Rapper Erica Banks was born and raised in DeSoto, Texas. After her first three mixtapes were out, she signed with 1501 Certified Entertainment, who then put out her own mixtape. It gave birth to "Buss It," which debuted at number one and gained popularity on TikTok. She later joined Warner Records, where "Buss It" was released again. She recorded her first... read full bio
Ethan Gruska is an independent singer-songwriter who, before commencing his solo career with Slowmotionary, was one-half of the indie pop duo the Belle Brigade. His introspective, bookish sound is influenced by artists like Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell. He expanded his career as a producer and songwriter as well, contributing to Kimbra and John Legend's and other artists' tracks on... read full bio
Evan Goldberg oversees the development and strategy of products for Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit. Goldberg served as the company's chief technology officer and board chairman when Oracle purchased NetSuite. Goldberg worked as a vice president at Oracle Corporation for eight years prior to helping to develop NetSuite. He worked on a number of initiatives that all aimed to increase... read full bio
Nicholas DiSalvo, Jack Donovan, Michael Risberg and Georg Edert are among the elders. Using progressive elements, evocative soundscapes and strong psychedelic sounds, Elder is a genre-defying rock band. A mainstay of the stoner/doom genre since the mid-aughts, the band has altered its sound over the course of five albums to become one of the most distinctive voices in the underground rock scene. With... read full bio
Enric Sala is a renowned National Geographic Explorer in Residence, a well-known environmentalist, a skilled cinematographer, and a prolific writer. He has devoted his whole professional life to preserving the world's oceans and their delicate ecosystems, emerging as a key advocate in the fields of marine conservation and biodiversity protection. Enric Sala has made multiple ground-breaking journeys to some of the... read full bio
Influential American personality Gabriella Athena Halikas is a model, TikToker, and body positivity spokesperson. She enthusiastically advocates the plus-size population and has been in advertisements for well-known companies like Snapchat and JCPenney. Her career, however, really took off in 2021, when she was selected to be a model for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She didn't limit herself to print;... read full bio
Award-winning comedian, journalist, author, producer, actor and host of podcasts Eunice Elliott most recently served as the primary anchor on the morning program of the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama (WVTM-13), but she left the newsroom to utilize her voice and her original and creative outlook on life to uplift, inspire and amuse people. Eunice has maintained her popularity as a speaker, even... read full bio
Eric Kendricks was a crucial part of UCLA's defense while he was a college football player there. He established a Bruins career high with 481 tackles in his senior year, which earned him the inaugural Butkus Award as college football's finest linebacker. He has remained a key member of the Minnesota Vikings' defense since being selected by them with the... read full bio
Together with their childhood buddy Chia-Chin (drummer), the siblings KT and Tell of Elephant Gym are a well-known alternative math rock trio. The Taiwanese three, who brought its groovy and trance from Taiwan to the globe, are one of the genre's most well-known bands. They are distinguished by powerful basslines and obvious jazz influences. They have received invitations to play... read full bio
Eddie Jones is the head coach of the England rugby team, a former Wallabies coach, speaker and former professional rugby player from Australia. "The coach that revolutionized the England Rugby Union team" is another moniker for him. Having guided Australia to the Rugby World Cup, he is a renowned international rugby coach. He managed Japan's national squad for three years in... read full bio
Italy's prime minister from 2013 to 2014 was Enrico Letta. He oversaw a broad alliance that included the centrist Civic Choice, the center-right People of Freedom, and the center-left Democratic Party. He was a founder member of the Democratic Party and had previously been a member of the Italian People's Party and Christian Democracy. In addition, Professor Letta has written several political... read full bio
Within the global electronic music scene, Evan Hatfield has emerged as a promising new talent. His electrifying live performances have gained him a reputation for showcasing his sitar alongside an array of synthesizers, drum machines, and sequencers to create a genuinely remarkable and singular musical experience. Global DJs and producers including Goldcap, Lee Burridge, Mercan Dede, and many more have endorsed... read full bio
An upsurge of bands paying homage to vintage AmRep noise rock is being spearheaded by the unmistakably Philadelphia band Eye Flys, with their violent style of noise rock. Their wit is sharp, and their anger is evident. originating from a city steeped in labor activism, a city historically identified with the industrious, the underdog, the common guy. The music of... read full bio
There is no denying the power of Erick Redbeard. Redbeard weighs 300 pounds, is 6'8" tall, and has an outrageously long, fire-red beard. He is an actor, wrestler, and metal aficionado. He loves Slayer and plays the guitar really well. He was a standout football player at the University of Minnesota, Morris, and is of Norwegian origin.... read full bio
An organ is playing below a twangy, overdriven Western guitar. Occasionally a dark synth is added to the mix. You can refer to it as independent music or "fuzz folk." It's difficult to find parallels with "Big Thief in German," "early Tocotronic, but later," or "Isolation Berlin from Vienna." The enigmatic, lyrically poetic German lyrics are a loud, direct confrontation... read full bio
Dr. Emily Anhalt is a specialist in emotional fitness who works at the nexus of business and psychology. She encourages self-awareness, productivity, and empathy in business owners, executives, and workers. Dr. Anhalt gives speeches at worldwide tech and business conferences, Fortune 500 organizations, HR summits, panels, leadership trainings, and company retreats. As a speaker, advisor, and co-founder of Coa, Dr. Anhalt... read full bio
One of the top futurist consulting organizations in the world, The Future Hunters, is led by Edie Weiner as its president and chief executive officer. In the fields of marketing, product development, investment, strategic planning, human resources, and public relations, she has assisted more than 400 customers in spotting opportunities. The Fortune 500 and national governments have been among the... read full bio
Since she was five years old, Liz has played baseball, and since she was twelve, she has participated in provincial competitions. Liz was selected for Team Canada at the age of 17, and she pitched against the top-ranked Japanese and second-ranked Chinese Taipei at the World Cup. Liz played for Canada at the 2024 World Cup. Liz is now the coordinator of the... read full bio
As the lead singer of Live, Ed Kowalczyk fronted one of the most successful American post-grunge bands of the a90s, coming to prominence with their 1994 sophomore album, Throwing Copper. With his bald head and intense eyes, Kowalczyk cut a distinctive figure, but what separated him from other a90s alt-rockers was his utter earnestness. Live released seven albums between 1991... read full bio
Socialnomics was founded by Erik Qualman with the intent of providing Social & Mobile Statistics, Studies & Surprises. The blog spawned from the #1 Best Selling International Book, Socialnomics: How social media transforms the way we live and do business. Socialnomics was a Book of the Year finalist as voted on by the American Marketing Association. Socialnomics also made Amazon’s... read full bio
