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Founder & CEO of Youth Equity Platform Chicago Beyond; Star of CNN's Documentary Series "Chicagoland"
From education to activism, Liz Dozier has spent her career working tirelessly to disrupt the culture of inequity.
Culinary Historian & Author
Michael W. Twitty is a culinary historian and food writer from the Washington D.C. area.
Attorney & Activist Dubbed "The People's Lawyer;" Founder of Merritt Law Firm
S. Lee Merritt, Esq. commonly known as “the people’s lawyer,” is emerging as an influential new voice in the fight for Social Justice.
An American neuroscientist and popular science author. He is the director of the Human Neuroimaging Lab and Computational Psychiatry Unit at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute in Roanoke, Virginia and is also a professor in the department of ph
Montague’s work particularly focuses on computational neuroscience – the connection between physical mechanisms present in real neural tissue.
Teacher Educator & Author of "Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain"
Zaretta Hammond, M.A. is a national consultant and author of “Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
Licensed Psychologist; Food Relationship Strategist; Trauma Expert & Podcast Host
Dr. Ebony Butler's work as a Food Relationship Strategist....
Author & Wellness Consultant
Alex Elle is an author, certified breathwork coach, and Writing to Heal facilitator living in Maryland with her family.
First Daughter of New York City, Social Justice Advocate, Activist, Substance Abuse Survivor
Chiara de Blasio is the first daughter of New York City. She attended the Beacon School in Hell's Kitchen,
Integrative Physician, Meditation Teacher, #1 Best-Selling Author, International TEDx Speaker & Founder of EntreVie
Dr. Andrea Pennington is an integrative physician, acupuncturist, and bestselling author.
Musician & Host of "Ink Master"; Best Known as a member of Jane's Addiction and former member of Red Hot Chili Peppers
Dave Navarro is a member of the alternative band Jane's Addiction.
Irish Singer-Songwriter; Speaker on Organized Religion, Women's Rights, Suicide & Child Abuse
Shuhada Sadaqat (born Sinéad Marie Bernadette O'Connor) is an Irish singer-songwriter. Her debut album, "The Lion and the Cobra.
Self Care & Wellness Activist, Psychiatrist, Author of "The Courageous Classroom
Dr. Janet Taylor is a Community Psychiatrist and Executive Coach in Sarasota, Florida.
Founder & CEO of Wellness For the Culture Organization; Workshop Facilitator; Author
As an accomplished therapist, workshop facilitator, panelist, board member and author.
Author, Advisor, Advocate & Activist
Reggie D. Ford is the author of the bestselling book, Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction.
President, American Public Health Association (APHA); Director, Public Health Leadership & Practice at University of South Florida
Adewale Troutman, M.D., M.P.H., M.A., president of the American Public Health Association (APHA).
TV Personality, Known for "Laguna Beach" "The Hills" & "Celebrity Rehab", Recovery Advocate
Jason Wahler is a popular TV personality, Host, Actor, Advocate.
Best-Selling Author, Freelance Writer
When Lee Woodruff’s husband, ABC’s then newly appointed co-anchor Bob Woodruff.
Golden Globe Award-Winning Actress & Film Producer; Gender & Racial Equality Advocate
Jessica Michelle Chastain is an American actress. She began her Hollywood career in guest-roles on a few television series, before making her feature film debut in the drama Jolene (2008), and gained…
Actor, Activist and Advocate for Justice, HBO's "Insecure"
Growing up in the suburbs of Houston, Texas, Kendrick Sampson
Viral Content Creator on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
Spearheading social media, Taylor Cassidy is a content creator on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube teaching millions of unsung Black history figures accompanied by her quick wit and strong passion. Seen…
Grammy-Nominated Artist
In 2012, Mary Lambert was working three restaurant jobs when her whole life changed. An aspiring singer-songwriter, cellist, spoken word artist, and newly graduated with a BA in music composition…
Food & Wine Connoisseur, Netflix's Queer Eye & Bestselling Author
Antoni Porowski is a New York Times Bestselling Author and star of Netflix’s hit series Queer Eye. As Queer Eye’s food and wine expert, the self-taught cook brings with him…
Actress, Riverdale
Madelaine Petsch stars in Riverdale, one of The CW's most popular series. She can also be seen in Netflix's feature film,
Actress, ABC's How to Get Away with Murder and Amazon Prime's El Presidente
Karla Souza is a Mexican actress. In 2014, she began starring as Laurel Castillo on the ABC legal drama series, "How to Get Away with Murder." She is currently set…
Artist & New York Times Bestselling Author
Mari Andrew is a New York Times bestselling author, artist, and speaker who shares stories about the powers of uncertainty, loss, sensitivity, and exploration.
