Richard Thaler is an American economist who is currently the Charles R. Walgreen Distinguished Service Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Thaler was born in East Orange, New Jersey, and he earned his B.A. from Case Western Reserve University before going on to earn his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University... read full bio
Rick Burleson is an American former professional MLB player who played as shortstop. Burleson was born in Lynwood, California, and he began his career playing in the minor leagues for the Winter Haven Red Sox of the Florida State League and went on to play for the Pawtucket Red Sox where he was named an Eastern League All-Star. Burleson eventually... read full bio
"Spirits, Angels Or Lies," the opening track of Riddy Arman's debut album from La Honda Records, is based on the true tragedy of her father's dying. She explores the tendency for people to interpret the unknowable in the song's lyrics. In the tale she spins, she describes the dying moments and visual hallucinations she had while Johnny Cash was with her father as... read full bio
With nearly thirty years of creating, recording and performing the Best In Western Music, Riders In The Sky have roped many awards. Specializing in American Western-style music, Riders In The Sky have faithfully tended a musical tradition kindled by singing cowboy legends such as the Sons Of The Pioneers. Throughout their collaborative career, they have branded the genre with their... read full bio
Rigoberta Menchu-Tum became involved in social reform activities through the Catholic Church, and became prominent in the women's rights movement when still only a teenager. Such reform work aroused considerable opposition in influential circles, especially after a guerilla organization established itself in the area. Over the years, Menchu-Tum has become widely known as a leading advocate of Indian rights and... read full bio
Rita Claire Mike-Murphy, better known as her stage name, Riit, is a Canadian Inuk musician and television personality from Pangnirtung, Nunavut. Her music is a mixture of electronic and pop and she mixes in her deep lyrics and vocals to create a sound that is uniquely hers. Riit has released one album so far, “ataatagga”. Some of her most popular... read full bio
Rick Smits is a retired professional basketball player from the Netherlands. With the Pacers, Smits originally backed up Steve Stipanovich, but when Stipanovich suffered a terrible injury that ended his career, Smits ended up starting 71 games in his rookie year, averaging 11.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game and earning All-Rookie First Team honors. Smits continued to average double-digit... read full bio
Riley Herbst got his start at the tender age of 5 when he began racing go karts. From there, it was a quick progression into more serious machines: legends, Speed Trucks, and then eventually, Super Late Models. Riley raced them at the Irwindale Speedway weekly, winning the Speed Truck’s championship. Riley finally made his NASCAR debut in 2016 with the... read full bio
Blues rock'n roll band, Rival Sons, was formed in 2008 by guitarist Scott Holiday, bassist Robin Everhart, and drummer Michael Miley. Miley heard of singer Jay Buchanan and eventually convinced him to join their band with a little persistence. Shortly after, the band signed onto Atlantic Records and released their debut album, “Before the Fire”, in 2009. The band became... read full bio
Riz Ahmed, also known as Riz MC, wears multiple hats as an activist, rapper, and actor. Some of the independent films he acted early on in his career as an actor include Shifty, III Manors, The Road to Guantanamo, Four Lions, and Trishna. His big-break film is called Nightcrawlers, and he starred in it alongside Jake Gylenhaal. A couple... read full bio
Rob Ryan is the assistant head coach for the Buffalo Bills. While he was a linebackers coach for the New England Patriots, the team won two Super Bowls (XXXVI, XXXVIII). He began his career as a graduate assistant at Western Kentucky, then Ohio State, after which he went on to Tennessee State. Rob entered the NFL as a defensive backs... read full bio
His comic skills brought him roles in the television series The Comic Strip Presents (1982) and he was one of the stars of Laugh I Nearly Paid My Licence Fee (1984). He soon moved into films, obtaining small roles in a number of movies such as Death Watch (1980), Scrubbers (1983), Absolute Beginners (1986) and Mona Lisa (1986). On television... read full bio
From the Just For Laughs Humor Festival in Montreal to the Howard Stern Show in New York, to Dennis Miller Live in Las Vegas and in theaters all throughout the country, Robert Cait's clever Jewish stand-up comedy has kept audiences enthralled. Jewish audiences respond to Robert on the most hysterical and profound levels. He is one of the most distinctive and in-demand... read full bio
Robert Engle is an American statistician who has previously been the winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, which he shared with Clive Granger for their work in analyzing economic time series with time-varying volatility. Engle was born in Syracuse, New York, and he earned his B.S. in physics from Williams College before going on to earn his... read full bio
Robert Herjavec is one of North America’s most recognizable business leaders. Born in Eastern Europe, he arrived to North America on a boat with his parents after escaping Communism in the former Yugoslavia. From delivering newspapers, and waiting tables, to launching a computer company from his basement, his drive to achieve has led him to the fulfillment of a better... read full bio
