Connor Cummins, a local Nashville punk regular, and Blair Tramel, an early education teacher with a side career in wickedly humorous animation and art, started Snooper together. As their homemade movies and cassette cassettes started to garner sporadic admirers worldwide, the pair took the Project to the stage, and Snooper (the Band) was formed. With one of the most outrageous live... read full bio
Norwegian author and musician Jenny Hval is renowned for her provocative examinations of gender, sexuality, and identity as well as her avant-garde musical style. Hval has established a unique voice in modern music by fusing spoken word, electronic, and experimental pop components. She has received recognition for her poetic lyrics and avant-garde soundscapes with highly acclaimed albums including Innocence Is... read full bio
Songwriting has always been David Keenan's full-time career, having been self-taught and influenced by his grandfather's narrative talent. His first album, "A Beginner's Guide to Bravery," peaked at number one in the Irish indie charts following a string of self-released EPs. He has a reputation as a relentless live performer and a uniquely poetic singer-songwriter/storyteller. Since he was a young boy,... read full bio
Carissa is a climate activist, Harvard-recognized content developer, published marine biologist, and CEO. Her life's mission is to raise awareness of ocean conservation, disseminate ocean climate solutions globally to spur action, and enable young women to discover their place in the movement. Carissa encourages everyone to join the environmental movement by sharing easily readable content about activism, sustainability, climate action,... read full bio
Tiffany Brown, PhD, LMFT, co-authored The Price She Pays: Confronting the Hidden Mental Health Crisis in Women's Sports―from the Schoolyard to the Stadium, with her friend and coworker Katie Steele. The book serves as a guide for systemic change while bringing attention to the pain and maltreatment of women in sports. She has a strong commitment to helping athletes with... read full bio
The real meaning of growth is frequently concealed in our failures in a society that exalts success. Jacob breaks down the lessons he gained from his NFL career and his experience as an entrepreneur, demonstrating how accepting failure can be our strongest development accelerator. Jacob provides a thorough guide to not only establishing goals but also tenaciously pursuing and accomplishing them... read full bio
Traci Brown, CSP, has been recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the Top Deception Detection Experts in the Nation. This fraud-busting body language expert has been approached by NBC, CBS, and FOX to divulge secrets that are hidden in plain sight. Alongside the police, FBI, Army Green Berets, and others she feels couldn't disclose their CIA affiliation, she has... read full bio
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Skye Peterson is a singer-songwriter. She started her career as a musician after studying theology and being influenced by biblical history and hermeneutics, even though she has been writing and recording since high school. Skye is currently performing her own concerts and creating hymns for the local church and Getty Music in an effort to show... read full bio
With their love for sharing and living the gospel and their top-notch Appalachian instrumentation, Chosen Road has carved out a unique place for themselves in the music industry. The group—which includes founding member Jonathan Buckner, Zachary Alvis, Tyler Robertson, Chris Stockwell, and Josh Hicks—have been meticulously perfecting their craft. They have released six albums and performed at theaters, fairs, festivals, and... read full bio
Clinical psychologist Dr. Henry Cloud has a special talent for engaging audiences. He simplifies life's problems and provides clear, useful guidance by drawing on his extensive background in private practice, leadership consulting, and the media. Dr. Cloud's approach to psychology and spirituality is so successful because of his humor, compassion, and "in the moment" confrontation. Among the 25 books that Dr.... read full bio
A fervent teacher and pioneer of digital learning, Holly Clark has made important advances in the realm of educational technology. Holly is a popular author, a devoted supporter of digital learning, and an international speaker with more than 25 years of experience. She shared her skills and insights to assist other educators unleash their blended learning creativity. She was among... read full bio
Jennifer De Leon, the award-winning author of the young adult novels Borderless, Don't Ask Me Where I'm From, and featured on the TODAY show, was born to Guatemalan parents in the Boston area. Additionally, she wrote White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, & Writing, which was awarded the University of Massachusetts Press's Juniper Prize. She is now working on a... read full bio
Cyril Derreumaux, who was born in France and is currently a citizen of the United States, views himself as a global citizen. Cyril speaks six languages fluently and is constantly interested in learning about and exploring new cultures and locations. Cyril's innate interest in people and places led him to spend a year backpacking around the world at the age... read full bio
The guitar-wielding, CCMA Award-winning Hailey Benedict, who was hailed as "the future star of country music" by Citytv and hailed as a "prodigy whose star is definitely on the rise" by the Calgary Herald, began her career at the age of 14 when Keith Urban pulled her on stage for an unplanned performance in front of a sold-out arena, garnering... read full bio
Chris Buck recognized at an early age that he was going to be a big star in the music industry. In actuality, the singer/songwriter has been making waves on the Canadian country scene and beyond for the past five years since making his breakthrough with his self-titled first album. Chris says he's ready for audiences to truly experience the sort of musician... read full bio
Jaclyn Gallo is a popular life coach, author, and keynote speaker. In addition to publishing two best-selling books and mentoring hundreds of women, Gallo has given speeches on more than 125 stages across seven nations, including the TEDX stage. Forbes, Elite Daily, Bustle, and Washington Business Journal have all profiled her, and Good Morning Washington has highlighted her book. In... read full bio
People need to be reminded of how to achieve and maintain top performance in all facets of their life in this hectic environment. That's exactly what Kay's engaging, humorous, and inspirational keynote speeches do! This outstanding speaker provides practical, real-world answers to the problems that your workers face. Kay is a speaker who will create an inspiring message that resonates with... read full bio
Kyla Guru is already reassessing AI, digital privacy, and cybersecurity. After learning that 90% of cyberattacks were the result of human error at the age of 14, Kyla became passionate about human-centered security. In order to address this, Kyla established Bits N' Bytes Cybersecurity Education Corp (BNBCE), a global 501(c)(3) organization that provides curriculum to more than 1,000 schools and maintains... read full bio
Without cutting corners, making compromises, or postponing delight, Garrett Gunderson assists people in winning the money game. Taking care of your finances can seem difficult, even frightening. For 25 years, Gunderson has helped people find money that is rightfully theirs, stop financial leaks, and profit from ideas up front so they can keep more of what they make. Garrett outlines the... read full bio
Craig Grossi, a Marine Corps veteran, popular author of Craig & Fred and Second Chances, Purple Heart recipient, and Georgetown University alumnus, was raised in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. In Sangin, Afghanistan, Craig was part of a top-tier US Marine unit. His most perilous job was Sangin, not the location where he expected to meet Fred, an amazing stray... read full bio
