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Best-Selling Author of Micro & The Hot Zone
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…
Theranos Whistleblower & CEO at Flux Biosciences, Inc.
How can a company acquire a $10 billion valuation built on fraud? How does a 20-something Stanford dropout deceive esteemed statesmen and titans of industry? What leads someone to defraud…
Chief Meteorologist, ABC News
When it comes to nationally recognized broadcasters, the phrase “I’ve seen it all” has become a tired cliché. In the case of Ginger Zee however, the expression doesn’t even scratch…
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Actor & NFL Veteran
Vernon Davis is a former American football tight end. The 15-year NFL veteran was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft and played his first ten…
First to Discover & Diagnose Chronic Brain Damage in NFL Athletes; Subject of 2015 Film "Concussion"
Dr. Bennet Omalu brings to the stage a rare combination of humility and fervor, as he shares his story of going from humble beginnings in war-torn Nigeria to becoming one…
Head of Global Marketing & Communication, Peloton and Board Director, Public Health Institute
When Dara Treseder speaks, prepare to observe mastery in motion. Her ability to deconstruct questions of purpose, storytelling, and intent while constructing a way forward is a reflection of genius.
Award-winning Medical Writer & Editor
As a medical ethicist, Harriet Washington has a unique and courageous voice and deconstructs the politics around medical issues.
World-Renowned ER Physician, CNN Hero and Iraq War Veteran
No textbook, checklist, or protocol could fully prepare someone for the experiences Dr. Sudip Bose has lived through.
Chief Political Anchor and Anchor/Executive Editor of Special Report with Bret Baier
Bret Baier is a prominent journalist in the news and broadcast industry. Known for his objective reporting, Baier currently serves as FOX News Channel’s (FNC) Chief Political Anchor and Anchor…
Platinum-Selling Recording Artist, Songwriter, Author, Motivational Speaker; 2021 ACM New Male Artist of the Year Award Winner
While most well-known for his electric onstage musical performances, Jimmie Allen’s keen ability to tell inspiring and thought-provoking stories is unparalleled
Professor & Internationally Recognized Expert on Brain Plasticity
Wendy Suzuki, Ph.D. is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at New York University. Her research focuses on two main questions: how our brains allow us to learn and…
Former Harvard Football Player; Former WWE Wrestler; Co-Founder and President of Concussion Legacy Foundation
Dr. Chris Nowinski is frequently credited with being the person most responsible for bringing the concussion and CTE crisis to the forefront of global consciousness. Over a decade of his…
Health Wellness Pioneer & Author; Broadly Described Guru of the Alternative Medical Brands
Physician and best-selling author Andrew Weil is a highly acclaimed pioneer in the fields of health, wellness, and integrative medicine. Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the…
Author, TV Commentator & Marathon Runner; Best Known as the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon as a Numbered Entry
Kathrine Switzer will always be best known as the woman who, in 1967, challenged the all-male tradition of the Boston Marathon and became the first woman to officially enter and…
Co-Founder of SoulCycle & Chief Brand Officer of WeWork
SoulCycle co-founders Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice met in New York City and were determined to find an alternative to the fitness routines that felt like work. Combining inspirational coaching…
Native American Healer, Musician, Motivational Speaker
Tony Redhouse is a Native American sound healer, spiritual teacher and award winning recording artist.