Robert J. Gordon is an American economist and the Stanley G. Harris Professor of the Social Sciences at Northwestern University. Gordon is an exceptionally experienced professor, regarded as one of the leading experts on long-term economic growth as well as unemployment and inflation. In 1962, he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University and received... read full bio
Regarded as one of the worlds authorities on employee culture, Robert Richman is a successful culture strategist and co-creator of Zappos Insights, a program which educates companies on secrets to improving company culture. Mr. Richman has worked on employee culture strategies for companies such as Google, Toyota, Eli Lilly, and Inuit among hundreds of others. In his book, The Culture... read full bio
An expert on the future of health and technology, Robin Farmanfarmaians philosophy is that technology can empower patients and transform the health and medical field for the better. This belief motivates her to provide education and resources to leaders, entrepreneurs, physicians, healthcare professionals and innovators to positively affect medicine and healthcare. Robin highlights the future of integrated medicine, the transforming... read full bio
Robin Lord Taylor has been on both sides of the camera as a film and television actor and director. Some of his most well known work is in the movies Accepted, Would You Rather, and Another Earth. He also stars as Oswald Cobblepot in the TV drama series entitled Gotham. Originally from Shueyville, Iowa, Robin earned his Bachelor of Science... read full bio
Robin Thede is an American actress, comedian, and writer from Spencer, Iowa. Thede has previously gained fame working as a head writer for “The Queen Latifah Show” and then went on to be the first African-American woman to be a head writer for a late-night talk show when she joined “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore”. Since then, Thede has... read full bio
Rodney Harrison is an American former professional football player who played safety in the NFL. Harrison was born in Markham, Illinois, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at Western Illinois University. While playing college football, Harrison helped the school’s record for tackles in a career at 345 and tackles... read full bio
Roger Jahnke's Key Accomplishments Include... Roger Jahnke, O.M.D., a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine with thirty years of clinical practice and eight research trips to China, has dedicated his life to sharing the powerful healing traditions of China. He is founder and director of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi and serves as a consultant to hospitals, social... read full bio
Roland Williams is a retired American football tight end from Rochester, New York. Since retiring from football, Williams has gone on to work as a keynote speaker as well as a television and radio sports analyst. During his childhood, Williams was raised in a challenging neighborhood but went on to earned his B.A. in Speech Communications from Whitman School of... read full bio
For publications such as National Geographic Traveler, The New Yorker, Slate.com, Outside, the New York Times Magazine, The Believer, The Guardian (U.K.), Sports Illustrated, National Public Radio and the Travel Channel, Rolf Potts has written from more than sixty different countries. His travels have taken him to six continents and included sailing a fishing boat 900 miles down the Laotian Mekong, hitchhiking through... read full bio
Rome Streetz is a 36-year-old rapper from eastern Queens, New York City, known for his ability to deliver impeccable bars and his expertise in the narcotics trade. Despite his talent, Streetz's music only reaches a small audience, and he hopes that one of his tracks will go viral. However, Streetz has found a benefactor in Westside Gunn, the executive producer of... read full bio
Ron Kitchens LEADERSHIP ARCHITECT Ron's focus is to assist leaders to accelerate their impact and well-being in career, family, and community. Ron is the senior partner and chief executive officer of Southwest Michigan First, an economic consulting firm, which includes Consultant Connect and the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund. He is the publisher of 269 MAGAZINE™, board member of Impact Athletic, chairman... read full bio
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Rosemarie Aquilina is an internationally renowned judge who is most notable for presiding over the 2018 USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal where she allowed over 150 women and girls to present personal testimony against Larry Nassar. She ultimately sentence Nassar to up to 175 years in prison. Judge Aquilina was elected to the 30th Circuit Court for Ingham County and... read full bio
British actress Rosie Day portrayed Mary Hawkins in the Golden Globe nominated Starz/ Sony Pictures television series Outlander. She has also held television roles in ITV’s Homefront, Harley Street, Grandchester, BBC’s Siblings, Cuffs, and Channel 4’s Misfits. Day’s film work includes co-starring as Sarah Jessica Parker’s daughter in the comedy road film All Roads Lead to Rome. Her role in... read full bio
Ross Cooper is a Texas-born singer-songwriter whose music captures the essence of the Lone Star State. Cooper was inspired by the melancholy and stillness of Lubbock's streets at night because he grew up in a place where Buddy Holly's spirit is said to still linger. Two interests that dominated his boyhood were horses and music. Cooper's passion for both would... read full bio
Rotimi is a multi-talented artist who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as a singer-songwriter, actor, and model. He first gained recognition for his role as Darius Morrison in the hit Starz Network series, "Boss." Since then, he has made recurring appearances on other popular TV shows such as ABC's "Betrayal" and CBS' "Battle Creek." Currently,... read full bio
