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
Since the release of her self-written and produced first EP, Jae Stephens, an R&B pop futurist who was born in Dallas and currently resides in Los Angeles, has been progressively gaining recognition. Fader has praised her tastemaker hits, which have attracted attention and led to collaborations with musicians like THEY, VanJess, Khamari, and Xavier Omar, further confirming her position as... read full bio
Josh Sundquist is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, cancer survivor, and a Paralympic athlete. His work has been featured on outlets like, BBC, Buzzfeed, CNN, People, ESPN, Forbes, MTV, New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Today, and USA Today. Some of Sundquists books include, the national bestseller, Just Dont Fall, Love and First Sight, and We Should Hang Out Sometime. Sundquists... read full bio
"Jars of Clay is a Christian music band with stylistic influences from alternative rock, R&B, folk, and acoustic. The band is comprised of Dan Haseltine as the lead vocalist, Stephen Mason as the lead guitarist, Charlie Lowell as the pianist, and Matthew Odmark as rhythm guitarist. The band members originally just helped each other with assignments from their music classes,... read full bio
Jay Baer is a distinguished Hall of Fame keynote speaker renowned for his expertise in driving business growth through a combination of exceptional customer experiences and innovative marketing strategies. As an adept emcee and event host for significant gatherings, he lends his captivating presence to large-scale events. Furthermore, Jay boasts the impressive distinction of being a New York Times bestselling... read full bio
Jerry Douglas is a renowned resonator guitar (dobro) and lap steel player. The artist has recorded with musicians such as Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Dolly Parton, Paul Simon, Mumford & Sons, and Elvis Costello. In addition, the instrumentalist has produced albums for Alison Krauss, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Maura OConnell, and more. Douglas work has been noted by the Grammy Awardshe... read full bio
Jason Bishop, an American illusionist and magician, has performed around the country in theaters, performing arts venues, cruise ships, and other venues. The Jack Gwynne award for Excellence in Presentation, the APCA Best Performing Artist of the Year, the Stage Award and Originality Award from the Magician Alliance of Eastern States have all been given to Jason, who has earned... read full bio
Jeff Mays is a real estate speaker and broker owner who owns a Virginia based firm. Mays has been in the industry for nearly 30 years and has coached, trained and recruited numerous successful agents. Mays has also taught high energy sales meetings and has earned numerous awards as a top producer. Mays has been featured on the HGTV television... read full bio
