connect, captivate, and inspire.

For Sandy’s Power Up group, Kaleb will lead a dynamic workshop blending the art of storytelling with the transformative power of AI and StoryBrand. Participants will gain clarity on their businesses, identify their ideal clients, define their unique value and the problems they solve, and explode growth by leveraging tools like ChatGPT and social media to streamline and elevate their strategies.

Kaleb Masterminds

Kaleb Duncan is a vibrant storyteller, photographer, and videographer with a gift for capturing the candid, emotional, and authentic moments that define people, brands, and communities. As the founder of Kaleb Duncan Photography, he’s worked with major names like the NCAA and LinkedIn and collaborated with over 100 couples to create timeless wedding memories. Kaleb also partners with nonprofits and businesses to amplify their missions and make a meaningful impact.

Kaleb’s passion extends beyond the lens as a teacher and community builder. Through workshops and mastermind groups, he empowers others to harness the power of authenticity and visual storytelling to grow their businesses, solve problems creatively, and foster meaningful connections. His sessions explore branding, business and marketing clarity, and how to create and capture compelling visuals—both personally and professionally—all delivered with his signature wit, energy, and enthusiasm.

Whether creating art that pulls on heartstrings, fostering powerful synergies among people and ideas, or guiding others to see the beauty in themselves, their work, and the world, Kaleb’s mission is clear: to connect, captivate, and inspire.

For Sandy’s Power Up group, Kaleb will lead a dynamic workshop blending the art of storytelling with the transformative power of AI and StoryBrand. Participants will gain clarity on their businesses, identify their ideal clients, define their unique value and the problems they solve, and explode growth by leveraging tools like ChatGPT and social media to streamline and elevate their strategies.

Josh Peterson

Josh Peterson is an experienced marketing strategist, branding expert, and skilled photographer/videographer. Currently serving as the Marketing Director for Elevator Co-Warehousing + Community and the owner of Peterson Media, Josh helps businesses elevate their visual storytelling and brand presence. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Josh is passionate about merging creativity with strategy to drive business growth and engagement.

Josh Mastermind

Mastering social media as a Marketing Director for Elevator Co-Warehousing and Founder of Peterson productions. Josh will cover the current social media landscape, emphasizing the importance of a strong personal brand across key platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter. Participants will learn to craft a strategic approach by defining their target audience and setting clear objectives, alongside the necessity of consistent posting and effective content creation, including engaging video and personal storytelling. The session will also highlight strategies for building connections and networking, measuring success through key metrics, and adapting strategies based on insights. With a focus on actionable strategies and real-life applications, this mastermind aims to empower executives to navigate and excel in the social media world.

Ryan Price

Ryan Price is a 25 year old Social Media Influencer and inspirational speaker. From growing up in a town of only 65,000 people, to dropping out of college his senior year to double down on himself with no safety nets to chase his dream of making a positive impact on the world Ryan has spent the last 2 1/2 years dedicated to creating videos that have helped him grow an audience of over 1 million followers with viewers of all ages ranging from the United States to 26 additional countries around the world, not only that but also receiving over 500 Million views across his social medias. Ryanbelieves if you double down on yourself you will become a greater light, resource, and provider of positivity and assistance to those around you and that’s what he is all about!

Ryan MasterMind Live Outline

The Psychology Of Influence
A deep dive behind the scenes showing how to wield influence to move the masses.

Social Hacking
Shining a light on the use of trending topics, pop culture, and Fads to capitalize on growth and relevance by relating and intertwining them with your brand campaign and or personal message.

Finding Your Place
Strategies to identify and find your audience, clients, and customers specifically in need of what you provide.

Content Creation Needle Movers
Tips and Tricks that are unknown to most but heavily used by the successful.

Personal Branding
Show Casing the most important in’s and out’s when creating a unified brand image, message, and impact through content creation.

Mind Mastery
Understanding the commitment needed to see results + finding ways to make the work easy as possible for the creator no matter their situation.

Angie Hauptman, Co-Owner, MYLO Brand Studio

Angie is a Nebraska farm girl, deeply rooted in family and community values. Years of 4-H, school activities and athletics laid an important foundation for being curious, courageous and taking big risks.