Journalist and author Roxana Saberi attracted the attention of the entire world when rumors of her detention in Iran surfaced. She was a political prisoner caught in the center of a major political confrontation between Iran and the U.S. Ms. Saberi, a freelance writer in Tehran who contributed to NPR and the BBC among other publications, was kidnapped by four... read full bio
Russell Walker has been a Professor at the Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University and has been an expert on big data. Through his work, Walker has worked with companies to help manage their risk and harness value through big data and analytics. Walker has founded and taught the analytical consulting lab and risk lab, experiential classes at Kellogg... read full bio
Ruth Buzzi is a comedienne and actress of theatre, film, and television. She is especially known for her performances on the comedy-variety show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1968 to 1973. Buzzi has had featured roles in more than 20 motion pictures including Chu Chu and the Philly Flash, The North Avenue Irregulars, The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again, The... read full bio
Ruth Negga is an Ethiopian-Irish actress most famous for roles as Tulip O’Hare in “Preacher”, Lady Taria in “Warcraft: The Beginning”, and Raina in “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”. Negga has also been seen as Melanie on “Criminal Justice”, Nikki on “Misfits”, and Rosie on “Love/Hate”. She was also cast as Mildred Loving in film “Loving” which she was nominated for an... read full bio
The electronic music scene has been rocked by SABRINA, a real force of nature. She had an immediate impact on the scene, landing gigs at Printworks, Fabric, Steelyard, Hit & Run MCR and other festivals. Since then, international performances have been held in Copenhagen and upcoming productions in Vienna and Paris have also been scheduled. Some of the most well-known figures in the... read full bio
Sahar Zand, an accomplished investigative journalist, producer and documentarian, has written extensively on some of the most important issues of our day, including the Iran Nuclear Deal, mental health in Afghanistan, the refugee crisis, climate change and numerous others. Zand has worked with a variety of major media organizations, including the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Vice News and many more. The BBC named... read full bio
Saint Motel is a California indie pop band, formed by pianist/vocalist A.J. Jackson and classically trained guitarist Aaron Sharp, who met when they were both attending Chapman University in Orange, CA as film students. Bassist Dak Lerdamornpong and drummer Greg Erwin later joined them. The band began writing music together, creating a slick, bouncy, retro, tropicalia-influenced sound that was the... read full bio
The cutting-edge sound characteristic that "Saka" displays is both recognizable and unorthodox. The experimental beatmaker is inspired by a wide range of underground electronic music as well as his native Hong Kong. He uses a sonic palette that is both carefully intricate and wildly destructive, industrial and organic, oriental and western. The budding bass prodigy has created a sound that... read full bio
Ms. Sally Almason is Executive Vice President, General Merchandise Manager of The Cato Corporation. Ms. Almason had served as Senior Vice President, General Merchandise Manager for the Cato Division since 2004. She served as Vice President, Divisional Merchandise Manager for the Cato Division from 1995 to 2004. The apparel specialty stores operate under the names Cato, Cato Fashions, Cato Plus,... read full bio
Sam Esmail is an American film and television producer, director, and screenwriter. He is also the CEO and founder of Esmail Corp., a production firm. He is most known for his work as the creator, writer, and director of the Emmy Award–winning television series Mr. Robot (2015–2019), which was shown on the USA Network. Rami Malek stars in the series.... read full bio
Former professional basketball player Sam Vincent now coaches the Jamaican national team. Vincent won the inaugural State of Michigan Mr. Basketball award, and attended Lansings Eastern High School, where he scored 61 points in one game as a senior, breaking the previous city scoring record of 54 set by Magic Johnson at Everett High School. He graduated from Michigan State... read full bio
Sama' Abdulhadi, the first Palestinian DJ to achieve global recognition, began her career in Beirut's burgeoning techno scene. Inspired by local and international DJs, she honed her high-octane, full-bodied techno set, which she describes as "Berlin techno, but I perceive it in a Lebanese way." Beirut was her training and testing ground, but her Boiler Room debut in Ramallah in 2018... read full bio
Samantha Allen is an accomplished leader and trailblazer in the financial services industry, known for her dedication to empowering advisors and helping them achieve their goals. As the Chief Marketing Officer at Carson Group, Samantha plays a critical role in shaping the company's marketing strategy and guiding its growth. With over 15 years of experience in marketing and communications, Samantha is... read full bio
The Department of Homeland Security's Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism, Threat Prevention and Law Enforcement Policy is Samantha Vinograd. She was a Senior Advisor at the Biden Institute and a National Security Analyst for CNN prior to her present position. Ms. Vinograd joined the U.S. Treasury Department and worked as an international economist, Deputy Attaché to Iraq, Acting Attaché to the United... read full bio
