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Sigourney Weaver

Golden Globe-Winning Actress & Environmentalist

Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress Sigourney Weaver has created a host of memorable film characters, both dramatic.

Co-Founder and Director of Research, Terreform ONE

Mitchell Joachim is co-founder of Terreform ONE and an associate professor at NYU.

Advocate for Underserved Communities; CEO of Hope, Dream, Believe & Achieve; Mother of Kevin Durant

Dr. Wanda Durant, affectionately known as Mama Durant, and “The Real MVP” is a dynamic leader, advocate, entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Founder & CEO of The Memo, A Career Development Platform for Women of Color; Bestselling Author of "The Memo"

Minda Harts is a Workplace and Equity Consultant. She is also the best-selling and award-winning author.

Dennard Clendenin

Cross-Cultural Educator & Consultant / Historical Reenactor

Dennard Clendenin has more than two decades of experience as a cross-cultural educator, facilitator.

Performance Lecturer, Justice Strategist, Facilitator, Vocalist & Founder of RAPtivism

Aisha Fukushima is a Performance Lecturer, Justice Strategist, Singer-Songwriter, and RAPtivist (rap activist).

Contributing Editor at Catapult & Author of "This Will Be My Undoing"

Morgan is an NYC-based writer. She graduated from Princeton University with an AB in Comparative Literature, specializing in nineteenth century.

Evolutionary Psychologist and Intelligence Researcher, London School of Economics and Political Science

Satoshi Kanazawa is an evolutionary psychologist and intelligence researcher at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Communications Leader & Author

Charlene Wheeless is a renowned communications visionary, author, and speaker with more than three decades of experience.

Lerato Mokobe

Slam Poet; Explores Social Injustice and Gender Identity Issues

Lerato "Lee" Mokobe is a slam poet who explores social injustice and gender identity issues.

Swiss Writer, Philosopher & Television Presenter

Alain de Botton, FRSL is a Swiss writer, philosopher, and television presenter who currently lives in the United Kingdom.

Writer, Diversity Consultant & Feminist

Mikki Kendall is a writer, diversity consultant, and occasional feminist who talks a lot about intersectionality.

Bill Norwood

Southern Illinois University's 1st African-American Quarterback

A native of Centralia, Illinois, William R. Norwood received his bachelor's degree..

President of Democracy in Color & Founder of She the People

Aimee Allison is the Founder and president of She the People, the national network..

Former Permanent Representative to the UN from Pakistan.

Ambassador Munir Akram is now ready to step out from behind the diplomatic curtain...

Imani Barbarin

Disability Activist & Founder of CrutchesAndSpice.com

Imani Barbarin is am a communications professional specializing in content creation, social media branding and marketing.

CEO of JONES, Nationally Known as one of “America’s Top Experts on Diversity”

Dr. Jones is an author, national speaker, and the C.E.O. of JONES, a firm that specializes in providing inclusion.

Author & Wellness Consultant

Alex Elle is an author, certified breathwork coach, and Writing to Heal facilitator living in Maryland with her family.

Entrepreneurship Coach, Host of "The Elayne Fluker Show" & "Support is Sexy" Podcast

Elayne Fluker is on a mission to remind unapologetically ambitious women that having it.

Marley Dias

Founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks; Author & Activist

Marley Dias, the precocious and purpose-driven founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks.

Science Communicator & Molecular Biologist Known as "Raven the Science Maven"; Founder, STEMbassy

Raven Baxter, Ph.D., aka Dr. Raven the Science Maven is an internationally.

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African-American Preacher & Activist; Foremost Civil Rights Leader; Radio Host on SiriusXM Urban View

Throughout his career, Sharpton challenged the American political establishment to include all people in the dialogue.

Sheila C. Johnson

Entrepreneur, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts

Sheila Crump Johnson is an American businesswoman, co-founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hotels.

Broadcast Television Weather Anchor.

Lonnie Quinn is the chief weathercaster for CBS 2 News in New York.

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Self Care & Wellness Activist, Psychiatrist, Author of "The Courageous Classroom

Dr. Janet Taylor is a Community Psychiatrist and Executive Coach in Sarasota, Florida.

Annette Gordon-Reed

Professor of American Legal History at Harvard Law School & Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author

Annette Gordon-Reed is a Professor of History in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University,

Maurice Ashley

First African-American Chess Grandmaster; Author, Puzzle Inventor & Motivational Speaker

Maurice Ashley lives his passion. Through his love for chess, he not only made history

Sociologist, Author and Educator

No one defies stereotypes, generalizations, or clichés more than Dr. Bertice Berry. Growing up poor in Wilmington, Delaware, the sixth of seven children.

