The People Experience

3rd Annual Live2Lead Pearland Event

Learn from world-class leadership experts, develop a new action plan, and return to the oce ready to lead with renewed passion and commitment.

Meet Our Simulcast Speakers

JOHN C. MAXWELL

#1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, coach, and leadership expert who has sold over 34 million books. As the founder of Maxwell Leadership®, he has trained tens of millions of leaders around the world. Recognized as the #1 leader in business and the world’s most influential leadership expert, Maxwell’s impact spans from Fortune 500 CEOs and national leaders to entrepreneurs and the next generation of leaders.


JESSE COLE

founder and owner of the Savannah Bananas and the creator of Banana Ball—a fast-paced, wildly entertaining twist on traditional baseball. Since their debut, the Savannah Bananas have sold-out every game, building a fan waitlist of over 3 million. With more than 20 million social media followers and global features on ESPN, CBS, and The Today Show, Jesse is redefining the fan experience. He is also a bestselling author and an international keynote speaker, known for his innovative approach to leadership and engagement.

What Is Live2Lead?

Live2Lead is a high-impact leadership experience designed to inspire, equip, and empower leaders at every level. Hosted annually in cities around the world, Live2Lead brings together world-class leadership insights, practical tools, and powerful conversations- all in one transformational day.

This is more than a conference. It’s a people experience.

Through a dynamic blend of global simulcast speakers and local powerhouse leaders, Live2Lead delivers real-world leadership principles you can apply immediately - at work, at home, and in your community.

What You’ll Experience

🎤 Renowned leadership voices sharing proven strategies

🛠️ Practical, actionable takeaways you can use right away

🤝 Meaningful networking with leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs

🔥 Fresh perspective and renewed clarity for the year ahead

Who It’s For

Live2Lead is for:

Business and organizational leaders

Entrepreneurs and professionals

Emerging leaders and team members

Anyone ready to grow, lead with purpose, and make an impact

Why Live2Lead Matters

Leadership isn’t about titles - it’s about influence.
Live2Lead helps you grow that influence by sharpening your mindset, strengthening your skills, and expanding your capacity to lead others well.

If you’re ready to start the year strong, invest in your growth, and be in the room where leadership comes alive - Live2Lead is for you.


Curious about what’s new? I’ve explained it step by step in the video below—watch carefully.

Fresh Perspectives, Practical Tools,

and Actionable Takeaways

Our Local Speakers

Mayor Kevin Cole

Mayor Kevin Cole was sworn in as Mayor for the City of Pearland on November 17, 2020. Prior to becoming Mayor, Cole has a combined nine years of prior City Council service, having served from 1995-1998 and from 2004-2010, helping secure the 2007 bond program election, the Cowart’s Creek diversion project, and strategic policy decisions that have spurred development of the Lower Kirby district.

He also served as a commissioner on the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission in 1994.  In his professional career, Cole spent 24 years developing real estate, currently serving as the Principal for Jack Enterprises, LLC. Over his career, Cole has assisted in developing and consulting on more than 6,500 residential lots resulting in $1.7B of capital investment. 

Cole has been a Pearland resident since 1977 and is a graduate of Pearland High School and Texas Tech University, where he received a BA in Marketing and a minor in Public Relations. He and his wife Lisa have four children and 13 grandchildren. Cole has spent his time as Mayor working with Council to implement his PEAR Plan (Protection, Economic Development, Accessibility [Transportation] and Resource Management)

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Dana Dawsey

A Senior Executive Leader, Speaker, and Certified Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience leading teams and driving transformation in corporate America. She currently serves as a Vice President in a Fortune 500 Organization, where she leads enterprise-wide strategy, culture, and performance initiatives.

As the Founder of IMPACT! Leadership, Dana equips leaders at all levels to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose through coaching, training, and experiential leadership development. She is a certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, and a passionate advocate for people-centered leadership that creates lasting impact.

Dana is the proud host of Live2Lead Pearland, where she brings world-class leadership content to her local community. Known for her authenticity, energy, and practical insights, Dana is committed to developing leaders who influence beyond their title and lead with intention.

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William Garay

William Garay is a leadership coach, speaker, and founder of Exhort Leadership. With over 13 years of US Army service, William brings a disciplined yet compassionate approach to helping leaders grow with clarity and purpose.

