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
Some of the most influential founders and leaders in the world rely on Dia Bondi, a communications coach, as their hidden weapon. She has inspired executives at multinational corporations like Salesforce and Mozilla as well as portfolio startups owned by some of the biggest venture capital firms in the United States. She made it feasible for athletes, Nobel laureates, and... read full bio
Dave Eggers was born in Boston and is the author of the memoir A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, the book You Shall Know Our Velocity, the story collection How We Are Hungry, and the novel What Is the What. He is the editor of the yearly The Best American Nonrequired Reading series, as well as co-editor of the Voice... read full bio
Michael Easter is a New York Times bestselling author who has spent his career touring the world in search of new and practical solutions to help people live healthier, happier, more productive, more amazing lives. His study has led him to conflict zones, the Arctic, and the most distant parts of Bolivia's rainforest. Michael's work has been accepted by significant organizations,... read full bio
Chad E. Foster is a Red Hat/IBM sales and finance leader, inspiring change agent, and motivating keynote speaker. In addition to being featured by NBC, CBS, Forbes, the Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA Today, and Chief Executive Mag, he was the first blind executive to graduate from Harvard Business School's Program for Leadership Development. Chad began working at Accenture after losing his... read full bio
Kristen briefly worked as a model after high school before deciding she wanted to be respected for her intelligence as well as her appearance. Kristen attended Wiley College, an HBCU, and graduated with a bachelor's degree in ethical leadership. At Wayland Baptist University, she pursued further studies and graduated with a master's degree in training and development. She is a... read full bio
Michael Corbett is a correspondent for the nationally syndicated newsmagazine Extra, and host/producer of Extra's Mansions & Millionaires weekend show. He is the author of three best-selling books, including The 33 Ruthless Rules of Local Advertising, and is founder and President of The Michael Corbett Company, which for the past 25 years has presented training workshops across the country for... read full bio
Justin Halpern is a NY Times best-selling author who has appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly, Countdown with Keith Olberman and the Chelsea Handler Show. He’s been interviewed by several international publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Times of London. He is currently co-writing and co-executive producing $#*! MY DAD SAYS... read full bio
For over 20 years, Simon Doonan has created some of the hottest window displays in the world at Barney's New York, where he is now the Creative Director. At first, Doonan's marrying of humor and fashion startled" people, he says, but his unique approach to window-dressing soon drew worldwide attention, putting Barney's on the map. He is the author of... read full bio
