SPEAKERS
shirley caldwell ross
Shirley Caldwell-Ross is a dedicated real estate professional empowering families and individuals at every stage of their housing journey. She guides renters into homeownership, supports transitions, and connects investors to build generational wealth.
Jacqueline Battle is a trusted land professional and title expert with 35 years of experience. Representing National Land Realty and major title firms, she specializes in land acquisition and wealth acceleration. As an author and educator, she equips landowners with the strategic frameworks needed to turn raw acreage into lasting generational legacies.
Her books, courses, and trainings have empowered new entrepreneurs, abstractors, and landowners nationwide, cementing her status as a builder of leaders and a trusted mentor in both real estate and corporate development. Click here to view her catalog of books.
jacqueline battle
Kenny Strauther is a retired IT professional and a dedicated advocate for legal gun ownership. With over 15 years of experience as a Texas License to Carry (LTC) holder, he has worked with legal services firms, providing assistance to individuals involved in self-defense situations. He is a member of prominent organizations such as Gun Owners of America and the National African American Gun Association. Mr. Strauther is a passionate and vocal proponent for Second Amendment rights, particularly within the Black community. He also enjoys writing, hunting, and is a classic car enthusiast.
dwight g. callhoun
Dwight G. Calhoun is a visionary educator, entrepreneur, and international leader with over 35 years of experience empowering youth globally. As founder of SUIED and SIMYAA Academy, and Executive Director of AYAA, he integrates STEAM, agriculture, and entrepreneurship to cultivate future-ready leaders and build generational impact.
vanessa battle
Dr. Vanessa Battle is an agricultural educator, global leader, and President of Keturah Non Profit Micro Farms. Traveling across 50 states and 35 nations with a mission to "Feed A Billion People," she equips beginning farmers with scalable agricultural systems, sustainable farming expertise, and practical tools for economic independence.
steve anderson
Stephen Anderson Sr. is a TTPWD Hunter & Bowhunter Education Instructor, residential general contractor, and passionate storyteller of the land. With a focus on whitetail deer and wild hogs, he teaches essential habitat management, preseason scouting, and traditional foodways, helping people reclaim their practical roots outdoors and honor land heritage.
isabel hernandez
Isabel Hernandez is the General Manager at Mobile Homes Factory Direct near San Antonio. Specializing in land-home packages and alternative financing, she empowers families facing credit challenges to achieve homeownership. A digital marketing pioneer, she leverages social media to educate buyers, solve complex challenges, and redefine manufactured housing.
generational acres
Known as @GenerationalAcres on TikTok with over 70,000 followers, Mr. Generational and his wife specializes in land ownership and owner financing. Having sold over 80 properties and managing a 55-acre homestead, they provide accessible land, tiny homes, and mobile home solutions to help everyday people build true freedom and generational wealth.
derek avery
Derek Avery is a community-based real estate developer specializing in affordable, mixed-use housing designed to prioritize people and community well-being. A passionate advocate and CEO, COIR Development & Founder the Water For Sandbranch Coalition, he fights tirelessly to secure clean, running water for the historic town. Deeply committed to collaborative leadership and breaking down silos, Derek is dedicated to empowering communities and fostering sustainable growth across the district.
rapah, educator, 40 acre comeback kids
EXHIBITORS
veronica petty, founder, simply grace gardens llc
Our mission is to promote sustainable gardening and community
wellness by teaching families how to grow their own food in any space.
Through educational and hands-on workshops, participation in local
farmers’ markets, and the cultivation of medicinal herbs, Simply Grace
Gardens LLC combines practical skills with a purpose rooted in
healing, stewardship, and accessibility to equip families with the
tools to grow healthy food, strengthen community bonds, and live more
sustainably.
khadeja ross, nurse practitioner (Msn,fnp-bc)
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner & U.S. Army Veteran
Khadeja Ross is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and U.S. Army Veteran with 16 years of military service, including deployment in the Gulf War. Holding five degrees in nursing science, she earned dual Master of Science in Nursing degrees in Leadership and Family Practice after beginning her career at the University of South Carolina.
With an extensive background leading critical care units and serving in Veterans Affairs hospitals, Khadeja is licensed in Texas, Arizona, Nevada, and Washington. She recently founded her own private practice dedicated to community health and wellness.
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