He’s known for his ability to connect, challenge, and guide others through coaching, keynotes, workshops, and mastermind groups. Beyond his work, William is a proud husband to Jessica and a father of four. When he's not mentoring leaders, you can find him enjoying time with his family and their loyal dog, Grace.

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Hala Dabboussy

Hala Dabboussy is a speaker, author, and the creator of the Harmony Over Hustle movement, a life philosophy built on her own journey from burnout to balance. After surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm, Hala made a promise to herself to stop living in survival mode.

She chose harmony over hustle, and it became the foundation of her life, her work, and the message she now shares with the world. Today Hala teaches high achievers how to lead lives anchored in peace instead of pressure. Her approach blends clarity, intention, and structure to help people succeed without sacrificing their health, joy, or relationships. Harmony Over Hustle is more than a framework.

It is a lifestyle, a mindset, and a commitment to choosing what truly matters every single day. Hala is also the author of Goldie, The Very Bright Light, a children’s book that began as a speech therapy assignment and grew into her passion project. Inspired by her own childhood experiences, she wrote Goldie to empower kids to embrace their uniqueness and stand confidently in their light. When she is not coaching or speaking, Hala can be found enjoying coffee with her family, creating tools that help others live in harmony, or inspiring her community to trade burnout for a life that feels calm, grounded, and meaningful.

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Michelle Reescano

Michelle Reescano is the Owner and Clinical Director of Array of Hope LLC. She is also the Founder and President of Array of Hope, Health and Healing Non-Profit, both in Pearland Texas. Michelle is a Local Leader with the Women’s Counsel of Entrepreneurship in her Community.

She serves as the Clinical Director of the Counseling Ministry and a member of the Women’s Ministry Leadership in her church congregation. Michelle is a Mental Health Advocate, Keynote and Motivational Speaker. Michelle genuinely believes that at the core of every human being there is a strength that can overcome every difficult and challenging life experience. Michelle attributes her Resilience to her can do attitude, embracing a mindset of abundance and unwavering faith.

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Bincy Jacob

Bincy Jacob is a highly effective communicator and real estate counselor who ensures a seamless process from step one through closing and beyond. Through her professionalism, character, and demonstrated commitment to community, she has consistently been a top performing Realtor since her very first year in business. As a Realtor and business owner, Bincy uses her skills as a fierce advocate and experienced executive to anticipate clients' needs, provide ethical counsel, and create proactive solutions in standard and luxury real estate transactions.

Since entering the real estate industry in 2014, Bincy has served hundreds of families and thousands of community members through her individual representation and public classes and videos. In 2019, Bincy was selected as one of Houston's "Top 20 Under 40 Rising Star Realtor” based on production, leadership, and community service and serves on multiple real estate professional committees at the local and state level.

Bincy spent 16+ years serving survivors of violence in NYC, Seattle and Houston in roles ranging from counselor to Executive Director of two non-profit organizations. Her life shows a demonstrated commitment of service to the community through leadership and volunteer roles. Whether it is counseling victims of violence, interpreting in crisis situations, fundraising for families affected by tragedy, registering new voters, or serving on non-profit boards, she does it passionately and skillfully. Her greatest joy is her family, including her four children.

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8:00 AM - (GMT-6)

Doors Open

Registration/Light Breakfast/Photo Booth

9:00 AM (5 mins)- (GMT-6)

Event Start -Welcome/Intro

Dana Dawsey

9:05 AM (25 mins) - (GMT-6)

Keynote

Mayor Kevin Cole

9:30 AM (40 mins) - (GMT-6)

1st Simulcast Speaker

John Maxwell

10:10 AM (45 mins)- (GMT-6)

Panel

Dana Dawsey, Bralade Emenanjo, Rushi Patel, Michelle Reescano, Lettie Johnson

10:55 AM (10 mins) - (GMT-6)

Break

11:05 AM (40 mins) - (GMT-6)

1st Local Speaker

Hala Dabboussy

11:45 AM (40 mins)- (GMT-6)

2nd Local Speaker

Bincy Jacob

12:25 PM (45 mins) - (GMT-6)

Lunch / VIP Lunch

1:10 PM (60 mins) - (GMT-6)

2nd Simulcast Speaker

Jesse Cole

2:10 PM (10 mins)- (GMT-6)

Break

2:20 PM (40 mins) - (GMT-6)

3rd Local Speaker

William Garay

3:00 PM (40 mins) - (GMT-6)

4th Local Speaker

Dana Dawsey

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM (20 mins) - (GMT-6)

Networking

Event Foyer

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