Samite is the unofficial amabassador of Ugandan Music to America. Increasingly drawn to instruments and rhythms from the traditional Ugandan music scene, he eventually played solo at the Mount Kenya Safari Club in Nairobi. Delivering his mellifluous vocals in his mother tongue, Luganda, he mesmerized audiences with original compositions played on kalimba (finger-piano), marimba (wooden xylophone), litungu (seven-stringed Kenyan instrument)... read full bio
San Cisco is an indie pop band from Fremantle, Western Australia. Formed in 2009, the band consists of Jordi Davieson (vocals, guitar), Josh Biondillo (guitar), Scarlett Stevens (drums), and Nick Gardner (bass). San Cisco's music blends elements of pop, rock, and electronic music to create a unique and upbeat sound that has earned them a devoted following. The band's debut album,... read full bio
Sandi DuBowski is the director of the critically acclaimed documentary Trembling Before G-d. In his film, DuBowski intimately explores the ongoing struggle between the forces of sexuality, tradition, and religion focusing on the relationship between homosexuality and the Jewish faith. The powerful film has garnered awards such as The Mayor's Prize for the Jewish Experience at the Jerusalem Film Festival,... read full bio
Sandra Bernhard began her career at L.A.s famed Comedy Store and has since written and starred in numerous one-woman shows, acted in movies and on television, recorded albums and authored books. Her first one-woman show, the groundbreaking Without You Im Nothing, ran for 6 months off-Broadway and served as inspiration for the film and Grammy-nominated album of the same name.... read full bio
Sango is a hip-hop producer from Seattle, Washington. He is best known for his remixes of songs by artsits like Aaliyah, Drake, Little Dragon, The Weeknd, and more. Some artists that Sango has produced for include, Tinashe, Bryson Tiller, and Christina Aguilera. Sango’s soul-influenced beats are innovative, and he has been working on developing his style for years. Apart from... read full bio
Sarah Hyland is an American actress best known for her roles as Haley Dunphy in “Modern Family”, Maddie in “Lipstick Jungle”, Mia in “Scary Movie 5”, and Natalie in “Vampire Academy”. Hyland has also done some producing for films “XOXO”, “See You in Valhalla”, and “The Wedding Year”. Hyland’s debut film role was in the Howard Stern film “Private Parts”.... read full bio
Bulgarian musician, producer, and DJ Sariel Orenda investigates the relationship between emotion and sound, mood and feeling, melody and condition of being. His music takes the listener on a voyage across many languages and civilizations with the overarching goal of reuniting them with their most authentic selves. In addition to live concerts, where he combines live looping guitars, vocals, and... read full bio
Just past her 18th birthday, brazenly sexual Sasha Grey moved to Los Angeles set on entering the adult industry. She finished her first year $200,000 richer with an award from the X-Rated Critics' Organization for Best New Starlet. In three years, Grey would make over 100 adult movies, pose as a Penthouse Pet of the Month and be named ... read full bio
Satellites was formed not too long ago and features skilled synth player and vocalist Yuli Shafriri, bassist and bouzouki player Itamar Klüger, drummer Azriel "Raz" Man, and bassist Ariel Harrosh. The group plays a wide range of music, including spacey grooves, vintage psych, and Anatolian rock. Their sound, which they define as retro-fresh psych à la Turk, is like a musical "laboratory" buried... read full bio
Scott Brown is an American diplomat, attorney, and politician who has previously served as the 19th United States Ambassador to Samoa and New Zealand. Brown was born in Kittery, Maine, and he has previously earned his B.A. in History cum laude from Tufts University before going on to earn his JD from Boston College Law School. Brown began his career... read full bio
For his experience in brand development and digital marketing, Scott Galloway is a highly regarded person in the fields of academia and marketing. He shares his vast experience with second-year MBA students at NYU Stern School of Business where he teaches classes on brand strategy and digital marketing. Galloway is also the creator of the acclaimed Digital IQ Index, a... read full bio
Scott Gomez is an American professional ice hockey coach and a retired player. Prior to playing hockey professionally, Gomez was playing for the Tri-City Americans in the Western Hockey League. From there, he was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the NHL. Other teams that Gomez has played for over the years include, the New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens,... read full bio
Scott Hoch is an American golfer, who represented his country in the Ryder Cup in 1997 and 2002. He has won several prestigious tournaments, including the Western Open, the Ford Championship at Doral, the Heineken Dutch Open and the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. He also won the Vardon Trophy for lowest scoring average in 1986. He has featured in the... read full bio
Seattle's Screaming Trees have produced a new record. The break--actually four years, during which the band itself buried an entire album session--has been a good one, giving them distance from the hullabaloo that was their hometown scene a few years ago. Dust is densely layered throughout, as the band adds cello, sitar, ethnic percussion, mellotron, and other keyboards to Van... read full bio
Seth Meyers graduated from Northwestern University and soon joined the improv/sketch comedy group Boom Chicago, which performed in Chicago, London, Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Singapore. Meyers also performed with Chicago's Improv Olympic, which has been used as a springboard by many other SNL cast members and writers. During a performance at the Chicago Improv Festival, he caught the eye of SNL... read full bio
