American criminal justice reformer and former federal prisoner Alice Marie Johnson was given a life sentence after being found guilty in 1996 of being a part of a Memphis cocaine trafficking conspiracy. She was released from the Federal Correctional Institution, Aliceville, in June 2018 after serving 21 years in jail after the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump,... read full bio
Jen Coken is an internationally renowned comedian, coach, speaker and Imposter Syndrome specialist who has received recognition from ABC, MSNBC and TEDx. In the past 30 years, Jen has mentored close to 10,000 executives in both the public and commercial sectors. She imagines a society in which everyone is comfortable with themselves and where each person is valued for their own contributions.... read full bio
D.J. was raised in a close-knit, devoutly Christian household that values business, music and sports. His mother instilled in him and his elder brother the value of hard work and the ability to seize chances via business. Whether it was starting a lemonade stand or getting a lawnmower and rake to mow the yards in the neighborhood to earn money. Those who... read full bio
Award-winning, best-selling novelist Sophia Thakur also performs poetry. Sophia will be working on a number of projects to empower communities as the Youth Creator and Educator Ambassador for Jordan's Jumpman23 women's squad. She was been named one of Forbes' under-30 artists and cultural figures in Europe. A room full of career experts were mesmerized by the spoken word artist, who entered the stage... read full bio
Dr. Ivan Joseph serves as a source of motivation, inspiring people and groups to beyond their own expectations. His transforming impact goes far beyond his individual successes, demonstrating the strength of encouraging others to achieve success together. Ivan's tremendous influence on people's lives is evident, as seen by the astounding 27 million views of his TEDx Talk, earning him a... read full bio
At Yale University, Tamar Gendler holds the positions of Vincent J. Scully Professor of Philosophy, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Science. Her academic work, which is field shaping, combines classic Anglo-American philosophical methods with empirical study from the social sciences, including neuroscience and psychology. She is well known for her ability to... read full bio
Brian Christian is a well-known author and academic whose study examines how computer science affects people. His most well-known works include The Most Human Human, Algorithms to Live By and The Alignment Problem, which have all achieved great success. Nineteen different languages have been used to translate Christian's writing, which has appeared in publications including The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Wired,... read full bio
The Senior Partner of MDO Group, which offers HUMINT training to the Intelligence Community and the commercial sector with an emphasis on WMD, CI, technical, and cyber challenges, Mr. Lawler is a national security consultant. Mr. Lawler is a well-known expert on the insider threat in business and government and has been as a guest on several national podcasts.... read full bio
Will, a well-known digital influencer and best-selling book worldwide, began his career in media with brief web videos. Since then, he has greatly increased his influence through the creation of short films, his distinct brand of political comedy, and his cultural awareness. With over a billion views and a significant impact on the cultural landscape of America today, Will's videos—which... read full bio
It all began when 14-year-old Hannah Salwen, who was idealistic but also worried by her growing sense of injustice in the world, saw a homeless man in her neighborhood next to a shiny Mercedes coupe and had an epiphany. This stark discrepancy prompted the four-member Salwen family to finally just do something, as Hannah had urged them to do, along... read full bio
Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Curtis Morley is also a five-time entrepreneur, educator, thought leader, coach, mentor, and patent holder. With his book The Entrepreneur's Paradox, he is both a #1 Amazon New Release Best Seller and a Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author. Curtis has established businesses with 20x growth and gained clientele that include 96 of the Fortune... read full bio
Judy Rankin is a professional golfer and broadcaster from the United States. She entered the LPGA Tour in 1962 at the age of 17, and she went on to win 26 events. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Rankin was the lead analyst for the Golf Channel's LPGA Tour telecasts. She had previously worked for ESPN... read full bio
As a devoted husband, father, pastor, author, and evangelist, Keenan Clark has dedicated his life to spreading the unwavering word of the gospel. Keenan's son, August, and wife, Beth, are his favorite travel companions. Keenan's affection for the local church stems from the fact that he has been a PK since day one. For 15 years, he devotedly worked at... read full bio
Chef Ron Duprat is well recognized for being one of the top contestants on "Top Chef" on Bravo TV, on Food Network, Iron Chef America, Bar Rescue, and defeating Bobby Flay. Duprat astounded judges with its unusual flavors during that season's competition in Las Vegas by fusing French accents with rich Caribbean heritage ingredients. Duprat appeared on the View, The Today Show,... read full bio
As a reviewer, media commentator, and guest host, Eric Deggans is NPR's first full-time TV critic. He joined NPR from the Tampa Bay Times newspaper in Florida, where he worked for almost 20 years as a TV/Media Critic and in other capacities. In addition to being a member of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies' National Advisory Board, he teaches... read full bio
Jesh is a founder and anthropologist who focuses on the creation and transmission of data by human bodies. When he was younger, Jesh created a method that allowed photographers to capture real emotion in the subjects of their shots. He became one of the most famous photographers of his generation as a result of the global movement his photography inspired, which... read full bio
An authority on male eating disorders, Brian Cuban is the author of the best-selling book, Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder. It chronicles his first-hand experiences living with, and recovering from, twenty-seven years of eating disorders, alcoholism, drug addiction and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).Cuban has appeared on prestigious talks shows such as the Katie Couric Show as well... read full bio
Combining the strength of western psychology, yogic philosophy, and ancient Jewish wisdom, Erin Rachel Doppelt is a well-known spiritual psychologist and meditation instructor. Erin, who holds a Master's degree in Psychology and Education from Teachers College at Columbia University, has devoted her life to helping people become their most genuine, healthy versions of themselves. Having studied with leading gurus and yogic... read full bio
Lew believes that "Civility is its own reward". She suggests that "In choosing civility, people find their best self, and in doing so, they experience the grace, courage, generosity, humanity, and humility that civility engenders." LEW BAYER ... read full bio
Story Musgrave was born in 1935 on a dairy farm in Stockbridge, MA. Story never finished school, ran off to Korea with the U.S. Marines where he became an aircraft electrician and an engine mechanic. He started flying with the Marines and over the next 55 years accumulated 18,000 hours flying over 160 aircrafts. Musgrave has seven graduate degrees in... read full bio
