The critically praised book Boom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, Its Chaotic Founding, Its Apocalyptic Weather, Its Purloined Basketball Team and the Dream of Becoming a World-Class Metropolis was written by award-winning journalist and cultural commentator Sam Anderson. He works as a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, where he has written about weird sites throughout the... read full bio
Sasha DiGiulian, the most honored and possibly the best female climber in the world, is continually challenging preconceived notions of what is possible. She has won the title of Female Overall World Champion twice in the course of her career, held the title of unbeaten Pan-American Champion for ten years, been the U.S. National Champion three times and toured to over... read full bio
The originator of Serena Loves LLC, a lifestyle company that encapsulates all the pillars that support ideal health, wellbeing and longevity, is Serena Poon, CN, CHC, CHN. She advises A-list clients on wellness and longevity, including Kerry Washington and Jerry Bruckheimer. She is also a celebrity chef with celebrity chef certification, a Reiki Master and a certified nutritionist. Culinary Alchemy® is a... read full bio
Seema Hingorani is a titan in the investment world who is reshaping the sector by opening doors and boosting representation and diversity. She is also the founder and chair of Girls Who Invest and Managing Director at Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM). Prior to founding SevenStep Capital and joining Morgan Stanley, Hingorani held the positions of CIO for the New... read full bio
Currently serving on the board of directors for Wells Fargo, Symantec Corporation, ECOLAB Inc., Parsons Corporation and Battelle Memorial Institute is Suzanne "Zan" Vautrinot, president of Kilovolt Consulting Inc. With almost three decades of experience in space and cyber operations, Zan previously rose to the rank of Major General in the U.S. Air Force. Prior to her retirement from active duty,... read full bio
Internationally renowned thought leader Sterling Hawkins discussed the need for discomfort in innovation in a TED talk that has garnered over 55,000 views. He is a well-regarded speaker on how to drive growth, innovation and outcomes no matter what is going on in the outside world. His speeches offer practical advice delivered with the motivation to push listeners to take action. His journey has never... read full bio
Award-winning journalist and published author Souad Mekhennet defies categorization. Combining her business savvy and trailblazing tenacity as a German woman of Moroccan and Turkish ancestry, she has made substantial contributions to public dialogue and global understanding. The vast cultural fluency of Souad not only promotes justice but also sheds light on the injustices of our day. Her perilous adventures exhibit unmatched... read full bio
Sara Hall is the first athlete in US history to have won both the mile and marathon national championships and she has won ten US National Championships overall. After finishing second at the London Marathon and becoming the first American woman to place on the podium in 14 years, she just made history by becoming the second-fastest American marathon runner with... read full bio
Although Sydnee Washington was born in New York City, she spent the majority of her early years in Oakland, California. She leads a carefree lifestyle, which only marginally improves the biting of her humor. Sydnee co-hosts "The Warm Up," a monthly comedy show in the Lower East Side that is incredibly animated and dependably amusing. There, she develops her abilities... read full bio
Scott Seiss, a comedian, actor and writer from Baltimore, is often known for his wildly popular "Angry Retail Guy" sketches, which have had hundreds of millions of views on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter. In particular, he has opened shows for Patton Oswalt, Joe Gatto, Roy Wood Jr. and Josh Wolf in addition to headlining comedy clubs across the nation. He was also... read full bio
A Canadian actress, comedian and writer by the name of Sabrina Jalees a long with Patricia Heaton, co-starred in the TV comedy series Carol's Second Act as a prominent cast member. She has written for several series. She has appeared in numerous Canadian media outlets, including Video on Trial, Stars On Trial and LOL! on MuchMusic, as well as in the drama series Flashpoint... read full bio
Sad Night Dynamite creates ominous, insane electronic pop tunes with talking animals and demonic sailors that border on nightmare territory. They are also a duo; in the weird, funereal short film that accompanied their experimental debut EP, SND 001, we first see them fighting in the back of a stretch limousine as it travels through the Czech countryside. It provides... read full bio
Claire Chicha, aka Spill Tab, is a multi-talented wonder. The French-Korean musician from Los Angeles quit her job as Gus Dapperton's assistant tour manager right out of college to focus on her own music, a sensual take on private bedroom pop that fully showcases her French heritage along with gritty late-night vibes. Her tunes, which are only a few songs... read full bio
The members of Softcult are the Arn-Horn twins Mercedes (guitar/vocals) and Phoenix (drums/vocals/production). The band started releasing singles and then, Year Of The Rat, their debut EP, was published. The band incorporates elements of shoegaze, grunge and dreampop into the riot grrrl movement, citing Bikini Kill as a major inspiration. The song, which is unmistakably feminist, addresses widespread problems such as mental... read full bio
When the world around you tells you that you don't belong, building your own world might be the sum total of art. The universe that alternative musician Sam Austins is constructing is difficult to ignore; it's a world that somehow combines the vigor of 90s alternative with the r&b melodies of Frank Ocean and the aspirational aesthetics of high fashion... read full bio
Under a loose mane of long, unkempt hair, Sueco is sporting his distinctive sunglasses and nearly pours attitude. The multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and producer from Los Angeles with a gold certification transmits the essence of 90s pop-punk through a 21st century lens, drawing on the unpredictable nature of hyperpop, the catharsis of hardcore and a ton of hip-hop expertise. He does the... read full bio
Steph Strings is a Melbourne-based guitarist, singer-songwriter and storyteller. Steph's musical approach incorporates bursts of percussion combined with Celtic, blues, coastal folk and indie-rock, drawing inspiration from the John Butler Trio, Kim Churchill and the Pierce Brothers. Steph will launch her own headline tour of the UK and Europe to celebrate the release of her new single, "LION." She will play shows in seven... read full bio
Samaria is a 24-year-old RnB artist from the Bay Area who infuses her music with lo-fi influences and live instrumentation. She draws inspiration from '90s and '00s R&B/pop icons like Aaliyah, Destiny's Child, and Justin Timberlake. Samaria's passion for music was nurtured by her late grandmother, who encouraged her to pursue a career in the performing arts field by offering... read full bio
Stefflon Don is a British-Jamaican singer and songwriter whose music blends elements of hip-hop, dancehall, and pop. Born Stephanie Victoria Allen in Birmingham, England, Stefflon Don spent her early years in Rotterdam, Netherlands, before returning to the UK to pursue a career in music. Before her music career, Stefflon Don worked as a cake decorator and hairdresser. She got her first... read full bio
Sherry Cola is an accomplished American comedian and actress, best known for her role as Alice Kwan on Freeform's hit series, "Good Trouble." Born in Shanghai, China, Cola's family moved to Temple City, California, where her parents ran a restaurant in nearby San Gabriel. After spending seven years at California State University, Fullerton, Cola found her passion for comedy while doing... read full bio
