Being the son of a diplomat, Daniel Levin was exposed to a wide range of cultures, languages, and religions throughout his formative years in the Middle East and Africa. After completing his legal studies and beginning his academic career, he has worked with governments and development organizations globally for the past 25 years, specializing on financial literacy, political inclusion, and... read full bio
A popular humorist, Dave Barry has poked fun at an array of topics, from bad songs to historical events. A writer who has built a career out of finding the humor in nearly everything, Dave Barry grew up wanting to be a writer. His famous sense of humor emerged early on. Barry landed his first newspaper job at the Daily... read full bio
Dave deBronkart, also known as e-Patient Dave, is an author, blogger, and advocate of healthcare transformation. He is author of the books, Let Patients Help, Laugh, Sing, and Eat Like a Pig, and Facing Death With Hope. deBronkarts story began when he was diagnosed with stage IV kidney cancer upon taking a routine shoulder x-ray. After the kidney was... read full bio
Dave Ramsey is an American radio show host, author, and businessman who is a graduate of the College of Business Administration at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he graduated with a degree in Finance and Real Estate. Over the years, Ramsey has worked as a real estate investor as Ramsey Investments, Inc. which ended him bankrupt and millions of... read full bio
David Glasgow is a renowned proponent of inclusion, diversity, and social justice who has significantly influenced both public debate and academics. He has made a name for himself as a visionary leader dedicated to creating inclusive workplaces and elevating the perspectives of underrepresented groups as the Executive Director of the NYU Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. David Glasgow is... read full bio
David McRaney is an American journalist, author, and lecturer who is best known for being the author of the book “You Are Not So Smart” and for creating the blog and podcast of the same name. McRaney has previously earned his degree in journalism and psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. McRaney went on to start his career working... read full bio
David Remnick is an American journalist, writer, and magazine editor. He won a Pulitzer Prize for his book Lenins Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire. Remnick has been editor of The New Yorker magazine. He has also served on the New York Public Librarys board of trustees. Remnick promoted Hendrik Hertzberg, a former Jimmy Carter speechwriter and former... read full bio
David's most popular keynote is "How to Click with Everyone Every Time!" It is based on his best selling book of the same title which has been called the modern day version of Dale Carnegie's classic How to Win Friends & Influence People. His seminar and breakout presentations are his "Contagious Series." For sales professionals, Contagious Selling (based... read full bio
The bestselling author, screenwriter, and playwright of You've Got Mail, Sister Mother Jusband Dog, and Love, Loss, and What I Wore, co-written with her sister Nora, Delia Ephron writes honest and hilarious stories that encourage peopleto reinvent themselves. Whether she's writing about career, family, or pet ownership, Delia always gets to the heart of why change is good.... read full bio
Devin Thorpe is an author, educator, and speaker who is founder of the Your Mark on the World Center. He is a Forbes contributor and also has his own YouTube show where he features celebrities, CEOs, billionaires, entrepreneurs who want to change the world. As a speaker, Thorpe has spoken twice at the United Nations and twice at Johnson &... read full bio
Diane Shader Smith is an American writer, publicist, and a cystic fibrosis advocate. Smith became a cystic fibrosis advocate after learning her daughter, Mallory Smith was diagnosed at only three years old. Although her daughter passed away at 25, during her life, Mallory kept a diary that she would use to write on her illness and what it did on... read full bio
Scottish-American author and fashion designer, Douglas Stuart gained notoriety when his first book, Shuggie Bain, won the 2020 Booker Prize. Stuart, the youngest of three siblings, was raised on a housing estate in Sighthill, Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born in 1976. His mother had to fight alcoholism and addiction on her own when his father abandoned the family when... read full bio
Dr. Eric Cervini is an American historian, author, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights who is well-known for his efforts to advance those rights and share the experiences of oppressed people and groups. In addition, he is the author of the much praised book "The Deviant's War: The Homosexual vs. The United States of America," which chronicles the fight for gay... read full bio
Many people regard Jessica B. Harris as one of the foremost experts on the cuisine of the African Diaspora. She is a New York Times bestselling author who has written, edited or translated 18 books, including 12 recipes that detail the culinary traditions of the African Diaspora. Her critically acclaimed book High on the Hog served as the inspiration for the... read full bio
John recognized he wanted to assist as many people as possible in recovering from their previous trauma and living whole, connected lives after working for more than twenty years in crisis response and mentoring students in higher education (and discovering actual answers and freedom in his own wellness path). He now focuses his writing, speeches and teaching on topics including relationships,... read full bio
Dr. Marcia Chatelain, a Pulitzer Prize–winning author and expert on African American life and culture, supports groups in addressing and resolving their problems. Dr. Chatelain is currently a Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She was a Reach for Excellence Assistant Professor of Honors and African American Studies at the University of Oklahoma... read full bio
Famous wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant is a trailblazing conservationist whose thoughts about injustice, STEM and the power of nature inspire audiences of all kinds. She is also a champion for fairness and equality and a skilled storyteller. Dr. Wynn-Grant is a working scientist who spends a lot of time in the wild following and studying African lions in rural Kenya... read full bio
KEY AUDIENCES: Corporate Wellness Events Professional Women Group Events Health/Wellness Events Inspirational/Motivational Group Events SAMPLE TOPICS: - Live a Life of Courageous Boundaries and Have The Audacity to Keep Them. In this talk, Dr. Dalton-Smith challenge women to stop being afraid to create boundaries around the priority areas of their life including their physical health, mental health, relationships, career, and emotions. She tackles the obstacles women... read full bio
Thomas J. Stanley is the author of several award winning books on America's wealthy, including the New York Times' best sellers The Millionaire Next Door and The Millionaire Mind. He received a doctorate in business administration from the University of Georgia. He was on the faculty of the University at Albany, State University of New York. He taught marketing at... read full bio
Dr. Travis Langley is a psychology, editor, author, and expert in heroism. He is best known for his best-selling book “Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight,” which talks on how storytelling and imagination prepares us as a child to do the right thing and brings out the best in ourselves and others so that we can all bring... read full bio