SEU Worship is the worship movement of Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. They are a collective of musician, songwriters, creators, and worship leaders. Since the start of SEU Worship’s revival, the collective has released two EPs, and five albums. They have also released two albums in Spanish. Some of their most popular songs include, “The Comforter Has Come”, “Altar”, “Sanctuary”,... read full bio
Shabnam Mogharabi is the CEO and Executive Producer at the award-winning media and entertainment company SoulPancake. SoulPancake’s revenue has more than doubled under Shabnam’s leadership. Shabnam produces uplifting and thought-provoking content that is distributed across multiple television and online platforms. She also co-authored the bestselling New York Times book “SoulPancake: Chew on Life’s Big Questions”. Prior to SoulPancake, Shabnam was... read full bio
The Athletic and Stadium's senior lead NBA insider is Shams Charania. Charania joined forces with FanDuel, becoming the first insider to do so. He frequently appears on the popular FanDuel TV program Run it Back. Shams consistently breaks the biggest scoops and stories from all across the NBA because to his extensive network of connections and reliable sources. He has... read full bio
Shane Doan is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who player forward. He started his career with the Kamloops Blazers in the Western Hockey League where he helped them win the Memorial Cup two years in a row. Doan was then drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL Draft and continued to spend the rest of his career... read full bio
Shannon Reeves is a civil rights advocate, speaker, and political strategist who is the Assistant Professor of Political Science at Alabama A&M University. Through his work with Alabama A&M University, Reeves teaches undergraduate courses in American Politics and Public Administration. Reeves was born in San Francisco, California, and he has earned his B.A. in Political Science from Grambling State University... read full bio
Life Balance Sharon Weinstein educates and trains in high-stress industries like healthcare, hospitality, and human capital. She shows them how to achieve life balance which drives safety, satisfaction, and success. Like you, work/life balance expert and author Sharon Weinstein has worked long hours and ignored the stressors that affect our relationships, family, job, productivity, outputs, and health. Is... read full bio
Shawn Cornelius Andrews is an American football guard for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Eagles 16th overall in the NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas. Andrews has earned three Pro Bowl selections in his career. Andrews' outstanding high school career garnered him a lot of attention from colleges across the... read full bio
Shea Weber is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who serves as captain of the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL. He was born in Sicamous, British Columbia, Canada, and he began playing ice hockey at only six years old. He began playing with the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League and the Western Hockey League and won the British Columbian Cyclone... read full bio
Dr. Shefali Tsabary is an award-winning author, clinical psychologist and international speaker. Her award-winning first book, “The Conscious Parent”, was endorsed by Oprah as one of the most profound books on parenting she ever read. She has since released two more book, “Out of Control” and “The Awakened Family”. When Dr. Shefali is not authoring exceptional literature, she presents at... read full bio
By the time Shelby Lynne won her Best New Artist Grammy, she'd already completed six albums and had over a decade of recording experience under her belt. Yet in a way, the award was appropriate, since 'I Am Shelby Lynne' was the album that finally found her taking control of her music, following years of casting about in search of... read full bio
Widely known as the relationship rabbi", Sherre Hirsch gives people valuable tools to help them deal with life issues. From the challenges of combining career and family responsibilities to dealing with difficult people to finding meaning and purpose in your life, Hirsch's practical and insightful advice is always well received. Hirsch was the first female rabbi at Sinai Temple in... read full bio
Among the elite super angel investors in the Silicon Valley is Shervin Pishevar, who has seeded over sixty startups. He is the co-founder and executive chairman of Hyperloop One, which is working to commercialize the revolutionary Hyperloop transportation pod. He is also co-founder and managing director of the Sherpa Capital VC firm, which has backed companies such as Airbnb, Uber,... read full bio
Shiza Shahid is the Chief Executive Officer of the Malala Fund and one of the co-founders of the organization. Shiza Shahid is of Pakistani descent and is an entrepreneur and social activist. She is the worldwide ambassador for the organization, and in that capacity, she speaks on behalf of Malala Yousafzai, a young Pakistani activist who was shot by the... read full bio
Sierra Ferrell is an up-and-coming country singer-songwriter from Charleston, West Virginia. While growing up, Ferrell had a passion of western swing and jazz music. She later grew a love for old country and old island-style and surf music. Ferrell writes her own songs and has a huge backing band that consists of fiddler Nathan Leath. Ferrell has released two albums,... read full bio
The Northwestern's crew is led by Norwegian captain Sig Hansen. Captain Sig and his brothers board the gorgeous boat that is owned and operated by their family to head back to the Bering Sea. Captain Sig is a very superstitious individual who enjoys the competitiveness and strategy of fishing. The first generation of his family to be established in the US was... read full bio
