E. Ethelbert Miller is an American professor, poet, and literary activist who is known for being the editor of Poet Lore magazine and host of the WPFW morning radio show, On the Margin. Miller was born in Bronx, New York, and is currently based out of Washington, D.C. He has earned his B.A. from Howard University and has gone on... read full bio
Carole Boston Weatherford is an American New York Times best-selling author and critic from Baltimore, Maryland, who is currently based out of North Carolina. Weatherford began writing poetry when she was in the first grade and by the time she was in high school, Weatherford’s father began printing out her poems on cards as he was a printing teacher. Weatherford... read full bio
Shane Koyczan is a Canadian poet, writer, and member of the group Tons of Fun University. He is known for writing about powerful issues such as eating disorders, death, bullying, and cancer and is best known for his anti-bullying poem, “To This Day,” which was a TED Talk and has gained millions of views on YouTube. Koyczan was born in... read full bio
John Adair is a British author, educator, and leadership theorist who educates on topics which include business, military, and leadership. Adair was born in Luton and studied at St Paul’s School before going on to enter the National Service as a second lieutenant in the Scots Guards in Egypt. After finishing his service, Adair went on to study at Hull... read full bio
Laura Vanderkam is an author of several time management and productivity books which include ‘Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done,’ and ‘I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time.’ Her book Off the Clock goes through how people can feel relaxed, or not relaxed about time, and her book... read full bio
The author of the book Virtual Leadership is Bart Banfield. In addition, he oversees EPIC Charter Schools, the biggest public school in Oklahoma and one of the biggest online education centers in the country. Bart has been a pioneer, innovator and leader in the virtual learning-work environment ever since he became Oklahoma's youngest public school superintendent at the age of twenty-seven. He... read full bio
Famous wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant is a trailblazing conservationist whose thoughts about injustice, STEM and the power of nature inspire audiences of all kinds. She is also a champion for fairness and equality and a skilled storyteller. Dr. Wynn-Grant is a working scientist who spends a lot of time in the wild following and studying African lions in rural Kenya... read full bio
Inspiring storyteller and authority on tenacity is adventurer, dogsledder and author Blair Braverman. She has traversed tens of thousands of kilometers of wilderness with her canine team while racing in the renowned Iditarod race in Alaska, the Yukon and Scandinavia. The New York Times Book Review praised the author of Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube and Dogs on the Trail: A... read full bio
Linsey Davis is a two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, correspondent for ABC News and ABC World News Tonight radio, best-selling writer and recipient of numerous accolades for her timely and objective reporting, including two Emmy Awards and a regional Edward R. Murrow Award. In the world of political discussion, Davis is famous for her tough but fair moderating abilities as well as... read full bio
Julia Boorstin, a journalist for CNBC and an author, provides intelligent analysis with an emphasis on the meeting point of media and technology. As Senior Media & Tech Correspondent for CNBC, Boorstin has a key role in the network's bicoastal tech show TechCheck. She worked as a reporter for Fortune magazine and interned in Vice President Gore's domestic policy office... read full bio
Jen Agg is a trailblazing personality in the culinary industry who is renowned for seeing emerging food trends long before they became widely accepted. She has been praised and criticized for her relentless work ethic, business savvy, and unrepentant stand against sexism in the food sector as a tastemaker. Agg gained notoriety in 2015 by planning the wildly popular and immediately... read full bio
Wesley Lowery is a famous national correspondent who has won the Pulitzer Prize not once but twice. He is known for his remarkable coverage on topics including law enforcement, race, and the justice system. Wesley's intelligent reporting on important topics, which can be found in The Washington Post and 60 Minutes+, as well as his contributions as an on-air analyst... read full bio
Diego Perez, who goes by the pen name "Yung Pueblo," has become a significant voice for our era. With his deep insights on relationships, self-love, self-healing, and the transformational power of self-discovery, he has won over millions of hearts and minds on Instagram and other social media platforms. Yung Pueblo, a poet, meditator, and New York Times bestselling book, has... read full bio
The CEO of the first Recovery Management Agency is Dr. Elisa Hallerman, PhD, JD, a founder, author, and pioneer in soul-centered healing. Elisa entered the entertainment industry after passing the bar and graduating from New York Law School. After working in the mailroom of a talent agency for ten years, she rose to the position of partner and head of... read full bio
Jen Hatmaker, a community developer, award-winning podcaster, and New York Times bestselling author, encourages people to live authentically for themselves because she thinks it will transform the world. The New York Times bestsellers For the Love, Of Mess and Moxie, and Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire are among Jen's fourteen books. Feed These People: Slam Dunk Recipes for Your... read full bio
Author of The Rose Effect: Eight Steps to Delivering The Performance of Your Life and a highly effective change agent with practical expertise, Keanna "KJ Rose" Henson is an artist development and performance director. KJ produces outcomes in the real world. Lil Nas X, the Lumineers, 24k Goldn, The Kid Laroi, Rubi Rose, Justine Skye, Polo G., and others were... read full bio
Amber Rae is a world-renowned author, artist, and supporter of creativity, emotional health, and self-discovery. Through her bestseller books, sold-out venues, and viral artwork, she has been revolutionizing how millions of people relate to their emotions. Her best-selling books include The Answers Are Within You: 108 Keys to Unlock Your Mind, Body & Soul, Choose Wonder Over Worry: Move Beyond Fear... read full bio
Taffy Brodesser-Akner is a well-known author and storyteller who works as a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, where her perceptive and provocative writing has won praise from many quarters. Her ability to craft gripping stories for various media is demonstrated by her two novels, including the best-selling Fleishman Is in Trouble, which she turned into an Emmy-nominated limited... read full bio
Coauthor Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner wrote the critically acclaimed and best-selling book The Leadership Challenge, which is currently in its sixth edition and has sold close to three million copies. He was the Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership at the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University before taking up his current position as a Fellow at the... read full bio
Robert Ballard's life experiences have mirrored the adventures found in his favorite childhood book, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. A recipient of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's lifetime achievement award, he is among the world's most accomplished oceanographers, and is most renowned for his discovery of the RMS Titanic and underwater explorations of the Bismarck, Lusitania, and Britannic. Robert Ballard... read full bio