Founder, The Big Quiet (Mass Meditation Movement)
Jesse Israel a social entrepreneur, meditation leader and former record label executive with a love for piano karaoke and his Mom’s tacos.
Award-Winning Writer, Actor and Producer, Netflix's Special
Ryan O'Connell is an Emmy®-nominated and Writers Guild Award-winning writer, actor, and producer who co-wrote and stars in Queer as Folk, an inclusive reboot of the iconic series of the same name.
Emmy Award-Winning Television Host, Project Runway and Making The Cut
Tim Gunn is an Emmy Award-winning television personality, fashion industry icon and New York Times Bestselling author. He became a household name as co-host and mentor for 16 seasons of Lifetime’s Project Runway,…
Co-Host of ABC's The View
Sara Haines is co-host of ABC’s The View. She was previously a co-host of ABC's daytime program “GMA3: Strahan, Sara & KeKe” which originally launched in fall 2018. Prior to that,…
Yoga Teacher & Body Positivity Advocate
Jessamyn Stanley is an internationally acclaimed voice in wellness, highly sought after for her insights on 21st-century yoga
Actor
David Oyelowo, a multiple Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Emmy-nominated actor and producer, is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents. He starred in DON’T LET GO, from Blumhouse Productions. This followed his leading role as…
Award-Winning TV Host, Best-Selling Author and Mental Health Professional
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…
New York Times Best-Selling Author and Award-Winning Former ABC News Anchor
In an interactive presentation that includes rich video clips and images, Harris explores the power—and practicality—of meditation, which he believes will be “the next public health revolution.”
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…
Renowned Health, Diet and Nutrition Expert
Dean Ornish, M.D., is the founder and president of the non-profit Preventive Medicine Research Institute and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Ornish received…
World-Famous Animal Scientist, Autism Self-Advocate, Author of "Thinking in Pictures: My Life With Autism"
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world. Her life, with all its challenges and successes, was brought to the screen…
Choosing Happiness, Author, Entrepreneur and Award-Winning Blogger
Author, entrepreneur, award-winning blogger, Emmy-winning producer, and inspirational speaker, Shane Burcaw brings a spirited, humorous approach to everything he does. Born with a progressive neuromuscular disease, Shane has been battling…
Noted Afrocentric Author & Psychologist
Dr. Na'im Akbar has been acclaimed by Essence Magazine as "one of the world's preeminent Psychologists and a pioneer in the development of an African-centered approach in modern psychology." Akbar…
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…
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…
Co-Founded the Women's Building, became the Executive Director of the National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Carmen Vázquez co-founded the Women's Building, became the Executive Director of the National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and then the Coordinator of Lesbian and Gay Health Services for…
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…
Relationship, Communication Expert and Best-Selling Author
Deborah Tannen is University Professor and Professor of Linguistics at Georgetown University and author of many books and articles about how the language of everyday conversation affects relationships. She is…
Professor of Psychology, Emeritus, at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is the founding director of the doctoral program on the psychology of peace and violence
Ervin Staub is a Professor of Psychology Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and Founding Director of its Ph.D. concentration in the Psychology of Peace and Violence. I was…
Talk Radio Host, Socially Conservative Commentator and Best-Selling Author
As one of the most popular talk show hosts in radio history, Dr. Laura Schlessinger offers no-nonsense advice infused with a strong sense of ethics, accountability, and personal responsibility; she's…
Academy Award Winning Actress & Activist. Deaf since she was 18 months old, due to illness and high fevers, she is also a prominent member of the National Association of the Deaf
Marlee Matlin received worldwide critical acclaim for her film debut in Paramount Pictures’ “Children of a Lesser God,” for which she received the Academy Award for Best Actress. At 21,…


















































