Melissa Gonzalez, an award-winning retail strategist, founded MG2 Advisory and is a principal of the international design and architecture business MG2. She advises brands and retailers on how to use innovative strategy and forward-thinking consumer insights from concept to implementation, drawing on her experience as a Wall Street executive and seasoned entrepreneur who has collaborated with some of the fastest-growing... read full bio
Max Allais, a French New Zealand singer-songwriter, has posted a soothing video of himself singing and playing an acoustic guitar online on most days for the past three years. He has an audience of 3.3 million on TikTok and 860K on Instagram thanks to his consistency, diligence, and honest communication. Everyone should have the opportunity to pursue their goals, but it's... read full bio
Marla Blow is the president and chief operating officer of the Skoll Foundation, a group that invests in, connects, and supports social entrepreneurs and other social innovators who work together to develop audacious and just solutions to the most important issues facing the world. The Skoll Foundation aims to spark revolutionary social change. She was previously the founder and CEO... read full bio
Michael Grandinetti has wowed audiences around the country and the world with his incredible art of illusion. Michael is a truly passionate about his art, and he works hard to share his talent with both small and large audiences alike. Though he has been featured on such major television networks and shows as NBC’s The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II,... read full bio
The Manhattan Transfer have passed their 40th anniversary having produced over 29 albums and earned ten Grammy Awards over the span of their careers together. One of the most popular jazz recordings, Birdland", brought the group their first Grammy Award for Best Jazz Fusion Performance. They made music history by becoming the first group to win Grammy Awards for both... read full bio
Marilu Henner is an actress, radio host, and bestselling author. For more than twenty years, Henner has championed a vigorous, healthy lifestyle and has inspired millions of people along the way. She rose to national prominence with the role of Elaine Nardo in the television series Taxi and has maintained a successful film and TV career spanning 35 years. A... read full bio
Millions of Americans remember Mike Eruzione as the captain of the United States Olympic Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid. It was his decisive winning goal that beat the Soviet team and stunned the world, becoming known as the famous ""Miracle on Ice"" game. Following the team's triumph,... read full bio
Michael Franks is a smooth jazz singer-songwriter from the United States, who has recorded with Who's Who of artists, such as Patti Austin, Brenda Russell, Art Garfunkel, and David Sanborn. His songs have been recorded by The Manhattan Transfer, Patti LaBelle, Carmen McRae, Diana Krall, Shirley Bassey and The Carpenters. After 22 years of smash hits and smooth jazz came... read full bio
Matt Biondi is a three-time U.S. Olympic swimmer in the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Summer Olympics, winning a total of 11 medals. He is a member of the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and the International Swimming Hall of Fame. In the 1988 Summer Olympics, Biondi equaled Mark Spitz as the second swimmer to win seven medals in one... read full bio
Mark Calcavecchia’s most notable achievement was in 1989, when he won The Open Championship, aka the British Open. winning a four hole playoff over Wayne Grady and Greg Norman. He finished second at the 1988 Masters Tournament to Sandy Lyle. Calcavecchia has won 13 times on the PGA Tour and 11 further times in other professional events. He spent over... read full bio
Max Weinberg is a drummer and television personality, most widely known as the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and as the bandleader for Conan O'Brien on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. His powerful but controlled playing on albums such as Born to Run and Born in the U.S.A. stabilized the... read full bio
Mavis Staples is an American rhythm & blues and gospel singer that has one of the most recognizable voices in contemporary music. She began her singing career as the lead vocalist to her family’s gospel band, The Staple Singers. They hit fame with their song “Uncloudy Day”, which was a best seller. They also sang popular songs like “Long Walk... read full bio
Mario Cantone is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor, with numerous appearances on Comedy Central, including Chappelle's Show. He also played Anthony Marentino on Sex and the City. His unique style is fast-paced and energetic, with much of the humor coming from his impersonations of various characters ranging from his family members, to celebrities, to stereotypes. He hosted a children's... read full bio
Michelle Rhee is heavily involved in the American education system. She is a public figure who has spent over twenty years trying to give children the knowledge and skills needed to compete in the fast pace world. Michelle began her teaching career after signing up with Teach for America. Rhee was founder and CEO of The New Teacher Project (TNTP),... read full bio
Mutemath is an American alternative rock band which started as a long-distance collaboration between Paul Meany in New Orleans, Louisiana and Darren King in Springfield, Missouri. King eventually moved to New Orleans to pursue collaboration with Meany. With the recruiting of additional band members, Mutemath worked in their New Orleans home studio writing and recording a whole new collection of... read full bio
John began experimenting with infrared light and lasers to convert motion into sound after traveling with the megagroup YES and its lead singer Jon Anderson. His patent invention, the "Hydra," was the result of his experiments. Since then, MOBIUS8 has given performances for Deadmau5, Dick Clark, Stan Lee, Steven Spielberg, Justin Timberlake, Armin Van Buure, and several Cirque du Soleil premiers. Additional... read full bio
Modern English are an English rock band best remembered for their songs I Melt With You, Hands Across The Sea, and Ink and Paper. Formed in Colchester, Essex, England by Robbie Grey (vocals), Gary McDowell (guitar, vocals), and Michael Conroy (bass, vocals), with Richard Brown (drums), and Stephen Walker (keyboards) added to the line-up of the band. Their second record,... read full bio
Sverre Breivik, the upcoming largest pop sensation in Norway, created Metteson as his artistic endeavor. Its main ideals are trust, freedom, beauty and involvement. The artist to see at by:larm, Oyafestivalen and Vinje Rock was taking a 360-degree approach to his profession by including various aspects of songwriting, dance and theater into his critically praised live presentation. Metteson creates music for the dancing—but only... read full bio
Michael Irvin is regarded as one of the most successful wide receivers in the history of the NFL. Irvin began his football days at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was recruited by the University of Miami where he set team records for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown receptions. He also won a national championship with the... read full bio
Maria Bamford is an American stand-up comedian and actress who is best known for her jokes on depression and anxiety. After graduating from high school, Bamford studied at Bates College before transferring to the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. While there, she became the first female member of the improv group The Improverts. After a year there, she went to... read full bio
