Yamamoto's tale is one of perseverance in a setting where women's baseball wasn't always accepted. Her father supported her in choosing baseball over more conventional softball routes, and she persevered in playing until she was accepted as a founding member of the Hanshin Tigers Women. Among her greatest accomplishments are winning a national club championship and playing at the historic... read full bio
With a gold medal on her resume, Womack is an uncommon late-round selection. She played for the 2019 Pan Am Games gold medal team, has been a member of the USA women's baseball system since 2014, and currently works as an official scorer for the San Diego Padres. She is a high school coach and teacher, and her name is... read full bio
Sima Sistani has been building new platforms for people to engage with each other for more than 20 years. Sima has created, run, and grown businesses from small startups to big firms with operations around the world. She was most recently the CEO of WeightWatchers, where she planned and directed the company's successful change from a failing retail business to... read full bio
Mary N. Dillon is a well-known businessperson who has worked for some of the most well-known firms in the United States for decades. She was the President and CEO of Foot Locker and then the President and CEO of Ulta before becoming the Chair. Dillon said that Ulta will be expanding its business abroad while she was there. The... read full bio
Danny Polishchuk is an actor, comedian, writer, filmmaker, and social media influencer who lives in Toronto. He is known for his funny videos that go viral and for hosting the YouTube call-in shows Low Value Mail and The Bath House. He is also a co-host of The Boyscast alongside Ryan Long. Polishchuk has done stand-up at clubs and festivals all... read full bio
Gary Locke is an American politician and diplomat who is currently the Interim President of Bellevue College and is the former 10th United States Ambassador to China under President Barack Obama. Locke was born in Seattle, Washington, and he was a third-generation Chinese American who is the son of James Locke, a former staff sergeant. Locke went on earn his... read full bio
Ray LaHood is an American politician who has most previously served as the 16th United States Secretary of Transportation under President Barack Obama. LaHood was born in Peoria, Illinois, and he began has earned his B.S. in education and sociology from Bradley University. After earning his degree, LaHood went on to begin teaching before working as the director of the... read full bio
Lily Kanter is an enterprising entrepreneur, a mindful business leader, and an influential advocate at the convergence of significance, purpose, and commercial achievement. Lily, as the co-founder of Serena & Lily, the renowned lifestyle and home brand celebrated for its contemporary interpretation of American coastal design, has established a career characterized by originality, integrity, and audacious reinvention. Prior to establishing her... read full bio
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is a dynamic homage honoring the music of the iconic Aretha Franklin. This concert experience guides listeners through themes of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Featuring a live band and exceptional vocalists, join us for an evening of music by one of the most illustrious performers in history. The concert showcases all your favorite tunes in a single evening, including... read full bio
This live performance is the sole genuine reinterpretation of the iconic Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman songbook, executed by distinguished former members of Meat's official band, The Neverland Express, who actualized his musical concepts in both studio recordings and live performances globally. The band is led by the exceptionally gifted Andrew Polec, who originated the part of Strat in Jim Steinman’s... read full bio
Chicago-based DJ/Producer Très Mortimer has excelled in the dance music industry since his affiliation with Diplo’s Mad Decent label. His successful tune 'BAMBU' has been included by prominent DJs globally and at festivals such as Burning Man. Since that time, he has performed alongside The Chainsmokers, CID, Chromeo, Dombresky, Nitti Gritti, Westend, Steve Aoki, Bryce Vine, and numerous other prominent... read full bio
Music serves as a medium for storytelling, with some of the most compelling narratives conveyed through ancient traditional folk tunes. In their latest album 'Northern Sky', The Wellermen have infused this rich traditional musical heritage with a novel sound, aiming to maintain the fascination of millions of global admirers. The Wellermen's four members provide their distinct experiences and viewpoints. Their... read full bio
Chlapecka, hailing from St. Charles, Illinois, was raised in the realm of musical theater and initially aspired to forge a career in that field, but finally opted against it. She then withdrew from college and, for a period, held three jobs to cover her rent. In 2021, Chlapeka commenced generating sufficient income from social media content creation to resign from... read full bio
As the nineties transitioned into the 21st century, Lit invigorated rock ‘n’ roll with unyielding punk vitality and a power pop impact. Nonetheless, the band originating from Orange County has made a lasting impact on popular culture that has only expanded over the years, akin to a California fault line. The ensemble endured for an additional two decades. They distinguished... read full bio
Leftover Salmon is a genre-bending band from Boulder, Colorado. Their unique blend of bluegrass, rock, country, and Cajun/Zydeco, which the band calls “Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass”, has found favor with the jam band scene. The band formed by accident when a local band, the Salmon Heads, asked some members of the Left Hand String Band to fill some missing spots... read full bio
Anberlin are a Florida based rock band known for their albums ""Cities"" and ""Never Take Friendship Personal"". Over the years, they have become known as a christian rock band because of their association with christian based label Tooth & Nail Records.... read full bio
George Will is a Pulitzer Prize-winning libertarian-conservative author and commentator known for his expertise on foreign policy and national security. He was at the forefront of the conversation when it came to the war with Afghanistan. George is the recipient of many honorary awards, including the Headliner Award of consistently outstanding feature columns, Finalist for National Magazines Award, two Silurian... read full bio
In the fields of technology and artificial intelligence, Manoj Saxena is well-known. He leads the charge in making sure that artificial intelligence systems are implemented responsibly and securely as the Chairman of the Trustwise AI safety company. Saxena has a proven track record and a wealth of knowledge in the field, and she has held key positions in some of... read full bio
One of the top female goalkeepers in the world, Hope Solo went down in history when she started and played all possible minutes in the U.S. matches in the 2015 FIFA Womens World Cup, which the U.S. won, with record-breaking television viewership. She has been goalkeeping for the United States womens national soccer team for over sixteen years, not counting... read full bio
Elecropop duo Crystal Castles, known for its energetic and rowdy live performances, is made up of Ethan Kath as producer and Edith Frances as vocalist; they both are songwriters. The bands musical sound is oft described as fiercely electric and chaotic, but their newer work has leaned toward a softer, gentler sound. Ethan asked former member Alice Glass... read full bio
