Robert (he/him)  is the host and executive producer of “Taking Back The House” co-produced by the Oprah Winfrey Network and HGTV.  The 6 episode series will air on Discovery+ and chronicle his journey of renovating a historic home built in 1820 with a complicated history.  

In 2016, he founded The Broadway Collective which hit the Inc. 5000 list with 440% growth and recently launched a new company Strength On Stages where he is coaching entrepreneurs and VC to tell more authentic stories from the stage.  

Robert has performed in 5 musicals on Broadway and 2 National Tours: Dreamgirls, Memphis, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Cinderella,  Motown, and Hello, Dolly! starring Bette Midler. He is also featured in Pharrell and Jay-Z’s latest hit single–“Entrepreneur”.

As a Director/Choreographer his work has been seen at Lincoln Center, Music Theatre Wichita, North Carolina Theatre, The University of Michigan, and Fulton Theatre.  Most recently he directed and choreographed For Colored Boyz  and won the Fulton Theatre’s inaugural Stories of Diversity Playwriting Festival.  

Robert is a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and The University of Michigan’s Musical Theatre department where he earned summa cum laude honors and the Willis Patterson Diversity Award.  

He is a member of Actors Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA, and the Tony Award-winning Broadway Inspirational Voices.

Dallin Hals (he/him)  is an event producer & storytelling coach. His mission is to create magical, unforgettable moments that audiences never forget. He loves taking a client’s vision and bringing it to life — exceeding even their highest expectations. Dallin has produced a wide range of events — from multi-million dollar celebrity weddings, to educational conferences with hundreds of students and parents, to national tours with 18 stops across the U.S. 

As the Director of Operations for The Broadway Collective, Dallin produced in-person (and online) events that helped the company to hit the Inc 5000 List as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America with 440% growth.

Dallin began his career as a classically-trained Shakespeare actor before transitioning into events and education. Because of his background in the performing arts, he knows how to connect with an audience, tell stories in a grounded + authentic way, and create experiences that people remember for years.

Liza (she/her) is a Sales, Operations and Leadership Coach who has spent the last 15 years working for some of the most recognizable brands including Vera Wang and Design Within Reach. Liza has spent her career building systems and helping sales teams exceed their goals with ease.

In addition to her work with brands and corporations, Liza is a successful entrepreneur who has built a 7 figure business using the same systems, sales and confidence mindset approach she equips corporate teams with.

Elizabeth (she/her) is a certified life coach with a gift for helping entrepreneurs live in their unapologetic authenticity. Elizabeth’s expertise spans over 20 years as she is a natural leader and nurturer.  Her storytelling superpower is empathy. When she works with clients, she deeply listens to their needs and helps pinpoint a story that is not only healing but also freeing.  

Elizabeth is the mother of our founder, Robert Hartwell, and was instrumental in helping him create a very successful Broadway career and provide support in building his first multi 7-figure company.

She will help you visualize a larger stage for yourself and how to get your story out with confidence and groundedness.

Desiree Elder (she/her) is screenwriter, Pastor and Executive Director whose work focuses on Black women’s experiences with sex, religion and mental health. She attended Cal State Northridge where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a Pan African Studies minor. She found another love in dance and her journey landed her in the most unexpected of places: New York City and seminary.

In 2012, she graduated with a Master’s Degree in Divinity with a focus on the arts. Since then, she has served as both an Associate Pastor of Innovation and Arts at an unconventional church committed to social justice and the arts, and Executive Director of The Dream Center, a non-profit designed to awaken dreams. Her work has been highlighted in Ebony, Essence, The Daily Post and a host of other places.