Meet Our EmPOWER Keynotes

Marquis Hill, popularly known across social media as Realmjhill, is the author of U Have Genius Ability Within U and Love Yaself More Today. The teenager has been able to inspire thousands of people to love themselves, believe in themselves, and tap into the genius within them. His viral TikTok videos with more than 1.5 million views brought him into the limelight, featured on the NBA network of TNT with Shaquille O’Neal, Candace Parker, Dwyane Wade, and Adam Lefkoe.

Marquis has also appeared as the keynote speaker in events organized by schools, churches, youth groups, and sports teams

James Jones is Nehiyaw (Cree) from Tall Cree First Nation in Treaty 8 Territory in Northern Alberta. Known as Notorious Cree across Instagram and TikTok, James has an engaging community of over 6M+ people globally. James uses his voice to educate and spread awareness on the issues impacting Indigenous communities across the globe. As a traditional hoop and powwow dancer, performance artist, youth workshop facilitator and public speaker, James advocates to inspire future generations by reclaiming his culture and encouraging others to do the same.

Notable performances include the Winter Olympics, Juno awards, Pan Am Games, Coachella and was a previous contestant on SYTYCD Canada.