{"id":6357,"date":"2022-06-08T18:09:48","date_gmt":"2022-06-08T22:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/?page_id=6357"},"modified":"2026-07-25T15:18:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T19:18:05","slug":"coolspeak-youth-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/coolspeak-youth-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section et_pb_section_parallax\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-section-0\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/hd-coolspeak-youth-engagement.jpg)\"><\/span><span class=\"et_parallax_gradient\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 100%)\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/coolspeakOfficialwhte.png\" width=\"350\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/coolspeakOfficialwhte.png 350w, https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/coolspeakOfficialwhte-300x62.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" class=\"wp-image-12\" title=\"CoolSpeak | The Youth Engagement Company\" alt=\"CoolSpeak | The Youth Engagement Company\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>CoolSpeak is the Nation\u2019s Leading Youth Engagement Company<\/h1>\n<p>Since 2009, we serve our clients through youth engagement, parent training, and teacher professional development. CoolSpeak delivers unique speakers, programs, events, and books designed to keep students inspired, parents involved, and teachers engaged.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_0 et_pb_video et_pb_module et_block_module lwp-video-autoplay\"><div class=\"et_pb_video_box\"><video controls><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Website-What-Is-CoolSpeak-540.mp4\" \/><\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Mission & Purpose<\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Mission:<\/span><\/strong> To keep students inspired, parents involved and teachers engaged through consistent, sustained and inspired coolness in everything we do.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Purpose:<\/span><\/strong> Our focus has been and will always be the kids. Not every student knows it, but they are the building blocks of our future, and by empowering them, we empower everyone else too. We empower our audiences to become catalysts for positive change, intrinsic motivation, personal growth, and self-sustaining inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">We Put The Motivation Back Into Education.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section section_has_divider et_pb_top_divider\"><div class=\"et_pb_top_inside_divider et-no-transition\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough fxv-inline-buttons\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Our Founders<\/h3>\n<p>In 1999, the initial concept for CoolSpeak started with a graduate research project centered around the idea of creating a website where educators could find great speakers and presenters for their students and was coupled with a simple passion, to assist children in finding their goals and dreams and encouraging them to pursue those ambitions to the fullest.<\/p>\n<p>The project got a resounding A, but that was as far as the project went. As the author of the project, Carlos Ojeda Jr., moved on and began his career in higher education and youth motivational speaking, he engaged students and made an impact, but couldn\u2019t shake the feeling that something was missing. He felt that the impact he was making could and should be extended and expanded. His idea was that kids speak a language that is cool; a language that is always changing, a language that they define and control. A language that he and other youth motivational speakers understood; a cool language that they spoke. CoolSpeak.<\/p>\n<p>In that moment, the initial concept, the passion, and idea were given form: <strong><span style=\"color: #800000;\">CoolSpeak: The Youth Engagement Company<\/span><\/strong>. A company that could leverage the cool language kids speak to design and develop programs and events that expanded and extended the impact of traditional youth motivational speaking.<\/p>\n<p>But it wasn\u2019t until Carlos met Ernesto Mejia, an individual as \u2018crazy\u2019 and passionate as he was, who also happened to be one of the best youth facilitators in the country, that the vision for CoolSpeak began to take shape.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2009, Carlos and Ernesto have worked tirelessly to make CoolSpeak the company that it is today.  Their passion to impact youth on a broader and more transformative scale was the driving force behind CoolSpeak\u2019s success.  Fueled by a lifelong passion to spark change, CoolSpeak inspires students, parents, and educators to dream bigger, imagine more, and never settle for anything less than what they\u2019re capable of manifesting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">[dsm_image_reveal reveal_text=\"Carlos Ojeda Jr.\" src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cs-carlos-ojeda-jr.jpg\" alt=\"Carlos Ojeda Jr | CoolSpeak\" title_text=\"Carlos Ojeda Jr | CoolSpeak\" reveal_overlay_color=\"rgba(128,0,0,0.7)\" force_fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _dynamic_attributes=\"link_option_url\" _module_preset=\"default\" reveal_text_font=\"|700|||||||\" animation_style=\"fade\" link_option_url=\"@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjMzMSJ9fQ==@\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/dsm_image_reveal]<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Carlos Ojeda Jr.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>[dsm_image_reveal reveal_text=\"Ernesto Mejia\" src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cs-ernesto-mejia.jpg\" alt=\"Ernesto Mejia | CoolSpeak\" title_text=\"Ernesto Mejia | CoolSpeak\" reveal_overlay_color=\"rgba(128,0,0,0.7)\" force_fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.17.4\" _dynamic_attributes=\"link_option_url\" _module_preset=\"default\" reveal_text_font=\"|700|||||||\" animation_style=\"fade\" link_option_url=\"@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjUxMyJ9fQ==@\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/dsm_image_reveal]<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Ernesto Mejia<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough fxv-inline-buttons\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3>Who We Serve<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_column_empty et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough fxv-inline-buttons\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/youth-engagement-programs\/#students\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/coolspeak-youth-engagement-02.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/coolspeak-youth-engagement-02.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/coolspeak-youth-engagement-02-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-6383\" title=\"CoolSpeak Youth Engagement\" alt=\"CoolSpeak Youth Engagement\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Students<\/h2>\n<p>We spark inspiration, delivering our messages on the importance of education through impactful presentations, interactive workshops, spoken word, music, and live performances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/youth-engagement-programs\/#students\">Student Programs<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/youth-engagement-programs\/#parents\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/coolspeak-youth-engagement-03.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/coolspeak-youth-engagement-03.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/coolspeak-youth-engagement-03-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-6384\" title=\"CoolSpeak Youth Engagement\" alt=\"CoolSpeak Youth Engagement\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Parents<\/h2>\n<p>We bridge the generational divide between parents and youth. We equip and encourage parents to contribute to their student\u2019s educational journey in both English and Spanish.