Natasha Rothwell

Comedian, Writer & Actress, Best Known for "Insecure"

Natasha Rothwell is currently a series regular and co-producer on Issa Rae's Peabody Award- winning HBO series Insecure.

Dr. Tererai Trent

Internationally Recognized Voices for Quality Education

One of today’s most internationally recognized voices for quality education and women’s empowerment.

Lead Singer of the Band "Third Eye Blind"

Stephan Jenkins is lead singer and guitarist for the Third Eye Blind, a San Francisco-based alt-rock group Jenkins founded in the early 90s.

Mechanic, TV Producer, Motorcycle Enthusiast, Musician & Star of "Counting Cars"

Danny Koker, a self-taught mechanic, television producer, hot rod and motorcycle enthusiast and musician, is the owner

CEO of Oxen Hill Partners; Former CEO of the Boston United Way

Marian L. Heard is the president and chief executive officer of Oxen Hill Partners.

james burke

award winning estate agent and inspirational motivational speaker

As James often says in his speech's "it's not where you start, but where you finish".

Luud Berings

Luud Berings has been successful for many years as an inspirational speaker, leadership trend watcher as well as trainer and coach. Having spoken and worked in over 30 countries on 5 continents and...

Luud Berings has been successful for many years as an inspirational speaker,

Jo Pavey

Jo Pavey has enjoyed an extraordinary career as a long distance runner. Stretching an unprecedented two decades, Jo Pavey could qualify for a record-equalling sixth Olympic Games at Tokyo 2020.

Jo is the only British runner to have ran at five Olympic Games and is ranked.

Martine Wright

Survivor of the 7/7 London bombings, Paralympic athlete and motivational speaker, Martine Wright’s story is truly remarkable. After losing her legs in the terrorist attack Martine has mentally and physically rebuilt herself and now inspires other with her journey.

Inspirational survivor of the 7/7 London bombings, Martine Wright has rebuilt her life following..

Heidi Hackemer

Executive Creative Director of North America at Oatly, Founder of Wolf & Wilhelmine, Former Brand Strategist for Google Advanced Technologies

Heidi Hackemer is a dynamic entrepreneur, strategic leader and inspirational team builder...

professional soccer player

Simon Keith is not just a former professional soccer player - he's one of the longest-living organ transplant recipients  

Former Denver Bronco, All-Pro and Inspirational Speaker

Karl Mecklenburg rose from a college walk-on and twelfth round draft choice to an NFL career that included three Super Bowl and six Pro Bowl appearances.Mecklenburg was arguably the most…

First Cancer Survivor to Summit Everest

With only one functioning lung, a prognosis of fourteen days to live, and being in a medically-induced coma for a year, Sean Swarner is the first cancer survivor to stand…

Inspirational Speaker Showing Audiences How to Achieve Dreams

Albert Mensah was born in Ghana, Africa, and this is his story: He is the third born of six kids. His father and mother have been married for 47 years…

Star of CNBC's 'The Profit', 'Streets of Dreams', and HGTV's 'The Renovator'

If you or your client is looking for an interactive Business Executive Speaker to empower and motivate the audience, Marcus Lemonis has been professionally inspiring crowds through keynote addresses and…

inspirational keynote speaker is an internationally known bodybuilder and fitness model -

Nick Santonastasso is a medical miracle. Not only is he one of four people alive with the rare genetic condition.

Combining Humor and Motivation

A highly sought-after funny motivational speaker, Jody Urquhart is the author of All Work & No Say..

When you stand TALL you don’t think small.

Steve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is driven to help schools, associations....

Founder & Chairman World of Children Awards; Former VP and Dir. Marketing for ESMARK Corp.

Harry Leibowitz is a speaker, businessman, and philanthropist. Leibowitz grew up in humble beginnings in Brooklyn, New York - throughout World War II and into the early 1950's his family…

Basketball Coach and Educator, Inspirational Story, Author of "A Coach and a Miracle"

Based on what transpired in a few short moments in early 2006, Coach Jim Johnson is now an authority on the subject of realizing your dreams. In his many public-speaking…

Always Exciting, Controversial and Inspirational

You know MeMe Roth as a news pundit on the topics of "Obesity" and "Junk Food" in mass media across the country and abroad including FOX News' Bill O'Reilly and…

Vice President, GMM for Costco Wholesale

Mike Parrott is Vice President, General Merchandise Manager - Hardlines, at Costco Wholesale, the global industry leader in the warehouse membership club segment. In his capacity as GMM - Hardlines,…