Iranian-American journalist and women's rights advocate Masih Alinejad made headlines across the world when she took off her hijab, or veil, and shared a picture of herself standing tall and confident with her hair blowing in the breeze on her Facebook page. Her social media campaign against mandatory hijab, My Stealthy Freedom, became the largest civil disobedience movement in the... read full bio
Basketball standout Chamique Holdsclaw was hailed as the "female Michael Jordan." Nobody has ever been more focused or driven on the court, from leading the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers to three consecutive NCAA national titles with her squad and great coach Pat Summitt to the Olympics to the WNBA. However, she was concealing mental health problems behind the surface,... read full bio
Dr. Emily Anhalt is a specialist in emotional fitness who works at the nexus of business and psychology. She encourages self-awareness, productivity, and empathy in business owners, executives, and workers. Dr. Anhalt gives speeches at worldwide tech and business conferences, Fortune 500 organizations, HR summits, panels, leadership trainings, and company retreats. As a speaker, advisor, and co-founder of Coa, Dr. Anhalt... read full bio
Laura Denisse Y Los Brillantes, who hail from the Mountain City of Monterrey, Mexico, celebrates their heritage and exhibits their own style of Country Americana through a stunning fusion of Norteno, Tejano, and Country music. Each performance showcases the global impact and strength of country music by combining sounds from both sides of the border and paying tribute to musicians... read full bio
As a pioneering champion and authority on women's health, Tania Boler bravely tackles some of the most taboo and stigmatized subjects. Through her special fusion of academic rigor, real-world experience, and entrepreneurial spirit, she offers unmatched value to the stage. Her perceptive examination of systemic issues in women's healthcare and her creative solutions to these difficulties enthrall audiences. Listeners are... read full bio
Douglas Murray, a journalist and best-selling book, has spent a significant portion of the last several years covering the conflict in Gaza and Ukraine. Audiences worldwide have benefited much from his in-depth reporting of the horrific situations in these war-torn regions. In a lengthy discussion, Murray offers his personal insights and experiences from these war zones, giving a detailed description of... read full bio
Mike Scott, a Scottish songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist, established the Waterboys, a band with a dynamic past that is constantly evolving. This Is The Sea, with its powerful song "The Whole Of The Moon," is one of their early albums of high-quality alternative rock/pop. Since then, the Waterboys have taken on innumerable guises, performing music from a wide range of... read full bio
The Yu&I Duo, who are praised for their "individual virtuosity and seamless collaboration," take spectators on a captivating journey with their engaging performances. Their repertoire, which combines classical favorites, movie themes, and folk-inspired music from South Korea and Germany, is a celebration of their varied cultures. Their concerts promise an exciting journey of musical expression, ranging from the romantic... read full bio
Jayo, an independent singer-songwriter and general positive energy supplier, was born in Los Angeles. He has more than 4.5 million fans on the internet and is well-known for spreading happiness by fusing his distinctive humor with catchy songs. Jayo is all about making people laugh, whether it's through his live performances or his content, and his goal is to make... read full bio
In addition to being a screenwriter, producer, and cultural commentator, Xochitl Gonzalez is the New York Times bestselling author of Olga Dies Dreaming. Olga Dies Dreaming won the Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize in Fiction and the New York City Book Awards. It was named a Best of by The New York Times, TIME, Kirkus, Washington Post, and NPR. Her... read full bio
The CEO and founder of Performance Paradigm, a human capital and executive education consultancy, is Reggie Butler. A former adjunct professor, inclusiveness advocate, and learning architect with a proven track record of creating dynamic, inspiring experiences that foster individual and group growth. He has numerous clients in a variety of industries, including tech, consumer goods, non-profits, financial services, and professional services.... read full bio
Hunter Metts' lovely indie folk music envelops the ears and soul like a blanket, snug and soft, ethereal and reassuring, all emanating from and speaking to a vulnerable, aching heart. Listening to one of his songs is like entering a vibrant, cathartic universe created just for two. For the artist and producer, who use songwriting as a means of artistic... read full bio
In barely over a month and a half, Chezile, a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has amassed 1.6 million monthly listeners thanks to his psychedelic indie-pop smash song "Beanie." "Beanie" has soared to the top of Spotify and TikTok's worldwide viral charts thanks to its unadulterated emotion and contagious vibes, causing a frenzy among music lovers who are yearning for... read full bio
Vwillz, an independent artist from Colorado Springs, is a rising star. He is able to combine elements of pop, alternative rock, and hip-hop into his distinctive yet catchy music to create tunes that you won't soon forget. He has amassed millions of streams on his own in less than a year, and his fan following keeps growing every day. Vwillz has... read full bio
The carefree, rebellious vibe of Brisbane's punk rock scene is personified by Dune Rats. With their boisterous, upbeat songs and do-it-yourself mentality, Danny Beus, Brett Jansch, and BC Michaels have established a worldwide name since their formation more than ten years ago. With hits like "Scott Green" and "Bullshit," their album The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit became an Australian... read full bio
Ayesha Madon's life has always revolved around performance in all its forms, from learning to play the drums and piano in her early teens to landing the lead in the popular Netflix series Heartbreak High to constructing a complete recording studio in the Sydney suburbs the day after filming Season 2. As she strives for humility and grit in... read full bio
American rapper, performer, and composer Koncept is well-known throughout the world for his vibrant lyrics. He began his career at the legendary Fat Beats record store, joined the Brown Bag AllStars collective, and then released Awaken, which featured production by Marco Polo and J57 and collaborations with Royce da 5'9". His later works demonstrate his development as an artist and... read full bio
Ayanna Howard, PhD, a successful roboticist, educator, and entrepreneur, was appointed dean of The Ohio State University College of Engineering. She previously served as the founder and head of the Human-Automation Systems Lab (HumAnS) and chair of the Georgia Institute of Technology School of Interactive Computing in the College of Computing. She has worked in the corporate sector, NASA's Jet Propulsion... read full bio
R "Ray" Wang is the CEO of Constellation Research Inc., a company situated in Silicon Valley. He writes his own blogs and co-hosts DisrupTV, a weekly webcast about leadership and corporate technology that receives 50,000 views on average. Disrupting Digital Business, his groundbreaking best-selling book on digital transformation, was released by Harvard Business Review Press. Later, Ray published Everybody Wants... read full bio
John Sanei is a transformation consultant and futures strategist who specializes in assisting leaders in changing how they view uncertainty, particularly in a world that is being disrupted by artificial intelligence. He converts delay into activity, conformity into innovation, uncertainty into clarity, and anxiety into confidence. His observations encourage hope and fortitude in the face of adversity, enabling businesses like... read full bio
