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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…
Art-Activist, Educator and Former NFL Football Player
Aaron Maybin is a 29-year-old Art-Activist and former professional football player from Baltimore City, Maryland. Selected as the 11th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills…
British Comedic Actor, Screenwriter and Co-founder of Monty Python's Flying Circus
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…
Native American Speaker, Author and Attorney
Walter Echo-Hawk worked at the epicenter of this social movement and was instrumental in the passage of landmark laws such as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (1990)…
Author, Speaker, Lawyer and Storyteller
Gyasi Ross is first and foremost a father, an uncle, and a big brother. Professionally, he is an essayist and writer, poet, speaker and lawyer. ow to help my folks.”
Author, Activist, Writer, Educator, and Tribal Chairman of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
Greg Sarris was born and raised in Santa Rosa, California. After graduating from Santa Rosa High School in 1970, he attended Santa Rosa Junior College, which prepared him to obtain…
Author, book titled "I Am Not a Spy" The true story of an idealistic young American Jew who goes deep into the Arab world & the Israeli army
Michael Bassin has traversed the Middle East as a journalist, businessman, soldier, student, and traveler. His Middle East expertise has made him a frequent speaker to groups and organizations with…
Award-Winning Author of The Journey That Saved Curious George
Louise Borden is the award-winning children's book author of more than 30 books. Before becoming an author, she worked as a teacher and was the co-owner of a bookstore in…
Hamas Whistleblower, Star of the Film The Green Prince & Bestselling Author of Son of Hamas
Mosab Hassan Yousef was born in Ramallah, in the Palestinian West Bank in 1978. His father, Sheikh Hassan Yousef, is a founding leader of Hamas, internationally recognized as a terrorist…
Baseball Legend, Two-Time Cancer Survivor, Autism Spokesperson, Community Outreach Advocate, and New York Times Best-Selling Author
Darryl Strawberry is described as a legend by many who have been dazzled by the dynamics of his game, the power he possessed at the plate and the story of…
Women's Rights, Author and Civil Rights Activist. She was one of the lead complainants of the 2013 Title IX and Clery Act charges lodged against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Annie E. Clark is a co-founder of EROC, and a lead complainant in the Title IX and Clery complaints against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she…
Vice Chairman, Wealth Management, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor, Morgan Stanley, Author of Strategize & Expect to Win, Opera Singer
Carla Harris is a Vice Chairman, Wealth Management, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. She is responsible for increasing client connectivity and penetration to enhance revenue generation…
Shark Tank Investor, Businessman, Author and Television Personality. He co-founded O'Leary Funds and SoftKey
The frank and opinionated Kevin O’Leary is a judge on Shark Tank and one of North America’s leading business moguls. O’Leary’s track record in business success began with The Learning…
One of the Central Park 5; Entrepreneur; Speaker; Author; Trainer; Leader
On April 19, 1989, a young woman in the prime of her life was brutally raped and left for dead in one of New York City’s most iconic spaces, Central…
Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Executive in Silicon Valley; Co-Authored "The Start-Up of You" & "The Alliance"
Ben Casnocha is an award-winning entrepreneur, author and executive in Silicon Valley. He is co-author with LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman of the recent New York Times best seller The Alliance:…
Legendary Newsman, NBC News and New York Times Best-Selling Author
Tom Brokaw has spent his entire distinguished journalism career with NBC News beginning in 1966 in the Los Angeles bureau where he covered Ronald Reagan’s first run for public office,…
Iconic American Journalist and the Former News Anchor for the CBS Evening News
News and Guts is a multimedia production company with offices in New York, San Francisco, and Austin Texas. Founded by iconic newsman Dan Rather, it brings together a team of…
Author and Host of The John Batchelor Show Radio News Magazine
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…
Best-Selling Author, Hospitality Entrepreneur Airbnb, Disruptive Business Rebel, and Social Change Agent
Best-selling author, hospitality entrepreneur, disruptive business rebel, and social change agent, Chip Conley is a leader at the forefront of the sharing economy. At age 26, the founder of Joie…
Photographer, Author & Creator, Humans of New York
Brandon Stanton shares his journey of personal growth and discovery, and uncovers the stories behind the stories featured on Humans of New York, powerfully illustrating the value of sharing your…
Teacher, Blogger, Author and Activist
Drew G. I. Hart is a professor in theology, an author, and an activist with ten years of pastoral experience. His undergraduate work was in biblical studies at Messiah College,…
LGBT Rights Advocate and Author of "My Two Moms"
Zach Wahls, the son of two lesbian mothers and an outspoken advocate for marriage equality. Since a video of his testimony about his family before the Iowa House Judiciary Committee…
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…
CEO, Entrepreneur TV Icon, Author, Activist, Advisor on "Celebrity Apprentice"
Expanding the definition of beauty is something Tyra Banks has always believed in, as a supermodel and as a super-businesswoman. Six modeling agencies rejected her before she was signed at…
Plus-Sized Model, Entrepreneur, Designer, Author and Body Activist
