Ashes to Amber is a Post Wave/Indie Pop project that recently emerged from Orange, CA. Driven mostly by guitar melodies that he learned from Eric Johnson, Jeff Beck, and Jimi Hendrix, Kane Acosta gave the indie pop genre a fresh tone. Along with a plethora of singles, he has released three full-length albums: Jade, Do Not Pick the Flowers, and... read full bio
Abigail is a woman-in-tech leader with a focus on artificial intelligence, a filmmaker, a New York Times bestselling author, a wife, and a mother of two. Talks at Google, the California Commonwealth Club (with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland and Deb Liu, CEO Ancestry), META, Facebook AI, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Target, Twitch, The League of California Cities, Munger Tolle, the Barnes & Noble... read full bio
Amber Rae is a world-renowned author, artist, and supporter of creativity, emotional health, and self-discovery. Through her bestseller books, sold-out venues, and viral artwork, she has been revolutionizing how millions of people relate to their emotions. Her best-selling books include The Answers Are Within You: 108 Keys to Unlock Your Mind, Body & Soul, Choose Wonder Over Worry: Move Beyond Fear... read full bio
Ashley Longshore is a self-taught artist from New Orleans and New York who is frequently referred to as a young feminist Andy Warhol because of her contributions to pop art and the sources of her creative inspiration, which include pop culture personalities and companies. Longshore has established an empire in the art industry and is questioning the conventional art gallery... read full bio
ACTION JACKSON is the stage name for Jackson Ogunyemi. For 25 years, motivational speaker Jackson has been transforming the lives of youth in the UK and around the globe. He is an enthusiastic person who has been utilizing his abilities and knowledge to promote pleasure at schools and universities while fostering good relationships with students and teachers. His vivacious and captivating... read full bio
In addition to being a member of the Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Committee (ISMICC), which was established by Congress to provide guidance on federal mental health policy, Amanda is presently a member of Google's Mental Health Advisory Panel. In the past, Amanda was the youngest board member of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the biggest grassroots mental health... read full bio
April Hansen is one of the country's leading authorities on employee engagement and hyper-growth leadership because of her remarkable journey from small-town nurse to digital entrepreneur and now award-winning CEO of a multibillion dollar company. Her ground-breaking observations have appeared in the New York Times, Forbes, and TEDx. April's concepts, which are supported by research, enable people to find their... read full bio
Imagine inviting a speaker who will not only delve into the secrets hidden beneath Antarctic ice but also transform your gathering into an unforgettable adventure about discovering new possibilities. Celebrated Antarctic explorer, filmmaker, and National Geographic Explorer Ariel Waldman shares the wonders of space and our world with you. Known as a “Champion of Change” by the Obama White House,... read full bio
For almost 20 years, Allyson Apsey has led schools at every level, from elementary to high school, and has won numerous awards. In northern Michigan, Allyson had the privilege of assisting in the opening of a very successful charter school, where she rose from teacher leader to school leader. Beginning with 300 K–6 kids, the school gained a grade each... read full bio
Since she was six years old, Alina Adams has been singing. She is starting to take her opportunities and resources seriously after receiving support from her friends and family. She was encouraged to release her music outside of her Notes app after getting online support from friends and complete strangers. With more than 21,000 streams, Adams' single "For Me" was a... read full bio
On Christmas Day, Aodhán King, who is pronounced Aiden, was born in Sydney, Australia. While helping to sing at Hillsong's youth ministry in high school, he fell in love with music. The band Young & Free was established there, along with some of his closest friends. Among the band's accomplishments are over 1.2 billion streams in North America alone, eight... read full bio
Alex Sheen is the founder of ‘Because I Said I Would’, which is a social movement and nonprofit that works to ensure the betterment of humanity through promises and to build a community that are driven to help others. Sheen’s story is one with a heartfelt message, his father passed away from cancer and through his father Sheen started Because... read full bio
"Andrew Busch is an expert in global currency, public policy, and finance. As a regular radio host and contributor to CNBC, Busch reports on difficult topics, making them digestible for the average consumer. Whether speaking about Washington, Wall Street, or personal finance, Busch is an excellent communicator. Busch’s extensive experience with reporting has allowed him to become a top influencer... read full bio
"AN21’s rise to immediate attention has invariably been the product of countless creative revelations. Bold enough to don his studio dexterity to the likes of Ellie Goulding and Gorillaz, his own sophisticated club stylings to the masses. Where 2010 proved his essential starting point in his career, 2011 certainly saw his enigmatic studio output taken to a whole new level... read full bio
Formed in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland by Tim Wheeler (vocals and guitar), Mark Hamilton (bass) and Rick McMurray (drums), Ash released their first studio album ‘1977’ and were then joined by Charlotte Hatherley (guitar) for a further 3 studio albums ‘Nu-Clear Sounds’, ‘Free All Angels’ and ‘Meltdown’. Charlotte left the band in 2006 and the band went on to record and... read full bio
Ian Matthias Bavitz, otherwise known as Aesop Rock, is one of the original faces of underground and alternative hip-hop. This eclectic rhymesayer burst onto the radar with his universally acclaimed debut album Labor Days and followed it up with EP Daylight. Bavitz produces music that defies the norm. Having released over four albums of futurized funk, Aesop Rock has... read full bio
Andrea Mitchell, the veteran NBC Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, covers foreign policy, intelligence, and national security issues. She is also the host of MSNBC'S Andrea Mitchell Reports, featuring interviews with top newsmakers on politics and foreign policy. Mitchell's extensive reports include a series of exclusive interviews over the years with Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Her travels for NBC have included... read full bio
Art Smith is an American chef with high-profile clients such as Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama, The King of Sweden, and former Florida governors Bob Graham and Jeb Bush. The Southern cuisine expert attended Florida State University while completing culinary internships with The Greenbrier and the Walt Disney Magic Kingdom College Program. He has since published three award-winning cookbooks, “Back to... read full bio
Ace Young is a Grammy-nominated American singer/songwriter and actor. He came to national recognition upon appearing on the 5th season of popular reality talent show American Idol. After finishing 7th, he opened for Brian McKnight and New Edition and sang the national anthem at several Denver Nuggets games. His first published song, The Reason I Live, was featured on the... read full bio
ALO is more than a band. It’s a musical relationship that has endured for over two decades, with band members playing in numerous projects together and apart. Following the release of their freewheeling Sounds Like This, the band took time off to work on various side projects. Zach Gill (keys/vocals) toured the world with the band’s college pal Jack Johnson;... read full bio