Simon Rogers is a data editor, analyzer, journalist, writer, and speaker. He has written a variety of different books and papers, including Facts Are Sacred: The Power of Data. Rogers has also written infographics for childrens books, was the launch news editor of the Guardians United Kingdom data site, and has three Guardian books including How Slow Can You Waterski... read full bio
Simon Shaheen dazzles his listeners as he deftly leaps from traditional Arabic sounds to jazz and Western classical styles. His soaring technique, melodic ingenuity, and unparalleled grace have earned him international acclaim as a virtuoso on the oud and violin. Shaheen is one of the most significant Arab musicians, performers, and composers of his generation. His work incorporates and reflects... read full bio
Simon Winchester, best-selling author, journalist, and broadcaster, has worked as a foreign correspondent for most of his career and lectures widely at universities, geological and historical societies, and libraries. His New York Times best-seller, The Man Who Loved China: The Fantastic Story of the Eccentric Scientist Who Unlocked the Mysteries of the Middle Kingdom, details the remarkable story of Joseph... read full bio
Simu Liu is a Canadian actor who is best known for playing Jung in the series “Kim’s Convenience”. Liu was born in Harbin, China and immigrated to Canada when he was five years old. He studied at the University of Western Ontario for a few years and worked as an accountant for a while before deciding to pursue a career... read full bio
The New Zealand pop rock group Six60 was founded in Dunedin, Otago, in 2008. Six people make up the band: Eli Paewai, Ji Fraser, Chris Mac, Marlon Gerbes, Hoani Matenga, and Matiu Walters. On October 10, 2011, their own label, Massive Entertainment, released their self-titled debut album. Tiki Taane mixed and produced the album, which debuted at the top of... read full bio
One of the most active DJs and producers in the house and garage scene is Smokey Bubblin' B. He has previously released music on labels including Low Steppa's Simma Black, DJ E's Nuvolve label and even more recently Seb Zito's Seven Dials imprint. Smokey has officially remixed popular artists including DJ Zinc & Maverick Sabre, Black Legend, Audio Bullys and more! His collaborations with... read full bio
Alaoui, a French Moroccan filmmaker who was born in Casablanca and raised in China, aspires to make cinema that crosses boundaries and reimagines genres. Alaoui was awarded a special jury prize for artistic vision when her feature directorial debut, "Animalia," made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The movie is a science fiction movie with political issues that... read full bio
MMC and producer Sonnyjim, who is located in London, adds his unique flair to UK rap music. He has established a distinct brand of lifestyle rap based on a flashy but brave viewpoint that distinguishes him from his competitors. His "Mud In My Malbec" album caught the interest of both fans and reviewers all over the world. The performance included... read full bio
Soolking, the stage name of Abderraouf Derradji, is an Algerian rapper and vocalist. Before changing his stage name, he began his career using the alias MC Sool. His music blends Algerian rai, hip hop, soul and reggae. Kurt Kobain is the title of the opening track of Soolking's most recent album, "Sans Visa." It's a homage to his background as a Nirvana... read full bio
Sophia is the creation of Dr. David Hanson, a modern-day Renaissance man known for engineering the most lifelike robots in the world, of Hanson Robotics, a company with headquarters in Hong Kong. Dr. Hanson, a former Disney Imagineer, is on a mission to build intelligent machines capable of learning creativity, empathy, and compassion. Sophia has performed live, spoken to audiences in... read full bio
The well-known hip-hop jam band Sophistafunk, based in Syracuse, has released a new album of music to accompany your pleasure at summer festivals. Their new music video, "Other Side," was inspired by the positive feelings of peace, love, unity, and respect that are so prevalent in the culture of music festivals. The video is a celebration of the universal experience... read full bio
Award-winning journalist and published author Souad Mekhennet defies categorization. Combining her business savvy and trailblazing tenacity as a German woman of Moroccan and Turkish ancestry, she has made substantial contributions to public dialogue and global understanding. The vast cultural fluency of Souad not only promotes justice but also sheds light on the injustices of our day. Her perilous adventures exhibit unmatched... read full bio
Caleb Harper, Kieran Lama, Ashton Hardman-Le Comu, and Peppa Lane are members of the Perth, Western Australia-based indie rock group Spacey Jane. Hardman-Le Comu and former member Amelia Murrary met while attending college, and Harper and Lama played in a band together in high school. From there, Lama met Hardman-Le Cornu, and the two of them established Spacey Jane. They... read full bio
British Blues-Rock pioneer with timeless hits, the soulful sound of The Spencer Davis Group sounds as contemporary now as ever. Top Hits include: Gimme Some Lovin, "Keep On Runnin, "Don't Want You No More", "Somebody Help Me", "I'm a Man" and more. "Gimme Some Lovin'" peaked at No. 2 in the UK, and No. 7 in the US. With their... read full bio
Spencer Haywood is an NBA Hall of Famer, who spent fourteen years as a professional basketball player. Haywoods impressive college playing career earned him a spot on the USA Olympics Basketball team. He was the leading scorer on the USAs gold medal-winning basketball team, and he set a USA field goal percentage record. When Haywood transferred to the University of... read full bio
