Keynote Speaker
Candice Mama
Candice Mama is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and advocate renowned for her work in forgiveness and reconciliation. Her story of forgiving her father's apartheid assassin captivated audiences globally, including the Dalai Lama. Celebrated as one of Vogue Magazine's Top 33 Most Inspiring Women in the World, Candice has also been recognized by the African Union and the United Nations as one of the Top 20 African Women for her peace-building efforts. In 2020, she was chosen as one of the #UN75 People; 75 Stories by the United Nations. Her journey is featured in the documentary "It’s A Pleasure to Meet You," showcased at the Louis Vuitton Foundation.
Candice received the Human Beacon of Dignity Award from Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Evelin Lindner and is a multi-award-winning speaker and international podcaster. She has delivered a TEDx talk and authored three books, including "Forgiveness Redefined." Additionally, Candice has played pivotal roles in initiatives like Women Power in South Africa and currently serves as Co-CEO for AIME, a global systems design organization. Her participation in our event promises to be enlightening and deeply inspiring.
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Keynote Speaker
Johnny Cupcakes
If you dream of inspiring cult-like brand loyalty—the kind that involves super-long queues and even permanent tattoos—Johnny Cupcakes is for you. The founder of the world-renowned T-shirt brand Johnny Cupcakes, Johnny is known for helping other people create blueprints for building brand loyalty, creating memorable experiences, and inspiring innovation.
Celebrating 23 years as an independent clothing retailer who tricks hangry people, Johnny Cupcakes is a Boston-based, bakery themed T-shirt brand with a frosting scented shop. Enter his Fakery through a Willy Wonka-like giant secret oven, find T-shirts on display in refrigerators, and your lunch-boxed apparel order comes out of a smoking oven! While people won't find real food here, 100% of customers leave with an experience and a story to share.
With global store openings, thousands of customers with his logo tattooed on themselves, people who camp out for his products, and high-profile collaborations and brand activations with giants such as The Simpsons, Sesame Street, Nutter Butter, and Nickelodeon — Johnny was named America’s #1 Young Entrepreneur by Business Week, Top Innovator in Retail by The Boston Globe, and featured in INC magazine, FORBES, NPR, MTV, Steve Harvey, and as a case study in several branding and business books. Johnny Cupcakes is also a traveling keynote speaker who helps others bake up big ideas by highlighting the importance of brand experience + surprise and delight.
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