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Generational Expert, GenZ Guru, and Best-Selling Author
As an early Gen X voice in a business world dominated by Baby Boomers, David Stillman became one of the youngest, most outspoken, and popular keynoters to hit the national…
Legendary Olympic Swimmer, nine-time Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in seven events
Once considered the greatest Olympic athlete of all-time, the globally renowned Mark Spitz is synonymous with excellence. Voted Athlete of the Century in water sports and one of the six…
Actor, Musician, Writer & Activist
In describing Henry Rollins, the tendency is to try to squeeze as many labels as possible into a single sentence. “Rollins is many things,” says the Washington Post, “diatribist, confessor,…
Spiritual Leaders of Different Faiths
Monsignor Hartman and Rabbi Gellman are the first clergymen to be hired by a national network since Bishop Fulton J. Sheen in the late 50′s. Their work as religion consultants…
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…
Magician, Writer, Traveler, and Host of the Discovery Channel’s International Hit TV Series Breaking Magic
Nate Staniforth is a magician, writer, traveler, and host of the Discovery Channel’s international hit TV series Breaking Magic, but don’t think of this as a magic show. Nate abandons…
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…
Political Economist; Author and Actor; Cult Icon. Longtime Columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Barrons and The New York Times; Speech Writer and Aide for Presidents Nixon and Ford
Economist; Longtime Columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Barrons and The New York Times; Speech Writer and Aide for Presidents Nixon and Ford; Emmy-winning Television Gameshow Host; Commentator for CBS…
Actress, Voice Actress, Writer, Author, Comedian, and Painter. She is Best Known for Her Long-running Role as Lisa Simpson on the Hit Television Series The Simpsons
Yeardley Smith, actress, voice actress, writer, comedian and painter. She is best known for her long-running role as Lisa Simpson on the animated television series The Simpsons. She was born…
Actor and Known for his roles as Victor Sifuentes on "LA Law" and Detective Bobby Simone on "NYPD Blue"
Jimmy Smits is best known for his character portrayals in long-running starring roles in the television series "L.A. Law" (1986-91), "NYPD Blue" (1993-98) and "The West Wing" (2004-06), and for…
Hispanic Political Media Advisor
Lionel Sosa is CEO of the grassroots online think tank Mexicans and Americans Thinking Together (MATT.org). A recognized expert in Hispanic consumer and voter behavior, education and achievement, he founded…
Former US Secretary of Transportation
Rodney E. Slater, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation has had a long and distinguished career of accomplishment in both the public and private sectors. He is nationally recognized for his…
Broadcaster, Author, Publisher, Advocate, and Philanthropist
From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, Tavis Smiley broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate and philanthropist has emerged as an outstanding…
Sports Journalist, Analyst and Talk Show Host on ESPN's First Take
Stephen A. Smith, along with Max Kellerman, is a featured commentator on ESPN’s First Take weekdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET, discussing and debating the sports topics of…
Leading Rusher in NFL History; Three-Time Super Bowl Champion; Best-Selling Author
A respected entrepreneur, a sought-after speaker, bestselling author and one of the most valuable personal brands in the sports-entertainment field — these are just a few of the ways to…
Broadcast Journalist, News Anchor, and Author
Carole Simpson has been a pioneer for both women and minorities in the vital field of journalism. Now, her blog is an effort to comment on the news of today…
Chief Global Economist, Strategist, and President of Decision Economics, Inc.
Dr. Allen Sinai is Chief Global Economist/Strategist and President of Decision Economics, Inc. (DE), an economic and financial markets information and advisory firm with offices in New York, London, Boston…
New York Times Best-Selling Author and one of the Nation's Leading Experts on Happiness, Success, and Unconditional Love
Marci Shimoff is a #1 NY Times bestselling author and one of the nation's leading experts on happiness, success, and unconditional love. She is the author of the Love for…
Financial Analyst and Author. Schiff is CEO and chief global strategist of Euro Pacific Capital Inc. and Chairman of SchiffGold, LLC.
Peter Schiff is one of the few non-biased investment advisors (not committed solely to the short side of the market) to have correctly called the current bear market before it…
Legendary US Goalkeeper, World Cup Champion and Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
With an integral role on the team that set the standard for women’s professional soccer and a record 173 international appearances, Briana Scurry is widely recognized as one of the…
Human Rights Activist, Author and Daughter of Malcolm X
Ilyasah Al-Shabazz is a community organizer, social activist, motivational speaker, and author of the critically acclaimed Growing Up X (Random House, 2002). Her father, martyred human rights activist known as…
Founder of Sharma Leadership International Inc & Author, The Leader Who Had No Title
Robin Sharma is the globally celebrated author of 15 international bestselling books on leadership including The Leader Who Had No Title, the phenomenal #1 blockbuster that is inspiring a movement…
Motivational Speaker; Former Football Player at the University of Notre Dame; Basis for the Award-Winning Movie "Rudy"
Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, best known for his awe-inspiring story of carving his name into the history books of college football and becoming the most famous graduate of the University of…
Leading Business Motivator
Russell-McCloud is a “visual speaking experience.” With more than 20 years on the lecture circuit, she is categorized as being one of the nation’s best. Her speaking style is engaging,…
Engineer; Entrepreneur Credited for the Most Innovations to Modern Aviation
Named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Inc. Magazine and described by Newsweek as "the man responsible for more innovations in modern aviation than any living engineer," Burt Rutan is a…
Intellectual, Essayist and Television Journalist Known for "Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez"
Richard Rodriguez was born on July 31, 1944, in San Francisco, California, to Mexican immigrants Leopoldo and Victoria Moran Rodriguez, the third of their four children. When Rodriguez was still…
Military Veteran, Purple Heart and Bronze Star Recipient, NY Times Bestselling Author ("Rise"), Wide Receiver & NFL Draftee
Daniel Rodriguez has quite a story, but before we introduce you to the modern day man, let’s take a trip back in time.
