November 9-12, 2025
General Session Recordings
If you would like to access any of the videos below, please email tpezzi@mcaa.org or events@mcaa.org for the password. The videos will be available for attendee viewing until December 13, 2024. Please note: The speakers for each day have very generously agreed to share their full presentations. However, these videos are for educational purposes only. They are not meant to be posted or shared publicly.
Garrison Wynn
Bestselling Author & Motivational SpeakerGarrison Wynn
Alex Sheen
Founder, because I said I wouldAlex Sheen
Alex Sheen is the founder of because I said I would, a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to bettering humanity through promises made and kept. Sparked by the loss of his father, Alex and his organization send “promise cards” to anyone anywhere in the world at no cost. Alex is someone who truly honors commitment. He once walked over 240 miles across the entire state of Ohio in 10 days to fulfill a promise. In just two years, because I said I would has sent over 12.3 million promise cards to over 153 different countries. The promises written on these cards have made headlines around the world. Alex is a five-time Tedx Talk speaker and his charitable work has been featured on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, CNN, The Today Show, NPR, The Los Angeles Times, and many other programs.
Chris Bashinelli
TV Host & National Geographic ExplorerChris Bashinelli
"We need more people like Chris in the World,” says Dr. Jane Goodall. National Geographic Explorer Chris Bashinelli pulls from real life experiences in over 40 countries to empower organizations to create a culture of true human connection. He helps companies reignite employee inspiration, foster a culture of trust and empathy, and tap into the power of their greatest asset—their people.
Crystal Washington
Futurist, Author & Hall of Fame SpeakerCrystal Washington
Crystal Washington, CSP works with organizations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity.
As a technology strategist and certified futurist, Crystal takes complex social media, app, and web topics and makes them easy to understand and accessible for everyday people. Crystal’s clients comprise Fortune 500 companies including Google, Microsoft, and GE, and as a sought-after keynote speaker, she has entertained and educated audiences around the globe.
Crystal is the author of the books One Tech Action: An Efficiency Guide for Busy Non-techie Professionals to get More Done, Build Better Relationships, and Enjoy More Free Time and The Social Media Why: A Busy Professional's Practical Guide to Using Social Media Including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+, and Blogs for Business.