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Award-Winning Chef & Restauranteur
Michael Mina’s story is one of two decades of influence, passion and achievement.
Host, HGTV's "Renovation Raiders" & DIY's "Sweat Equity"
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…
Bestselling Author & Wellness Expert
Agapi Stassinopoulos is a bestselling author and speaker who inspires audiences around the world.
Award-Winning Chef, TV personality, cookbook author and philanthropist
Aarón Sánchez is an award-winning chef, TV personality, cookbook author and philanthropist.
New York Times Bestselling author of "The Last Castle" and "The Girls of Atomic City"
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…
Award-Winning Actor
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…
Director, Producer, and Cinematographer
Jeff Orlowski electrified viewers with The Social Dilemma, a chilling portrayal of social media companies and the outsize influence they hold over our socio-political landscape.
Hosts of HGTV's Fixer Upper & Founders of Magnolia Home
For Chip and Joanna Gaines, what started as a tiny home decor shop in Waco, Texas has since grown to include Magnolia Market at the Silos, Silos Baking Co., Magnolia…
Marianna Hewitt is an influencer-turned-entrepreneur whose dreams of making it big are rooted in her small-town Ohio upbringing. Marianna takes audiences through her college years, to her 9-5 job —…
Data Journalist, Writer and Illustrator
Data journalist Mona Chalabi is on a mission to, as she puts it, "take the numb out of numbers."
Music Agent and Owner of the Podell Talent Agency in New York
In a career spanning more than four decades, Jonny Podell has built a string of successful companies, including most recently, the Podell Agency. New York Magazine has called him “one of…
Award-Winning Actress, Producer & Humanitarian
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a multi-faceted talent, who is one of the most recognized personalities in the world.
Co-Anchor, CNN's "New Day"
Veteran news anchor and journalist Alisyn Camerota is no stranger to difficult topics.
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…
Actor, Producer, and Co-Founder, Katalyst Media, Activist
Ashton Kutcher is an actor, philanthropist, entrepreneur, investor and producer.
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…
Founder, Nomadness Travel Tribe
With a background in television/video production & fine art, Evita Robinson has always been a creator in visual media. Yet, it was a trip to Paris, six weeks after graduating…
Celebrity Photographer and Founder of Nubuzzphoto
Although Johnny Nunez is sometimes referred to as a paparazzo, most celebrities are happy to see him and consider him a friend. Johnny is a contributing photographer for WireImage, which…
Founded Target H.O.P.E.
Euclid Williamson, founder of Target H.O.P.E., a nationally acclaimed academic achievement and high school retention model for Chicago area schools. Mr. Williamson’s Target H.O.P.E. is a nonprofit college preparatory academy…
Business Woman, Philanthropist, & Author of "Secrets of a Jewish Mother"
Jill Zarin is one of the most popular and requested reality television stars in the entertainment business. Combining Twitter, Facebook, her newsletter, and other social media subscribers Jill has upward…
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…
Senior National Correspondent for NPR
As NPR's senior national correspondent, Linda Wertheimer travels the country and the globe for NPR News, bringing her unique insights and wealth of experience to bear on the day's top…
Chef, Restaurateur, Activist and Author. She is the owner of Chez Panisse, a Berkeley, California restaurant famous for its organic, locally grown ingredients and for pioneering California cuisine
Alice Waters is a chef, author, food activist, and the founder and owner of Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley, California. She has been a champion of local sustainable agriculture for…
Photographer. Has Photographed Everything from the 70s Music and Nightlife Scenes to 9/11
Born in Passaic, New Jersey, in 1945, Allan Tannenbaum has been photographing since the 1960s. He received a B.A. in Art from Rutgers University in 1967, where he photographed for…
Founder & CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement & Editor of Essence Magazine
After 27 years as the chief editor of Essence magazine and the visionary credited with building the brand, Susan L. Taylor left publishing to devote her life to building an…
Dramatic Actress, Reality Show Host, Director and Author
Alison Sweeney is a dramatic actress, reality show host, director and author. Sweeney is best known for her portrayal of Samantha "Sami" Brady on NBC's long running Days of Our…
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…
Emmy-Winning Journalist, Former NBC News Correspondent and hosted the CBS News morning programs, The Early Show
Harry Smith, a multi-Emmy award-winning reporter. Smith began his long and successful career at Denver, Colorado, radio stations before moving first to public TV and then to the Denver CBS…
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…
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…