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/youth-engagement-programs\/#parents\">Parent Programs<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_3 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/youth-engagement-programs\/#teachers\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/coolspeak-youth-engagement-04.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/coolspeak-youth-engagement-04.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/coolspeak-youth-engagement-04-480x320.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-6385\" title=\"CoolSpeak Youth Engagement\" alt=\"CoolSpeak Youth Engagement\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Teachers<\/h2>\n<p>We empower educators to reconnect with 6th grade to college-level students. We help them rediscover why they chose a career in education and offer resources to make an impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/youth-engagement-programs\/#teachers\">Teacher Programs<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section et_pb_section_parallax\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-section-4\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/hexbkgRight.jpeg)\"><\/span><span class=\"et_parallax_gradient\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(238,238,238,0.9) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 100%)\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Let's Get Started?<\/h2>\n<p>Do you need <strong>speakers<\/strong> and or <strong>programs<\/strong> that leave your <strong>students<\/strong>, <strong>parents<\/strong>, and <strong>teachers<\/strong> motivated? <strong>CoolSpeak<\/strong> is here to help you put the motivation back into education! With speakers and programs that keep students inspired, parents involved and teachers engaged. We will work with you to develop the best strategy based on the proposed topics and goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_3_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_3 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/coolspeak.getfeedback.com\/contactus\/\" target=\"_blank\">Book CoolSpeak<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_4 et_pb_image et_animated et_pb_module et_block_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/coolspeak-youth-engagement-01.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/coolspeak-youth-engagement-01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/coolspeak-youth-engagement-01-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-6375\" title=\"CoolSpeak Youth Engagement\" alt=\"CoolSpeak Youth Engagement\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_pb_row_4col et_block_row et_block_row_4col\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5>COOLSPEAK<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/coolspeak-youth-engagement\/\">About CoolSpeak<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/book-coolspeak\/\">Contact Us<\/a><br \/>Phone: <a href=\"tel:18883001880\">1-888-300-1880<\/a><\/p>\n<p>CoolSpeak is the Nation\u2019s #1 Youth Engagement Company for Students, Parents, and Teachers.<\/p>\n<p>We Help You Put the Motivation Back into Education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5>OUR PROGRAMS<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/youth-engagement-programs\/#students\">Student Programs<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/youth-engagement-programs\/#parents\">Parent Programs<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/youth-engagement-programs\/#teachers\">Teacher Programs<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/online-learning\/\">Online Learning<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We provide speakers, programs, online learning, corporate-sponsored events, books, and resources to support and engage the youth-driven community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_4 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h5>OUR SPEAKERS<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"difl_imagegallery_0 difl_imagegallery et_clickable et_pb_module\"><div class=\"df_ig_container\" data-settings='{\"image_ids\":\"92, 94, 100, 33093, 97, 72247, 102, 63386, 101, 98, 96, 28598, 32101, 61247, 66774, 204926, 204934, 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Entries\",\"newer_text\":\"Next Entries\",\"use_icon_only_at_pagination\":\"off\"}'>\n                \n                <div class=\"df_ig_gallery grid\" style=\"opacity:0;\">\n                    <div class=\"df_ig_image grid-item \" data-src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cs-carlos-ojeda-jr.jpg\" >\n                    <div class=\"item-content no-image-scale\" data-url=\"\">\n                        \n                        <figure class=\" c4-izmir  has_overlay\">\n                            <span class=\"df-overlay\"><\/span>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ig-image\" src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cs-carlos-ojeda-jr-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Carlos Ojeda Jr | CoolSpeak\" class=\"\"\/>\n                            <figcaption class=\"df_ig_content c4-layout-top-left  empty_content \">\n                                \n                            <\/figcaption>\n                        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data-src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cs-chris-collins-2.jpg\" >\n                    <div class=\"item-content no-image-scale\" data-url=\"\">\n                        \n                        <figure class=\" c4-izmir  has_overlay\">\n                            <span class=\"df-overlay\"><\/span>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ig-image\" src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cs-chris-collins-2-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Chris Collins | CoolSpeak\" class=\"\"\/>\n                            <figcaption class=\"df_ig_content c4-layout-top-left  empty_content \">\n                                \n                            <\/figcaption>\n                        <\/figure>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"df_ig_image grid-item \" data-src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cs-juan-cangas.jpg\" >\n                    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src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cs-lilyan-prado-carrillo-copy-2-300x186.jpg\" alt=\"Lilyan Prado-Carrillo | CoolSpeak\" class=\"\"\/>\n                            <figcaption class=\"df_ig_content c4-layout-top-left  empty_content \">\n                                \n                            <\/figcaption>\n                        <\/figure>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"df_ig_image grid-item \" data-src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cs-timothy-stafford.jpg\" >\n                    <div class=\"item-content no-image-scale\" data-url=\"\">\n                        \n                        <figure class=\" c4-izmir  has_overlay\">\n                            <span class=\"df-overlay\"><\/span>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ig-image\" src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cs-timothy-stafford-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Timothy Stafford | CoolSpeak\" class=\"\"\/>\n                            <figcaption class=\"df_ig_content c4-layout-top-left  empty_content \">\n                                \n                            <\/figcaption>\n                        <\/figure>\n                        \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div><div class=\"df_ig_image grid-item \" data-src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cs-lamarr-womble.jpg\" >\n                    <div class=\"item-content no-image-scale\" data-url=\"\">\n                        \n                        <figure class=\" c4-izmir  has_overlay\">\n                            <span class=\"df-overlay\"><\/span>\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ig-image\" src=\"https:\/\/fxv.digital\/cool\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/cs-lamarr-womble-300x187.jpg\" alt=\"Lamarr 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