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Professor of Sociology and Professor of City and Regional Planning at the University of California, Berkeley
Manuel Castells started his academic career in 1967 at the University of Paris, teaching methodology of social research..
Founder of Women of Security Chapter (WoSEC), Serial Entrepreneur and Senior Cyber Security Expert
Magda Lilia Chelly is a keynote speaker, a serial entrepreneur and a senior cybersecurity expert. She is leading the cyber business for an international Fortune 500 insurance-broking firm in Asia.
Success Coach, Event Emcee and Best-selling Author
In business, Michael is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and sales expert from Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Seven-Time New York Times Bestselling Author Award-Winning Journalist
Award-winning science journalist, STEM advocate, and seven-time New York Times bestselling author Mary Roach.
New York Times Bestselling Author of 'Exit West' & 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist'
Award-winning and internationally bestselling author Mohsin Hamid is a radically inventive storyteller with his finger.
TV Personality and Host, Viceland's 'Just a Dash'
Matty Matheson, internationally recognized chef and personality, has been breaking barriers since his cooking debut back in 2003. His expansive career has brought many opportunities to the chef, restaurateur, television…
New York Times Bestselling Author, 'Fix it with Food'
Michael Symon cooks with soul, having grown up in a Greek and Sicilian family. The Cleveland native shares his exuberant, approachable cooking style and infectious laugh with viewers as an Iron…
Both New York Times Bestselling Authors
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski are morning television’s hottest political duo and the co-hosts of MSNBC's Morning Joe, one of the most popular and influential shows on politics because of…
Advocate for Mental Health, Racial Equity, and Adopted Children and Families
Award-winning author, filmmaker, and advocate Marra B. Gad offers powerful insights about belonging,
Host, 'Conversations with Maria' and 'Better Together' Podcasts
As a journalist, Emmy Award-winner Maria Menounos holds the distinct honor of having conducted the only interview.
Financial Journalist, Co-Host, NPR's Award-Winning 'Planet Money' Podcast, Author
Journalist and author Mary Childs is a co-host for NPR’s award-winning Planet Money podcast known for balancing in-depth analysis.
Internationally Renowned Educator, Author of "The Emotionally Healthy Child" and Social & Emotional Learning Expert
"I do what I do because I want to see more children grow up happier." Maureen Healy Social and emotional expert Maureen is an educator, award-winning author, and leader in…
Renowned Fitness Coach and Author
If there is power in positive thinking, Mary Anne Cappellino would light up Manhattan. You can feel the energy the minute she walks in the room with her contagious affirmative…
Author of "The E-Myth"
Michael E. Gerber is first thought of as a world renowned business author. His New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week best-selling books of all time have touched the…
FOX Business Network anchor and Author
Melissa Francis joined FOX Business Network (FBN) as an anchor in January 2012. She is the host of "MONEY with Melissa Francis" (5 PM/ET & 12 AM/ET), a program that…
World-Renowned Thought Leader in Leadership Development
Marshall Goldsmith was recently recognized as the #1 leadership thinker in the world.
CEO, Entrepreneur, Author and Columnist, The Huffington Post and Inc.com
Margaret is an entrepreneur, Chief Executive and author. She was born in Texas, raised in Holland and educated at Cambridge University. She worked in BBC Radio for five years where…
Author of Killing the Slience; Advocate for Rape & Abuse Victims
18 years old, with big dreams and high goals, Monika Korra moved from her native Norway to Dallas, TX on a track scholarship with SMU. To represent a college track…
Former NFL Player, Bestselling Author
Marques Ogden is a former NFL player who is now an inspirational keynote speaker. He's also the founder and CEO of Ogden Ventures LLC, three-time best-selling author (Sleepless Nights; The…
Gitomer Certified. Audience Approved.
MIKE HOURIGAN, CSP, is known for the witty, real-world wisdom he brings to corporate and association audiences.
Peabody Award-Winning Journalist, Speaker, and Author
Mariana Atencio, Best Selling Author & Award-Winning Journalist with Viral TEDxtalk (+14M views), has spent the last decade studying resilience and the key questions that define how to get what…
Author, speaker
Mark C. Perna is the founder and CEO of TFS, a full-service strategic communications and consulting firm whose mission is to share and support every client's passion for making a…
Author, Doctor and YAHOO! Lifestyles Expert
Dr. Maryann Rosenthal is an author and international speaker on family dynamics and life achievement issues. A highly regarded clinical psychologist, she is a much sought-after keynote speaker and seminar…
Author, presenter and leader. Helping people navigate life, death & grief.