Speaker, Teacher and Consultant
Ambassador Dennis Ross has served several US administrations as a senior diplomat and advisor on the Middle East and broader international security. He is one of America’s foremost foreign policy…
Host of "Geraldo at Large" & Fox News Reporter
One of media’s most enduring broadcasters, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist Geraldo Rivera is a Fox News Senior Correspondent and host of breaking news specials, the “Geraldo Rivera Reports.” He…
Entrepreneur, Bestselling Author & Peak Performance Strategist
Tony Robbins is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist, and the nation’s #1 life and business strategist. He is the author of six internationally bestselling books, including most recently New York…
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…
America's Top 100 Influential Hispanics
Dr. Refugio Rochin has been designated as one of "America's Top 100 Influential Hispanics," by Hispanic Business magazine, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Northeastern University,…
Renowned Economist, Philosopher, Global Futurist & Best-selling Author of The Biotech Century, The End of Work & The European Dream
Jeremy Rifkin is the author of 'The Zero Marginal Cost Society: The Internet of Things, the Collaborative Commons, and the Eclipse of Capitalism,' 'The Third Industrial Revolution' and 'The Empathic…
President of the NBA's Miami Heat. One of the most successful coaches in NBA history, Pat Riley understands the keys to gaining a competitive advantage—and winning
Now President of The Miami HEAT, Pat Riley posted 50-plus winning seasons in 13 consecutive years, which is unprecedented in the NBA.
Biographer and Literary Critic; Rampersad was presented with the National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama
Arnold Rampersad, is a biographer and literary critic, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago and moved to the US in 1965. The first volume (1986) of his Life of…
Apprentice Winner; Entrepreneuer & Star of "Giuliana & Bill"
Bill Rancic burst onto the national scene when he was hired by Donald Trump as the winner of the first season of NBC’s breakthrough program The Apprentice. Currently, Rancic is…
Sportscaster and Former Professional Football Player
Named Executive Producer of NBA Inside Stuff and NBA Entertainment-produced specials in March 1998, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster Ahmad Rashad is in his 15th season as host of NBA Inside Stuff.…
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…
Chef, Businesswoman, Author and Host, "Rachael Ray Show"
Rachael Ray is a New York Times best-selling author of more than twenty cookbooks, including “Week in a Day,” “My Year in Meals” and “The Book of Burger.” Her latest…
Actor, Film Director, Producer, Businessman, Environmentalist, Philanthropist, and Founder of the Sundance Film Festival
Robert Redford, the iconic independent filmmaker who founded the Sundance Film Festiva. Redford, who was recently labeled the “Godfather of Indie Film” by TIME magazine, best known for his career…
Renowned Professor and Health Policy Expert
Uwe E. Reinhardt is a leading health policy expert and distinguished professor of economics and public affairs. He has taught at Princeton University since 1968, rising through the ranks from…
Emmy-Winning Producer for The Simpsons & Co-Creator of The Critic
Mike Reiss has won four Emmy Awards for his work on The Simpsons, the wacky animated series that has kept America laughing for over 20 years and earned TIME Magazine’s…
Biosphere 2, Author, TV Host and Company President. After weathering two years in Biosphere 2, She is trying to create technologies that allow us to live in hostile environments like outer space
Jane Poynter is the world’s first female space travel entrepreneur. The British-born Poynter, who was sealed in an artificial, self-sustaining world for two years as a Biosphere 2 crewmember and…
Former CEO of Southwest Airlines
Howard Putnam is the former CEO of Southwest and Braniff Airlines and Group VP Marketing for United Airlines. Howard is a business and motivational speaker, author, consultant, commentator, and online…
Award-Winning Financial Journalist, Author and one of the nation's leading commentators on personal finance
Jane Bryant Quinn is a nationally known commentator on personal finance, with books and columns read and trusted by millions. In her long career, she has established herself as America’s…
Seven-Time Emmy Winner and Host of ABC's Award-Winning "What Would You Do?"
John Quinones is anchor of ABCs What Would You Do?, a co-anchor of Primetime, a correspondent for 20/20, and the author of Heroes Among Us: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Choices (Harper).
Winner of NBC's "Apprentice" Season 4 and President & CEO, BCT Partners
Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and scholar, and as a leading voice for his generation in business and technology. He is the founder, chairman…
U.S. Clinical Psychologist and Author, most recently of The Green Boat, which was published by Riverhead Books in June 2013
A clinical psychologist in private practice in Lincoln, Nebraska, Mary Pipher has been seeing adolescent girls and families for some 25 years. She received her BA in Cultural Anthropology from…
Director, Playwright, Screenwriter, Producer Actor, Author and Entrepreneur
Tyler Perry's inspirational journey from the hard streets of New Orleans to the heights of Hollywood's A-list is the stuff of American legend. Born into poverty and raised in a…