Bianca Bosker is a journalist and author. She is best known for her book CORK DORK: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste. Her book has been compared to Kitchen Confidential and hit the New York Times best-seller list. Bosker’s journalistic pieces have been featured in publications... read full bio
Lera Boroditsky is a cognitive researcher and professor. She currently works at UCSD and is the Editor in Chief of Frontiers in Cultural Psychology. Prior to her recent roles, Boroditsky was a professor at MIT and Stanford. Boroditsky’s innovative research answers questions about the mind, world, and language. She has won several awards for her work, including the NSF Career... read full bio
Andy Hickman is a highly sought after motivational speaker who has worked with many Fortune 500 companies in America. He is a National Speakers Association Certified Speaking Professional. Prior to his time as a speaker, Hickman owned and operated three businesses simultaneously. It’s his past business experience that gives him first-hand insight on what it takes to succeed. Through his... read full bio
Scott Xavier is America’s finest comedian, mind reader, illusionist, and hypnotist- all in one! Starting on America’s Got Talent, Xavier has since flourished in the performing industry. He specializes in custom presentations for corporate events, banquets, parties, trade shows, and more. Xavier has taken his talents across the world- from Beijing to Chicago, and most notably made his event Las... read full bio
Eric Berlow is a data scientist. He’s the co-founder of Vibrant Data, a data science and visualization company. Berlow incorporates ecology into data science, and has been recognized worldwide for his ecological research. He has been published in Nature, Science, and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Berlow has shared his knowledge with audiences of all kinds through... read full bio
The Young Dubliners are an American rock band that are known for playing Celtic Rock. The group was founded by Keith Roberts and Paul O’Toole and currently consists of members Roberts, Brendan Holmes, Chas Waltz, Dave Ingraham and Justin Pecot. Since their start, The Young Dubliners have released 10 albums. Some of their most popular songs include, “I’ll Tell Me... read full bio
Adam Alter is a speaker, consultant, and professor. A notable speaker for TED Talks, Alter is well-versed in technology, addictive behavior, and how the media shapes our realities. His research focuses on decision-making and social skills, much of which is influenced by modern technology. Alter has authored two books, Irresistible and Drunk Tank Pink, both of which explore technology and... read full bio
Emily Bazelon is a journalist, author, and speaker. She covers a spectrum of social issues in her work, confronting mass incarceration, bullying, power disparity, and America’s national crises. Bazelon is a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, has authored the best-selling title Charged: The New Movement to Transform American Prosecution and End Mass Incarceration, and is a Truman... read full bio
Chuck Klosterman is a culture expert and author. Klosterman has authored ten books, redefining American culture with a modern perspective. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, GQ, Esquire, Spin, The Guardian, and many more notable publications. Amongst his multitude of books, Klosterman has authored titles including Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs, But What If... read full bio
Jeff MacInnis is an award-winning sportsman, author, and entrepreneur. MacInnis is expert in downhill skiing and sailing. He was part of the first team who sailed the Northwest Passage, a 4,000 kilometer journey through one of the harshest environments on the planet. MacInnis is an avid participant in challenges including the Eco-Challenge and the World Championships of Expedition Racing. He... read full bio
Karl Subban is a Canadian immigrant, born in Jamaica, and the father of notable NHL players, P.K., Malcom, and Jordan. A former school principal, Subban is now an author and speaker. Subban decided to author the book, How We Did It: The Subban Plan for Success in Hockey, School, and Life, which outlines his story of guiding his children into... read full bio
Riaz Meghji is the former host of Breakfast Television Vancouver. During his time as a broadcaster, Meghji learned how to foster meaningful connections with people of all kinds. He learned the importance of communication, branding, and finding purpose through his various experiences in the broadcasting world. In his keynote speeches, Meghji talks about these important topics. With his website, Every... read full bio
Jonathan Fader is a performance and clinical psychologist. He has worked in various fields including business and sports. Fader has worked with teams including the New York Football Giants and the New York Mets. In his work with sports teams, he offers insight and training for mental conditioning and psychology. Fader is also part of the New York City Fire... read full bio
Jayson Greene is a writer and music enthusiast. After experiencing a life-changing moment when his two-year-old daughter was unexpectedly killed by a falling brick in New York City, Greene was launched into uncertainty and sadness. As a writer for Pitchfork, Greene’s natural talent took him to authoring a book depicting his grief. Greene’s book, titled Once More We Saw Stars,... read full bio
Marcus Bullock is a social advocate and entrepreneur. Having had an experience in prison, Bullock set out to change the narrative of inmates in the system. Upon being released from prison, Bullock started his own painting company. He is now CEO of Perspectives Premier Contractors, which helps newly-released individuals acclimate to their lives. Bullock also founded Flikshop, an app that... read full bio
David Fajenbaum is a disease specialist. When diagnosed with a rare condition, Fajenbaum set off on his own personal journey to recovery. Now co-founder and executive director of the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network, Fajenbaum makes extraordinary discoveries about disease, perseverance, and motivation against diversity. Fajenbaum authored the book Chasing My Cure: A Doctor’s Race to Turn Hope Into Action. This... read full bio
Allie Colleen is an American folk-country artist born in Owasso, Oklahoma. Since she was 14, Colleen has been performing country songs and developing her way into the music industry. She graduated from Belmont University with a degree in songwriting and music business. Soon after, she began writing her own songs in 2019, with her first released single, “Work in Progress.”... read full bio
Julie C. Myers stuns audiences as Stevie Nicks in her tribute show, Nearly Nicks. Myers presents various show options, all paying homage to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. Her performances offer a full production rock series, focused on the hits of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks, a Tom Petty highlight show, or even Myers originals mixed with various classic rock... read full bio
A Tribute to an Innocent Man is a tribute band to Billy Joel, the sixth best-selling recording artist in the United States. Joel has been a six-time Grammy Award winning artist and has sold over 150 million albums worldwide. During the tribute show to Billy Idol, you’ll hear hit singles such as “You May Be Right”, “Big Shot”, “Only the... read full bio
Rock This Town Orchestra is the ultimate tribute band to Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band is known for blending together swing music with rock and roll. Since starting the tribute band, Rock This Town Orchestra has performed at venues and events such as NAMM Convention Anaheim, Hard Rock Café, Harrah’s, BB Kings NYC, and more. The tribute show is perfect... read full bio
