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
After graduating from Duke University and stints in journalism and odd jobs, Michael, a devoted amateur cook since fourth grade, proposed to the Culinary Institute of America, the oldest and most influential professional cooking school in the country, that he be allowed into its kitchen classrooms in order to write a narrative of how the school trains professional chefs. The... read full bio
With more than two decades of law enforcement experience in the Chicago region, Scott Tillema is a retired SWAT hostage negotiator who received training from Harvard University and the FBI. As a corporate trainer and professional speaker, Scott committed his career to helping others in a novel way. Scott, a founding partner of The Negotiations Collective, now gives talks on how... 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
Shari Fitzpatrick, the Founder of Shari’s Berries, is back! After 20 years as the owner/operator of the first successful chocolate covered strawberry retail company in the country, Shari turned to her interests in writing and motivational speaking. Her book Berried in Chocolate, an emotional journey of her successes and mistakes, appeals to anyone with a dream. Berried in Chocolate... read full bio
Vincent Ivan Phipps is the Attitude Amplifier! This is due to his high energy and interactive presentation style. Vincent is owner of Communication VIP. The "VIP" represents the company's expertise, "Very Important People-skills." The VIP are also Vincent's initials, Vincent Ivan Phipps. For 22 years, Vincent specializes in giving keynote speeches and facilitating workshops. Vincent is author of "Lead Out... read full bio
Ellen Stofan was NASAs Chief Scientist, running their science programs and science-related planning and investments. She has background as vice president of Proxemy Research and was an honorary processor in the department of Earth sciences at the University College London in England. Dr. Stofans background in science led her to appear on TED Talks and to author and publish professional... read full bio
Jia Jiang identifies as an entrepreneur and author. He is best known for his involvement in Rejection Therapy, a company he acquired from Canadian innovator, Jason Comely. Jiang drew inspiration from Rejection Therapy to create his own products and services to inspire fearlessness on a daily basis. He explores ways to turn rejection into enterprise, ambition, and courage. Jiang wrote... read full bio
Quentin Hardy is currently the Head of Editorial for the Google Cloud. He graduated from Kenyon College with an AB in English and went on to graduate from SOAS University of London with an MA in Area Studies-Southeast Asia, he then went to Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Hardy started his career as a reporter at Dow Jones for... read full bio
Chris Riddell is known as an inspirational keynote speaker. He is a futurist and has spent his life connecting with businesses and individuals. His experience ranges from working on discovering new technological trends to playing a role in defining businesses and brands internationally. He has worked in the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Kuwait, China, and other countries. Due to... read full bio
Marilyn Tam is an incredible speaker, best-selling author, consultant, coach, CEO of Marilyn Tam & Co., and also founder and executive director of Us Foundation. Tam is a Board Certified Executive and Corporate Coach and speaks all over talking to corporations and organizations on how to become more successful, a plan on how to get there, and just become all... read full bio
Uniting his passions for writing and law, Scott Turow is a best-selling author and attorney, considered by many to be the father of the modern legal thriller. He is the author of ten best-selling works of fiction, including his first novel, Presumed Innocent (1987), its sequel, Innocent (2010) and his newest novel Identical (2013), centering on identical twins in a... read full bio
