Authors

His stories have been featured in Harper's, the New York Times, the New Yorker, on NPR's "This American Life..

June Scobee Rodgers remembers every one of the 73 seconds leading up to the Challenger accident..

Jay McGraw is the Emmy® Award-winning creator and executive producer of the syndicated series.

Jeff Kreisler is executive editor of "My Wall Street Journal," with writers from The Daily Show.

Jamie Deen is an entrepreneur, businessman, author, and son of American cooking and lifestyle icon Paula Deen.

His very natural, easy-going style would lead you to believe that James Van Praagh is chatting with a friend on the telephone.

James McBride is an author, musician and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, "The Color of Water.

The Jonas Brothers are an American pop boy band. The band gained its popularity from the Disney Channel children's television network.

For more than 15 years Jonathan Pritchard has traveled the world as a professional mentalist, and practiced martial arts daily.

Julianne Hough was born into a dance family. Her parents, all four grandparents, and all four siblings (Derek, Katherine, Marabeth.

Joyce Maynard is a New York Times bestselling author.

An award-winning actor, “Joey Pants” is known for his tough-guy roles in Risky Business, Memento, The Sopranos. In 2016.

John Lloyd seems to have known every brilliant and funny person in Britain,

Boyd is a member of the National Black Women's Health Project.

Joshua Seth is a celebrity voice actor, motivational speaker, and author of the bestselling peak performance book.

Jillian “JJ” Simmons is a veteran radio/tv host and author from Cincinnati, Ohio. She has captivated listeners from major cities across the country.

Respected internationally as a strategic thinker, inspirational speaker and consummate professional.

Iconic singer/songwriter John Oates was destined to be a musician. Singing from the time he could talk and playing the guitar since the age of 5.

Jemar Tisby is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Color of Compromise.

At the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, John Naber captured four Gold Medals, one Silver and broke four World Records in swimming. His World marks in the 100 and 200…

John DiJulius is the Authority on Customer Service, Best Selling Author, International Keynote Speaker and Consultant, and TEDx Speaker..  

An exceptional leader and one of the most successful coaches in college basketball history with three national titles and 873 wins to his name, Jim Calhoun delivers a passionate and…

Jerry Linenger survived what has been described as "one of the most dangerous missions in space history"–an out-of control spacecraft tumbling through darkness, and on fire.

Behavioral scientist and expert on what is really meaningful in life, Jennifer Aaker shares how to create more purposeful, engaged, and joyful places to work.

A consummate insider who worked his way up through the ranks to head the Central Intelligence Agency, John Brennan had a front row seat in the turbulent and tumultuous arena…

J.R. Martinez is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, advocate, wounded U.S. Army veteran, and actor who has been featured on All My Children, Dancing with the Stars, SAF3 and more.

In the ultimate program for entrepreneurs, at the podium, Ramberg offers her unique perspective as a small business owner and reporter. Sharing the ins and outs of small business, from…

Saturday Night Live and ESPN are two of the most prominent cultural phenomena of the century just behind us and the century still new beneath our feet.

Foer delves into the lessons learned from Moonwalking with Einstein, inspiring audiences to become a master at their own game, whether in the boardroom or the classroom.

John Kim is a licensed therapist, speaker, and author of best sellers, I Used to Be a Miserable F*ck and Single. On Purpose. He is a writer for Psychology Today…

Meet Joy, The Original Boss. Joy Mangano is one of the most successful and celebrated product inventors of today. Trusted by millions, Mangano has been reinventing clean for over 25…

Former New York Times and Newsweek journalist Julie Scelfo engages audiences with her vast historical knowledge inspiring dynamic conversation while never losing listeners in the facts or figures. Scelfo’s stories about society and human…

Jon Taffer is the entertainer, the entrepreneur, the strategic advisor, the thought leader that transforms industries. Utilizing his four decades of unprecedented industry experience, Taffer guides companies through remodeling, reprogramming,…

I have learned that ultimately, it comes down to a few simple things: the personal bond you have with yourself, the relationship you have with nature, and your connection to…

Jessica Simpson is an international star and media darling who has taken the music, fashion and entertainment industries by storm. Jessica burst on to the scene with her unmistakable voice…

On October 5, 2017, the New York Times published an article by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey — and then the world changed. But nothing could have prepared the two reporters for…

Jamie Wheal is the author of the global best-seller and Pulitzer Prize-nominated Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, Navy SEALs and Maverick Scientists are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work and…

With a refreshing mix of humor, sincerity, and infectious enthusiasm, Jenna Wolfe electrifies audiences with her very personal discussions of some of the biggest issues facing women today.

James Patterson is the world’s bestselling author and most trusted storyteller.

Known at the podium for his insight, wit and first-hand anecdotes, Jonathan Alter is one of America’s most-respected journalists and modern historians.

Junot Díaz was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New Jersey.

Born in 1954, Jon Krakauer grew up in Corvallis, Oregon, where his father introduced him to mountaineering as an eight-year-old. After graduating from Hampshire College in 1976, Krakauer divided his…

Jackie Mason is once in a generation, a performer emerges who is so extraordinary, so brilliant, that he or she become the standard to whom all others are compared. Jackie…

Jodi Kantor is a prize-winning investigative reporter and best-selling author whose work has revealed hidden truths about power, gender, technology, politics, and culture.

Jimmy O. Yang is an actor, standup comedian, author. He currently stars as Jian Yang on the Emmy-nominated HBO series Silicon Valley. He made his feature film debut on Peter…

John Cleese is both a versatile comedic actor and a leading business motivator. With the legendary Monty Python’s Flying Circus, Fawlty Towers and A Fish Called Wanda, he created a…

On September 12, 2001, the day after the fall of the Twin Towers, WABC-AM in New York City recruited John Batchelor to go on the air until Osama bin Laden…

Janice Bryant Howroyd is the Founder and CEO of the ACT•1 Group, a global leader in deploying talent and resource management solutions. International in scope and resources, her company creates…

Dr. Joe Martin is a nationally known, award-winning speaker, respected university professor, author, and educational consultant. At the age of 24, Joe became the youngest faculty member ever hired to…

To Josh Linkner, creativity and innovation are the lifeblood of all human progress. As such, he’s spent his career harnessing the power of creative disruption. His journey has been non-traditional…