Starling is a four-piece alternative rock band with a female lead who was born and raised in Los Angeles. Their most noteworthy recent performances include their recent DIY West Coast tour, the Echo Park Rising Festival on the EchoPlex stage, and SWAY Fest Day One, which they will play in December. Following the release of their debut EP, "2324,"... read full bio
It seems inappropriate to call Ava Joe a "old soul" at her young age, but you might be persuaded by her love of storytelling and her skill at transforming her life events into beautiful anecdotes. Ava's sophisticated taste in art, music, and movies contributes to this categorization; you'll notice that she is more inclined to reach for a well-worn Frank... read full bio
Amy Dresner is an author, journalist, and former comedian who is also in recovery from alcoholism and addiction. She has written for Addiction.com, Psychology Today, and numerous other magazines. She also has a column in the addiction/recovery journal theFix.com. Hachette released her debut novel, My Fair Junkie: A Memoir of Getting Dirty and Staying Clean, to overwhelmingly positive reviews from both... read full bio
Yukimi is breaking new ground. This year, she is pursuing her first solo endeavor after achieving fame as the lead singer and percussionist for Grammy-nominated Little Dragon. Yukimi was up in Gothenburg and had a musical upbringing. In high school, she formed Little Dragon with Erik Bodin on drums, Fredrik Wallin on bass, and Håkan Wirenstrand on keys. Performances at Coachella,... read full bio
Following a fortuitous meeting while performing in Brussels, rapper Jay Atohoun and singer-producer Willem Ardui had no idea that their brief conversation at the time would eventually develop into the endless, grooving blackwave. They quickly demonstrated their creative rapport by exchanging ideas online, which led to the creation of their remarkable debut project, "Mic Check," which still attracts attention and attention... read full bio
Annie Bosko is a singer-songwriter whose song "CASH" is currently available. Her voice shines like a ray of California sunlight. The contradictions that made the Man in Black such a fascinating character served as the inspiration for "CASH," which Bosko and Griffin House wrote after performing a jail concert for prisoners. Bosko and Tommy Sims, a Grammy-winning writer and producer, co-produced... read full bio
Kashus Culpepper, a country crooner from Alabama, embodies the sound of the South. The husky, sandpaper growl of Culpepper, a student and revered purveyor of Southern music, including country, soul, blues, folk, and rock, roars like a freight train over his own stories, which are as unvarnished and authentic as they are eerie. Culpepper discovered his voice in church at... read full bio
For more than 20 years, Connie Walker has illuminated Indigenous experiences that are frequently disregarded. As an investigative journalist who has won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Peabody Award, she has brought attention to the terrible effects of intergenerational trauma caused by Indian Residential Schools as well as the violence issue in Indigenous communities. Walker is a gifted storyteller... read full bio
Danielle Walker is a self-taught chef, health and wellness advocate, and author of four New York Times bestseller cookbooks. Walker suffered for years after receiving a diagnosis of an autoimmune condition at the age of 22, but dietary and lifestyle modifications helped him regain his health. Walker has amassed millions of devoted followers worldwide for over 10 years by creating delectable... read full bio
At the moment, Femi Fadugba is a fellow of Oxford's New College and a science fiction author. More than 10,000 students have heard him speak on subjects like time travel, choosing a career, and creating his first book, The Upper World (which will soon be available on Netflix!). Femi, who studied at UPenn and Oxford and published in the subject... read full bio
Former Major League Baseball bullpen pitcher John Rocker spent six seasons in the league. He played parts of four seasons with the Atlanta Braves before making his major league debut in 1998. Later on, he played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Texas Rangers, and Cleveland Indians. In 2005, he played his final professional game with the Atlantic League of... read full bio
I Just Need To Conquer This Mountain, Sarah Blasko's seventh studio album, is a collection of late-night meditations on farewells, loss, fresh starts, and a significant friendship that supported her early years. As broad as she is prolific, Sarah Blasko creates songs that have a unique sense of purpose, clarity, and urgency. Depth of Field, Eternal Return, I Awake, As Day... read full bio
One of the world's foremost authorities on indigenous peoples' climate change adaptation and mitigation is Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. She is the president of the Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad (AFPAT) and a member of the Mbororo pastoralist community in Chad. In the global effort to combat the effects of climate change, Oumarou Ibrahim is an advocate for... read full bio
Author, strategist, husband, and parent Michell C. Clark creates affirmations for creative entrepreneurs who are dedicated to improving both their own lives and the lives of others. The Virginia Commonwealth University alumnus hails from Woodbridge, Virginia. He developed his writing and research abilities after graduating, working for companies and cultural organizations such as the National Museum of African American History... read full bio
The creator and CEO of Fieldcraft Survival, which produces high-end outdoor clothing and equipment and provides training programs in mobility, medicine, guns, survival, and preparedness, is Mike Glover. He previously served in the US Army and Special Forces for a total of 20 years. He defended government leaders in perilous circumstances while working as a government contractor for the CIA.... read full bio
Kimberley Motley, the founder of Motley Legal Services and cofounder of Motley Consulting International, is an American International Attorney and the first and only Westerner to litigate cases in Afghanistan’s Criminal Courts system. Motley is a registered attorney for more than 20 embassies with a focus on criminal, commercial, contract, civil, and employment law matters. Motley received her J.D. from... read full bio
Kelsey Barnard Clark is a restaurant owner, author, TV personality, and award-winning chef. Kelsey, who graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, participated in season 16 of Top Chef and took home the titles of "Top Chef" and "Fan Favorite." Since then, Kelsey has frequently appeared on programs like Guy's Grocery Games, Tailgate Takedown, and Chopped. Kelsey returned to her hometown of... read full bio
Internationally bestselling books Magic Words, Contagious, Invisible Influence, and The Catalyst were written by Jonah Berger, a professor at the Wharton School. When it comes to natural language processing, change, word-of-mouth, influence, consumer behavior, and why things catch on, Dr. Berger is a globally recognized authority. He teaches one of the most popular online courses in the world, has over 80... read full bio
In addition to leading three veterinary radiotherapy facilities, Dr. Renee Alsarraf founded four distinct veterinary oncology offices. She has co-authored peer-reviewed scientific articles, conducted multiple veterinary clinical trials, and given lectures both nationally and locally. She is wed to a veterinary ophthalmologist and resides in Montclair, NJ. She loves Dusty, her demanding, six-year-old female boxer, and they have a kid,... read full bio
With songs that are as much influenced by the rock & roll roadhouse as they are by the honky-tonk, Sara Petite, an outlaw country star whose music transcends the boundaries of the genre, has established an award-winning career. This is a rough-edged, unpolished rendition of American roots music, sung by a five-time finalist in the International Songwriting Competition who has... read full bio
