American professional golfer Jon Curran made it to the NGA Pro Golf Tour, where he won the Brunswick-Heritage Oaks Classic and finished first on the money list. He was among the top 100 golfers in the world at one point. Curran, a native of Massachusetts, picked up the game at the age of four after seeing his father play at the... read full bio
Irish folk and traditional music is the focus of singer-multi-instrumentalist John Francis Flynn's repertoire. He was a founding member of the band Skipper's Alley and has done a great deal of touring in both America and Europe. He gained the attention of River Lea, an imprint of Rough Trade, while he was accompanying Lankum on their UK tour. They published... read full bio
New York City-born Jenn Carter is an emerging indie-pop and soul musician. Since she was eleven years old, she has been creating and performing her own unique music. Her distinct style incorporates elements of blues, jazz, hip-hop, folk, and hip-hop. Her heartfelt words frequently offer a personal viewpoint on contemporary social issues. Jenn has given performances at a number of New... read full bio
Joel Muddammalle is the director of theology and research of Proverbs 31 Ministries and has a Ph.D. in theology. Alongside certified counselor Jim Cress and Lysa TerKeurst, he co-hosts the Therapy & Theology podcast. Joel frequently speaks at conferences and events and is a member of the preaching staff at Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina. "The Hidden Peace: Finding... read full bio
Caribbean-Australian DJ Jazmine Nikitta is becoming well-known throughout the world of music. She recently returned from her first world tour, where she headlined parties in North and South America and accompanied SiR throughout Europe. She is passionate about pushing musical limits while honoring African and Caribbean culture, and she specializes in amapiano, afrobeats, dancehall, R&B, and house music. Jazmine is the first... read full bio
For many years, traditional country music listeners have held Jesse Daniel in high regard. He has established himself as one of the major players in the current industry thanks to his unwavering work ethic, electrifying live performances, and realistic songwriting. The Californian is leading the way for a new generation of traditional musicians by performing his style of country music... read full bio
There is no denying that composer Jeanine Tesori has influenced opera, film, and musical theater culture. Kimberly Akimbo, Caroline, or Change, Shrek the Musical, Fun Home, Soft Power, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Violet are some of her musicals. In addition to being a two-time Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Drama and a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Score, she and... read full bio
Jermaine Stone, the president and CEO of Cru Luv Wine, grew up far from wine country and intended to pursue a career as a rapper. Prominent musicians like Chris Lighty and LL Cool J were interested in him by the age of 19, but he decided to pursue a career in fine wine after taking a temporary job packaging boxes at... read full bio
Jen Hatmaker, a community developer, award-winning podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author, encourages people to live authentically for themselves because she thinks it will transform the world. The New York Times bestsellers For the Love, Of Mess and Moxie, and Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire are among Jen's fourteen books. Feed These People: Slam Dunk Recipes for Your... read full bio
In order to improve brain function with top-notch accelerated learning programs and tried-and-true techniques for brain fitness, renowned brain coach Jim Kwik has spent more than 25 years working directly with CEOs, executives, celebrities, athletes, students, and superachievers in a variety of industries. Previously, Jim was referred to as the "boy with the broken brain." At the age of five, he suffered... read full bio
Jessica Blevins is a digital celebrity, gamer, esports specialist, activist, entrepreneur, and fitness lover who is shattering stereotypes in the industry. In addition to her loving nature, Jessica is a successful entrepreneur who oversees the well-known Team Ninja brand and other ventures. She now has more than 1.1 million Instagram followers, 605,000 Twitter followers, and 467,000 Twitch followers as a... read full bio
The 20th head coach in Duke University's storied basketball history was Jon Scheyer, a two-time team captain and a distinguished former Duke All-American. When Scheyer was hired, he was the youngest head coach at a power conference school and one of the youngest in Division I men's basketball. In the 2013–14 year, he started his coaching career with Duke, first as... read full bio
In the technological sector, John Imah stands out as a significant and revolutionary individual who personifies creativity, diversity, and leadership. John, a first-generation immigrant and Nigerian American, offers a unique viewpoint to a field that has historically been characterized by homogeneity. His outstanding skill set and imaginative leadership are demonstrated by his astounding success in raising $70 million for SpreeAI,... read full bio
When her father, the renowned basketball coach Jim Valvano, took down the nets following the NCAA National Championship, Jamie Valvano was present in the arena. One of the top 100 greatest events in sports history is still North Carolina State's victory over the Houston Cougars, who were greatly favored. Jim would be battling terminal cancer just ten years after this... read full bio
Growing up as the daughter of renowned broadcaster Joan Lunden, Jamie appeared to have it all. but almost lost everything due to a terrible and covert drug addiction. Her recuperation experience gave her a fresh perspective, based on the notion that success and pleasure are mostly dependent on gratitude. This idea rekindled her passion, which she utilized to manage accounts... read full bio
Serving people pursuing freedom and recovery in detoxes, jails, and rehabs laid the groundwork for Jordan Rogers' speaking career. His skills were further honed while working for Nike as a brand marketer, a position that required him to use imaginative storytelling to engage people. His abilities were further refined by the daily presentations he made to teams, executives, athletes, and... read full bio
As the Chief Encouragement Officer of Compete Every Day, a company he founded in 2011 by initially selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car, Jake Thompson is a leadership performance coach. For over ten years, Thompson has been advising leaders and organizations worldwide on how to improve their ability to compete and cooperate together in order to obtain a... read full bio
"Keynote speaker" has no direct equivalent in his native Korean, as Jerry Won frequently reveals from the stage. Won never imagined that he could turn speaking into a career to support his family because he is an immigrant and his parents had high expectations for him academically. But as life took some unexpected turns, he came to see that his... read full bio
Top CEOs, Olympians, actors, and Fortune 100 leaders all turn to Juan Bendana as a speaker, coach, and businessman. Juan and his team created custom training for industry-leading businesses like Disney, Fidelity, American Express, Nationwide, Sony Pictures, and Zillow when he founded his first leadership development company more than ten years ago. The author of Confident By Choice is Juan. Drawing... read full bio
Former Chief Executive and IndustryWeek magazine editor-in-chief and publisher John R. Brandt is the founder and CEO of The MPI Group and a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, journalist, author, and researcher. NINCOMPOOPERY: Why Your Customers Hate You—and How to Fix It, his most recent award-winning book, is based on ground-breaking research on performance excellence and leadership in over 50,000 firms. Nincompoopery... read full bio