"Spirit of the West are a Canadian folk rock band from Vancouver. The were popular on the Canadian folk music scene in the 1980s before evolving a blend of hard rock, Britpop, and Celtic folk influences which made them one of Canada's most successful alternative rock acts in the 1990s. In 2009 the Western Canadian Music Association inducted them into... read full bio
Stanley Hupfeld is an author and healthcare expert who is best known for writing the book ‘Political Malpractice, How the Politician Made a Mess of Reform.’ Throughout his book, Hupfeld talks on the Affordable Care Act and The Patient Protection and he explains how the United States can cover the uninsured, control costs, and not bankrupt the country. Hupfeld has... read full bio
Stella Donnelly is a pot-stirrer who claims to be proud of it. The musician from Fremantle, Western Australia, is unafraid to say what has to be said, whether it's to an abusive partner, a nasty boss, or an ignorant significant other. Beware of the Dogs illustrates throughout the course of 13 life-affirming songs the strength in standing up for yourself,... read full bio
Stephanie Chung is President of Jetsuite, Inc. She has been the first African-American president of an aviation brand and is also a cancer survivor, award-winning leadership speaker, and sales coach. Chung speaks on the neuroscience of sales and leadership, and her history of being a businesswoman. Chung started her career as a sales representative for US Airways. From there, she... read full bio
Stephen Chbosky is an American novelist, screenwriter, and film director who is best known for writing the New York Times best-selling novel “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” as well as writing and directing the film version of the same name. Chbosky was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and while growing up, he was influenced by the writings of F. Scott... read full bio
Born in Eastern, Kentucky, raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Stephen Cochran's father's musical career served as the foundation for his musical taste. While attending Western Kentucky University at the age of 19, Stephen received a promising offer, but the September 11th attacks redirected the already-established patriotism inside Cochran. Stephen entered the United States Marine Corps after many members of his family, including his father and... read full bio
Stephen Post is an author and health and wellness expert who has taught at the University of Chicago Medical School, Fordham University-Marymount, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine as well as at the Stony Brook University School of Medicine. As an author, Post has published several books including the best-seller ‘Why Good Things Happen to Good People: How to... read full bio
Since the turn of the century, Steve Gilliland has become one of the most sought-after speakers in America. His background includes Major League Baseball, broadcasting, and eleven years of corporate management on three different levels. Steve has experienced what others merely talk about. He is the President and CEO of Performance Plus Professional Development, Inc., a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based company recognized... read full bio
Steve Gold is a luxury real estate broker and star of Bravo’s Emmy-nominated series “Million Dollar Listing New York”. Gold is one of Manhattan’s top real estate agents and focuses on luxury properties in downtown Manhattan. He’s also been a huge role in developments in locations such as SoHo, West Village, Flatiron, and Greenwich Village. Prior to working in real... read full bio
Steve Robinson is the Former Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Chick-fil-A. He graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in Marketing and went on to earn his Masters in Journalism and Advertising from Northwestern University. Robinson started his career working as a Marketing Communications Manager at Texas Instruments and was then a Director of Marketing at Six... read full bio
Actor Steven Michael Quezada is especially known for his role in the hit AMC TV show Breaking Bad as DEA agent Steven Gomez. He has also appeared in TV shows including, “In Plain Sight”, “Wildfire”, and “Crash”, and he also starred in the thriller “Light From The Darkroom”. Other films Quezada has acted in include, “Love Ranch”, “La Vida Robot”,... read full bio
Steven Stamkos is a Canadian professional ice hockey player and captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning of the NHL. Stamkos was born in Markham, Ontario, Canada, and he began his career playing for the Markham Waxers in the Eastern AAA Hockey League of the Ontario Minor Hockey Association. Stamoks went on to be drafted by the OHL’s Sarnia Sting, where... read full bio
Stormi Maya is an actress, producer, and director based in New York City. Starting her career out in New York City had her performing primarily in theater before transitioning to television and film. Maya’s theater credits include ‘The Color of Grass is Less Green’, ‘Sketch of New York’, and ’12 Angry Women’. Maya has also modeled for Playboy International. She... read full bio
UK-based indie group Stornoway has music continually evolving and drawing inspiration from indie folk, indie rock and chamber pop. Keyboardist Jonathan Quin and guitarist Brian Briggs founded the group. They first spoke about a band they both liked when they first met during Oxford's Freshers' Week. After some time, they began collaborating on songs and creating the band. Oli Steadman was the only applicant who... read full bio
Stromae is a Belgian singer and songwriter known for blending hip hop and electronic music genres together. He came to wide public attention when his song ""Alors on dans"" was released. The song became number 1 in many European Countries. He is the winner of over 20 different awards including Artist of the Year, Best-Selling Benelux Artist, Best Music Video,... read full bio
