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.