Dr. Helen Powell-Stoddart is a board-certified physician of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She began her career at Oakwood University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree studying Biology and…
Actress and Author; Best Known for NBC's "This Is Us"
A two-time Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominated actress Chrissy Metz stars on the critically acclaimed hit NBC series This Is Us, which has been renewed for two additional seasons.…
Former Olympic Figure Skater; Olympic Gold Medalist; Celebrity Champion in the 6th Season of Dancing with the Stars
Kristi Yamaguchi is an Olympic, U.S. and World Hall of Fame figure skater. She has won two World Championship Gold medals along with an Olympic Gold medal. Kristi’s professional career…
Founder of To Write Love on Her Arms
Jamie Tworkowski is the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms and the New York Times bestselling author of If You Feel Too Much. He was born in Morehead…
Inspirational Speaker and World Blind Golf Champion
At 19, Jeremy Poincenot was your typical college sophomore. Friends, sports, fraternity and most importantly, perfect 20/20 vision. Then it happened with no warning, no time to prepare, life began…
Award-Winning Author, Digital Strategist & Speaker
Luvvie Ajayi is an author, speaker and digital strategist who thrives at the intersection of comedy, technology and activism. Why you should listen A 14-year blogging veteran, Luvvie Ajayi is…
Attorney, Author and Speaker
Casey Sharperson, known as The Confidence Cultivator, is a speaker, blogger, coach and mentor to millennials looking to go to the next level in life, business, and faith. She is…
Former Health and Human Services Secretary, EPA Administrator and Governor of Utah
At heart, Michael O. Leavitt is a forward-thinking entrepreneur and consensus-building collaborator. Most know him best, however, as a popular and seasoned diplomat, gained from his 40-year-plus career at the…
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…
Former NFL Miami Dolphins Quarterback
Success in business, as on a football field, starts with leadership and productivity -- two areas in which Dan Marino ranks second to none. He was the undisputed field general…
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…
Medical Correspondent, NBC News and MSNBC
Dr. John Torres is a medical correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC. An emergency room physician, his reporting covers a range of health-related issues. Torres was previously with NBC’s 9News…
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…
Urologist & Expert and pioneer in the field of Female Urology and Female Sexual Medicine. Recurring co-host on the Emmy Award-winning talk show, The Doctors
Dr. Jennifer Berman is a recurring co-host on the Emmy® Award-winning talk show, The Doctors, and a practicing urologist with specialized training in female urology and female sexual medicine. Dr.…
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,…
Stand-Up Comedian, Author, Actor, and Recovering Addict Since 1988
Clean and sober since 1988, Mark Lundholm is a former criminal, mental patient, homeless wino, resident in a halfway house who started poking fun at the insanity his life had…
America's First Black Female Transplant Surgeon
Velma P. Scantlebury, M.D., is the associate director of the Kidney Transplant Program at Christiana Care. She comes to Christiana Care from the University of South Alabama’s Regional Transplant Center,…
16th US Surgeon General
Sworn in on February 13, 1998, Dr. David Satcher became the second person in history to ever hold the positions of Surgeon General and Assistant Secretary for Health simultaneously. He…
Physician, Founder and Director of Gesundheit Institute; Inspiration for Patch Adams
Patch Adams, M.D, is a physician who is the founder and director of Gesundheit Institute, a free health facility in operation for the past 22 years. It is the only…
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,…
Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, and Integrative Health Coaching
Cory Muscara is the founder and head teacher at the Long Island Center for Mindfulness, where he utilizes his extensive professional training in Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, and Integrative Health Coaching…
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!?
Actor and Fitness Personality
Jake Steinfeld is best known as a fitness trainer to the stars. The chairman of Body By Jake Enterprises, Steinfeld released a business book entitled I've Seen a Lot of…
Hip-Hop Model and Actress. Star of Blood, Sweat & Heels, HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention Advocate
Melyssa Ford has been a fixture in the realm of entertainment for well over a decade. Ford can currently be seen on Bravo’s hit reality docu-series Blood, Sweat & Heels,…
Best-Selling Author and Fitness Guru and Trainer from "The Biggest Loser"
Dolvett Quince is a force of nature. As a veteran health and fitness expert and one of the trainers on The Biggest Loser, Quince has dedicated himself to “helping people…
Actor, Musician, Composer and Lyricist- Best Known for Film "Tracers" and Broadway's "Hamilton"
Christopher Jackson is an American actor, musician, composer, and lyricist from Cairo, Illinois. In 2015 Jackson originated the role of President George Washington in the musical Hamilton on Broadway, which…
Physician of International Medicine & Founder of KevinMD.com
Dr. Kevin Pho is a practicing, board-certified internal medicine physician, a national media commentator, co-author of the book, Establishing, Managing, and Protecting Your Online Reputation: A Social Media Guide for…
CEO of McKinsey Social Initiative, a Nonprofit Organization that Implements Programs that Bring Together Varied Stakeholders to Address Complex Global and Social Challenges
Helene D. Gayle is CEO of McKinsey Social Initiative, a nonprofit organization that implements programs that bring together varied stakeholders to address complex global social challenges. Previously, she was president…
Actor, Television Host, Stand-Up Comedian, Author, Keynote Speaker, Radio Host and Political Activist
Suzanne Whang is a multi-talented entertainer with a career spanning two decades as an actor, television host, and stand-up comedian. Since 1999, Whang has been hosting House Hunters, the #1…
Grammy-Winning Singer & Cookbook Author
Beautiful, simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style,…