Few stars are as prominent in the global Afrobeat music scene as SPINALL. Well-known for his trademark hat and contagious smile, SPINALL has woven a distinctive thread across the music industry that appeals to people in North America, Europe, and Africa. SPINALL, who was born and reared in Nigeria, developed a passion for music early on thanks to the variety of... read full bio
The idea of a "bedroom" guitarist is being redefined by pioneer Sophie Lloyd. Sophie, who received a First Class Honours BMus in Popular Music Performance from BIMM, is a gifted composer and competent performer. She went from creating material to gaining millions of fans and performing on some of the greatest venues in the world as guitarist for Machine Gun... read full bio
Steven Adler, the original drummer for Guns N' Roses, holds the dubious distinction of being the first member of the band to be fired by singer/leader Axl Rose. Born in Cleveland, Adler learned the instrument entirely on his own, drawing inspiration from hard rockers like Kiss and Aerosmith of the 1970s. After moving to the Los Angeles area, Adler became... read full bio
In the comedic series Doll & Em on Sky Atlantic, which starred his mother Emily Mortimer, Sam Nivola made his acting debut. On an episode of The Pursuit of Love, a British miniseries based on Nancy Mitford's book of the same name that their mother adapted for BBC One, he and his sister portrayed siblings. For the With/In anthology, which... read full bio
Sunil Gupta is the chair of Harvard Business School's General Management Program and the Edward W. Carter Professor of Business Administration. The executive program on Driving Digital Strategy has him as a co-chair as well. He has recently instructed senior managers in the Advanced Management Program and MBA students in an elective course on digital marketing strategy. He was the... read full bio
Soulive is a funk and jazz trio that was formed in Woodstock, New York. Drummer Alan Evans and his brother Neal, who plays the organ, invited Eric Krasno to play guitar for them. They have a modern style, played with retro instruments. The band toured for three years before they released their debut, Break Out, through Concord Music Group.... read full bio
Shane Dawson is an American YouTuber, comedian, actor, director, media personality, and musician. He is best known for his YouTube channel ‘Shane’ which holds over 21 million subscribers; he also has a second YouTube channel, ‘Shane Dawson TV’. Dawson is best known for his conspiracy theory videos and also posts sketch comedy videos where he would impersonate celebrities and play... read full bio
"NBA all-star now retired, Scottie Pippen was a professional basketball player who is most known for is time playing with the Chicago Bulls, and while he was with them, he won six NBA titles. He was also considered to be one of the most talented small forwards in the history of the sport. Though his position was small forward, he... read full bio
Sheila C. Johnson is CEO of Salamander Hospitality, LLC, overseeing a growing portfolio of luxury properties and lifestyle businesses. As president and managing partner of the WNBA's Washington Mystics and a partner in Lincoln Holdings, LLC, Johnson is the first African-American woman to have a stake in three professional sports teams. She is also a TV pioneer, having been a... read full bio
Stedman Graham is a source of constant inspiration; he is a versatile person who has significantly impacted society as a writer, speaker, and businessman. His experience serves as a monument to the strength of tenacity, fortitude, and unflinching dedication to one's own development. Stedman Graham is an outstanding novelist who has written works that have not only struck a chord with... read full bio
Susan Cain is a well-known speaker and author who made history by supporting introverts. Her best-selling book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking," has made her a well-known spokesperson for those who are frequently misunderstood in Western culture. This ground-breaking book illuminates the virtues of introverts by providing insights into their special traits and... read full bio
Shawn Wasabi is an American record producer and co-inventor of the Midi Fighter 64. He started producing music with a Midi Fighter 3D and posting them on YouTube, where he would gain millions of views within days. Since then, Wasabi has gained nearly 800 thousand subscribers on his YouTube channel. Some of his songs include, “Spicy Boyfriend”, “Otter Pop”, “Squeez”,... read full bio
Samaire Armstrong is best known for her appearances in films and television series like Abigail in Stay Alive, Anna in The O.C., Neil in Its a Boy Girl Thing, Emily in Entourage, Juliet Darling in Dirty Sexy Money, Summer in The Mentalist, and most recently as Elaine in Resurrection. She has also played guest roles in Freaks and Geeks, ER,... read full bio
Soleil Moon Frye first became known as the title character in the hit television sitcom Punky Brewster. Since then, she has appeared in numerous movies, directed a film and written a screenplay. Now, she is rapidly becoming known as a savvy businesswoman whose expertise in social media is in high demand by many of America's top companies and brands. Her... read full bio
Stephen Amell is a Canadian actor who is best known for playing Oliver Queen/Green Arrow on the television series “Arrow”. As a lifelong professional wrestling fan, he has made appearances in American promotions, including for Ring of Honor, joining the stable Bullet Club. He has also competed in All In, in his first-ever singles match. As an actor, Amell made... read full bio
Stephon Gilmore is an American football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the NFL. Gilmore was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and he began his career playing football, basketball, and running track in high school at South Pointe High School. He then went on to play college football at South Carolina where he earned Freshman All-American honors by... read full bio
As the CEO and creator of Triad Consulting Group, acclaimed American author, educator, and well-known speaker Sheila Heen plays a variety of roles. Heen has become a leading figure in negotiation and interpersonal dynamics thanks to her steadfast dedication to effective communication and conflict resolution. She is a renowned speaker on law at the Harvard Law School, therefore her impact... read full bio
Shannon Walker is an American physicist and a NASA astronaut who has previously been onboard the Soyuz TMA-19 where she spent over 163 days in space. Walker was born in Houston, Texas, and she has earned her B.A. in Physics from Rice University. She went on to begin her career working with the Rockwell Space Operations Company at the Johnson... read full bio
Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson were the original members of a band called SOB that was formed somewhere in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This band teamed up with Coast, a local band led by Paul Quinn on guitar and Biff Byford on vocals. Graham "Oly" Oliver, Steve "Dobby" Dawson, Paul "Blute" Quinn, Pete "Frank" Gill, and Peter "Biff" Byford made... read full bio
After being born in Alexandria, Virginia, Stewart Copeland and his family moved to Beirut, Lebanon, where his father was the CIA Station Chief. Stewart fell in love with and learned how to play the drums there. Following in his elder brother Ian's footsteps, Stewart took up a pair of sticks and started playing drums in a local band. He quickly... read full bio