Ashley Graham was born in 1987 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was discovered in a mall and started modelling at the age of 12. In her flourishing career, she has done…
Generational & Workplace Experts
David Stillman is not new to the generational conversation. For almost twenty years he has been called on by business executives, politicians and the media to share his expertise on…
Attorney, Author, and Activist. Daughter of Nancy Pelosi
Christine Pelosi began her legal career as a public interest attorney in the City of San Francisco. She then served as HUD Special Counsel in the Clinton-Gore administration, a Chief…
Best-Selling Author, Historian and Cultural Critic. Host of the Unregistered Podcast
Thaddeus Russell has re-written the story of America with A Renegade History of the United States. Media outlets and college campuses are buzzing about the Amazon.com best seller, and business…
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…
Domestic Violence Survivor, Activist & Author
Mildred D. Muhammad is an Awarded Global Recognized Keynote Speaker, Speaker for the US Dept of State, Certified Consultant w/Office on Victims of Crime, CNN Contributor, Domestic Abuse Survivor, Advocate,…
Author of "I Am the Central Park Jogger," A Story of Healing after a Brutal Attack
Trisha Meili's story is about the capacity of the human body and spirit to heal. It's a story of hope and possibility. It didn't begin that way. On April 19,…
Public Speakers, Entrepreneurs, Restaurateurs. Stars of the reality TV show "Giuliana & Bill" on Style Network
Most people are familiar with this couple from watching their life stories unfold on their hit reality show, Giuliana and Bill. Dynamic and highly sought after as speakers, Giuliana and…
Entrepreneur, Productivity Guru; Author and Speaker
Tim Ferriss, nominated as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Business People of 2007,” is an angel investor (StumbleUpon, Digg, Twitter, etc.) and author of the #1 New York Times,…
Former CEO and Founder of Kinko’s, Inc. Overcame Dyslexia and ADHD and World-Renowned Entrepreneur
Paul Orfalea founded Kinko’s in 1970 near the University of California at Santa Barbara with a simple idea: provide college students with products and services they need at a competitive…
Award winning Motivational Speaker and Author of All That it Takes is All That You've Got and All That You Got is All That it Takes
Dion Jordan is regarded as one of the most respected and engaging professional speakers on the speaking circuit today. A recognized authority on peak potential and personal development, Dion has…
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…
Former President, University of the Free State, South Africa
Internationally renowned education academic, Professor Jonathan David Jansen, is one of South Africa’s leading intellectual experts. He has a solid academic grounding, is a captivating speaker, a master story teller…
Chief Pop Music Critic for The New York Times
Jon Pareles, a journalist who is the chief popular music critic in the arts section of the New York Times. He played jazz flute and piano, and graduated from Yale…
Co-Host of MSNBC's Morning Joe and Best-Selling Author of All Things at Once, Knowing Your Value, and Grow Your Value
Mika Brzezinski is the co-host of MSNBC’s award-winning morning show Morning Joe, and a three-time New York Times best-selling author. The Democrat to partner Joe Scarborough’s Republican, Brzezinski spends each…
Founder & CEO of ACT-1 Group
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…
Best Lecturer of the Year APCA
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…
Founder of Bregman Partners, Author & Leadership Columnist, "Harvard Business Review"
Peter Bregman is the CEO of Bregman Partners, Inc., a company that strengthens leadership in people and in organizations. He is the host of the Bregman Leadership Podcast, short conversations…
Five-time Tech Entrepreneur; Bestselling Author; Professional Jazz Guitarist
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…
Hall of Fame Motivational Keynote Speaker. Award winning author. 2 Million people. 25 years helping more than 1,000+ organizations get results
Connie Podesta is a game-changing, revenue-building, idea-generating ball of fire whose rare blend of humor, substance, and style have made her one of the most in-demand speakers in the world…
Self-Help Author, Former World Champion Gymnast & Coach
Dan Millman a former world champion gymnast, Stanford University coach, martial arts instructor, and Oberlin College professor — is author of 16 books published in 29 languages. His best-known work,…
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalists for "Half the Sky" & Human Rights Advocates
Husband-and-wife duo Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn combine journalism and activism in their unique brand of reporting centered on human rights abuses and advocacy. The first married couple to win…
World Renowned High Fashion Photographer; Former "America's Next Top Model" Judge
Nigel Barker is an internationally renowned photographer who opened his New York studio in 1996. He served 17 seasons as photographer and judge on the hit TV show, America’s Next…
Best-Selling Co-Author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" Series
You probably know Jack Canfield as the founder and co-creator of the New York Times #1 best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul book series, which currently has over fifty-one titles…
Female Empowerment Activist & Author, "I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl"
Alexis Jones is an internationally recognized speaker, media personality, activist and author. She is also a thought leader for the 21st century women’s movement, an expert on generation Y and…
Neuroscientist, Chiropractor, Lecturer and Best-Selling Author of How to Break the Habit of Being Yourself
Joe Dispenza, D.C., first caught the public’s eye as one of the scientists featured in the award-winning film What the BLEEP Do We Know!?