A graduate of Midland University, Angie dedicated more than 30 years as a high school volleyball coach. This passion for making a difference in the lives of young women through sport has blended perfectly with her talents as a creative concierge and designer. Her bold imagination and grit are the bedrock of helping others enjoy extraordinary life experiences and making every story matter.

Established in 2017, Angie and her daughter, Cola are the founders of MYLO (Merch You Love) Brand Studio, is a women-owned company bringing positive change to the advertising and branding marketplace. In addition, she is a Mindset Consultant for athletic and corporate teams and loves firing people up through inspiring and comical speaking engagements and coaching. Angie resides in Elkhorn with her husband Tim, 16-year-old son, Peyton, Penny the Pug, and a Yellow Lab puppy named, Cash. Her son, Trevor resides in Omaha and her daughter Cola and husband Colby live in Omaha with 2-year-old Reece Otto and another little brother arriving in February.

Reimagining Branding Angie will show you how to use design and branding to stand out. Learn how to break free from conventional marketing and invest in the strategies that align with your brand’s story and purpose—infused with her signature humor and practical insights.

Angie Mastermind Series

“Fresh Eyes. Wise Eyes. Redefining Branding Through Purpose & Design”

Get ready for a bold, fun, and refreshing take on branding and promotional marketing with Angie Hauptman, a spirited leader who knows that great design isn’t a luxury—it’s a strategy. Part of Sandy Spady’s Mastermind Series, this 45-minute masterclass is for entrepreneurs and business partners who are ready to ditch the ordinary, lead with purpose, and grow their brands in smarter, more meaningful ways.

Angie brings a unique blend of fresh eyes and wise eyes—a mix of modern vision and seasoned strategy—to help you build branding plans that don’t just spend money but make magic. She’ll show you how intentional design, incredible product selections, and a touch of humor can transform your connections, open doors, and position your business to stand out.

What’s on the agenda?
✨ Laugh and Learn – Angie’s no stranger to adding a dose of humor while sharing real insights that work.
✨ Lead With Design – Stop treating promotional products as afterthoughts. Use design to amplify your message and impact.
✨ Invest Like a Pro – Reallocate your marketing spend to create connections that matter and results that last.
✨ Redefine Your Brand Story – Align every choice to your purpose and people, because a strong brand starts with strategy.

This isn’t just another class. It’s a mindset shift. Branding is your first impression—and the lasting one. Angie’s here to show you how to elevate every touchpoint, lead with creativity, and build the kind of brand that people remember (and talk about).

Let’s rethink what’s possible. Let’s redefine branding. And let’s have some fun doing it.

Led by: Angie Hauptman – Fresh Perspective. Big Ideas. In collaboration with Sandy Spady’s Mastermind Series.

Taylor Johnson

Taylor Johnson is a journalist with a passion for service. In November 2022, she joined 6 News WOWT as qa weekend anchor and reporter.

Since moving to Omaha, Taylor has been very active in the community, serving on the board of directors for the Midlands African Chamber and the leadership board of the Nebraska Arthritis Association.

She’s also emceed several events for organizations, including the Urban League of Nebraska, Susan G. Komen, EPIC for Girls, and many more.

Before her move to the Husker state, Taylor employed her dynamic storytelling abilities as a reporter at KCTV5 News in Kansas City. There, she had the opportunity to cover a vast array of news, from separate visits from President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden to all the excitement behind the Kansas City Chiefs. She also served as weekend evening anchor and reporter at WTWO in Terre Haute, Ind.

Taylor got her start in broadcast news as a digital content producer at ABC13 News in Lynchburg, Va., where she produced several segments online and helped the team win an Associated Press award for best website.

Originally from Prince George’s County in Maryland, Taylor spent her younger years exploring neighboring Washington, D.C., where she learned a vast amount of cultural and American history.

Taylor is a proud Terp with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland in College Park. She is also passionate about sharing her wisdom with up-and-coming journalists through mentorship.

Telling Your Story to the Media As a veteran journalist, Taylor will help you discover and position your story for media success. Learn how to navigate the world of TV, podcasting, blogging, and social media, build relationships with media outlets, and prepare your business for coverage when you get featured.

