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Host of Jesse Watters Primetime & Co-host of The Five
Jesse Watters currently serves as the host of Jesse Watters Primetime (weekdays, 7PM/ET) and co-host of The Five (weekdays, 5-6PM/ET) on FOX News Channel (FNC) and Author of the #1…
General Atlantic Professor and Coulter Family Faculty Fellow
Behavioral scientist and expert on what is really meaningful in life, Jennifer Aaker shares how to create more purposeful, engaged, and joyful places to work.
Wounded U.S. Army Veteran and Motivational Speaker
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.
Paralympic ski racer and Cancer Survivor
Josh Sundquist is a Paralympian and bestselling author who has shared his story at events across the world. His high-energy blend of humor and inspiration motivates audiences to adopt his…
#1 National Bestselling Author & Speaker Expected to Die. Now Teaching Others How to Truly Live.
In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body.…
New York Times best-selling author, internet pioneer, entrepreneur, and the most inspirational speaker on marketing, word of mouth, and customer service
Jay Baer is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker who teaches business growth through customer experience and marketing innovation. He is also a popular emcee and host of large events.…
Award-Winning Actress & Singer
A two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress and best-selling author, Jennifer Hudson is an extraordinary talent. From humble beginnings, Hudson began singing in a small Chicago church where, week after…
Co-Hosts, Styling Hollywood and Founders, JSN Studio
What happens when your natural chemistry generates the love of a lifetime, a vibrant business and a hit Netflix show? Welcome to the experience of Jason Bolden, celebrity stylist and…
Emmy-Winning Actor, Comedian, Writer, and Producer
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…
Actor & Activist
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…
Zoologist and Television Personality
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…
Legendary Profiler & FBI Investigative Support Unit Founder
As an innovator at the FBI in the late 1970s, John Douglas developed new investigative techniques for hunting serial killers, sex offenders, and other violent offenders. Advancing the use in…
Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
Bringing his business acumen and passion for creative and responsible business practices to life at the podium, Greenfield's presentation delivers an inspiring tribute to America's entrepreneurial spirit, full of anecdotes…
Former Chief Content Officer, Hearst Magazines
The New York Times calls Joanna Coles “one of the most powerful people in media." Coles stands at the helm of digital media and big tech, overseeing and influencing the dynamic…
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.
Entrepreneur, Author and Founder of WallStreetBets
Jaime Rogozinski is a visionary entrepreneur. Over the past 16 years Jaime has started multiple successful companies, mainly in tech and finance fields that he has help build from the…
Impact Entrepreneur, Investor, Educator, Former Chairman & CEO of Ashley Stewart & Goodwill Strategist
James Rhee is an expert in change. He unites mathematical and creative systems to identify and amplify purpose and goodwill, creating sustainable value through the design of human-centered operations.
Actress, Performer and Activist
Jameela Jamil is a one-of-a-kind multi-hyphenate. In 2009, an English Teacher at the time, she was picked from obscurity to host the British breakfast TV program Freshly Squeezed where she…
Creator, Writer & Producer
Joey Soloway employs nonbinary gender-neutral pronouns. Joey Soloway is the creator of the groundbreaking Amazon series Transparent, a poignant comedy that artfully explores identity, love, sex, god, and boundaries through…
Inventor & Entrepreneur
Meet Joy, The Original Boss. Joy Mangano is one of the most successful and celebrated product inventors of today. Trusted by millions, Mangano has been reinventing clean for over 25…
Chairman & CEO of Loews Hotels, Leading Authority on Partnerships
Tisch is an informed, articulate and engaging speaker with an appealing personal style. In the service-driven and highly competitive climate of modern business, the lessons he presents are prescient and…
CEO of Anti-Defamation League
Jonathan Greenblatt is a successful businessman, social entrepreneur and innovative leader with extensive experience in the public and private sectors. Before becoming the CEO and national director of ADL (anti-defamation…
Actress, Dancer & Author
I have learned that ultimately, it comes down to a few simple things: the personal bond you have with yourself, the relationship you have with nature, and your connection to…
Award-Winning Performer, Entrepreneur, and Author
Jessica Simpson is an international star and media darling who has taken the music, fashion and entertainment industries by storm. Jessica burst on to the scene with her unmistakable voice…
Storyteller, Filmmaker & Director, Crazy Rich Asians
Jon M. Chu can't help telling a good story. His singular goal is to make films that people can’t unsee.
