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Meet Our 2026 Speakers
Discover the inspiring voices and thought leaders who shaped Military Creator Con 2026.
Featured Speakers 2026
Our Speakers
Why Speak at MCC
Inspire Growth
Share the insights, lessons, and wins from your journey to help uplift military-connected innovators who are forging their own paths in art, tech, entrepreneurship, and beyond.
Build Powerful Relationships
Engage with fellow thought leaders, creative professionals, influencers, and founders, unlocking possibilities for future partnerships and collaborative ventures.
Strengthen Community Ties
Show up for the military-connected community. Not just as a speaker, but as a collaborator, mentor, and peer. Speaking at MCC is a way to invest back in the network that shaped you.
2026 Speaker Tracks
Content Creation & Storytelling
Video production, podcasting, writing, and narrative techniques
Military Transition & Career
Career development, entrepreneurship, and transition strategies
Technology & Innovation
Digital tools, emerging tech, and creative platforms
Community & Leadership
Building audiences, team leadership, and social impact
2026 Speakers
Join Our Legacy of Excellence
See who has shared their expertise at previous Military Creator Con events.
David Pere
Veteran, Marines
Entrepreneur, Real Estate Expert, Author, Speaker
Dr. Carrie Rose
Military Spouse, Marines
Author, Educator, Entrepreneur, & Speaker
Dr. Russ Barnes
Colonel (Ret.), Air Force
CEO
Heather Hargrove
Veteran, Army
CEO
Adam Bird
Veteran, Army
CEO
Alex Wadsworth
Veteran, Air Force
Content Creator, Pickleball Player
Charlynda Scales
Major, Air Force
Founder, CEO, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author
James Van Prooyen
Master Sergeant (Ret.), Air Force
Entrepreneur
Jeffrey Lodick
First Sergeant (Ret.), Army
Director, Strategic Partnerships
Jen Hardy
Military Spouse, Army
Media Professional, Author, Speaker
Johnny Lynum
Lieutenant Colonel, Air Force
Founder, Author
Lacey Langford
Veteran, Airforce
Accredited Financial Counselor & Entrepreneur
Lechon Kirb
Veteran, Marines
Founder, Strategic Advisor, Speaker
Mama Margot
Lieutenant Colonel, Air Force
Podcaster
Marah Lago
Military Spouse, Air Force
Business Strategist
Patti Katter
Military Advocate
CEO, Talkshow Host, Author
Sean Douglas
Tech Sergeant (Ret.), Air Force
Founder, Business Positioning Strategist, Author, Speaker
Sha Sparks
Veteran Family Member
Podcaster, Coach, Author and Speaker
Stephen K. Hudson
Veteran, Navy
Founder / CEO
Travis Johnson
Lieutenant (Ret.), Navy
Speaker, Emcee, Author
Travis Partington
Veteran, Marines
Media Professional