Jonathan Lovitz is a nationally recognized speaker, advocate and lobbyist whose focus is on diversity, inclusion, opportunity, and LGBT rights. Lovitz has been the Senior Vice President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce where Lovitz oversees government policy, strategic partnerships and media affairs. Lovitz has also previously served as the Communications Director and acting Executive Director of StartOut. Lovitz... read full bio
Jay Winner M.D. is a family physician, author, and stress management expert. Winner has been the founder of the stress management program that is found at the largest medical clinic in Santa Barbara, California, Sansum Cinic. He has also been the program director and instructor of the stress management program. Winner has also been the Chairman of Patient Education for... read full bio
Alison Hadden is a marketing executive, advisor, brand architect, and keynote speaker. Hadden has recently been diagnosed with advanced breast cancer which led to her giving a TEDx Talk on the subject which was called “Confronting Death to Live a Fuller Life.” Her TEDx Talk ended in her getting a standing ovation and only seven week after that speech, Hadden... read full bio
Ken Rodenbaugh is an American E.R nurse who helps medical workers overcome addictions. Ken struggled with addiction and in 2013, was terminated for the use of narcotics. He tells his story in hopes to inspire others that addiction is something that can be beaten, and often, most people don't even realize they're an addict. Ken's personal experience served as a... read full bio
Frank Simes is a Grammy nominated and platinum record awarded musician, guitarist, songwriter, composer, producer, and speaker. He started learning how to play guitar at the age of 10 and started a band at the age of 14 with fellow musical artists Mickie Yoshino and Steve Fox. Shortly after he moved to Los Angeles to study music in school and... read full bio
J.D. Kleinke is an author, businessman, and health care industry leader most known for tackling myths in the healthcare industry and his views on affordable healthcare. J.D. got his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Maryland, followed by a Masters of Business Administration from the Carey Business School or John Hopkins University. Because of his expertise, he’s been... read full bio
Joyce Vedral, PhD has taught in the New York City school system for many years (Kindergarten through 12th grade). Eventually, she came a full-fledged professor of English Literature. She taught for years and experienced a lot of success, but found herself packing on the pounds and that had an impact on her career. Needless to say, she tried diet after... read full bio
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Former competitive swimmer Donna de Varona is an American activist and sportscaster for television. At age 13, de Varona met the requirements to join the American swimming squad. Her hallmark event, the 400-meter individual medley, in which she already held the world record, would not be included on the Olympic calendar. De Varona competed for the American team in the... read full bio
The result of a young man's labor and experience is Greylan James, a unique country tune. Greylan, who was up in Tennessee just north of Knoxville, realized very early on that music was his calling. He was often doing performances at barn dances, neighborhood eateries and pubs by the time he was ten. Early in his adolescence, he began writing songs and began... read full bio
A highly competent professional with a broad history in the performing arts, Jessica Steinrock. Jessica's ability and experience have been highlighted on well-known platforms including TNT, Netflix, and Hulu. She has worked on significant television and film projects as well as in regional theaters, including the prestigious Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Jessica has a PhD in Theatre from the University of Illinois... read full bio
Tim Schurrer is adept at creating successful teams. Almost ten years of his career were spent working with New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller as COO to build two brands, StoryBrand and Business Made Simple. Tim and the group managed to do the following within that time: - Increased the company's annual revenue from $250K to $16.5M. - Produced more than 20... read full bio
The Backpack Kid is an actor, pianist, dancing artist and social media influencer. He first gained notoriety on Instagram when he began recording dance videos in his room of himself performing the "Flossing" dance. These videos soon went viral and were included in a ton of popular culture visual media, including the enormously popular video game Fortnite from Epic Games. The... read full bio
Joanna Cassidy, a beautiful, vibrant, and intelligent woman, was born in Camden, New Jersey. Being the daughter and granddaughter of artists, she was raised in an artistic household. She began painting and sculpting at a young age and later majored in art at Syracuse University in New York. The reddish-haired beauty obtained small, ornamental roles as an actress in action... read full bio
John’s unique combination of entrepreneurial endeavors, academic background—holding a BBA and MBA in administrative management and his law enforcement service in one of America’s most dangerous cities placed him in demand throughout the nation. His high-profile arrest of a serial killer certainly contributed to his reputation, but it was his work reducing crime by over 70% in just over two... read full bio
New York-based Brian Mazza is an entrepreneur. Brian has over 15 years of expertise in both fashion and hospitality, and he has co-founded some of the most successful brands in New York City. Creating has always been Brian's main interest, and he has made a name for himself in the health and wellness industry. Being a very competitive player since... read full bio
Robyn Jackson has a strong desire to improve educational institutions. She has assisted thousands of K–12 educators and administrators in gaining the clarity and self-assurance necessary to transform their classrooms and schools into success stories in her role as CEO of Mindsteps Inc. Jackson helps teachers and administrators create demanding educational programs that give students the encouragement and support they need... read full bio
Award-winning author, committed educator, and engaging presenter Dr. Katherine McKnight started her teaching career in the Chicago Public Schools more than 30 years ago, teaching social studies and English in middle and high schools. She frequently provides consulting services in classrooms and schools both domestically and abroad, in addition to speaking at conferences for professional development. Dr. McKnight's appointment as remarkable Professor of... read full bio
Emily Diehl is a curriculum designer, author, and educational consultant who integrates the most recent findings on academic motivation and attitudes into teacher practices and student programs. She implemented mindset research in schools with adults and students while working as an instructional consultant and ELA and reading teacher in South Sacramento, California. She joined the team after working as a... read full bio
Helping others discover that thrilling "aha moment"—a magical juncture where learning and effort come together to create new abilities and limitless opportunities—ignites Janna's enthusiasm. With an unwaveringly positive attitude, a sharp eye for detail, and an unrelenting desire for answers, Janna feels that building strong relationships is the cornerstone of any meaningful undertaking. She believes that everyone of us has... read full bio
