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Hospitality Expert & TV Personality
Over twenty years of hospitality experience — combined with a signature no-nonsense approach to business and an unstoppable drive — led Anthony Melchiorri to become the creator and host of…
Actress, Writer, Musician, and Social Activist
Named for the Zulu word for power, Amandla Stenberg has made a name for herself as an actress and as activist.
Olympic Medal-Winning Ice Dancers
Although Maia and Alex Shibutani made Olympic history at the 2018 Winter Games, their story begins long before then. The sister and brother, affectionately known as the “ShibSibs”, share memories…
Former Attorney General of the United States
Alberto Gonzales draws on the strength of his heritage and the insights of his background, examines the privilege of public service and the enduring values of faith, family, and freedom…
Emmy® Winning Co-Host of The Real, Acclaimed Vocalist, Producer & Entrepreneur
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton is a Daytime Emmy® award-winning television host, acclaimed pop-vocalist, lifestyle personality, producer and founder of the faith-based jewelry brand, XIXI.
Co-Founder & Chief Motivational Officer of AARMY
Angela Manuel-Davis has a purpose that she lives by — using her voice to help others close the gap between where they are now, and where they are called, created,…
Digital Storyteller, Official White House Videographer for President Barack Obama, Creative Director for Bernie Sanders’ Presidential Campaign, and Partner at Revolution Messaging
A conservatory-trained filmmaker with a passion for politics, Arun Chaudhary was the first Official White House Videographer, a position created for him at the beginning of the Obama administration. During…
Actress, Comedian, and Author
Amy Sedaris is a prolific actress, author, comedian and rabbit educator. She has appeared often on screen, both large and small.Sedaris’ Emmy® nominated comedy series, At Home with Amy Sedaris,…
Actor, Businessman & Former Governor of California
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a global icon; a mammoth of public life, sports, and entertainment.
Author, Journalist, Poet, The Executive Director of Economic Hardship Reporting Project & Emmy Winning Producer
Alissa Quart is the author of the acclaimed Squeezed: Why Our Families Can’t Afford America (Ecco/HarperCollins) and four other books including Branded: The Buying and Selling of Teenagers (Basic Books),…
Venture Capitalist, Founder of Seven Seven Six & Co-Founder, Former Executive Chairman of Reddit, and Best-Selling Author
Tech founder and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian embraces disruption, beginning with his Waffle House epiphany that becoming an attorney was not his destiny to co-founding Reddit [reddit.com] in his UVA…
Creator, Host, and Executive Producer of Call Her Daddy Podcast
Alexandra Cooper is the creator, host, and executive producer of the hugely successful podcast and brand Call Her Daddy, which amasses millions of listeners per episode and frequently tops Podcast…
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations
As a leading authority on foreign policy in Israel and the Middle East, Ambassador Prosor draws from his experience at the UN to offer audiences a unique vantage point for…
Creator and Executive Producer of the CSI Franchise & Technology Visionary
Zuiker lends his journey from tram driver to television visionary in an inspiring and motivational program that ignites ambition and brings audiences to their feet.
Songwriter, Singer, and Banjo Player
Armed with musical genius, Ashley Campbell is walking in the tradition of an iconic musical pedigree. The daughter of country legend Glen Campbell, she plays her own instruments, composes modern…
Co-Anchor, CNN's "New Day"
Veteran news anchor and journalist Alisyn Camerota is no stranger to difficult topics.
Big Data Entrepreneur & Marketing Innovator
The standard view of creativity is one of constant brainstorming punctuated by sudden flashes of genius - it is not something you can be intentional or methodical about.
Actor & Film Producer, Known for "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "The Hurt Locker" & "Ant-Man"
Anthony Mackie was discovered after receiving rave reviews while playing Tupac Shakur in the off-Broadway production Up Against the Wind.
Multi-faceted Entrepreneur and Entertainer
Amara La Negra is the embodiment of today’s woman, created with a hint of the past and a twist of tomorrow.
Innovator, TED Fellow and CEO of litteBits
Ayah Bdeir is the founder and CEO of littleBits, the award-winning company that invented the electronic building block and whose mission is to empower kids to be change-makers through invention…
Emmy-Award Winning Journalist & War Correspondent; Host of Popular TV Program "Disorder in the Court"
For the past 30 years, Ashleigh Banfield has been consistently one of the most acclaimed anchors in television news, and one of television’s top crime journalists.
#1 International Bestselling Author of The Third Door & World’s Youngest Venture Capitalist
Alex Banayan is the youngest bestselling business author in American history.
Civil Rights Activist and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
Amanda Nguyen is the CEO and founder of Rise, a social movement accelerator. She is a 2019 Nobel Peace Prize nominee and star of the Emmy-nominated documentary “Rise Above.”
