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Sarah Watson

Creator of the Hit TV Show "The Bold Type"; Author of "Most Likely"

Sarah Watson is the creator of the hit TV series "The Bold Type," which the New York Times described as "'Sex and the Single Girl' for millennials.

Relationship Expert, Matchmaker, Television Personality, Author, "Write Your Own Fairy Tale"

Siggy Flicker (born Sigalit Paldiel) is a relationship expert, matchmaker, television personality and author of Write Your Own Fairy Tale.

Sebastian Faulks

Novelist, Journalist, and Broadcaster

Sebastian Faulks was born in Donnington, a village near Newbury in Berkshire on April 20, 1953.

Shanti Das

Entertainment Executive, Entrepreneur, Mentor, Author, Philanthropist and Founder of the Silence The Shame Foundation

Shanti Das is an accomplished entertainment industry veteran, speaker, author, and Philanthropist.

Scott Wapner

Host, "Fast Money Halftime Report".

Scott Wapner is the host of the "Fast Money Halftime Report".

Corporate Guru and Fortune Magazine Columnist

Bing first made his appearance in ESQUIRE Magazine in 1983, writing scurrilous things.

Three-Time Olympian, Mental Health Advocate & Author; Known for "Fast Girl: A Life Spent Running from Madness"

Suzy Favor is a three-time Olympian and author of Fast Girl, a raw, though incomplete, account of her journey.

Cancer Survivor, Activist, Author, Emmy Award-Winning Television Chef & Home Life Expert

Sandra Lee is a Gracie and multiple Emmy® Award-Winning advocate

Simon Lewis is the author of \"Rise and Shine,\" a memoir about his remarkable recovery from a car accident and coma, and his new aproach to our own consciousness.

Born in London, Simon Lewis is a film and television producer and author.

Sam Chege

Associate Professor of Journalism & Mass Communications at Kansas State University

Sam Chege is an Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas State University.

National Political Leader, Civil Rights Lawyer

Steve Phillips is a national political leader, civil rights lawyer.

Suzan Johnson Cook

3rd Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom for the United States

Suzan Johnson Cook had the privilege and honor of serving the first African American President of the United States.

Sigourney Weaver

Golden Globe-Winning Actress & Environmentalist

Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress Sigourney Weaver has created a host of memorable film characters, both dramatic.

One of the Nation’s Leading Innovators, Provocateurs, & Thought Leaders on African American Youth, Youth Activism, & Youth Development; PhD, Author & Professor

Shawn Ginwright, PhD is one of the nation’s leading innovators, provocateurs.

Staceyann Chin

Spoken Word Poet, Performing Artist & LGBTQ+ Rights Political Activist

Staceyann Chin is a spoken word poet, actor, and performing artist. She is the author of the new poetry collection.

Award-Winning Authors, Prolific Content Creators, Disability & Relationship Experts

Shane and Hannah Burcaw are prolific relationship vloggers, authors, and speakers on a mission to improve the way society

World Renown Author, Consultant, Radio Host

Sam Deep launched his speaking career in 1986 after 15 years of teaching.

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Founder & CEO of The Sioux Chef, A two time James Beard award winner, Chef Sean, has become renowned nationally and internationally in the culinary movement of indigenous foods

Chef Sean Sherman, Oglala Lakota from the Pine Ridge reservation, is the founder of the company The Sioux Chef.

Political Commentator, CNN

Sarah is a nationally syndicated columnist, author and commentator. She is author of the book Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media’s Attack on Christianity and co-author of the book Why You’re Wrong…

Award-Winning Journalist, Director, and Best-Selling Author of The Perfect Storm & TRIBE

Junger engages audiences with a powerful, emotionally compelling and vivid portrait of the impact of war. He draws significant parallels between the battlefield and corporate America, providing important lessons that…

Filmmaker and Author of The Central Park Five

Sarah Burns is the author of The Central Park Five: The Untold Story Behind One of New York City’s Most Infamous Crimes and, along with David McMahon and Ken Burns,…

New York Times Best-Selling Author, SportsWriter, Regular Contributor to The Ringer and Previously Featured on Grantland

Shea Serrano is a writer and author, regular contributor to The Ringer and previously featured on Grantland. His most recent book, Basketball (And Other Things), was a #1 New York…

Acclaimed Journalist & New York Times Best-Selling Author of "Brain On Fire: My Month of Madness"

Susannah Cahalan is the New York Times bestselling author of Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness. She serves as a book reviewer at the New York Post an dis…

Co-Founder of HGTV, Media Executive, Speaker and Author

Susan Packard has been on the ground floor and helped to build powerhouse media brands like HBO, CNBC, and HGTV. She was the co-founder of Scripps Networks Interactive and former…

Former NBA Player and ESPN Announcer

Stephen Bardo is a motivational master. His experience on the basketball court and as a television analyst helped forge his fast-paced presentations that provide audiences with tools they can use…

Iconic Actor, Comedian, Author, Playwright & Musician

Steve Martin is one of the most legendary and diversified performers in the entertainment industry today. An actor, comedian, author, playwright, producer, and musician, Martin is an iconic figure whose…

Co-Founder of Apple Computer & Philanthropist

Steve Wozniak is best known as the co-founder of Apple Computer, which helped shape the personal computer industry with the popular Macintosh. An inductee to the National Inventors Hall of…

