Priya Parker is an author, facilitator, strategic advisor, and conflict mediator who has recently gained fame for her acclaimed book “The Art of Gathering”. Her book has been featured in Amazon as Best Business Book of the Year and also has been featured on outlets such as NPR, The Financial Times, Bloomberg, and Esquire Magazine. Parker is also known for... read full bio
Renowned author, YouTube personality and culinary writer for the New York Times Priya Krishna is a well-liked, respected and influential food journalist who also champions diversity storytelling in the food media and elsewhere. Indian-ish: Recipes and Articles from a Modern American Family, which Priya co-wrote with her mother, is one of her best-selling works. Eater, Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, The... read full bio
Among today's most prominent and controversial German thinkers is undoubtedly Peter Sloterdijk. Heidegger was a major inspiration for Sloterdijk, who is renowned for his insightful analyses of the contemporary human condition through thought-provoking debates on topics like genetic engineering, the media, and European unity. Karlsruhe is the birthplace of philosopher and Kritik der zynischen Vernunft author Prof. Peter Sloterdijk. After completing... read full bio
Peter Montoya is a renowned speaker, author, and entrepreneur who has made a significant impact in the financial services industry. With over three decades of experience in marketing and branding, Peter has become one of the most sought-after speakers in the industry, known for his exceptional ability to help professionals succeed. Peter's best-selling book, The Brand Called You, has been widely... read full bio
Peter Godwin is an award winning author, journalist, and filmmaker. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, he studied at Cambridge and Oxford and became a foreign correspondent for the Sunday Times (London) and BBC TV, reporting from more than sixty-five countries. Nothing prepared Goodwin for the surreal mix of desperation and hope he encountered when he returned to Zimbabwe in 2008.... read full bio
Peter Arnell, a brand and design specialist, photographer, creator and New York Times bestselling author, has established a reputation for producing ground-breaking, boundary-pushing work for major brands. In addition to founding and serving as CEO of Intellectual Capital Investments, he is the founder, chairman and CCO of PETERARNELL. For some of the most important firms in the world, including Chrysler, Pepsi-Cola Co.,... read full bio
Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian novelist and lyricist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who is best known for his novel, “The Alchemist”. He is also known for uploading his personal papers online to create the virtual Paulo Coelho Foundation. Coelho always had a passion for writing but his parents tried to push him into a career such as law. He... read full bio
Paul Tough is a Canadian-American author, speaker and journalist. He has been a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine and his writing has also been in outlets such as the New Yorker, the Atlantic, GQ, Esquire, and in the op-ed page of the New York Times. He has previously been an editor for the New York Times Magazine... read full bio
Novelist and poet Paul Beatty is among the funniest and most fearless writers in contemporary fiction. In a voice both acerbic and expansive, Beatty creates unforgettable characters and haunting settings that strike at the very heart of race, pop culture, and language. Regarding his new novel, The Sellout, The New York Times said _the first third of The Sellout reads... read full bio
Patricia Mallette, who was born on April 2, 1975, is well-known for being Justin Bieber's mother and former manager. Her life has been shaped by her voyage and experiences, which inspired her to share her story with the world. Mallette's autobiography, Nowhere but Up, was published in 2012 by prominent Christian book publisher Revell. Nowhere but Up digs into Mallette's difficult... read full bio
Through a lively interactive presentation, donors will learn how they might do more financially to benefit themselves, their families and the causes and organizations that they care about.... read full bio
Pat Lencioni is a successful best-selling author, well-known speaker, and esteemed thought-leader. Pat, who was born on June 23, 1965, has become a mentor for executives looking to change their organizations and teams because to his insightful insights and prodigious analytical skills. Pat has a knack for telling stories, and his work is both entertaining and educational, giving him a well-deserved... read full bio
Paola Ramos is a sought-after speaker, journalist, author and champion for Latino issues. Her events are educational, approachable and interesting. Ramos employs multi-media platforms in both English and Spanish to dispel prejudices, elevate the voices of underrepresented communities and encourage civic involvement. She was a political appointee during the Obama Administration, the former deputy director of Hispanic media for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and she... read full bio
Pamela Newkirk is an American journalist, editor, professor, author, and scholar whose work focuses on the way popular culture impacts African American lives. Newkirk has earned her B.A. in journalism from New York University, has earned her M.S. in journalism and art from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, and has earned her Ph.D. in International and Comparative Education from... read full bio
Pam Grout is a well-known author, speaker, and investigator of the fields of spirituality and personal growth. Numerous people have been motivated by her special combination of humor, insight, and helpful advice to discover their inner strength and build a life filled with joy and abundance. Pam has written a number of best-selling books that have won praise on a global... read full bio
Ozan Varol is a successful person who has achieved success in a variety of fields, including law, writing, and rocket science. Varol's scholastic trajectory led him to NASA's Mars Exploration Rover project, where he offered his rocket science knowledge after earning a bachelor's degree from Cornell University. His future pursuits were paved by this early encounter. Varol pursued a legal degree... read full bio
Lauded as one of the foremost contemporary writers in the world, Nuruddin Farah became the first African to win the coveted Neustadt International Prize for Literature. His other accolades include the Premio Cavour in Italy, the Kurt Tucholsky Prize in Sweden, the Lettre Ulysses Award in Berlin, and the St. Malo Literature Festival prize for the French edition of his... read full bio
Nora McInerny has experienced love and loss. She has suffered through a miscarriage, the death of her father, and the death of her husband. Through experiencing strife in her life, she has turned the negatives into positives. McInerny founded the Hot Young Widows Club as a support group for those who have lost their husbands. She started the Still Kickin... read full bio
Nic Stone is an American New York Times best-selling author of young adult fiction books. Stone was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and she graduated from Spelman College with a degree in Psychology. After graduating from Spelman College, Stone moved to Israel for a few years which is when she decided to pursue a career as a writer. Stone... read full bio
Nic Sheff is an American author best known for his memoirs, "Tweak: Growing Up on Methamphetamines", and "We All Fall Down: Living with Addiction". Nic is the son of author David Sheff, who wrote "Beautiful Boy" about Nic's battle with addiction, which turned into a film. Sheff was only 11 when he first got drunk, this led down a long... read full bio
