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Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster, Host of NFL Total Access on the NFL Network
MJ Acosta-Ruiz is the host of NFL Total Access on the NFL Network. Acosta-Ruiz is the first ever Afro-Latina and woman of color to host a show at the NFL Network. Fully…
President and Publisher, ForbesWoman, Host, Success with Moira Forbes, Executive Vice President, Forbes Media, Founder, Forbes Executive Women’s Board
As the Executive Vice President of Forbes Media, Moira Forbes is responsible for driving new business initiatives across the company’s diverse media platforms, and branding Forbes events worldwide.
Founder and CEO of Blavity Inc., Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, and Small Business Advisor, Host, The WorkSmart Podcast With Morgan DeBaun, Activist
Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur and corporate advisor. As the Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., the leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials, Morgan has grown the…
ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent, Co-Anchor ABC's This Week
Martha Raddatz was named Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent for ABC News in November 2008, after serving as chief White House correspondent during the last term of President George W. Bush's…
Policy Expert & Advisor on the Middle East, Israel & Iran, President Clinton's Ambassador to the State of Israel
Martin Indyk has been an active participant in the dramatic Middle East peace process and plays a leading role in advising on U.S. Middle East policy and U.S.-Israel relations.
Business Transformation Expert
It's hard to define Michael Veltri with a single word. He's been called a prolific business transformation expert, a visionary, and a warrior. His pioneering body of work in which…
Scientist and New York Times Bestselling Author of "Why We Sleep"
A Sleep Scientist at Google, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at UC Berkeley, founder and director of the school's Center for Human Sleep Science, and now bringing his science directly…
International Tennis Icon
Maria Sharapova is a world-class tennis champion and entrepreneur. Her passion for craftsmanship and detail is reflected in everything she does — both on and off the tennis court.
Activist,Entrepreneur
Michael Render, pka Killer Mike, is a Grammy-award winning rapper, businessman and activist. He is one half of the hip hop duo, Run the Jewels, host of the Netflix series,…
Internationally-Syndicated Columnist and Bestselling Author
Moisés Naím is an internationally-syndicated columnist and best-selling author of influential books including the recently-published The End of Power, a startling examination of how power is changing across all sectors…
Bestselling author of engaging books on infectious diseases & medicine
World-renowned explorer and spell-binding storyteller, Mark Plotkin is a Time magazine “Hero for the Planet
National Advocate for the Prevention of Cancer, Heart Disease and Diabetes
Margaret I. Cuomo, M.D. is a board-certified radiologist, teaching professional, and national advocate for the prevention of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. A trusted expert on health and wellness who…
New York Times Best-Selling Author, Researcher, and Founder of the Strengths Revolution
Marcus Buckingham is a global researcher and thought leader focused on unlocking strengths, increasing performance and pioneering the future of how people work.
Former United States Ambassador to Sweden
Ambassador (ret.) Mark Brzezinski is President and CEO of Brzezinski Strategies LLC, a global consulting firm. Most recently, Mark was a Managing Director at Makena Capital Management where he led…
Co-author, The One To One Future
Recognized for over 25 years as one of the world’s leading authorities on customer-focused business strategies, Dr. Martha Rogers is an acclaimed author and co-founder, along with Don Peppers, of…
Global Political-Economic Expert
Marvin Zonis has the unique ability to present sophisticated and complex concepts in an easy-to-understand and entertaining manner. He has worked with many of the Fortune 500 companies through keynotes,…
Celebrated Comedian, Actor and Writer
Martin Short, a celebrated comedian and actor, has won fans and accolades in television, film and theater since his breakout season on Saturday Night Live almost 30 years ago and…
Leading International Expert on Climate Science
Dr. Shepherd is considered a leading international expert, scientist, author, host, and communicator. He is a Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor and Director of University of Georgia's Atmospheric Sciences Program.
TV Personality, Entrepreneur & Activist
Matt James is an American television personality, entrepreneur, and activist, most recently known for his historical role as the first Black male lead on ABC’s hit show, The Bachelor.
Star of Critically-Acclaimed Moonlight and True Detective
Mahershala Ali is quickly becoming one of the freshest and most in-demand faces in Hollywood with his extraordinarily diverse skill set and wide-ranging background in film, television, and theater. is quickly…
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, "Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food Giants Hooked Us"
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and author of the New York Times bestsellers Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit our Addictions and Salt Sugar Fat, Michael Moss is a leading…
African American Woman USAF U-2 Pilot
Colonel Merryl Tengesdal (ret.) is the first and only African American woman to fly the United States Air Force’s U-2 “Dragon Lady” high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft. As a former Naval Aviator…
First African American Woman in Space, Founder and President, the Jemison Group and BioSentient Corp, Two Medical Technology Companies
Dr. Mae C. Jemison broke more than the sound barrier in 1992 when she climbed aboard the space shuttle Endeavour and became the first woman of color to travel into space.
Licensed physician, Emmy Award winning Host and professional comedian who shares his “prescription for laughs”
“Life is short, do what makes you happy.” That’s the advice that Matt Iseman got from his dad, a world renowned physician, when Matt quit medicine to pursue stand up…
Trailblazing Pakistani-American Podcast Host
Misha is a Pakistani-American podcast host, writer and producer, on a mission to make shows that inspire awe and push audio into uncharted territory.
President, Keurig Inc.
If you drank a cup of coffee, brushed your teeth or shaved this morning, your life has already been impacted by Michelle Stacy’s leadership. For the last 35 years, Michelle…
98th Mayor of Philadelphia
Michael Nutter served as the 98th Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, his hometown. He served 22.5 years as an elected official in Philadelphia, serving 14.5 years as a City…
Expert on Geopolitics & Global Security
For the past two decades, Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei has played a key role in the most high-stakes conflicts of our time.
Vice Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, Founder, Giants of Africa Foundation, Advocate for Youth Development
Vice Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors Masai Ujiri is a charismatic and visionary leader credited with driving the team to its most successful period in franchise history, including…
Award-Winning Actor
Endeared to audiences nation-wide for his acting career which spans more than five decades, Martin Sheen uses his dynamic presence and celebrity status to lend an inspired voice to political…
Filmmaker, Health and Science Journalist, New York Times Best-Selling Author of Genius Foods
Max Lugavere is a filmmaker, health and science journalist and the author of the New York Times best-seller Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life, published in…
Award-winning actor and producer, Founder, The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation
Mark Wahlberg earned both Academy Award® and Golden Globe® nominations for his standout work in the family boxing film, The Fighter, and Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed drama, The Departed. He has played diverse…
Renowned Theoretical Physicist, Co-Founder, String Field Theory, New York Times Bestselling Author of Physics of the Impossible
Dr. Michio Kaku is a theoretical physicist, bestselling author, acclaimed public speaker, renowned futurist, and popularizer of science. As co-founder of String Field Theory, Dr. Kaku carries on Einstein’s quest…
James Beard Award-winning Chef and Owner, Red Rooster, New York Times Bestselling Author
Marcus Samuelsson is the acclaimed chef behind many restaurants worldwide including Red Rooster Harlem, Red Rooster Shoreditch, and Marcus B&P. Samuelsson was the youngest person to ever receive a three-star…
Academy Award-Winning Actor, Co-Founder, just keep livin Foundation, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author, "Greenlights"
Academy Award-Winning Actor Matthew McConaughey's impressive career has spanned 40 feature films that have grossed over $1 billion dollars. A Texas native heralded for his constant career reinvention, McConaughey is…
Chief Economic Advisor at Allianz, Chair of President Obama’s Global Development Council (2012-2017), President of Queens College, Cambridge
Dr. Mohamed A. El-Erian is an internationally respected economist and financier with experience at the highest level of business and government. Markets hang on his analysis and insight, and audiences…
YouTube Star and Fashion Personality
Marko is a 17-year-old fashion personality, specializing in customization and DIY art. He started his YouTube channel less than a year ago, which now has more than 4.6 million subscribers…
Grammy-Nominated Artist
In 2012, Mary Lambert was working three restaurant jobs when her whole life changed. An aspiring singer-songwriter, cellist, spoken word artist, and newly graduated with a BA in music composition…
Musician
As defining as his platinum pop and worship albums have become, there is yet another musical side to MICHAEL W. SMITH that is as passionate and creative. Ask the multiple…
Former Writer, Producer & Star, BuzzFeed's "Whine About It"
Matt Bellassai is a writer, comedian, and Internet personality, who writes frequently about pop culture, humor, and the struggles of daily life as a twenty-something man-child.
Actress, "Stranger Things"
Maya Hawke can currently be seen as the new series regular role of “Robin” in Season 3 of the Netflix global hit phenomenon STRANGER THINGS. She most recently wrapped production…
Actor & Comedian
Maz Jobrani was most recently seen playing the loveable “Fawz” on the CBS comedy SUPERIOR DONUTS as a series regular.
Co-Host, ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption"
Michael Wilbon, the longtime Washington Post sports columnist, is co-host of ESPN's Pardon the Interruption, the popular weekday sports debate and discussion program, as well as an NBA studio analyst for both ESPN and ABC. A…
SVP of Save the Children, U.S. Programs & Advocacy; CEO of Save the Children Action Network
Mark K. Shriver is Senior Vice President of U.S. Programs & Advocacy at Save the Children and CEO of Save the Children Action Network. Shriver joined Save the Children in…
Grammy-Nominated Musician
Mike Posner is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer.
Super Bowl Champion & Cancer Survivor
Mark Herzlich grew up a star athlete in three sports before attending Boston College where he was one of the top defensive players in all of college football. Following a…
Actress, Riverdale
Madelaine Petsch stars in Riverdale, one of The CW's most popular series. She can also be seen in Netflix's feature film,
Actress, Netflix's "Outer Banks"
Madison Bailey stars in the Netflix’s series Outer Banks, as ‘Kiara’. The show is set on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where a tight-knit group of teens from the…
Artist & New York Times Bestselling Author
Mari Andrew is a New York Times bestselling author, artist, and speaker who shares stories about the powers of uncertainty, loss, sensitivity, and exploration.
Award-Winning Actress
Mila Kunis has established herself as one of Hollywood’s most sought after, vivacious and engaging actresses. Since beginning her career in acting, she has garnered an impressive body of work that…


















