Taylor Mastermind Class

Summary
During this session you will learn how to best discover your own story and
position yourself to share it through various mediums.
We’ll talk about:
1. Y our personal relationship with media
2. Data on audience trends
3. Which medium(s) is best for you and your business
4. How to discover your story
5. Timing for pitching
6. Creating relationships with media outlets
7 . How to prepare when your business is picked up for coverage.

Heather Voegele

hvoegele@v-alaw.com
Founding Member of Voegele Anson Law

Heather Voegele has been practicing law across the United States for more than 20 years representing clients in bet your company litigation and serving as outside counsel general counsel for various companies. After serving as the head of recruiting for one of Nebraska’s biggest law firms and then serving as the head of the litigation department at a law firm she founded with five other partners, Voegele decided to break out to form a new kind of law firm in 2020: a boutique law firm focused on risk assessment and protecting against, preparing for and handling the same.

Heather Masterclass Description:

This Masterclass will focus on how to be prepared to be the best you in whatever phase of your business life you are in. From being sure you always have your resume ready to go to what do I do if I have a dispute with a partner or a customer, we will explore various aspects of the often overlooked little things. Our discussion will include:

• Examining where you are and where you are headed in your business life;
• Legal aspects of business;
• Being prepared for challenges; and
• Understanding the right level of business risk.

Vanessa Mitera

Vanessa is a visionary brand strategist and founder of Mitera Branding and Eden & Empire, who transformed her decade of personal branding and marketing expertise into a pioneering global community for faith-driven female entrepreneurs. After leaving her corporate career to pursue her passion as a personal brand photographer and strategist, she identified a powerful untapped opportunity: creating a space where Christian women could build purposeful, profitable businesses without compromising their values. Today, through her first-of-its-kind premium branding community, she’s revolutionizing how faith-driven entrepreneurs approach business building, combining spiritual growth with strategic brand development. Join Vanessa as she reveals how she built a distinctive brand that attracts ideal clients while honoring faith values, and learn how specificity in your brand positioning can lead to greater reach and impact.

Faith-Driven Brand Strategy Vanessa is changing the game for faith-driven entrepreneurs. Learn how to blend spiritual growth with strategic branding to attract your ideal clients and build a business that aligns with your faith and purpose.

Vanessa Mastermind class

Join Vanessa, founder of Mitera Branding and Eden & Empire, as she reveals how she pioneered the first global premium branding community for faith-driven female entrepreneurs, combining spiritual growth with strategic business development. She’ll share her groundbreaking approach to building a magnetic brand that attracts ideal clients while honoring faith values, and demonstrate how laser-focused brand positioning can exponentially expand your reach and impact.

Van Deeb

Van’s reputation as a motivational speaker and authority in sales, customer service, and leadership precedes him. His journey from building Nebraska Realty, one of the largest real estate companies in the country, to hosting THE JOURNEY radio show at KCRO.com is genuinely inspiring. Van Deeb is the country’s foremost expert on building relationships and is dedicated to helping others become successful in the sales and service industry. His motivational and informative keynote speeches, workshops, speaking events, newsletters, and books have inspired thousands of professionals nationwide to succeed. Van would be honored to be a panel moderator at the symposium. His proven methods and techniques can motivate and empower our attendees to achieve greatness, overcome challenges, and excel in their personal and professional.

Van Mastermind class

Implementing the 5 D’s for success. This course is about owning the five D’s of success: drive, desire, determination, discipline, and most of all decision. We will cover how important these are in guaranteeing your success in your career.

Kristie Anderson

Kristi brings a unique skillset in both communications and commercial real estate.

In addition to being a well-respected public relations expert with more than 25 years of communications experience, Kristi is a successful commercial real estate broker who in 2023 was ranked as one of the top 5 brokers at CBRE.

Highly networked and very familiar with commercial real estate through her previous news media roles and as the former spokesperson and Director of Communication for the Metropolitan Entertainment & Convention Authority (MECA). Kristi has developed a comprehensive command of the Omaha market. Her extensive experience with communication, as well as her market knowledge, provides Kristi’s clients with both trust and confidence at the negotiation table.

Kristi began her career as a television journalist, working in newsrooms across the country and covering everything from presidential campaigns to Hurricane Katrina.

She left the news industry to serve as the Nebraska Press Secretary for United States Senator Mike Johanns.

