Ben Bator deferred a scholarship to law school to start Texts From Last Night after perfecting his texting skills at Michigan State University. He admits that he is no stranger to: breaking up via text message, having phantom vibrations" in the absence of his phone, typing on computer keyboards with his thumbs and waking up in a bathtub on a... read full bio
Daniel Rodriguez is an author and football player who survived war in Afghanistan and lived to tell the story. After his father passed away, Rodriguez joined the military and found himself in the mist of the bloodiest battle during the war in Afghanistan. Although he lived to tell the story of war and earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star,... read full bio
L.T.D., which stands for love, togetherness, and devotion, is an R&B funk bank formed in Greensboro, North Carolina. The band got together and traveled, performing gigs and trying to increase their exposure. They lived in New York first, then traveled to LA to find their big break. They signed with A&M Records and released songs including Love Ballad, Concentrate On... read full bio
Andrea Gibson is an award-winning spoken word poet and activist. Her poetry focuses on social issues such as gender, politics, and other reform. Gibson is a four-time Denver Grand Slam Champion, fourth place finisher at the National Poetry Slam, and third place finisher at the Individual World Poetry Slam. She has published six books and draws influence from Sonya Renee,... read full bio
Born in Colorado, Trevor Christensen is the electronic dance music producer and DJ known as Said the Sky. Christensen learned to play the piano and several other instruments when he was just eight years old. It wasnt until he took a Digital Audio Production class in high school that he discovered electronic music. From there he was hooked. He went... read full bio
Guns N’ Hoses is a tribute band to Guns N’ Roses that consists of five talented women; Erin Marsz who plays Axl Hose, Charlene Kaye who plays Gash, Julia Adamy who plays Muff McKagan, Emmy Wildwood who plays Lizzy Stradlin, and Gina Ilasi who plays Stephanie Adler. Guns N’ Hoses have had the opportunity to perform for Slash himself and... read full bio
Nikos "Nick" Kypreos was born in Toronto, Ontario, where he played as a young man in the 1979 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament alongside a minor ice hockey team. He very quicky proved himself to be a skilled scorer with the North Bay Centennials in the Ontario Hockey League. Nick’s career only took off from there when he joined the... read full bio
Anthony Mays is a creative software engineer, digital entrepreneur, and supporter of diversity in the sector. As the company's founder, he has established a solid reputation for his proficiency in technology and business consulting, offering important advice to businesses looking to capitalize on innovation. Anthony Mays is a digital Advisor for Brilliant Black Minds at Karat and has a passion for... read full bio
Marc Salem has been a student of the human mind for over 30 years. As an academic he holds advanced degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and New York University, and has been on faculty of several major universities for close to two decades. He is considered one of the world's foremost authorities on non-verbal communication. How the mind creates... read full bio
Jeff Caldwell is known to audiences nationwide as a clean, clever comedian with one of the brightest standup acts around. He is also known for being a great keynote speakers to Fortune 500 companies and organizations. Whether at a comedy club or a corporate event, Jeff delivers smart, funny jokes on topics ranging from the daily news to the daily... read full bio
Dan Naturman is an American stand-up comedian who is known for his appearances on television series such as “Last Comic Standing” and “America’s Got Talent”. Naturman was a contestant on Las Comic Standing twice, and the second time he was on the show has won a ticket to the semi-finals. While a contestant on America’s Got Talent, Naturman made it... read full bio
Moody McCarthy is known as one of America’s best stand-up comedians. Performing at the best comedy clubs in New York, including The Comedy Cellar, Comic Strip, Eastville, and Gotham Comedy Club, McCarthy’s fame is now widespread. He has appeared on television shows like ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, ‘Last Comic Standing’ where he was a semi-finalist, ‘Star Search’, ‘The Late Show with... read full bio
Joanne Shaw Taylor is UK’s number one star of the blues-rock world. The big voice from the Black Country has toured internationally, receiving critical acclaim from people everywhere. After debuting her first album, ‘White Sugar’, the door to Taylor’s career was opened, and she broke into the U.S. market. Beating stereotypes of age and gender, Taylor set herself up for... read full bio
Colleen Stanley is a keynote sales speaker, founder of SalesLeadership, Inc., and an author. As a keynote speaker, Stanley talks on sales organizations gaining new perspectives and using emotional intelligence into their sales and leadership processes. Stanley believes using skills such as empathy, impulse control and self-awareness produce hard sales results. As an author, Stanley has published the best-selling book... read full bio
Steven Scott is a comedian, actor, and host. He has performed on Broadway and the Las Vegas Strip. Scott’s humor is a mix of impressions with observational comedy. He can voice celebrities and musical instruments and has been likened to a mixture of Jim Carrey and Jerry Seinfeld. Scott has appeared on television networks such as NBC, FOX, VH1, Comedy... read full bio
Gary Hall Jr.s record speaks for itself. Hall is a three-time Olympian and a ten-time Olympic medalist; winning five gold medals, three silver medals and two bronze medals. Wanting none of the fame or attention, Hall took it upon himself to create an elaborate and theatrical boxing persona. One in which included: a red, white and blue boxing robe, eccentric... read full bio
Yannis Pappas is a Greek-American comedian who headlines tours worldwide. Yannis is best known for building his highly devoted fan base through his Greek character, Mr. Panos and Puerto Rican character, Maurica Rodriguez. The characters became Internet sensations that have gained millions of views. Yannis was also a featured panelist on the hit show Best Week Ever on VH1. He... read full bio
This British singer/songwriter Neon Hitch began recording her debut album in 2010. The album was named Beg, Borrow, and Steal and released a single Get Over U. Later was followed by singles by "Silly Girl", "Bad Dog" and "Poisoned with Love"the latter which appeared in Teen Wolf and Now That's What I Call Music! 40. She also released a... 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
Paul Brady, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is one of Ireland's most highly-regarded and successful artists, and the pre-eminent Irish singer-songwriter of his generation. His versions of great ballads like Arthur McBride and The Lakes Of Pontchartrain were definitive and are still being asked for by audiences today. Brady has spent his career crossing borders of style while holding fast to... read full bio