Is one of the most acclaimed experts in cross-cultural communication and a leading authority on Hispanic values and culture
Dr. Jo Ann Piña is an ethnically diverse speaker and one of the most acclaimed experts in cross-cultural communication in the country with expertise in executive presence and executive presentations.…
Trusted Health and Wellness Advocate and Host of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew
Dr. Drew Pinsky is a practicing physician, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, and Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. Pinsky starred in the hit reality series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew…
Television Host and Artist. He is most notable for having been the host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition which aired on ABC
The instantly recognizable sound of Ty Pennington’s “Good Morning!” has become an unmistakable sign of hope for families and communities, as he has helped transform the lives of thousands, while…
Renowned Doctor, Host of "The Dr. Oz Show," Professor of Surgery & Author
Dr. Mehmet Oz, two-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning host of the three-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning The Dr. Oz Show, is Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. He directs the…
Forensic Scientist and Speaker
Dr. Henry C. Lee is one of the world’s foremost forensic scientists. Dr. Lee’s work has made him a landmark in modern-day forensic sciences. He has been a prominent player…
TV Journalist, Producer, Narrator and News Anchor; Currently the scorekeeper/announcer for National Public Radio comedy/quiz show Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! & Through the Decades, a documentary-style
An Acclaimed documentary host and producer, network and major market news anchor, multimedia production company president, and grass-fed cattle rancher, Bill Kurtis is celebrating his 45th anniversary in the field…
Former President & Editor-in-Chief of The Huffington Post Media Group & New York Times Bestselling Author of Thrive
Arianna Huffington is the former chair, president, and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, a nationally syndicated columnist, and author of fourteen books. In May 2005, she launched The…
Advocate for Peace and Forgiveness; Best-Selling Author "Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust"
Immaculée Ilibagiza is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that took the lives of nearly one million Tutsi, including her entire family except for one brother. She survived by…
Computer Scientist, Academician, and Businessman. Former President, Stanford University
John Hennessy, The founder of MIPS Computer Systems Inc., John was the 10th President of Stanford University. He earned his Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Villanova University, and his…
Known from her nationally syndicated television show "Judge Hatchett" and Child Advocate
Nobody gets results like Judge Glenda Hatchett. A visionary on the bench, she is renowned for her unique way of determining justice in an innovative, authoritative manner. Well known for…
Reality TV Star on MTV's "The Jersey Shore"
A Hazlet, NJ native, Samantha “Sammi Sweetheart” Giancola embodies all things Jersey: fun, passion and enthusiasm. Those close to her describe Sammi as sweet with an edge. She plays the…
Actress, Motivational Speaker & Activist
Jane Fonda was born in New York City, the daughter of Henry Fonda and Frances Seymour Fonda. She attended the Emma Willard School in Troy, New York, and Vassar College.…
Author & Vice Chair, Ms. Foundation For Women
Phoebe Eng is a national lecturer, social change strategist and author of the critically acclaimed Warrior Lessons, her groundbreaking account of race, empowerment and leadership in a changing world. As…
Divorce Court Judge, Relationship Expert, Licensed Mediator & Family Law Attorney
Judge Mablean Ephriam is one of the most recognized jurists in America. She attributes her success to God, her family and close friends. Her faith, religion and trust in God…
Educator, Humanitarian, Social Entrepreneur and Inspirational Speaker
For nearly ten years, Gabriel Bol Deng has spoken to groups of schoolchildren, college students and adults about my experiences as a Lost Boy of Sudan. I have spoken about…
Retired Professional Boxer, Olympian, Nicknamed "Golden Boy"
The only fighter to win eleven world titles in six different weight classes, and as CEO of Golden Boy Promotions the first Hispanic to own a national boxing promotional firm,…
Executive Chairman, CityView; Former U.S. Secretary, Housing and Urban Development; Former Mayor of San Antonio
Co-chair of the Bipartisan Center's Immigration Task Force, former HUD secretary, and housing innovator Henry Cisneros
Mountain Climber, Motivational Speaker and Leader
Carlos Carsolio was the fourth and youngest man to climb the world's 14 eight-thousanders (world's highest mountains) including Mt. Everest--all without supplemental oxygen. Carlos' innovative approach to mountain climbing as…
Former President of Costa Rica & Nobel Laureate
Oscar Arias, two-time President of Costa Rica and 1987 Nobel Peace laureate, holds international stature as a spokesperson for the developing world. Championing such issues as human development, democracy, and…