Entertainment & Performing Arts

Grand Slam golf icon Gary Player teaches unexpected lessons on translating mastery in sport into mastery of life. Gary Player is in his 80s, but he doesn’t like the word…

YouTube superstar and entrepreneur Bethany Mota has become one of the most powerful voices in social and new media. Today, Bethany’s YouTube channel has over 10 million subscribers, and her…

J.R. Martinez is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, advocate, wounded U.S. Army veteran, and actor who has been featured on All My Children, Dancing with the Stars, SAF3 and more.

Todd Nesloney is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA).

Kim Strobel is the secret to re-energizing classrooms, businesses, and organizations across the country. (Just ask the Texas Google Summit, who hired her to give a keynote).  

Trey Ratcliff is a photographer, artist, writer and adventurer. Trey’s images and stories capture the beauty of exotic travel destinations and the humor of the bizarre situations he often finds…

Zach Braff is an actor, director, screenwriter and producer most notable for his lead role as Dr. John “JD” Dorian on the hit television comedy series Scrubs, which premiered in 2001 and…

Zendaya is an American actress and singer. She began her career as a child model and backup dancer, before gaining prominence for her role as Rocky Blue on the Disney…

Zoey Deutch, a vibrant and diversely talented actress, just wrapped production on Sony’s highly anticipated sequel to ZOMBIELAND for director Ruben Fleischer, starring opposite Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Woody Harrelson.

Tomos is a London-based writer, performance artist, and filmmaker. While studying English Literature and Drama at the University of Manchester, he co-founded Odds On Productions, working as a producer on the…

Host of shows on HGTV and DIY, including Renovation Raiders, Sweat Equity, Bathroom Renovations, Blog Cabin, and This New House  Worked with Habitat for Humanity and the Jimmy & Rosalynn Cater Work Project in…

For the past 25 years, Alan Cumming has forged a career that is as idiosyncratic and diverse as it successful.

Creator and host of truTV's "Adam Ruins Everything" The wildly popular show was ignited from his viral CollegeHumor series of the same name Host of FreshOut!, a bi-coastal standup show…

Aaron Tveit is an American theatre, television, and film actor. Tveit recently starred in the CBS comic-thriller, BRAINDEAD, where he played the male lead of Gareth, opposite Mary Elizabeth Winstead.…

The academy-Award winning writer and renowned playwright Aaron Sorkin graduated from Syracuse University with a B.F.A. in Theatre.

With a sensational wit and a one-of-a-kind delivery, Bushnell takes audiences behind her journey to becoming one of the most successful Women’s Literature authors of all time.

What most people do not know is that Burnett has his own survival story to tell, and it is every bit as riveting as the show. As recently as the…

In a fun and interactive program, Levitan takes audiences behind the scenes of Modern Family, giving a rare glimpse of all that goes into making the series such a beloved hit.

Drawing on his prolific experience covering stories in all 50 states and seven continents, Simon brings a humorous, sophisticated and often moving perspective to each talk. Simon’s unique topics range…

Angela Kinsey is best known for her portrayal of the feisty, tightly-wound head of accounting ‘Angela Martin’ at Dunder Mifflin on NBC's Emmy & SAG Award-winning show The Office. She followed…

Almost a year after being fired, Los Angeles–based comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director, Whitney Cummings had three shows on the television which she created and owned. While she is…

An artist with an activist bent, Petra Collins has made waves in the art and fashion worlds, expertly walking the line between insider and outsider, “It Girl” and renegade. She…

While many recognize Michaela Jaé Rodriguez from her breakout performance on the FX hit series Pose.

That is the word Korie and Willie Robertson would use to describe their family’s meteoric rise into the public eye

Actor, comedian, writer, producer, director Rob Riggle has been a staple in comedic films and television for more than 15 years.

Bryan Cranston is an Academy Award nominee, and Emmy®, Golden Globe, SAG, Tony® and Olivier Award winner. His vigorous ambition for high-quality performances has made him a household name, principally…

Known for his iconic roles in such films as The Sum of All Fears and Spotlight, as well as his performance as the titular character on Showtime’s Ray Donovan, Liev Schreiber has cemented his…

Kressley’s impact as a fashion guru transcends style tips and fashion trends. His signature “wit with a heart” approach inspires audiences to embrace their individuality and look inward without fear.…

In the ultimate program for entrepreneurs, at the podium, Ramberg offers her unique perspective as a small business owner and reporter. Sharing the ins and outs of small business, from…

With refreshing transparency, Carri Twigg offers a unique millennial voice at the intersection of politics and pop culture. Few individuals sit at that intersection with both expertise and experience –…

Jason Sudeikis is an award-winning actor, comedian, producer, and writer who stars as the buoyant optimist Ted Lasso in the widely popular Apple TV+ series he co-created. Good to the core, its first…

Javier Muñoz is an actor and activist whose impressive body of work spans theater, film and television. Muñoz is best known for starring as "Alexander Hamilton” in the cultural-phenomenon musical Hamilton on…

At the podium, Miss Sue takes audiences behind the scenes of The Blind Side, telling the story from her perspective as an educator and learning specialist. A believer that any…

Saturday Night Live and ESPN are two of the most prominent cultural phenomena of the century just behind us and the century still new beneath our feet.

Jarod Miller is an animal expert, uniting audiences of all backgrounds over a mutual admiration for the animals themselves and Miller’s captivating energy. His interest and knowledge in animal behavior…

Cody Ko has quickly established himself as one of the most sought-after young talents in Hollywood, having taken the worlds of both comedy and music by storm. After gaining popularity…

Noel Miller's biting one-liners and topical social commentary has made him a force to be reckoned with in the comedy world. Between directing, touring, podcasting, music and streaming, Noel's rise…

Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist Jillian Mele has been on a meteoric rise in media. In a few short years she moved from hosting a local sports show in Philadelphia to…

Dr. Phil McGraw is one of America’s most well-known and trusted mental health professionals. Through humor, straight talk and old-fashioned insight, McGraw provides audiences a large dose of sensibility for…

Brendan McDonough’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. A heroin addict with a daughter on the way, McDonough was facing a bleak future. After recovering from that addiction, he…

At the podium, Buckley brings some of America’s greatest patriots to life. In a presentation described as “brilliant and intimate,” “thoughtful and entertaining,” Buckley illuminates the deeply moving and inspiration…

Denise Kiernan is the New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of the nonfiction books, The Last Castle and The Girls of Atomic City (Touchstone/Simon & Schuster). Her latest…

Kyle MacLachlan is a Golden Globe-winning and Emmy nominated actor, best known for his iconic performance as “Agent Dale Cooper” in David Lynch’s groundbreaking Twin Peaks and the recent revival. MacLachlan made…

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…

With an uncanny balance of candor and compassion, Rula Jebreal delivers an engaging program covering both the history and current events shaping culture, economics, and politics in the Middle East…

Dylan Dreyer is known by many as the meteorologist for NBC’s TODAY shows but she wears many hats. As correspondent and regular co-host for TODAY, she is often found covering…

Though best known for her Emmy-winning role on Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, Ann Dowd’s story is its own dramatic tale—the story of a woman who would stop at nothing to protect…

In an unparalleled and inspiring program, Marcus Luttrell takes us from the rigors of SEAL training and what it takes to join the America’s elite fighting force, to the battle…

There are motivational speakers, and then there are “motivational do-ers.” Terry Crews is the latter. This bonafide powerhouse—actor, activist, best-selling author, former athlete, and beyond—has inspired countless individuals to “do…

At age 17, Patrick Dempsey dropped out of high school in his small New England town to "join the circus," touring as a juggler and magician.