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Cultural Activist, Award-Winning Journalist, Documentary Filmmaker and Author of the book, “ Bird of Paradise: How I Became Latina”
Born in Harlem to Dominican parents, award-winning journalist, cultural activist, podcaster, and documentary filmmaker Raquel Cepeda is the author of Bird of Paradise: How I Became Latina. Equal parts memoir…
Actor, Director and Producer; Best Known for his Role as Gustavo "Gus" Fring on AMC's Breaking Bad
Giancarlo Esposito is a celebrated television, film and stage actor whose acting career spans over several decades.
Stand-Up Comedian, host of the podcast, "WTF with Marc Maron" and starred in his own IFC television comedy series, Maron, for which he also served as executive producer and occasional writer
For over twenty years, Marc Maron has been writing and performing raw, honest and thought-provoking comedy for print, stage, radio, online and television. A legend in the stand-up community, Maron…
Comedian, Writer, Actor, and Television Producer
Since starting out on the NY comedy-club scene, the Brooklyn native's dry, off-kilter sensibility has been found in his writing as well as his (more infrequent) acting. In 1999 Larry…
Youngest-Ever Nobel Prize Winner; Advocate for Girls' Education & Women's Equality; Author of the International Bestseller "I Am Malala"
Malala Yousafzai made headlines when she was shot by the Taliban in 2012 at the age of 15 while traveling home from school on the bus with her friends in…
Reality Television Star; LGBT Activist; Author of the Memoir "Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen"
Jazz Jennings is your typical young girl, learning to balance school, her friends, her family and everything in between. But in addition to dealing with the chaos of being a…
Documentation and LGBT Advocate
Shane Bitney Crone is an activist, speaker, writer and filmmaker.
Celebrity Rehab on VH1, Recording Artist, Fashion Model and Television Personality
Lisa D'Amato Recording artist, fashion model and television personality. She got her start in the public arena as a participant on the 5th cycle of the then UPN reality TV…
Reality TV Star; Best Known for "Southern Charm" and "The Real World: San Diego"
Cameran Eubanks from MTV Real World San Diego was known as the pretty Southern Belle from Real World San Diego. Real World San Diego was season 14 on MTV airing…
Founder & CEO, Zuckerberg Media, Former Head of Marketing at Facebook
Randi Zuckerberg believes in being a three-dimensional woman of many titles. After all, life is too short to pick just one! She is the Founder & CEO of Zuckerberg Media,…
Star of the Film Murderball, Winner of the 2005 Sundance Film Festival's Documentary Audience Award
Mark Zupan was paralyzed in a car accident while in high school, he began playing quad rugby in college. In 2004 he lead team USA to a bronze medal at…
Marine Biologist and Deep-Sea Explorer
Dr. Edith Widder is an expert in oceanographic research and a leader in designing and inventing new submersible equipment to enable unobtrusive deep-sea observations. Widder is co-founder of the Ocean…
Self-Proclaimed Psychic, Medium and Healer who starred in two shows on Lifetime Television: Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead (2006–2007) and Lisa Williams: Voices From the Other Side (2008)
Lisa Williams, world-renowned medium and clairvoyant who was first introduced to audiences with two seasons of her hit show Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead, along with Voices from the…
Actor, Comedian, Author and Illustrator
Comedian and Actor Harland Williams is known the world over for his hilarious movie roles and outlandish stand up and sketch comedy routines. From his unforgettable roles in films such…
Rapper and Slam Poet from San Francisco; Featured on Season 6 of "Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry"
George Watsky is a rapper, writer and performer from San Francisco now living in Los Angeles. A versatile lyricist who switches between silly and serious, technically complex and simply heartfelt,…
Athlete, Adventurer, Author, Activist and Motivational Speaker, and the first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest, on May 25, 2001. He was honored with a Time Magazine cover story
On May 25, 2001, Erik Weihenmayer became the only blind person to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. In 2008 he climbed Carstensz Pyramid on the island of Papua New…
Award-Winning Activist, Author, Speaker—The End of Protest: A New Playbook for Revolution and Co-Creator of Occupy Wall Street
Micah White, PhD is a public intellectual and lifelong activist who co-created Occupy Wall Street, a global social movement that spread to 82 countries, while an editor of Adbusters magazine.…
Considered to be one of the Top Hypnotic Entertainers in the world today. He has done over 10,000 engagements throughout the United States and eight foreign countries
Dr. Jim Wand is the founder and owner of Wand Enterprises, The Hypnosis Agency. He has been involved in the field of hypnosis for over 30 years. Dr. Wand holds…
Fashion Designer, LGBT Civil Rights Activist, Former Project Runway Contestant, Educator and Author
Nick Verreos has had a love of fashion since growing up in Venezuela as a child of a Greek-American Diplomat father and a glamorous Panamanian mother. Nick launched his Designer…
The Real World: Brooklyn and Host of "The Art of Connection", a web series looking to experts from across the globe on how to the live your most fulfilled life
Baya Voce's business journey started as a cast member on MTV's The Real World where her interest in relationships was nurtured. She transformed her TV exposure into an entrepreneurial adventure,…
UFO Witness and Abductee, On Whom The Book and Hollywood Film “Fire in the Sky” Was Based
Travis Walton is the subject of the Paramount Studios movie, Fire in the Sky, based on his book of the same name.On November 5, 1975 a group of loggers in…
Leading Forensic Scientist and Criminal Profiler
Brent Turvey is well known for his forensic analysis and psychological profiling in the 1993 Arkansas ritualistic murder case known as "The Robin Hood Hill Murders" which was brought to…
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.…
Change the Culture of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in America. Upshaw's Organization, Keep Friendship Alive
Erica Upshaw, In 2000, her older brother Joey Upshaw died at a fraternity house after heavy drinking and overdosing on the drug Gamma Hydroxybutyric acid, also known as GHB. Only…
Accomplished Drummer and Author. In recent years Varone garnered worldwide attention on VH1’s hit show Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew and Strange Sex on the Discovery Channel
Phil Varone is an accomplished drummer, music producer and songwriter best known for his work with the bands Saigon Kick, Skid Row, Prunella Scales and currently the drummer for Jake…
Comedian and Host of The Hit Comedy Central Show TOSH.0.
