Meet Our Inspiring Panelists!
The First Annual 2025 ZLR Conference brings together a powerful lineup of speakers who are leaders, innovators, and changemakers. They will share their insights, experiences, and strategies to inspire and empower you on your journey. Get ready for engaging discussions, expert advice, and transformative conversations!
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Hosts & Panelists
Tino Chinembiri
Founder, Zim Ladies Roundtable
Dr. Tafadzwa "Taffy" Sithole
Founder, Zim Ladies Roundtable
Event Facilitator
Jerry Knoop
Executive Director, Westside Chamber of Commerce
Jerry Knoop is a facilitator and connector, dedicated to bringing people and businesses together. His passion is to foster meaningful connections, encourage collaboration, and create opportunities that strengthen the business community. Jerry is focused on the engagement and relationship-building that ensures businesses and leaders have resources and networks to thrive.
Panelist & Platinum Sponsor
Patrina "Coach Trina" Williams
Founder & CEO, Business As Usual Consulting & Creator of Indy Bosses Reality Show
​PATRINA “COACH TRINA” WILLIAMS Founder & CEO, Business As Usual Consulting Creator of the Indy Bosses Reality Show | Author Award-Winning Homecare Industry Leader Empowering Homecare Bosses. Creating Wealth. Leaving a Legacy With over 28 years of experience in the homecare industry, Patrina “Coach Trina” Williams is a true Boss and visionary leader. She is the proud founder of Business As Usual Consulting, the #1 homecare consulting agency helping aspiring entrepreneurs step into purpose, build generational wealth, and create lasting change in their communities. After working for nationally known healthcare companies, Coach Trina stepped out on faith and became a successful homecare entrepreneur. Since then, she has turned her passion into a movement—helping over 200 new Homecare Bosses launch thriving, licensed, non-medical agencies across the country.
What She Does For Her Bosses
Coach Trina provides full-service support to guide Bosses from dream to reality: Customized policies, licensing, and waiver prep Ongoing training workshops and regulatory updates A thriving Facebook community and exclusive networking events A VIP Team offering HR, billing, accounting, insurance, and marketing expertise Signature Programs & Legacy-Building Events: Homecare Entrepreneurship Program (with the John Boner Center): a 4-week, scholarship- supported course turning Indy residents into business owners Annual Non-Medical Homecare Awards Gala: honoring outstanding agencies and BDS Waiver entrepreneurs Seasonal Care Drives: giving back to the community with essentials, meals, and holiday joy Millionaire Billionaire Trillionaire Conference: an epic gathering of homecare professionals from across the nation, packed with insights, resources, and empowerment Recent Boss Moves: Released her first book, A Guide to Starting Your Home Care Business Announced the cast of Indy Bosses, Indianapolis’ first entrepreneur-focused reality TV show Honored with the Golden Heart Award at the 2025 Champions of Diversity Featured in Indianapolis Recorder, Business Equity for Indy, St. Louis Voyage Magazine, Indy Far East Magazine, Detroit’s WPHR Radio, and AM1310.
Panelist
Haji Mupakura
President and Chairman, Zambezi Investments, LLC
As President and Chairman of Zambezi Investments LLC, I lead a member-managed investment collective of over 40 individuals who have pooled resources to trade securities and their derivatives. My investment philosophy centers on collaborative decision-making and strategic risk management across diverse market conditions. Beyond finance, I'm actively involved in the AI revolution transforming pharmaceutical research and drug discovery. My work focuses on developing AI technologies that accelerate the identification of therapeutic compounds and streamline the drug development process, potentially reducing costs and bringing life-saving medications to market faster.
Panelist
Pastor Marvelous Ndhlovu
President of Women of Dominion International (WOD)
Pastor Marvelous is the Founder and President of Women of Dominion International (WOD). She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honors degree in Accounting from the University of Zimbabwe and has worked professionally as an accountant. In addition, she graduated from Faith World Ministries Bible College in Harare, Zimbabwe with a Diploma in Practical Leadership. She lectured at the Bible College briefly, before migrating to the USA in 1999. In the USA, she attained bachelor’s degree in Practical Ministry with a major in Pastoral and Leadership from Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas.
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Pastor Marvelous received the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal savior in a small group at the age of 23 in Zimbabwe. She became extensively involved in Faith World Ministries Church and was a leader of both the youth ministry and virtuous young women ministry until she came to the USA. Here, she has worked with young adults as well as women in various ministries. Her passion is to inspire women to exercise their God-given dominion in order to reach their full potential through prayer and intercession. Currently, she is the Resident Pastor at Restoration International Christian Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Pastor Marvelous is married to Owen Ndhlovu and they live in Indianapolis with their three daughters Musa, Mazvita and Nomusa.
Panelist
JLeann
B.I.G Bodied in Greatness
JLeAnn is a bonafide coach and transformational life speaker, here to amplify life and help change the world by helping people change theirs!
Faith, well-being and overcoming barriers to live abundantly are loves of hers. For 11+ years she worked professionally in the social service field, with the last few spent teaching and coaching. It's not only a passion but part of her purpose. JLeAnn is a real person, with lessons to learn and growth to be had in one area or another for the REST of her earthly existence.
JLeAnns’s smile lifts, assertiveness challenges, encouragement provokes, presence shifts and commitment to betterment changes lives! Her purpose, passion and drive to serve has made her an advocate, as well as a voice for the times.
Panelist
Kelvin Matemachani
Chief Strategy Officer
Kelvin Matemachani is an experienced Chief Strategy Officer specializing in financial management, business intelligence, project management, and strategic planning across industries worldwide. He brings expertise in tax preparation, regulatory compliance, market analysis, and financial system development. Kelvin holds an MBA in International Finance from Anderson University and a Bachelor's in Management Information Systems from Marian University.
Panelist
Jason Van Horn
Investment Advisor | Growth & Development Director | U.S. Navy Senior Chief (Ret.)
Jason Van Horn is a retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief and current financial advisor and Growth and Development Director at Northwestern Mutual. With 21 years of military leadership and a Master’s in Project Management from USC, he now leads a top-performing financial practice, helping over 200 families and business owners with strategic planning and legacy building.
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He also co-manages four daycare centers with his sister in honor of their late mother. Jason is a devoted husband and father of three, driven by purpose, service, and growth. As a speaker, he shares practical insights on leadership, resilience, financial literacy, and life after service.