Nigerian-American author, professor, and public speaker Enuma Okoro holds the view that the tales we tell ourselves and others shape the lives we lead. Okoro investigates the influence of story and narrative in our personal and societal identities through the arts, cultural identity, contemplative spirituality and psychology. She investigates the origins, uses and effects of the stories we are raised with and... read full bio
Robert K. Tanenbaum is one of the country's most successful trial lawyers -- he has never lost a felony case. He has been homicide bureau chief for the New York District Attorney's Office and deputy chief counsel to the congressional committee investigations into the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Most recently, he has... read full bio
Born in Manchester, Georgia, a small Southern town, Stuart Woods attended the public schools in his hometown before earning a BA in sociology from the University of Georgia. He lived in Atlanta for a year after graduating from college and went through two months of basic training for the Air National Guard's "draft-dodger program." Subsequently, he relocated to New York... read full bio
Steve Martini holds a law degree from the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law. Martini’s first career was in journalism. He entered private law practice in California, where he appeared in both state and federal courts. During his legal career, he worked as a legislative representative for the State Bar of California, served as special counsel to the... read full bio
Michael Capuzzo is among the most distinguished writers in the nation. His six novels, two of which are critically acclaimed New York Times nonfiction bestsellers, The Murder Room and Close to Shore, are written by the Boston native. His books and articles have received nominations for the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America, twice for the National... read full bio
Growing up in Connecticut, Seth read Stephen King novels from an early age and made his pals star in home-made horror films. He is the author of three New York Times Bestselling novels in addition to one somewhat unsuccessful but well-reviewed book. From time to time, he writes or produces films. It and The Lego Batman Movie are most likely the ones... read full bio
Greg Schwem, a charismatic comedian and brilliant author, has carved out a special place for himself in the entertainment industry with his distinct sense of humor and astute observations on contemporary life. Greg has established himself as one of the most in-demand comedians and authors in the business because to his extensive catalog of published writings and humorous appearances. Greg Schwem... read full bio
Vanessa Van Petten, youthologist and teen author of the parenting book You're Grounded!, manages RadicalParenting.com, a parenting blog written by teen writers, ages 12-20 to help parents and adults get an honest and open view into the world and mind of youth. Now in her mid-20's and a Magna Cum Laude graduate from Emory University, Vanessa's mission is to improve... read full bio
A self-described "crusader for joy and our common humanity," Susan Fales-Hill has dedicated her twenty-seven-year writing career to bridging the American racial divide by demolishing stereotypes of women and of people of color. One might say it is the job for which she was born. An engaging and dynamic speaker, her topics are all woven with the thread of identity,... read full bio
Mary Roach has perfected the art of blending science and humor, garnering a fan base that even she did not expect. She began her writing career at the San Francisco Zoological Society, producing press releases on such topics as elephant wart surgery. She sold a humor piece about the IRS, which led to several humorous essays for such publications as... read full bio
KRISTINA FORD, former Director of Planning for the City of New Orleans, was the first public voice of reason in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, shaping public discussion on CNN, BBC and NPR about the weaknesses and opportunities of modern city planning as New Orleans prepared to rebuild. Ford's innovative approaches explored in her book, The Trouble With... read full bio
Author of several health and wellness books, including The Lean, Quantum Wellness, and Clean Protein, Kathy Freston is a New York Times bestseller author. Her concern for the wellbeing of humans, animals, and the environment motivates her advocacy for a more wholesome, equitable, and sustainable food system. Ellen, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, The Talk, Extra, Oprah, and many other major... read full bio
Caroline Randall Williams is a poet, author, performer, academic and change-maker who has won numerous awards. She gained notoriety throughout the world after publishing the stirring article You Want a Confederate Monument in the New York Times. In the fight to end institutional racism, there is a reckoning called My Body Is a Confederate Monument. Caroline is a multi-genre novelist who... read full bio
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Neil Pasricha demonstrates that nurturing a positive mindset is essential to personal and organization success. A Harvard MBA, New York Times best-selling author, award-winning blogger and one of the most celebrated TED speakers in the world, Pasricha is a pied piper of happiness (The Toronto Star) who captivates audiences with concepts and frameworks that catapult organizational happiness and engagement. He... read full bio
Michelle Gielan is a former national CBS News anchor, now focusing her efforts on positive psychology research. She penned the book Broadcasting Happiness, which describes the science of igniting and sustaining positive change. In the book, Michelle shows you how changing your broadcast changes your power by sharing compelling stories and impressive research. Her simple research-based communication habits have been... read full bio
Kevin Young is a poet and professor. He has authored eleven books, edited eight other books, won the Guggenheim Fellowship and was a finalist for the National Book Award for his poetry collection, Jelly Roll: A Blues. As an Atticus Haygood Professor of English and Creative Writing at Emory University, Director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture... read full bio
Mark Stevenson is an author, broadcaster, businessman, speaker, futurologist, and on top of it, also a musician and comedian. As an author, Stevenson has published two bestselling books, “An Optimist’s Tour of the Future” and “We Do Things Differently”. Stevenson graduated from the University of Salford with a first-class honors degree in Information Technology. From there, he started working for... read full bio
Korie Robertson is an author, philanthropist, and reality television star who is best known for her role on the A&E reality series “Duck Dynasty”. She is the daughter-in-law of Phil Robertson and is the wife of Willie Robertson. She studied at Harding University and has been jointly named alongside her husband as Outstanding Young Alumni. Robertson is an advocate for... 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
