From coast to coast and across Zoom screens nationwide, John and Mark X. Cronin have been on a mission: to inspire audiences, spark inclusion, and show what’s possible when you lead with purpose.
Over the past four months alone, this father-son duo behind John’s Crazy Socks and Abilities Rising has brought their message to 15 events, keynoting conferences, energizing HR leaders, inspiring young entrepreneurs, and showing that hiring people with differing abilities is not just the right thing to do, it’s good business.
If you're an event organizer looking for speakers who will move your audience to laughter, tears, and action, take a look at the momentum building around John and Mark.
IN-PERSON EVENTS
Mobile, Alabama –Project Outreach
John and Mark energized high school students and community leaders with a keynote talk focused on empathy, entrepreneurship, and inclusion.
Boise, Idaho –RISE Conference
At this award ceremony and celebration of inclusive business, John and Mark delivered a keynote that lit up the room with their story and heart. They spent hours afterwards meeting with social service leaders and staff from support agencies.
Indianapolis, Indiana –HR Indiana Conference
A packed room of HR professionals at this statewide conference heard why inclusive hiring isn’t altruism, it’s good business. One attendee called it “the best session of the whole conference.” Their appearance at this conference has already led to three more engagements where John and Mark will speak.
Long Island, New York –LIU Entrepreneurship Program
John and Mark regularly speak at college and university programs. In this instance, they shared their business journey with aspiring entrepreneurs, showing that obstacles can become opportunity with the right mindset.
Sandusky, Ohio–Synergy 2025 Conference
Business leaders and educators learned how inclusive workplaces are more productive, more joyful, and better for business. John and Mark delivered a keynote as well as a break out session on how to find a job you love.
New York City, New York –Hope Story Dinner
A heartwarming evening where John’s story reminded everyone of the power of dreams, family, and doing good through business. John and Mark spoke to a gathering of runners and their families and supporters as they prepared to take on the New York City Marathon to support Hope Story.
Eastern Long Island –EOLI Young Entrepreneurs Bootcamp
The Long Island Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization organized an intensive week of learning for young entrepreneurs. John and Mark spoke with them to offer a look at what it means to be a mission-driven founder.
Baltimore, Maryland –Kennedy Krieger Institute Neurodiversity at Work Conference
John and Mark delivered a keynote that inspired and challenged professionals and leaders from throughout the east coast on creating employment opportunities for people with differing abilities.
New Jersey–Morgan Stanley Green Jade Group
The Jade Group invited John and Mark to a speech at their annual dinner for large private investors interested in social enterprise and making a difference with their businesses and investments.
Denver, Colorado –Celebrate Shop Conference
John and Mark work with many entrepreneurs with differing abilities to help them start and grown their businesses. They participated and spoke at this showcase to share their insights on how to grow a family business. Small business owners and social entrepreneurs found inspiration in John and Mark’s journey of turning a dream into a national brand.
VIRTUAL EVENTS
Valley National Bank
Speaking to over 300 participants, John and Mark shared with banking leaders how inclusive hiring brings measurable ROI and spreads happiness from the inside out.
University of Houston Optometry Program
Future healthcare professionals learned how to recognize ability, not limitations, in every person they serve.
Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Conference for Entrepreneurs
John and Mark shared their ups and downs of starting a business and offered practical inspiration to entrepreneurs with differing abilities.
Parent to Parent USA
Speaking at this annual conference of the national organization, families raising children with disabilities were given hope and a roadmap for what’s possible beyond school years.
Be More Conference
Entrepreneurs, dreamers, and changemakers across sectors tuned in to hear how joy, inclusion, and business success go hand-in-hand.
Why It Matters
These aren't just speaking gigs. They are moments of change, where audiences walk in curious and walk out transformed.
Whether it’s HR professionals in a ballroom, students in a virtual classroom, or CEOs in a boardroom, John and Mark bring a powerful message: differing abilities are not limitations, they are assets. Inclusion isn’t just moral, it’s profitable. And spreading happiness? It’s the best business model of all.
Want to Bring This Energy to Your Event?
John and Mark are now booking for 2025 keynotes, conferences, corporate trainings, and fireside chats.
👉 Visit johnandmarkcronin.com
📩 Email: booking@johnandmarkcronin.com
Let’s change the world, one story, one sock, and one standing ovation at a time.
