Mimi Xu has carved out a distinctive career for herself as an esteemed DJ, producer, performer, musical director, and electronic composer. Her eclectic and outlandish musical background is evident in the soundtracks she has created for feature films, fashion films, and catwalks. She was raised in a classical and experimental environment, and her famous French Chinese father, acoustic architect Albert... read full bio
Meg McRee, who had a full scholarship to attend Vanderbilt University, exchanged her newly obtained degree for the chance to follow her improbable ambition of becoming a singer. With the signing of her first publishing contract at Hang Your Hat, a collaborative project with Concord Music Publishing and successful composer Hillary Lindsey, McRee was recognized as more than just a... read full bio
Myron Elkins never intended to pursue music as a career. He had every intention of making welding his career when he entered the workforce in his hometown of Otsego, Michigan, after receiving his high school diploma. But destiny had other ideas. Even though Elkins' only prior experience with live music was performing at church and a few bars in the... read full bio
Born and bred in Queens, Max Manticof is a Jewish and Latino stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He has appeared on "Basement Yard" on Amazon Prime, hosted by Joe Santagato, and "Lyft Comics" on Kevin Hart's LOL Network. Max has had the pleasure of touring alongside Tim Dillon, Leonard Ouzts, Matt Rife and other artists when he isn't playing national headline shows.... read full bio
Maia Brenner is an enthusiastic economist and data scientist with a background in mathematics and statistics, good programming abilities, and experience in the public sector and consultancy. She uses her expertise in social sciences and econometrics along with her proficiency in Python and machine learning in her role as a data scientist at Tryolabs. Among other things, Maia's consulting experience includes... read full bio
Miracle wants to help individuals live happier, healthier lives by helping them become the best versions of themselves. She is the author of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact and a keynote speaker. She founded Crunch & Brunch and organizes enjoyable, inspiring events that combine food, exercise, and the chance to meet new people. The Seattle Wellness Summit, a... read full bio
Mubin Shaikh was born and reared in Canada, but he would later be persuaded to embrace Jihadi culture in his 20s after a fortuitous meeting with the Taliban in Quetta. He would eventually spend two years in Syria studying Arabic and Islamic Studies under strict supervision, leaving behind his radical beliefs in favor of a more rational interpretation of the... read full bio
Originally from Birmingham, AL, Monte did not learn to play the guitar until his mother, Maggie, instructed him in his first chords at the age of 13, beneath the trees of the small hamlet immortalized by the Waylon Jennings song "Luckenbach, Texas." Monte initially attained national prominence in 1999 in Austin, Texas, when, as a relatively obscure performer, he delivered an... read full bio
Missy is the former publisher of Eating Well magazine and the founder of a natural baby product line Baby Spa. She is currently on the Culinary Arts faculty of The New School, in New York City, and operates The Sneaky Chef workshops, which is a program of cooking classes and demonstrations that teach families how to eat healthier. She is... read full bio
In the current era, both businesses and consumers seek more innovation. Michael Tchongs thrilling tour of the landscape of now reveals how innovative companies are strategically utilizing trends in food, healthcare, hospitality, lifestyle, real estate, retailing, technology and travel. This cross-disciplinary revelation of the leading edge helps spark innovation within organizations of all types. As a professional people watcher and... read full bio
Mikaela Davis is a singer, songwriter and composer. She has played the harp since age eight, growing her musical talent through participation in youth orchestras. Later, she achieved her degree from the Crane School of Music, honing in on her composing talent. Davis has performed in recital settings, and in more alternative places while on tour with Bon Iver. She... read full bio
Margaret Hoelzer is an American former competition swimmer, former world record-holder and an Olympic medalist. Hoelzer was born in Huntsville, Alabama, and she starting swimming in the summer in their local Jones Valley Recreation Association, which she also coached for. Hoelzer later swam for her high school and went on to graduate from Auburn University. While studying at Auburn, Hoelzer... read full bio
Michael Blume performs a mix of genres, from hip-hop to electronica. Blume is able to incorporate these genres into each of his songs, creating an eclectic mix of sounds. His lyrics capture social issues, stemming from Blumes own controversial encounters with society. Blumes goal is to share his experiences and support communities; his focus is on LGTBQ community rights, romantic... read full bio
Mark Twain, as impersonated by Carl Martens, not only follows in the footsteps of the iconic Hal Holbrook but augments his presence on stage by bringing into focus his experiences from "the beyond" associating with famous individuals who no longer inhabit this planet. All the wit and wisdom continue to permeate his performances, along with some musical talents that... read full bio
Myles Parrish started off his music career in the hip-hop duo Kalin and Myles. After deciding to pursue a solo career, Parrish grew his fan base through the Vine social media application. Parrishs most popular songs include, Whats Really Good, Mosh Pit, Me My Laptop and a Mic, Dont Feel the Same, Mobbin, and 32 Bars. Parrish has worked with... read full bio
MXXWLL is a producer from Sydney, Australia. MXXWLL grew up among musicians, his father was a drummer/producer and his mother was a backup vocalist. He draws influence from a multitude of artists like Kashif, J Dilla, OutKast, D’Angelo, and D-Train. MXXWLL started releasing his productions on social media. Fans of artists like Karma Kid, Bondax, and Snakehips picked up his... read full bio
Maya Washington is an accomplished filmmaker, actress, writer, and YouTube star. She has achieved awards from Jerome Foundation, Minnesota State Arts Boart, Minnesota Film and Television, and other areas for her diverse work. With over 69 million views and 1 million followers, Washington shares her passion for performance, technology, beauty, and personal growth via the Internet. She founded her own... read full bio
When Philadelphia-based rapper Matt Ox's music career took off, he was still a child. Ox was first exposed to rap through Kendrick Lamar and Eminem and then he was creating his own rhymes, which he proceeded to develop as he grew older. He has admitted in interviews that his early rhymes were rife with profanity, but when he began creating music for the general... read full bio
Mike Johns is a Canada-based strongman performer. Mike began performing as a busker after working in insurance for several years. He grew up near Halifax, Nova Scotia, which hosts the world's longest-running busker festival. Mike's first inspiration to perform came from this festival. Mike has now traveled throughout the world with The Mighty Mike Show. He has become a popular favorite, having... read full bio
"Margaret Glaspy is a singer and songwriter who is currently signed with ATO Records. Glaspy studied at Berklee College of Music and left rural Northern Central Valley of California for Boston. When the grant ran out after a semester, she stayed in Boston for the music. She spent three years in Boston. She became good friends with her then neighbor... read full bio