Molly is a published author and presenter and holds a number of senior leadership and management roles in the palliative care sector. Currently Consortium Manager of the North and West…
Author, President, Get Smart Training, Inc.
Michelle Correia Templin is a renowned author, speaker, and business consultant. For over twenty years, Michelle has been designing and conducting high-energy training workshops and keynote presentations that motivate and…
Top Chef, Cookbook Author and Food Network Challenger
Former Top Chef competitor Marisa Churchill grew up in the kitchen, cooking with her Greek grandmother. In 1999 Marisa turned her life-long passion for cooking into a career. She graduated…
Social Media Expert, Best Selling Author and Keynote Speaker
Mark Schaefer is a globally-recognized keynote speaker, educator, business consultant, and author. His blog and podcast -- The Marketing Companion -- are at the top of the charts in the…
Energetic Speaker and Author of "Negotiating for Dummies"
Mimi's latest book is about success and football: Necessary Roughness: New Rules for the Contact Sport of Life. As a very funny, football female, Mimi uses football as a metaphor…
Former Wal-Mart Executive, Author, Speaker and Coach
His Background: Michael Bergdahl is a professional international business speaker, author and turnaround specialist. Bergdahl worked in Bentonville, Arkansas for Walmart, as the Director of "People" for the headquarters office,…
“Author, Speaker, and national correspondent for the #1 tv newsmagazine show “Inside Edition”
Megan Alexander is an Emmy nominated national news reporter. She can be seen every evening as a correspondent on the longest-running syndicated national news magazine television show Inside Edition. For…
Director of Innovation and Technology, Author of The Fire Within and Creator of The Hierarchy of Needs for Innovation & Divergent Thinking
Mandy Froehlich is currently a Director of Innovation and Technology and a Google for Education Certified Trainer, but has been involved in education in a variety of positions from teacher…
Award-Winning Author & Co-Founder of Age Wave
Recently recognized by Forbes as one of the top fifty female futurists globally, Maddy Dychtwald has been deeply involved for more than 30 years in exploring all aspects of the…
Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Innovation and Creativity Consultant
Michael McMillan's breadth of knowledge and experience, combined with his story-telling ability, make him a much-sought-after speaker, panelist, and consultant. His messages resonate with audiences, leaving them both motivated and…
Think Like Leonardo, Innovate Like Edison!
Michael J. Gelb is the world's leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. He is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated…
Integrating Technology, Education, and the Workplace
Marc is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and "practical visionary" in the field of education. Marc has spoken in over 40 countries, authored seven books, and published over 100 essays;…
Trendspotting Futurologist
Magnus Lindkvist is a trendspotting futurologist and author who weaves together important current trends to forecast what life, society and business might look like in the future. It is the…
Female Jerry Maguire, CEO, Keynote Speaker & Author
Hailed as the "female Jerry Maguire" by CNN, Molly Fletcher made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents. During her almost two-decade career and as…
Author of The New York Times Best-Seller, "The Discipline of Market Leaders"
Michael Treacy is the President and founder of Treacy & Company. He brings over 30 years of experience helping companies achieve market leadership. Mr. Treacy's ideas about customer value propositions and…
NYT's Bestselling author, Consultant and Communicator
Mark is the president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea lab for leadership development and turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. GlobalGurus.org lists Mark as one of the top…
International Bestselling Author, recording artist and human rights activists
Introducing him at the United States Senate in 2015, Ted Cruz called Mark Steyn "an international bestselling author, a Top Five jazz recording artist, and a leading Canadian human rights…
Sports Analyst & Media Personality Author Former NFL Athlete
Marcellus Wiley is a former NFL Athlete, author, and highly successful sports media personality. Born and raised in Compton, California, at a young age he discovered his passion and talent…
TV Personality Best-selling Author Radio & Podcast Host
Michelle Visage is a two-time Emmy and Producer’s Guild Award-winning, internationally renowned television personality, radio show host, podcast host, platinum-selling recording artist, and author. Though best known for her work as the judge on the…
Foreign Policy Specialist Professor, Johns Hopkins
A Johns Hopkins foreign policy specialist and bestselling author, Michael Mandelbaum is known for his ability to explain the meaning and consequences of global developments and trends. The New York Times called…
Professor of Law Author Advocate for Equality, Equity & Racial Justice
Michael Higginbotham is a law professor, author, and international political consultant. Higginbotham has been described as "...conscientious, diligent and slow to anger - unless he perceives an injustice" (The Baltimore Sun).…
Best Selling Author, Speaker and Body Language Expert
It all started when Michael Anthony was 9 years old, and it started all wrong. He stole a deck of playing cards from a store near his home and was…