This round of speakers represent creators who are thriving, and want to do everything in their power to share their knowledge to help empower the audience. From video to niche blogs, legal matters to grants, and Pinterest to productivity, we’ve got a little something for everyone.
Get excited for TBEX North America 2025 in the stunning city of Québec City. As this announcement will demonstrate, we’re committed to bringing the best of the best on stage, and we’ll be doing it all in one of the most beautiful cities on the planet. Meet our speakers!
Dr. Nadine C. Duncan is a dynamic leader in the travel space and an inspiring advocate for Black women travelers. As the founder of the Traveling Black Women Network and host of the Traveling Black Women Podcast, Nadine has built a thriving community that empowers Black women to explore the world with confidence and joy. Her podcast and network provide invaluable resources, including travel guides, vlogs, and blogs, that cater specifically to the unique experiences of Black women abroad.
Nadine will explore how creators can take advantage of grants, enabling you to turn your passion into a thriving business.
Kate Ahl is the owner of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest marketing agency helping small business owners get more traffic and leads from Pinterest. She is one of the foremost leaders in the industry on Pinterest trends and know how, and has her fingers on her pulse of Pinterest like few others.
Kate will showcase how creators can leverage the full value of Pinterest for their respective brands in today’s world.
Kristina Liburd is a Senior Partner and Co-Chair of the Sports and Entertainment Group at Duncan Bergman and Mandell. Known as the “Advancement Cheerleader,” Kristina is a trusted legal advisor and dynamic speaker for startups, creators, and early-stage entrepreneurs. With a deep passion for empowering creative entrepreneurs—from content creators and marketers to entertainment professionals—she specializes in business strategy, DEI, privacy and compliance law, and intellectual property. Kristina helps business leaders navigate complex legal landscapes, avoid common pitfalls, and confidently tackle challenges, ensuring they build sustainable and legally sound businesses.
Kristina will walk creators through the legal tools and strategies that creators need to defend their content empire.
Nikki Rue is a passionate travel creator and the force behind the sites She Saves She Travels and Inspired Routes. Through her online spaces, she connects, inspires and brings adventure into the lives of her readers. Nikki is also a licensed drone pilot and has been flying drones since 2018. She loves showcasing destinations and working with brands in the USA and globally through drone photography, and has used this skill to land brand deals and enhance content creation on her websites.
Nikki will be running a hands-on workshop centered around learning to fly drones, and then will have a session as well, focusing on how creators can “break into droning.”
Jami Savage is an award-winning Travel Writer, TV Personality, and content creator based out of Vancouver BC. She is passionate about using her voice to create positive change in the tourism industry, teaching travellers how to use their own tourism dollars as a catalyst for positive change. Stories meet at the intersection of eco-tourism and transformational travel, showcasing remarkable experiences and places. In 2023 she was a Finalist in the Travel Industry Association of Canada’s – Media Member Of The Year.
Chris Christensen is the creator of AmateurTraveler.com. Amateur Traveler is a popular online travel podcast and blog that focuses primarily on travel destinations. The Amateur Traveler is 19+ years old. The Amateur Traveler podcast was downloaded over 2 million times in 2023.
Chris also owns Hotel-Scoop.com, where his team of professional travel writers review hotels and resorts.
Chris has won a Travel Creator Award, a Lowell Thomas Award, 5 NATJA awards, and a SMITTY Award from Travel+Leisure as the “best independent travel journalist.”
Clementine Affana (Travel with Clem) is an entrepreneur, remote work coach, and travel enthusiast with a passion for sustainability and cultural exploration. With over 4 years of experience in entrepreneurship, Dr. Clem has successfully managed three businesses, guiding them to growth and success in a competitive landscape.
Clementine, Chris, and Jami will be on a speakers panel to talk about what tools and strategies they use to save time, and run their businesses both productively and efficiently.
If you would like to hear these and more incredible speakers to come, you can register for TBEX North America 2025 in Québec City, Canada which will be held from June 16th – June 19th, 2025. Act now before prices go up as we near closer to the conference!
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