Nirmal Purja MBE, sometimes known as Nims, is a record-breaking mountaineer, special forces soldier, and former Gurkha. He spent ten of his sixteen years in the UK military, working in the covert Special Forces. He has put himself in danger to protect our freedom as a former special forces operator. Nims is a renowned speaker on resilience and inspiration. Nims is... read full bio
Monique Woodard invests in early-stage firms as a Venture Partner at 500 firms. She thinks that right here in the United States, the $2.5 trillion in combined Black and Latino purchasing power is generating the next major developing market. She makes investments in businesses that cater to Black and Latino audiences as well as startups run by Black and Latino... read full bio
Douthat, one of the most important and controversial figures of his time, became the youngest op-ed columnist in the history of The New York Times. In addition to serving as National Review's film critic, he writes for the publication on Tuesdays and Sundays, covering pop culture, religion, American politics, and intellectual life. He published The Deep Places, a memoir detailing... read full bio
Marc Priestley comes from the Formula One racing world. For nearly ten years, Marc, also known as "Elvis," was employed by McLaren Racing, one of the most prosperous F1 companies, as a race mechanic, pit crew member, and team manager. As cars speed up on the freeway, he has stood in the pit lane, halting a few centimeters away. He and his... read full bio
Dublin-born Irish artist MOIO is a talented performer who has made a name for himself in the R&B sector. MOIO's unique blend of contemporary R&B has won over listeners with their emotive and expressive songs. Inspired by both classic and modern R&B elements, MOIO's music is a smooth blend of heartfelt melodies, infectious beats, and honest lyrics. Its ability to convey raw... read full bio
Taffy Brodesser-Akner is a well-known author and storyteller who works as a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, where her perceptive and provocative writing has won praise from many quarters. Her ability to craft gripping stories for various media is demonstrated by her two novels, including the best-selling Fleishman Is in Trouble, which she turned into an Emmy-nominated limited... read full bio
The Christian Montessori School of Lake Norman in North Carolina was founded by Sonya Curry, a businesswoman and teacher. With a degree in education from Virginia Tech, Sonya became the first member of her family to attend college. Sydel Curry-Lee and Stephen and Seth Curry are her children. In her book Fierce Love: A Memoir of Family, Faith, and Purpose,... read full bio
With the development of SimCity, Will Wright, a visionary video game creator, invented a whole new genre of gaming. His creation, The Sims, became a cultural sensation and the best-selling PC game until its own sequel, The Sims 2, overtook it. With a series of follow-up simulation games, he swept the globe, bringing hundreds of thousands of new fans to... read full bio
Former New York Times Science and climate writer Tatiana Schlossberg is the author of Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don't Know You Have. Her award-winning work has also been published in The Atlantic, Bloomberg, and The Boston Globe, among other places. She specializes in topics pertaining to sustainability, environmental justice, and consumption, and she currently publishes and speaks about climate... read full bio
ACTION JACKSON is the stage name for Jackson Ogunyemi. For 25 years, motivational speaker Jackson has been transforming the lives of youth in the UK and around the globe. He is an enthusiastic person who has been utilizing his abilities and knowledge to promote pleasure at schools and universities while fostering good relationships with students and teachers. His vivacious and captivating... read full bio
Marissa Shandell's provocative talks encourage action, stimulate creativity, and improve organizational effectiveness. Shandell skillfully combines innovative ideas, strategic insights, and influential research on innovation and organizational performance. Shandell gained real-world experience and a personal grasp of the corporate world during her time as an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company. Marissa Shandell is a creative visionary and thought leader who employs... read full bio
Resolve, a French hardcore quintet, hails from Lyon, France, which isn't the first location you'd think this explosive, high-energy band would call home. Resolve has a devoted fan base and has served as an opening act for well-known melodic bands such as Every Time I Die, While She Sleeps, and the Architects. Resolve is mostly regarded as a hardcore band, yet... read full bio
Guttermouth is an American punk rock band that consists of members Mark Adkins, Justin VanWestbroek, Matt Wills, Kevin Clark and Donnie Barnes. Guttermouth was formed in Huntington Beach, California, and they began their career performing all over Orange County, California. Shortly after, Guttermouth went on to release their debut album, “Full Length LP.” From there, they released their second album,... read full bio
For American/Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, and actress Hayley Sales, it has been quite the ride. A personal journey that has enabled her to discover her real musical calling by creating and co-producing the album and songs she always believed she was meant to do, in addition to establishing herself as an award-winning actress. With a distinctive, contemporary twist, Sales'... read full bio
Nobu Woods creates independently from his bedroom studio, incorporating gloomy melodies and mellow, soothing vocals into a variety of Alternative R&B/Hip-Hop beats. The singer-songwriter, who was born and raised in Queens, started out as a producer for underground musicians before launching as a solo artist. The mysterious musician independently published his debut album, IRIS, following the publication of a few... read full bio
Nuovo Testamento, a trio from Los Angeles, is dazzling the dance floor with their distinctively dark pop songs with an italo disco taste. Their celebrated full-length album, New Earth, erupted into the scene with its elegant touch of 1980s-influenced club elements, catchy rhythms, and the potent punch of synthpop after the release of the coldwave cult hit Exposure EP on... read full bio
The lead singer and lyricist for Chicano Batman is Bardo Martinez. "Love Song for No One" was Bardo's debut single as a solo artist, and it came with a music video that was directed by Eric Coleman. With the release, Bardo used his timid crooner persona to play the part of a sequined rock star, a hopeless romantic, and a... read full bio
The band was founded by Kaoru Nakazawa and Yuto Uchino. Managing songwriting, recording, mixing, and production, Yuto Uchino is the driving force behind the band's sound. He produces a wonderful and dreamy musical experience with his smooth and silky voice and unique floating sense. A blend of jazz, funk, and soul adds to the band's indie and psychedelic pop roots... read full bio
Made by musicians that recognize the importance of melody, narrative, and engrossing soundscapes, Everyone Says Hi's self-titled first album is a collection that feels both pleasantly fresh and incredibly familiar. With an ensemble of seasoned musicians like Pete Denton, Glenn Moule, Ben Gordon, and Tom Dawson supporting him, Nick Hodgson—best known for his time as Kaiser Chiefs' drummer and songwriter—takes... read full bio
As a trailblazer for women in Afghan aviation, Captain Niloofar Rahmani is a global representation of fortitude and tenacity. As the first female fixed-wing pilot in the Afghan Air Force, Captain Rahmani overcame sexism, discrimination, and repeated threats to her life. Captain Rahmani flew innumerable flights as an aircraft commander, providing direct assistance to combat operations in Afghanistan. As an activist,... read full bio