Best-Selling Author, LGBTQ Campus Pioneer and Civil Rights Champion. He is founder and executive director of Campus Pride, the leading national LGBTQ

Shane L. Windmeyer, M.S., Ed. is a best-selling author, LGBTQ campus pioneer and civil rights champion. He is founder and executive director of Campus Pride, the leading national LGBTQ organization…

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author & Journalist

An award-winning journalist, committed to tackling some of this country’s most intractable problems, author and activist, Sonia Nazario, is a leading advocate responsible for generating national attention to critical social…

Choosing Happiness, Author, Entrepreneur and Award-Winning Blogger

Author, entrepreneur, award-winning blogger, Emmy-winning producer, and inspirational speaker, Shane Burcaw brings a spirited, humorous approach to everything he does. Born with a progressive neuromuscular disease, Shane has been battling…

Co-Host, CBS's "The Talk"

Sara Gilbert serves as host and executive producer of THE TALK, CBS’s Daytime Emmy Award-nominated talk show that examines topical events and contemporary issues through the eyes of five female…

Co-Host, CBS's "The Talk" Colon Cancer Survivor and Wife of Ozzy Osbourne

Sharon Osbourne can currently be seen as one of the six women on CBS series The Talk. The show has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2011, 2012, 2013…

Scottish Singer Who Gained Fame on "Britain's Got Talent"

Susan Boyle is a Scottish singer who came to international attention when she appeared as a contestant on the TV program "Britain's Got Talent" in April 2009, singing "I Dreamed…

Documentation and LGBT Advocate

Shane Bitney Crone is an activist, speaker, writer and filmmaker.  

Duchess of York, Philanthropist, Author and Advocate

An international personality, successful career woman and single working mother, Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, is an inspiring role model whose extraordinary life is a testament to the powers…

"The Sean Hannity Show" on iHeartRadio, Fox News Channel's "Hannity," and New York Times Best-Selling Author

Sean Hannity currently serves as host of FOX News Channel's (FNC) Hannity. He joined the network in 1996 and is based in New York. As one of the most prominent…

Former NFL Quarterback & Motivator. Analyst for ESPN's Monday Night Football

Pro Football Hall of Famer and former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young is an NFL analyst for ESPN.  He travels to the Monday Night Football city each week for…

Award-Winning Spoken Word Artist, Actor, Singer and Musician

Saul Williams, rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, poet, writer, and actor. He is known for his blend of poetry and alternative hip hop, and for his lead roles in the 1998 film…

New York Times Best-Selling Author and Lawyer

Scott Turow is the author of  twelve bestselling works of fiction, including IDENTICAL, INNOCENT, PRESUMED INNOCENT, and THE BURDEN OF PROOF, and two nonfiction books, including ONE L, about his…

American Music Icon & Former 'American Idol' Judge

Steven Tyler is the iconic songwriter, composer and voice of Aerosmith – America’s Greatest Rock and Roll band – and is considered one of rock’s most recognizable and dynamic frontmen.…

Founder & CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement & Editor of Essence Magazine

After 27 years as the chief editor of Essence magazine and the visionary credited with building the brand, Susan L. Taylor left publishing to devote her life to building an…

Radio Journalist, who is a Special Correspondent for National Public Radio and guest host for Weekend Edition Saturday

Nationally renowned broadcast journalist Susan Stamberg is special correspondent for NPR. Stamberg is the first woman to anchor a national nightly news program, and has won every major award in…

Expert on Race Relations

Shelby Steele is currently a senior research fellow at The Hoover Institution at Stanford University. He has a BA in political science, an MA in sociology and a Ph.D. in…

Rap Artist & Community Activist

Born in the Bronx and raised in the projects, Sister Souljah is a fighter who came up from the bottom. A graduate of Rutgers University, she earned a degree in…

Award-Winning Comedienne, Actress & TV Personality

Whether on stage or screen, Daytime Emmy Award-winner Sherri Shepherd’s magnetic personality and hilarious sense of humor never fails to delight audiences. In August 2009, Sherri was a part of…

Poet, Professor & Activist

Sonia Sanchez is an African-American poet most often associated with the Black Arts Movement. She has authored over a dozen books of poetry, as well as plays and children's books.…

Grammy-Winning Artist

Once pronounced by Bob Dylan as America’s “greatest living poet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson’s career spans over 4 decades of hits. He has received numerous awards including the Grammy Living…

Author, Activist, Educator & Daughter Of The Legendary Jackie Robinson

Sharon Robinson, daughter of the legendary baseball superstar Jackie Robinson, is an author, activist and educator. Sharon has written several widely praised books about her father, including her most recent…

Political Analyst and Co-Founder of ESPN. He is the president of Styrk.com, a digital media company and New York Times Best-Selling Author

Scott Rasmussen is a Senior Fellow for the Study of Self-Governance at The King’s College in New York City. He is also an Editor-At-Large at Ballotpedia, the Encyclopedia of American…

Award-Winning Poet, Activist, Transformational Leader & Founder of The Body Is Not An Apology

Sonya Renee Taylor is the Founder and Radical Executive Officer of The Body is Not An Apology, an international movement and organization committed to radical self-love and body empowerment as…