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Join us for an extraordinary morning with one of America's most inspiring leaders.
Where Business Leaders Connect, Learn, and Leave Sharper
Presented by Cornerstone, the Accelerent Leadership Breakfast Series is designed to start your morning with more than coffee. Each session features a nationally recognized speaker sharing real stories on resilience, leadership, culture, and personal growth you can actually apply inside your business and life. No sales pitch. Just good people, good breakfast, and ideas worth your time.
Throughout the year you'll hear from a CEO and OKC bombing survivor, a decorated military hero, a national boxing champion, and a bestselling author who sparked a global movement.
Authentic Relationships
Meaningful connections with business leaders, clients, and friends of Cornerstone in an honest, relaxed setting.
Nationally Recognized
Voices featured on national stages, bestseller lists, and documentary films. Not your average breakfast speaker.
Practical Takeaways
Ideas on resilience, leadership, and growth you can apply inside your business and life that same morning.
Zero Sales Pitch
No awkward networking games. Just good people, great breakfast, and conversation genuinely worth your time.
Amy Downs
We're kicking off the series with a story you won't forget.
Amy Downs
CEO · Ironman Finisher · OKC Bombing Survivor
Amy Downs survived the Oklahoma City bombing while buried under rubble for hours. She lost 18 of her 33 coworkers that day. She went on to transform her life, going from bank teller to CEO of Allegiance Credit Union, the same organization where she survived the attack. She shed over 100 pounds, completed an Ironman triathlon, earned her MBA, and authored Hope is a Verb. Featured in both National Geographic and Netflix documentaries, Amy's message is simple but powerful: don't just exist. Live like you mean it.
More Than a Morning Event
The Leadership Breakfast Series is part of Accelerent's business development platform — where Kansas City's mid-market business leaders build real relationships that lead to real referrals. A room full of trusted advisors, decision makers, and future partners. This is how business gets done.
Join Us February 27th
Seats are limited and this series always fills up. Register below to secure your spot and start your morning with one of the most powerful stories you'll ever hear.
Register for the Breakfast
February 27, 2026 · 7:00 AM · Fiorella's Event Space
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