It’s happening!
We’re honored and excited to introduce the visionary leaders and experts joining us for the 2026 Mattering Summit!
Each of these speakers brings a unique perspective on how we can recognize our own worth and build communities where everyone feels valued.
Get to know the voices that will be guiding our global conversation this May!
Meet Our Confirmed Speakers
Click on the speaker’s name to read more about them:
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- Brad Aronson: Teacher and best-selling author of HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time
- Braxton Kilgo: Founder and CEO, I Believe in You
- Cheryl Rice: Founder of the You Matter Marathon
- Christine J Quinn, PhD: Visionary Leader, Certified Leadership and Recovery Coach, and Founder of Living Kindness
- Emiliya Zhivotovskaya: Founder of The Flourishing Center
- Jodi Silverman: Mindset and Happiness Coach and Founder of Dare On™ Experience
- Joe Primo: CEO of Grateful Living
- Jonathan Fields: Award-winning Author, Executive Producer, and Host of the top-ranked podcast, Good Life Project
- Mary Ceccanese: Owner and Principal Consultant of Dynamic Connections LLC
- Leslee Frye: Executive Director of the Young 9 Foundation
- Louis Alloro: Champion of Change
- Rabiya Karamali: Instructor, Doctoral Candidate, Positive Psychology Practitioner
- Rebecca Newberger Goldstein: Award-winning philosopher and public intellectual
- Roderick L. Carey, PhD: Scholar, Teacher, Artist, and Founder & Director of The Black Boy Mattering Project
- Dr. Sarah Bennison: CEO, Mattering Movement
- Sarah Tachon: Kindness is Contagious
- Scott Barry Kaufman: Psychologist, Coach, Best-selling Author, Professor and Keynote Speaker
- Selena Rezvani: Speaker and leadership author of Quick Leadership: Build Trust, Navigate Change, and Cultivate Unstoppable Teams
- Sonja Lyubomirsky: Professor and author of How to Feel Loved
- Stephen Post: Author of Pure Unlimited Love
- Vicki O’Grady: Founder of the You Matter Compassion Project, Retired Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Event Details:
Due to popular demand, we added a third date to the summit!
- Dates: May 12-14, 2026
- Times: May 12-13: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. EST; May 14: 11 a.m.-2:30p.m. EST
- Where: Virtually, right from your home
- Cost: Completely FREE
- You’re welcome to join as many sessions as you’d like across the two days, tailoring your own personal journey through the summit If you can’t watch live, you’ll have access to recordings for free for two weeks after the summit
Will You Help Us Spark This Global Awakening?
Our movement has always grown through the power of one person reaching out to another. Once you’ve signed up, please forward this email to three people you believe would be inspired by this mission.
Whether they’re an educator, a leader, or a friend who needs to be reminded of their significance, let’s make sure they have a seat at the table.
The 2026 Mattering Summit is hosted collaboratively by You Matter Marathon and The Flourishing Center.