Before starting her own communications consulting business and her real estate career, Kristi was the Director of Communications at MECA. In this role, she was the company spokesperson and handled all internal and external communications for MECA, Charles Schwab Field, and CHI Health Center Omaha. Kristi has played key roles in communications, event management, and publicity for nationally televised events such as the Olympic Swim Trials, NCAA College World Series, and world championship boxing.

Giving back to her community is very important to Kristi. She currently serves on many local boards including the Girl Scouts, DREAM, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Kristi is also a proud wife of 19 years to Ryan and mother to two teenagers Gavin and Finley.

Redefining Your Brand A former news anchor turned PR consultant, Kristie will guide you through redefining your brand to embrace a career change. Learn to adapt, thrive, and present your most authentic self, backed by her real-world experience in multiple industries.

Kristie Masterminds

Evolving Your Personal and Professional

Brand
Evolving your brand is essential for staying relevant and authentic in a constantly
changing professional landscape. A strong, evolving personal brand reflects your
growth, values, and unique expertise while keeping you connected to emerging
opportunities. In this Mastermind, we’re going to discuss how to ensure your
brand is always evolving.

1. Regular Self-Assessment
   Periodically evaluate your skills, interests, and achievements.
   Ask yourself:
   – What has changed in my industry or audience?
   – What new value can I offer?
   – Am I still aligned with my goals and passions?
2. Stay Curious and Adaptable
   – Embrace lifelong learning—take courses, read, and attend workshops.
   – Be open to feedback and adapt your brand to align with market shifts or audience
   needs.
3. Update Your Online Presence
   – Regularly refresh your LinkedIn profile, website, and portfolio to reflect your latest
   work and direction.
   – Share insights, accomplishments, and stories that demonstrate your evolution.
   – Consider formats like video introductions or interactive resumes.
4. Create Thought Leadership Content
   – Share your evolving perspective through blogs, podcasts, social media, or
   speaking engagements.
   – Discuss trends, challenges, and innovations in your field to position yourself as
   an expert.

Shannon Bingham

Shannon Bingham, Ultimate International Elite Mrs central states, Co-owner of the Nationally recognized Seven Salon

A local Omaha business owner for almost 20 years, an award-winning philanthropist, vice chair of a DHHS board, published cosmetologist and photographer, international traveling educator, wife, mom, and the current reigning Mrs Midwest International, Shannon Bingham is a strong voice for organizations across the metro and the Midwest. She has helped raise awareness for causes dear to her and those organizations that have positively impacted her family. She is an adoptive mother and has become a strong advocate and voice for adoptive families in the community.

Unapologetic Authenticity Shannon’s workshop is all about embracing your authentic self. Through stories and tips on delegation, adaptability, and social media, you’ll learn to lead with authenticity, build meaningful relationships, and grow into the best version of yourself.

Josefina Loza

Josefina Loza is the founder and CEO of Lozafina, a Latina-owned branding, marketing, and public relations firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. Lozafina offers a comprehensive range of services, including communication strategy, brand messaging, media relations, social media marketing, and multimedia storytelling. Under Loza’s leadership, Lozafina has become an award-winning agency and INC. Magazine-verified industry leader, celebrated for its ability to connect brands with people and help businesses and organizations tell their unique stories effectively.

In 2024, Loza was inducted into the Omaha Press Club’s Journalists of Excellence Hall of Fame, cementing her legacy in the field of journalism. The year prior, she was honored as the Public Relations Society of America’s Nebraska Chapter Newcomer of the Year, recognized in 2022 by the Midlands Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 and named one of the Omaha Jaycees Ten Outstanding Young Omahans. Her influence was further acknowledged when she was named one of Omaha’s most influential Latinas in Media, gracing the cover of El Perioco’s 2020 Directorio.

With over 25 years of experience as a journalist, Loza’s work has been featured on ABC’s Tamron Hall Show, the Omaha World-Herald, Associated Press, Colorado Springs Gazette, Omaha Magazine, Huffington Post, The University of Nebraska at Omaha’s The Gateway, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, and Momaha.com, a parenting site operated by the World-Herald.

