Swedish behaviorist Thomas Erikson is the best-selling author of the Surrounded by volumes, a series exploring communication and human behavior. The series, which includes Surrounded by Idiots, has sold over 7 million copies and been translated into nearly 60 languages. His goal is to raise people's self-awareness in order to make their daily lives easier, but also to give them... read full bio
Beginning as a solo side project for singer and keyboardist Casey Crescenzo, The Dear Hunter developed into a vast indie prog enterprise in less than ten years, garnering a devoted following with a vast album mythology. Act I: The Lake South, The River North, the first part of that story, was released in 2006. A large cast of characters and... read full bio
Taylor has enthralled audiences as an actor and novelist with her special fusion of skill, comedy, genuineness, and an inspirational tale of perseverance and survival. When Taylor's kid was born, everything in her life came to a complete stop. Taylor nearly died from multiple organ failure due to a persistent uncommon condition that she triggered moments after giving birth. Taylor... read full bio
Tom Goodwin is a well-known thought leader in company change worldwide. He has given more than 100 keynote addresses in 80 places in 42 countries. With more than 600 essays published in publications including The New York Times, Forbes, The World Economic Forum, Wired, Inc., and TechCrunch, to mention a few, he is a well-known industry contributor and provocateur. He is... read full bio
Sisters Jyl and Jules are the members of the Las Vegas metal band The Pretty Wild. Their music continually embodies defiance entwined with poignant words, transcending genre boundaries. This bold attitude produces a powerful energy that goes against the grain. With their songs on disillusionment, industry hardships, and the quest for authenticity outside societal constructs, The Pretty Wild enthralls listeners yearning... read full bio
The triple Juno Award-winning Saskatoon-based foursome, who are proud to be purveyors of guitar-driven modern-day vintage rock, have broadened their sound on Changing Colours to include additional styles and colors to complement the Sheepdogs' signature beef-and-boogie twin-axe riffs, hooks, shuffles, and long-haired look. As part of a six-song medley that starts with "Born A Restless Man" and ends with "Run... read full bio
With more than fifteen years of experience, Ms. Tala Dowlatshahi is a seasoned outreach and relationships specialist who has worked with governments, the public and commercial sectors, civil society, non-governmental organizations, and UN agencies. She started her work as an information liaison for Amnesty International in the United Kingdom. Ms. Dowlatshahi served as a Technical Officer for Advocacy, Communications, and... read full bio
Thelma & James, a musical duo consisting of married Nashville-based singer-songwriters MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge, is an undisputed force. "Happy Ever After You" was the result of their first co-write in more than ten years, and they were unaware that the best writing partner had been right in front of them the entire time. Since its debut, the song... read full bio
The Womack Sisters are royalty in the realm of soul music. They are the nieces of singer-songwriter and R&B legend Bobby Womack, the granddaughters of the late great Sam Cooke, and the daughters of famous songwriters and producers Cecil and Linda Womack (of Womack & Womack). The Womack Sisters are a soulful powerhouse on their debut album for Daptone Records, which... read full bio
Celebrated by fans for their dynamic, wild live shows, Australian band The Delta Riggs has released four acclaimed studio albums: the Australian Music Prize-nominated HEX.LOVER.KILLER, Dipz Zebazios, Dipz From The Zong, and Active Galactic. They’ve performed with the likes of Kasabian, Jimmy Page, and Foo Fighters, and at notable events like CMJ, Culture Collide, and SXSW. The Delta Riggs have... read full bio
Cruise through this nostalgic journey with faithful renditions of the iconic smooth rock sounds of the mid 70s & 80s that defined a generation. Experience an unforgettable musical voyage at this Yacht Rock party—layered with lush harmonies and smooth grooves, The Yacht Rock Show performs classic hits from artists that shaped the genre, including Michael McDonald, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins,... read full bio
The Black Lips have earned a reputation in the music industry for their shocking stage antics during their live performances. The band first appeared on television in the United States on the show 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien,' and in the United Kingdom, they made their debut on the show 'The Wall.' They have been profiled in Rolling Stone, Spin,... read full bio
The Districts are an American rock band from Lititz, Pennsylvania. The group consists of members Rob Grote, Connor Jacobus, Braden Lawrence, and Pat Cassidy. The band was originally formed by four members in high school and they went on to self-release two EPs and their first full-length album, “Telephone”. Since then, they have released two more albums, “A Flourish and... read full bio
Figure Skating Hall of Fame inductee, Tai Babilonia is a former gold medal-winning world champion. With partner Randy Gardner, they are five-time gold medalists at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Babilonia was the first figure skater of partial African American descent to win U.S. and World titles. While skating as a professional, Babilonia became addicted to amphetamines and alcohol and... read full bio
Tracy Austin is a former World No. 1 female professional tennis player from the United States. She won the women's singles title at the US Open in 1979 and 1981, as well as the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon in 1980, before a series of injuries cut her career short. Tracy became the youngest player to ever win the U.S.... read full bio
From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders; as a broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate, and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding voice for change. Smiley is currently the host of the late-night television talk show Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show from Public Radio International (PRI).... read full bio
Traci Bingham appeared in the video for Good Vibrations" by Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, as well as in the video for "I Really Like It" by Harlem World featuring Mase and Kelly Price. Aside from Baywatch, Bingham's appearances include the television series D.R.E.A.M. Team and Beverly Hills 90210, and the film Demon Knight. She also had roles in... read full bio
The Cataracs are an American hip hop indie-pop duo. The Cataracs, along with Dev, signed to the Indie-Pop Label, which also features musicians such as Bobby Brackins, Maddy and Allyson Santa Cruz CA, and The Pack. They were later signed to a major label, Universal Records. Through Universal, they began producing music for artists such as Far East Movement and... read full bio
Tabatha Coffey has devoted her entire professional life to achieving excellence in hair design and education. From the beginning of her career when she was 14 in her native Surfer's Paradise, Australia, to her appearance as the ""Fan Favorite"" on Bravo's hit series, Shear Genius, Coffey has been completely devoted to the art of hair. As host of the... read full bio
With an acting career in film, television, and theater spanning almost thirty years, Plana currently stars on the hit series Ugly Betty. A former teacher, he maintains his passion for education, serving the Latino community through educational outreach programs to schools. Plana disclosed that his mother is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and speaks out about the personal struggles he endures... read full bio
