Cara Kirsch is a national speaker, entrepreneur, and recognized voice on leadership, workplace culture, and the future of employee benefits. As the CEO and Founder of The Kirsch Group, an independent employee benefits brokerage based in Omaha, Nebraska, she brings more than three decades of industry experience to the stage, translating the complexity of healthcare and benefits into clear, actionable insight that audiences can put to work the moment they leave the room.

Known for her candor and approachable style, Cara speaks to organizations and leadership audiences about navigating complex healthcare systems, designing strategic and value-driven benefits programs, and building cultures where both business goals and people thrive. Her sessions draw on real-world experience advising employers of all sizes, from growing businesses to large, multi-state organizations, with deep expertise in self-funded health plans, managed care, data analytics, and cost-containment strategies. She is celebrated for bringing clarity and transparency to an often-confusing space and for helping leaders make informed decisions with confidence.

A passionate champion for women in business and leadership, Cara is the founder of Ignite Women in Business and host of the Ignite Podcast, platforms designed to elevate, connect, and empower women across industries. Through her keynotes, panels, and podcast conversations, she shares a message rooted in trust, education, and partnership, encouraging leaders to build more intentional strategies that strengthen organizational performance while supporting the people behind it.

Before founding The Kirsch Group, Cara held roles including Area Vice President at Gallagher and Vice President at SilverStone Group (now HUB), where she led strategic benefits consulting initiatives and worked closely with executive teams to align benefits with company culture, budget, and long-term objectives. Whether she is addressing a conference audience, a corporate leadership team, or a room of emerging women leaders, Cara brings clarity, energy, and a practical perspective that helps people make smarter decisions and lead with greater confidence.

Beth Ziesenis: Author. Speaker. Nerd. 

Your Nerdy Best Friend 

Since her first Motorola RAZR flip phone, Beth has made a verb out of the word "nerd." She's here to help you filter through thousands of apps, gadgets, widgets and doodads to find the perfect free and bargain technology tools for work and home. Although the only real trophy she ever won was for making perfect French fries at McDonald's in high school, Beth Z has been featured on Best Speaker lists by several organizations who write best speaker lists. She has written a whole shelf of books on apps and has spoken to more than 100 thousand audience members just like you. And if you're puzzling over why she goes by "Beth Z" ... it's because she only finds about three people a year who can pronounce her last name.