Beyond her professional achievements, Loza is deeply committed to community service. She serves on several community boards, including the Public Relations Society of America, TAWI Development Organization, Fitucate Foundation, and is a founding board member of the Midlands African Chamber, which leads in economic equity and business development in Black and Brown communities.

In addition to her role as CEO of Lozafina Marketing & PR, Loza is a founding partner of Maven Media Collaborative, a celebrity and executive ghostwriter, a jet setter, and a prominent Latina in Media, earning her the moniker of a true juggernaut in her field.

She recently co-authored a motivational book, “Resilience in Words,” sharing her insights and experiences to inspire others. Loza’s multifaceted career and dedication to her community highlight her as a leading figure in both media and public relations.

Josefina Mastermind class

Join me, Josefina Loza, for an exclusive Storytelling Mastermind that will transform how you connect with your audience. Whether you’re a business leader, content creator, or just someone with a story, this class will equip you with tools to craft compelling narratives that captivate, inspire, and drive action. Discover the art of weaving emotion, authenticity, and strategy into stories that leave a lasting impact. Let’s make your voice unforgettable!

Terry Lee

Terry’s mission in life is to help people identify their potential and possibilities and navigate their progress to success.

He holds a Masters degree in Leadership communication at Bellevue University and an Executive Coaching certification from Kaplan University.

Terry has 20 years of experience in training, learning and development, leadership development, workshop facilitation, and public speaking. He has worked with and spoken to thousands of leaders and youth to help them become more self-aware and leadership-ready.

He leadership and community endeavors include building his professional development company TLSpeaks Inc., serving as a Board Member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Midlands, TEDx Omaha Board member, and Speaker Coach. Past President of American Training Development (ATD) and Omaha Organizational Developers Network.

Terry and his family reside in Omaha, NE.

Terry Mastermind class

Discovering Your Leadership Meta-Story: Crafting the Narrative of Your Leadership Journey

In this interactive workshop, you will uncover the meta story that defines your leadership identity. Through guided exercises, you’ll explore the stories that empower your leadership and those that might hold you back, gaining clarity and confidence to lead with authenticity and purpose.

Megan Hale

Megan Hale is a soulful business strategist & money mentor for women & femme coaches, consultants, helpers, and healers who are here to change the world with their wisdom & be intentional agents of social change. She expertly guides her clients to distill their unique brilliance into transformational offers that deliver their body of work, develop values-driven sales strategies that prioritize relationships, and step into the financial leadership their businesses need to thrive.

As a former psychotherapist, she knows firsthand the importance of developing a heart-driven strategy & savvy financial wisdom to drive sustainable growth & meaningful impact. At the core of her work is her DreamMoney™ Method – a holistic financial framework explicitly designed for soulful business owners to build more money mastery while also providing the tools you need to design the custom business that can intentionally fund your dreams.

She’s big on helping you ground down your definition of wealth, learning both the practical & soulful skills that build financial confidence, and developing an aligned business strategy that holistically supports your business, your life, & your energy! Learn more at meganhale.co

Financial Mastery with Dream Money Unlock the Dream Money framework and master your finances with Megan! Learn the 7 key financial needs for pricing your work and build a sustainable money strategy. From calculating your Minimum Viable Revenue to crafting offers that showcase your unique gifts, Megan’s session is all about doing what you love while serving clients powerfully.

Megan Mastermind class

Financial Mastery with Dream Money
Whether your goal is to have a side hustle or be a full-time entrepreneur, having a holistic way to think about money is going to be key. In this session, you’ll learn the Dream Money framework for thinking about money strategically & the 7 key financial needs you need to consider when pricing your work. Dream Money stands for money that’s Deliberate, Reliable, Easeful, Abundant, & Meaningful, all designed to help you step into your most empowered relationship with money!

Learning Objectives
The D.R.E.A.M. of Dream Money
Clarifying your 7 key financial needs
Calculating your Minimum Viable Revenue
Determining sustainable price points.

Creating Your Dream Offer
When it comes to doing work you love and getting paid for it, it’s essential to bring your greatest gifts to the table and create an offer that’s an absolute DREAM to deliver! In this session, you’ll create your most dreamy offer that serves your clients in the most powerful way possible & be catapulted to your zone of genius doing work that lights you up and serves as the foundation for your signature service!