The unusual mind of Daniel Tosh has earned him the admiration of his peers by winning over audiences with his unique brand of stand up comedy. A quick look at…
Attorney and Nationally Recognized Poet and Spoken Word Artist. His work has been featured on HBO, All Def Poetry, TEDx, and Upworty
Before transitioning to a career in law, Geoff Trenchard was a nationally recognized poet and spoken word artist. His work has been featured on HBO, All Def Poetry, TEDx, and…
Motivational Speaker and Social Activist. He specializes in teaching disability awareness and inclusion to educational and corporate audiences
Johnnie Tuitel, a motivational speaker who was born with cerebral palsy, although bound to a wheelchair, Johnnie’s disability never kept him down. Today, he is a successful businessman and is…
America's Friendliest Pickpocket Entertainer, Providing Magic, Humor, and Informative Insights on Identity Theft, Pickpocket Prevention, and Travel Safety
Gene Turner's interest in magic began as a hobby in 1976, while employed as an insurance salesman. In using magic to break the ice with his clients, he soon found…
Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent, CNN; Author, The Devil May Dance
A prolific journalist and writer, Jake Tapper’s work has been lauded by such legendary newsmen Bob Woodward as
Former NFL Quarterback, Heisman Trophy Winner & Author. Currently Professional Baseball Outfielder in the New York Mets Organization
Tim Tebow is a two-time national champion, first round NFL draft pick, and Heisman trophy winner. Tim Tebow is currently signed to play professional baseball with the New York Mets…
Star of NBC's Phenomenon! Mike Super was Voted America's Favorite Mystifier
Mike Super’s life has been characterized by an obsession and passion for magic. He has astonished millions of people with his craft, including the Hollywood elite. Mike has performed for…
Award-Winning College Comedy Speaker
Buzz Sutherland is a man who is sincerely and seriously committed to entertaining audiences with humor that is 100% clean and 200% funny. Buzz has been at the very top…
Actress, Best Known as "Stephanie Tanner" on the Sitcom "Full House;" Speaker on Substance Abuse
Jodie Sweetin opens up about her struggles with drug and alcohol addiction and her road to recovery, offering hopeful and empowering perspective about self-worth and summoning the strength to confront…
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,…
Cultural Icon & Talk Show Host
Throughout an illustrious career, Jerry Springer has become a cultural and civic icon. In addition to talk show host, he has been the mayor of Cincinnati, political pundit, lawyer, award-winning…
Film Director and Screenwriter, Most Known for the Documentary "Super Size Me"
Morgan Spurlock is an award-winning and Academy Award-nominated writer, director and producer and CEO & founder of full-service New York-based production studio Warrior Poets. His first film, SUPER SIZE ME,…
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…
Bring In Any Cast Member From Star Trek
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Talk Show Host, Comedian and Producer
Known for his unique brand of political satire as the host of Comedy Central's runaway hit The Daily Show, Jon Stewart is considered one of America's most respected comedic voices…
Star of ‘Jersey Shore’ & Recovering Drug Addict
Michael ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino rose to fame as a cast member of MTV’s #1 cable television show, Jersey Shore. Since joining Jersey Shore, Sorrentino has become a worldwide pop and…
Actor, Comedian, Musician and Television Personality. He is known for his contributions to VH1, Hosting E!'s Talk Soup
Currently starring in the Disney XD show, LAB RATS, actor/comedian Hal Sparks began his professional career as a teenager in Chicago. As a member of the famed Second City Troupe,…
Award-Winning Backpack Journalist and Author. First Internet Correspondent for Yahoo! News
Kevin Sites is a author and freelance journalist. He has spent nearly a decade covering global wars and disasters for ABC, NBC, CNN, and Yahoo! News. Dubbed by the trade…
Renowned Comedian and Actor
Stand-up comic, actor, writer, director Pauly Shore tasted super-stardom in 1990 when his precedent-setting MTV show "Totally Pauly" hit the airwaves to major fan approval... Pauly tasted super-stardom in 1990…
Comedian, Actor, Filmmaker and Author of "Mr. Funny Pants"
Michael Showalter is a writer, director and comedian living with his wife and their cats in Brooklyn, NY. He was an original member of the seminal MTV sketch troupe The…
Actress, Eating Disorder and MS Spokesperson. She is best known for her role as Meadow Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos
As Meadow Soprano on HBO’s blockbuster hit “The Sopranos,” Jamie-Lynn Sigler portrays
Emmy-Winner Stand-Up Comedian and Actress. She forces her audience to reconsider their own assumed comfort zone with topics involving religion, race, and gender
Emmy-Winner Sarah Silverman is as versatile of a performer as they come. Her repertoire includes everything from film and television, stand-up comedy, to iconic online videos, and she added author…
Emmy Award Winning Writer, Creator, Executive Producer HBO's "The Wire",’ ‘Homicide: Life on the Streets,’ ‘Treme’
David Simon is the creator, head writer and executive producer behind the hit TV series The Wire. In his writing and his production work he explores the darker side of…
Inspiring Speaker for Youth Programs for School and College Audiences
With humor and piercing insight, Wendy Shalit invites us to look beyond the blush and consider the new power to be found in an old ideal. She maintains that the…