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Davis comes to the lecture podium for a moving and unforgettable program about healing, reconciliation and her rediscovery of the power of family.

For Chip and Joanna Gaines, what started as a tiny home decor shop in Waco, Texas has since grown to include Magnolia Market at the Silos, Silos Baking Co., Magnolia…

International human rights lawyer turned Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur, Y-Vonne Hutchinson holds a unique perspective on issues related to the social, economic, and political global impact of technology. Hutchinson has…

Homer Hickam is a legendary story-teller in the tradition of the people of the Appalachian Mountains where he was raised. He tells gentle, humorous stories of the people of Coalwood…

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.

Nikesh Shukla is an award-winning, best-selling writer of books and television. TIME Magazine recently named Shukla one of the twelve leaders shaping the next generation of artists. He was also…

Rev. Bernard leads one of the largest congregations in the United States, tens of thousands of followers strong, with another 300,000 radio listeners tuning in faithfully each week on Sirius/XM…

Fresh off four-years as a co-host of The View which took the show to a new level of popularity and garnered numerous awards, Meghan McCain brings her passionate perspective on a myriad…

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…

Chuck Todd is one of the most recognizable faces in political reporting today. He helms the venerable Meet the Press (on the air for more than 70 years) where he…

A sharp observer of politics, finance, and the evolution of American culture, Michael Lewis combines keen insight with his signature wit, making him one of today’s leading social commentators. Lewis’…

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…

Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning, super-producer, and artist, Timbaland is one of the greatest minds in music history. With more top-ten hits than Elvis Presley or the Beatles, he has taught the…

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…

Host of Sway, Editor-At-Large of Recode, former host of the Recode Decode & Pivot podcasts, weekly contributing Opinion writer for the New York Times and executive producer of the Code…

From a young age, Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt wasted no time embracing her identity and embarking on her own journey toward a passionate and fulfilling career—in her case as a best-selling…

Over twenty years of hospitality experience — combined with a signature no-nonsense approach to business and an unstoppable drive — led Anthony Melchiorri to become the creator and host of…

Heidi Schreck is a 2019 Pulitzer Prize Finalist and Tony nominated playwright, actor, and writer living in Brooklyn.

Oscar and Emmy award-winner Helen Hunt has enjoyed a prolific career in Hollywood. Like many women, however, she has dealt with her fair share of sexism and ageism. At the…

Isabella Rossellini hails from a rich Hollywood heritage as the daughter of film director Roberto Rossellini and actress Ingrid Bergman. Rossellini was also married to film director Martin Scorsese in…

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,…

Named for the Zulu word for power, Amandla Stenberg has made a name for herself as an actress and as activist.

Alberto Gonzales draws on the strength of his heritage and the insights of his background, examines the privilege of public service and the enduring values of faith, family, and freedom…

Rick Wilson is no left-winger. A co-founder of The Lincoln Project, he’s a lifelong conservative who delivers his withering critique of Trump from the right.

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…

From the vantage point of someone who has spent three decades as a professional journalist—the last two of them in high-profile roles at The New York Times—Frank Bruni

Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei teaches Fortune 500 CEOs how to lead. A global thought leader on diversity, strategy, and culture, the Ivy League professor and corporate advisor-of-choice has…

Candice takes the audience along with her as she recalls the three best days in her twenty-year career with the FBI. Audiences will be on the edge of their seats…

As unprecedented transformation disrupts even the most established of companies, the new corporate leader must not only create a structure that supports innovation—they must also adopt the radical mindsets that…

For nearly four decades, Dennis Miller has been entertaining audiences across television, film, and on stages throughout the country with his acerbic wit and trademark “rants” on politics and pop…

We are on a journey to justice. Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump is leading the charge.

The bestselling author of The Everything Store and the forthcoming Amazon Unbound, Brad Stone paints an unvarnished portrait of Amazon’s unprecedented growth and its billionaire founder, Jeff Bezos — revealing…

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…

Sidesplitting, hysterical, edgy, Tiffany Haddish is one of the most memorable talents of our times. Growing up in one of the poorest neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles, Tiffany learned…

Amy Sedaris is a prolific actress, author, comedian and rabbit educator. She has appeared often on screen, both large and small.Sedaris’ Emmy® nominated comedy series, At Home with Amy Sedaris,…

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…

Weisel has the gift, in her art, writing and speaking to inspire and encourage others to live fully and deeply.

Alissa Quart is the author of the acclaimed Squeezed: Why Our Families Can’t Afford America (Ecco/HarperCollins) and four other books including Branded: The Buying and Selling of Teenagers (Basic Books),…

Tech founder and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian embraces disruption, beginning with his Waffle House epiphany that becoming an attorney was not his destiny to co-founding Reddit [reddit.com] in his UVA…

Ziauddin Yousafzai understands this kind of sacrifice well. He knows what it is like to take a stance against injustice and work to enact change on a global scale. For…

Through courageous, fearless, and unapologetic conversations, Zainab Salbi explores global issues.

Zuiker lends his journey from tram driver to television visionary in an inspiring and motivational program that ignites ambition and brings audiences to their feet.

Sagal has traveled all around the country with Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me! playing to sold-out theaters from Seattle to Miami.

Whether delivering a grim account of what biological terrorism is capable of, sharing the inside story of how scientists are finding ways of protecting civilian populations, or revealing the dangerous…

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.

St.John’s discussion of Outcasts United focuses not only on the inspiring story of the Fugees Soccer Team but also on the lessons the team and Clarkston provide on the question of…

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a multi-faceted talent, who is one of the most recognized personalities in the world.

Esther Perel has devoted her entire professional life to helping people build thriving relationships. She believes that the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.

Mike Henry takes audiences on his own personal journey, illustrated by hilarious comedy shorts he made along his road to success.