Thomas Iland was diagnosed with autism at 13 years old. Since accepting his diagnosis, Thomas has been recognized as an award-winning author and thought leader. He left his career as a certified public accountant in 2015 to become a keynote speaker, certified human potential coach, and diversity, equity, & inclusion consultant. He is the owner of Come to Life Coaching, which is based on the title of his bestselling book, "Come to Life! Your Guide to Self-discovery." His mission is to empower individuals on and off the autism spectrum to live a life of their choice. Thomas has spoken at the United Nations, given a TEDx talk entitled "How to Come to Life," and is the only Toastmaster International Accredited Speaker with autism in the world. Thomas has received Junior Chamber International's prestigious "Ten Outstanding Young Americans" (TOYA) Award, has finished eight marathons, two half-Ironman triathlons, and two full Ironman triathlons, and has broken his own Guinness World Record as the world's oldest person with autism to finish a full Ironman triathlon!
ROSETTA WALKER-ILAND, The Queen Of Inspiration®️, is a versatile artist, Distinguished Toastmaster, child activist, autism advocate, and ordained evangelist. She left her nursing career to pursue her entrepreneurial aspirations and to use her God-given talents. As a Certified Life Coach and Spiritual Counselor, she empowers individuals to overcome adversity and achieve their objectives. Her mission is to love, inspire and empower people to reach goals and fulfill their purpose in life. Rosetta is a bestselling author and co-authored the MISSION UNSTOPPABLE book with renowned leaders, including motivator Les Brown. With over 25 years of experience, Rosetta has successfully hosted her own radio show and demonstrated her acting abilities, earning consideration for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Canaan Land.
She owns the trademark as the Queen Of Inspiration®️. Additionally, she is a gospel singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and CEO of Walker Records Productions in California, RD Walker Publishing BMI, and President of Rosetta Creations, Ltd., her multimedia corporation in New York. Rosetta also founded OUTREACH MINISTRIES, utilizing her talents to make a positive impact on the world. She and her husband THOMAS ILAND are the authors of “THEY SAID WE COULDN’T SO WE DID: Making Relationships Work When The Odds Are Against You.”