Neo co-founder and CEO
Andrew Chau successfully co-founded SkipTheDishes in 2012, which from its early beginnings in Saskatoon grew to over 130 markets and a network of over 4 million Canadians and 25,000 restaurant…
Comedian, Actor and Host. Finalist for NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity
Born in Nigeria, raised in Canada, Aisha Alfa’s comedy is worldly, energetic, and silly, with a positive perspective. Aisha is the previous winner of Winnipeg’s Funniest Person with a Day…
Artist, Poet, Writer and Activist
Alexis Caputo is a Florida & New York based Performance Artist, Poet, Writer and Activist. Caputo’s artistic portfolio began in performance studies and educational theater. A chief influence emerged, as…
Award-Winning Novelist, Speaker & Journalist
Anjanette Delgado is an award-winning novelist, speaker, and journalist who has written or produced for media outlets such as NBC, CNN, NPR, Univision, HBO and Vogue Magazine’s Latam and Mexico…
Head Coach, Los Angeles Chargers
A native of Celina, Texas, Anthony Lynn was an All-Southwest Conference running back as a collegian at Texas Tech University, where he rushed for 1,911 yards and 17 touchdowns on…
Co-Founder, Gilt Groupe & GlamSquad; Co-Founder & CEO, Fitz Co.
A pioneering dealmaker who found success in the nexus of technology and the luxury goods sector, Alexandra Wilkis Wilson is also an advisor, mentor and angel investor who shares her…
(President & Producer, Fork Films) is a Filmmaker and Philanthropist
Abigail E. Disney (President & Producer, Fork Films) is a filmmaker and philanthropist. Her longtime passion for women’s issues and peacebuilding culminated in her first film, the acclaimed Pray the…
The Grandson of Iconic labor leader and civil rights advocate Cesar Chavez
While Chávez passed away in 1993, his legacy lives on in so many -- but none had the perspective of his grandson, Andrés Chávez.
Actor and Producer, known for Designated Survivor (2016), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) and Narcos (2015).
Adan Canto stars as Aaron Shore on Designated Survivor. He made his American television debut in 2013 as a series regular in the Kevin Williamson drama The Following, in which…
Actress, Filmmaker, Author, and Comedian. She is known for her YouTube channel, which has over 2 million subscribers and over 226 million video views
Anna Akana started her YouTube channel in 2011, jumpstarting her career as an actress, producer, filmmaker and writer. In 2013, she wrote and starred in the digital series “Riley Rewind,”…
Actor & Singer, Known for "Glee"
Alex Newell is a actor and singer. He is best known for his recurring role as Wade "Unique" Adams on Fox's musical comedy-drama Glee, and as being a first season…
Actress, and Asian-American Activist with a passion for social advocacy on issues such as Mental Health and LGBTQ + Rights
Ami Park is an actor, host, print/commercial model and storyteller. Born in New York and raised in New Jersey,Ami always had a knack for acting since her childhood. She attended…
Award-Winning Actress
Angela Bassett’s talent and abilities as an actress, director and executive producer in both television and film have garnered well-deserved respect and acclaim from peers and fans, proving her to…
Stand-Up Comedian & Writer for ABC's "Fresh Off the Boat;" Known for the Netflix Comedy Special "Baby Cobra"
Ali Wong is a stand-up comedian, writer and actress. Her breakout Netflix special "Baby Cobra" premiered Mother's Day weekend 2016 to critical acclaim. Since then she has thrown out the…
Poet and Activist
Andrea Gibson is a world renown spoken word poet who first began on of the most celebrated and successful poetry careers in the field in 1999. Gibson then leaped to…
Native American Singer-Songwriter and Actor
Named one of the Top 5 Indian-Americans to watch in Hollywood, Anand Bhatt [pronounced ONN-INN BOTT] was born in Chicago. He is the younger child of two children from a…
Editor-in-Chief, Yahoo Finance Yahoo!
Andy Serwer is the current Editor-in-Chief for Yahoo Finance and one of the world’s leading business journalists. Andy oversees all editorial content for Yahoo Finance, from breaking news to in-depth…
Actress, Motivational Speaker and Winner Mrs. Universe 2015
Ashley Callingbull, Cree First Nations woman from the Enoch Cree Nation in the province of Alberta. She is very devoted to her culture and people, and takes pride in her…
Native American Writer, Activist and Blogger
Dr. Adrienne Keene (Cherokee Nation) is a Native scholar, writer, blogger, and activist, and is passionate about reframing how the world sees contemporary Native cultures. She is the creator and…
Two time Grammy Winner and Emmy-Recipient
Albita Rodríguez is the most authentic Cuban singer hailing from Havana that has been able to move the world through her music. Albita is “the reincarnation of a 1930's European…
ABC News Correspondent, Speaker, Mentor and Connector
A seasoned journalist with broadcast experience as a television news anchor, interviewer & host, Adrienne Bankert is currently a national news correspondent with ABC News and the Good Morning America…
Actor & Producing Director, Known for "Orange is the New Black" and "Billions"
Asia Kate Dillon is a performer, writer, and director known for their historic role as Taylor Mason in the television show “Billions” on Showtime. She is the first gender non-binary…
Ghanaian Undercover Journalist; Founder, Tiger Eye Media. Zanetor Voted 2016 Most Influential Ghanaians
Anas Aremeyaw Anas is an undercover journalist, attorney and private detective working in Ghana and across the African continent. In disguise, he finds his way into asylums, brothels, prisons, orphanages…
Art-Activist, Educator and Former NFL Football Player
Aaron Maybin is a 29-year-old Art-Activist and former professional football player from Baltimore City, Maryland. Selected as the 11th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills…