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Kunal Nayyar

Actor Known for "The Big Bang Theory"

Kunal Nayyar is a British-Indian actor known for his role as Raj Koothrappali in the CBS sitcom.

Qiana Budd

Domestic Violence Survivor

Qiana Budd is a domestic violence survivor with stories to share. Instead of her experiences hardening her heart,

Actor Known for "Pulp Fiction," "Django Unchained" & Playing Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Films; Alzheimer's Advocate

Respectfully labeled as one of the hardest-working actors in Hollywood, Samuel L. Jackson is an undisputed star.

Sylvia Fowles

Professional Basketball Player for the Minnesota Lynx in the Women's National Basketball Association

Sylvia Fowles is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Cora Jakes-Coleman

Author of "Faithing It"

Cora loves life, and enjoys writing. She began writing her blog, “Fertility Faith,” at the age of 24 because of an early diagnosis of infertility.

Andy Katz

Senior college basketball journalist for ESPN, Analyst on College GameNight

Andy Katz is a senior college basketball writer for ESPN.com.  In addition to covering college basketball on a daily basis.

Michelle Kwan

Olympic Silver Medalist & Most Decorated Figure Skater in World Championship History; United States Ambassador to Belize

Michelle Kwan is the most-decorated skater in U.S. Figure Skating history, having won two Olympic medals, five World titles.

Mental Health Advocate, Olympic Gold Medalist & Former WNBA Player

Chamique Holdsclaw was born and raised in Queens, NY, she first made her mark as a high school basketball star at Christ TheKing High School.

Franklin Leonard

Film Producer, Cultural Commentator, Professor, Activist & Entrepreneur

Franklin Leonard is the founder and CEO of the Black List, the company that celebrates and supports great screenwriting.

Fran Harris

Life Coach, Personal Trainer, Former WNBA Champion

Fran Harris is a television personality, sportscaster, and former professional and college basketball player

Lawrence Hill

Canadian Novelist, Essayist & Memoirist Best Known for "The Book of Negroes"

Lawrence Hill is the son of American immigrants — a black father and a white mother.

June Hunt

Author, CSO & Founder, Hope For The Heart

Hope For The Heart Founder, CEO and CSO June Hunt is one of the world’s leading biblical counselors.

Brenda Louise Romero

Award-Winning Game Designer & Developer

Brenda Romero is a BAFTA award-winning game director, entrepreneur, artist and Fulbright award recipient and is presently game director.

Chelsea Newton

Former WNBA player; Assistant and Recruiting Coordinator at the University of Georgia

As one of the most highly touted players in the nation for the Class of 2001 and one of the most decorated athletes to grace the courts of Carroll High…

Brandi Carlile

Folk-Rock Singer-Songwriter

Brandi Carlile is a singer-songwriter and producer whose music spans multiple genres.

Biyi Bandele

Nigerian Novelist and playwright

Biyi Bandele is a London-based Nigerian playwright and novelist.

World’s Premier “SandStory” Performer, Motivational Keynote-Presenter, Gifted Speaker-Storyteller, Artist, and Finalist on America’s Got Talent

Joe Castillo is the world’s premier Sand Artist Joe Castillo is the best selling author, artist, storyteller and finalist.  

Swin Cash

2004 Gold Medal Women's Basketball Team, WNBA Star, Vice President of Basketball Operations for the New Orleans Pelicans

A member of the 2004 USA gold winning Olympic team, Swintayla Marie Cash knows how set goals to ensure success.

Seimone Augustus

Professional Basketball Player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association

Seimone Augustus is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Hilton Als

Novelist & Journalist Focusing on Cultural Topics

Hilton Als became a staff writer at The New Yorker in October, 1994, and a theatre critic in 2002.

Avan Jogia

Actor Known for "Victorious," "Twisted" & "Tut", Author & LGBTQ+ Activist

Avan Tudor Jogia, born February 9, 1992, is a Canadian actor, singer, writer, director and activist.

Carol Hamblet Adams

Carol Hamblet Adams has been a professional, inspirational and motivational speaker since 1993.

Carol's career has included work in television, both as an assistant director in Hollywood, CA, and as the hostess.

Jane Campion

Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Producer & Director

Dame Elizabeth Jane Campion DNZM is a New Zealand director, screenwriter, and producer.

Crystal Dangerfield

Women's Basketball Player with the Minnesota Lynx

Crystal Dangerfield is an American women's basketball player with the Minnesota Lynx of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Sellanga "Blinky Bill" Ochieng

Musician, Producer, & DJ; TED Fellow

Sellanga “Blinky Bill” Ochieng is a Kenyan musician, producer, and DJ. He is a TED Fellow.

Cheryl Boone Isaacs

Film Marketing & Public Relations Executive, Former President of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Cheryl Boone Isaacs is an American film marketing and public relations executive.

Danai Gurira

Actress, Best Known for "Black Panther" & "The Walking Dead"

Danai Gurira is an award-winning playwright and actress. As a playwright, her works include, "In the Continuum".

Fatima Robinson

Dancer, Music Video Director & Choreographer

Named one of Entertainment Weekly’s “100 Most Creative People in Entertainment,”.

Julie Taymor

Film, Opera, & Academy Award-Nominated Theater Director

Taymor’s previous film, Across The Universe, a re-imagining of 35 Beatles songs..

Lavell Crawford

Stand-up Comedian Best Known for his Role in "Breaking Bad"

Funnyman Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one rising comedy star to watch.

Nia Franklin

Miss America 2019, Classically Trained Opera Singer & Advocate for the Arts

Nia Franklin is Miss America 2019, a classically trained opera singer and an advocate for the arts.

Adam Trent

Magician & Entertainer Known for "The Illusionists"

Adam Trent is taking the magic world by storm, blending dancing and singing to own original pop music.

BAFTA-Nominated Comedy Actor, Producer & Writer

Samson Kayo is a British comedy actor, producer and writer.

President & Founder, Social Innovation Park Ltd

Veteren Member of Parliament, community & town builder town and union advisor. Serial entrepreneur & Founder of award-winning global movement Social Innovation Park (SIP).

Todd Corley

Former Abercrombie & Fitch Chief Diversity Officer

Todd Corley is the creator and catalyst of The TAPO Institute, a think tank and strategic adviser advocating inclusive leadership.

Film Director, Production Designer & Screenwriter Known for "Twilight"

Catherine Hardwicke is an American film director, production designer, and screenwriter.

Director, Producer & Actor Known for AMC's "Into the Badlands" & "Warcraft"

Daniel Wu is a Hong Kong American actor, director and producer. Since his film debut in 1998, he has been featured in over 60 films.

Head of Conversational Artificial Intelligence Insights at AI Design; Entrepreneur, Founder, Tech Researcher & Design Executive

Jamika D. Burge is the Head of Conversational Artificial Intelligence (CAI) Insights at AI Design.

Christina Johnson

TV Personality on VH1's "Atlanta Exes" & Speaker on Domestic Violence and Women's Rights

It has often been said that whatever doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. If that is true.

Michael B. Jordan

Actor & Producer; Best Known for "Black Panther," "Creed," "Friday Night Lights" & "Just Mercy"

An assured and mature actor from an early age, Michael B. Jordan brought the complex web of heartbreak and triumph inherent to young.

Founder and Chief Impact Officer at 1063 West Broad

Alencia Johnson leads at the intersection of social justice and culture change.

Mayor Allen

Panamanian-Born Hip-Hop Artist

Mayor Allen launched his music career in January of 2012. His first single “Party All Night Long”.

Actress Known for HBO's "Game of Thrones" and "Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" Gwendoline Christie is a British actress. She is best known for portraying the warrior Brienne of Tarth in the HBO fantasy-drama series "Game of Thrones" and Lexi in the science fantasy series "Wizards vs Aliens." She will portray Commander Lyme in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2" and will be seen in the upcoming "Star Wars Episode VII." Her theatrical career includes a performance as the Queen in Shakespeare's "Cymbeline" and "standing out" as Lucifer in Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus." On screen, Christie played supporting roles in Terry Gilliam's 2009 and 2013 films "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" and "The Zero Theorem," the BBC TV production "The Seven Ages of Britain" and the 2012 television series "Wizards vs Aliens," among others. Christie's striking height, 6 ft 3 in, attracted the attention of photographer Polly Borland, who made Christie the subject of a noted series of photographs, entitled "Bunny," between 2002 and 2008. According to Christie, she felt then that the photographs—in which she appears mostly nude—could help her come to terms with her body and challenge notions of femininity. In July 2011, Christie was cast as the warrior Brienne of Tarth in the second season of HBO's fantasy TV series "Game of Thrones." Her character—an unusually tall, muscular and plain-looking woman—is a favorite among many readers of the novels. Christie said that she could draw on her own experiences of having been bullied for her height and androgynous looks to play the part of Brienne, a role that she was passionate to obtain after reading the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels which the show adapts. According to series co-writer and -producer George R.R. Martin, she obtained the role practically without debate after an arresting audition at which she appeared already made up and costumed as Brienne. After being cast in the role, she prepared for it by taking horsemanship, sword-fighting and stagefighting lessons. For her role as Brienne, Christie was nominated for the 2013 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. In April 2014 Christie was cast in the role of Commander Lyme for the final two films in the "The Hunger Games" series. Christie joined the cast of "Star Wars Episode VII" in June 2014. Read More Videos Hqdefault Gwendoline Christie on Star Wars & Game of Thrones Hqdefault Gwendoline Christie HD interview 2nd September 2014 - YouTube Hqdefault 2015 Calgary Expo. Gwendoline Christie Panel. - YouTube Tags Entertainers, Television Actress, Actors, Celebrity, Film Industry, Game of Thrones, Acting, Television & Film, Filmmaking, Entertainment Pop Culture, News Gwendoline Christie supports Brienne-Tormund romance on 'Game ... "Game of Thrones" star Gwendoline Christie weighed in on Tormund Giantsbane's (Kristofer Hivju) crush on her character, Brienne of Tarth. Gwendoline Christie makes tribute to Nice at 'Star Wars Celebration ... Star Wars Celebration, a convention for fans of the beloved sci-fi franchise, kicked off Friday in London with panels from the stars and creators and promise of ... 'Star Wars: Episode VII' casts Lupita Nyong'o and Gwendoline Christie This just in from the Star Wars front: Episode VII has cast 12 Years a Slave Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o and Game of Thrones' Gwendoline Christie. Brienne Of Darth: 7 'Star Wars' Roles Perfect For Gwendoline Christie If you're not familiar with the actress, Christie is best known for playing the honorable warrior Brienne of Tarth on “Game of Thrones,” the HBO fantasy series ... 'Game of Thrones' Actress Gwendoline Christie Joins Final 'Hunger ... “Game of Thrones” actress Gwendoline Christie is replacing actress Lily Rabe as the Commander Lyme character in Lionsgate's “The Hunger Games: ... Request Information

Gwendoline Christie is a British actress. She is best known for portraying the warrior Brienne of Tarth in the HBO fantasy-drama series "Game of Thrones".

Award-Winning Director Known for "Toy Story 3" & "Coco"

Lee Edward Unkrich is an American director, film editor, screenwriter, and animator. He was a longtime member of the creative team at Pixar, where he started in 1994 as a…

Wife of Grammy and Dove Award Winning Recording Artist, Steven Curtis Chapman

Mary Beth Chapman is the wife of Grammy and Dove Award winning recording artist, search Steven Curtis Chapman.

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Actress & Singer; Best Known for "Wizards of Waverly Place"

Having appeared as a child in the children's television series Barney & Friends, Gomez rose to fame as the leading role.

Senior Fellow, Milken Institute; Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center; Financial Equity Educator

Chris Brummer is a senior fellow at the Milken Institute's Center for Financial Markets and a professor of law

Choreographer & Creativity Cultivator

Twyla Tharp is much more than just another “award-winning choreographer,” she’s an entrepreneur, manager, and accomplished businesswoman.

American Actor; Currently Stars as President Fitzgerald Grant on "Scandal"

Tony Goldwyn is an American actor, singer, producer, director and political activist.

Henry W. Foster

Physician / Author / Social Educator

A man of substance, grace, and wisdom, Dr. Henry Foster has traveled an admirable path.