Performing together since 1979, Strunz & Farah are the innovators of an entirely new expression for the acoustic guitar. Decades ahead of their time, they originated an exotic style that now is widely followed. From Costa Rica and Iran respectively, Jorge Strunz and Ardeshir Farah have brought the cultural riches of their native lands into their highly virtuosic, rhythmic, and... read full bio
Stuart Holden is an American retired professional soccer player who played as midfielder for various teams as well as the United States national team and is currently a lead television game analyst for both Fox Sports and Turner Sports. Holden was born in Cults, Aberdeen, Scotland, and he began his career playing soccer in high school before playing college soccer... read full bio
John Melendez is perhaps best known as Stuttering John, the Howard Stern foot soldier who, since 1988, has conducted halting celebrity interviews for the nationally syndicated radio show, always asking outrageous questions: At well-attended press conferences he has asked Gennifer Flowers if she planned to sleep with any other presidential candidates, and, of Mike Tyson, How does ear taste ... read full bio
Hail to Eastern Kentucky. This is truly the cornerstone of Sundy Best. The duos blend is their own mix: from country, bluegrass, rock, soul, and rhythm and blues, the duo produces music that, at times, is hard to classify. Thats just fine by Kris Bentley and Nick Jamerson. All they need is the strum of guitar strings and... read full bio
Susan Cain is a well-known speaker and author who made history by supporting introverts. Her best-selling book, "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking," has made her a well-known spokesperson for those who are frequently misunderstood in Western culture. This ground-breaking book illuminates the virtues of introverts by providing insights into their special traits and... read full bio
SVET was born on September 3rd 1986 in Eastern Europe and at the age of only three, he displayed his unique talent on the Violin. Through dedication, determination and discipline, his early compositions on piano and violin won him a scholarship to the legendary Eastman School of Music. As a violinist, singer and music producer, SVET is now one of... read full bio
Sydney Leroux is a professional soccer player, who was a member of the winning U.S. womens squads at the 2012 London Olympics and 2015 Womens World Cup. In the forward position, she has achieved over 50 caps with the senior national team. As a student at UCLA, Leroux played with the Bruins, and finished her collegiate career ranked fourth in... read full bio
Syra Madad was born in the United States on October 22, 1986, to Pakistani parents, Rehana Sikandar and her father, who is also known as Syra Madad in Urdu. She was first inspired by the 1995 movie "Outbreak" to pursue a career in public health and infectious illnesses. She persevered in her academic endeavors with tenacity and excellence. Syra graduated with... read full bio
Taj Gibson is an American professional basketball player. Gibson was named to the US Select Team, practicing with the US Olympic Team. Gibson was the starting power forward for most of his rookie season with the Bulls and impressed many people with his high energy and good defense. During the All-Star Weekend, Gibson played in the Rookie Challenge. At the... read full bio
Tatanka Means is a Chinle, Arizona-born actor and stand-up comedian who has won numerous awards. He speaks on behalf of the Omaha, Oglala Lakota, and Navajo nations. Starring the renowned Martin Scorsese, his most recent movie "Killers of the Flower Moon" is now streaming on AppleTV+. It was highly anticipated going into the film festival circuit. Means is cast in... read full bio
Born in Tenerife, Taz is an actor and writer whose parents are from Yorkshire and Sierra Leone. He is currently appearing in the popular Netflix series ONE PIECE as Sanji. Regarding his piece WARHEADS, which explores PTSD in young soldiers, Taz received an Olivier nomination. Right now, he's working on making it a feature. In the recent London Film Festival debut,... read full bio
Ted Nugent is a musician, guitarist, and outspoken political activist from Detroit, Michigan. He originally gained fame as the lead guitarist of The Amboy Dukes before embarking on a lengthy solo career. As a musician, his career has been lucrative, and he has released a number of albums as a solo artist. He is also noted for his conservative political... read full bio
Tegan and Sara is a folk-rock music duo that consists of two identical twins. They initially rose to popularity with their acoustic songs, later recording several hit singles including ""Walking With A Ghost"", ""Feel It In My Bones"", ""Paperback Head"", and ""Closer"". Tegan and Sara have been nominated for over 25 different awards, winning the YTV Band/Musical Group Achievement... read full bio
Teischa is an alternative pop artist from Perth, Western Australia. Though originally from the United States, Teisha was raised mostly in Phuket, Thailand. Her interest in music was spurred at a young age, learning guitar and piano with her little brother. Teischa later decided to start songwriting, and found she had a knack for it. She then went on to... read full bio
Tequia Burt, the founder and CEO of Content[Ed. ], is a seasoned editor and writer with over 15 years of expertise in the B2B marketing space. She was formerly the editorial director of B2B Marketing, FierceCMO's editor in chief and BtoB magazine's news editor. Tequia received her bachelor's degree from Grinnell College and her master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's... read full bio