Executive Director of the Flow Genome Project and Co-Author of the Global Bestseller Stealing Fire
Jamie Wheal is the author of the global best-seller and Pulitzer Prize-nominated Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, Navy SEALs and Maverick Scientists are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work and…
Best-Selling Author of All Fall Down & In Her Shoes
Weiner brings her charm and wit to the podium, discussing her books, personal experiences and women’s search for a sense of self. In the same sharp and entertaining tone that…
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…
Former NBC News and Fox Sports Correspondent
With a refreshing mix of humor, sincerity, and infectious enthusiasm, Jenna Wolfe electrifies audiences with her very personal discussions of some of the biggest issues facing women today.
Author and Philanthropist
James Patterson is the world’s bestselling author and most trusted storyteller.
Former Candidate for U.S. Senate, South Carolina
My whole life people told me what I could not do. And every step of the way, I told them the same thing; “Watch me. Watch me beat the odds.” -…
ESPN Analyst and Author
ESPN Analyst and Bestselling Author Jay Williams is considered one of the most prolific college basketball players in history. The #2 pick in the 2002 NBA Draft, Williams is an…
"Golfer of the Century" & Golf Course Designer; Philanthropist & Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient
Jack Nicklaus is no name is more synonymous with greatness in the sport of golf than the name Jack Nicklaus, and no single person has changed the face of the…
Mexican Engineer & Former NASA Astronaut
José Hernandez, who grew up as a migrant farmworker in California, was selected by NASA as a member of their 19th class of astronauts in 2004.
"Huffpost LIVE Show" Host; Motivational & Lifestyle Vlogger; Former Monk Turned Media Influencer
Jay Shetty who is now an award winning host, storyteller and viral content creator. Since launching his video channel in 2016, Jay’s viral wisdom videos have garnered over 4 billion…
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist & Author
Jodi Kantor is a prize-winning investigative reporter and best-selling author whose work has revealed hidden truths about power, gender, technology, politics, and culture.
Native American Comedy Duo and Sober and Drug Free Performers
James Junes and Ernest David Tsosie are sober and drug free performers, presenters, and motivational speakers.
Native American Comedian, Motivational Speaker, Actor, Navajo
James Junes is a member of the Navajo Tribe and is part Hopi. His Clans are: Red Water Clan and Bear People. He resides in Farmington, NM with his Wife…
Helping leaders achieve sustainable and profitable business growth
James Rosseau, Sr. helps leaders achieve sustainable business growth. He serves on the DeVry University Board of Trustees, is an Executive in Residence at the Kellogg School of Management and…
Former NFL Long Snapper, Host, Magician, Advocate
Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL, notably making the Pro Bowl twice as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2016, Jon competed on America’s Got Talent where…
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…
Civil Rights Activist, Law Professor & Attorney to the Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown Families
Jasmine Rand is not only a, professor, national legal analyst, international legal consultant, lecturer, columnist and civil rights leader, she is also the founding attorney of RAND LAW, L.L.C., a…
First Female Native-American Federal Judge
Diane Humetewa is a member of the Hopi Indian Tribe located in northeastern Arizona. She was the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona from 2006 - 2009. She was…
Social Justice Education Scholar, Nationally Renowned Speaker, Spoken Word Artist, and Educational Consultant
Jamila Lyiscott is a social justice education scholar, nationally renowned speaker, spoken word artist, and educational consultant. She was recently appointed as an Assistant Professor of Social Justice Education at…
Business and Technology Correspondent, NBC News
Jo Ling Kent is a correspondent at NBC News covering business, technology and general news for the TODAY show, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, and MSNBC. Previously, she covered…
ESPN Analyst & Former NBA Player
Jalen Rose is a host of ESPN’s morning show Get Up!, alongside Michelle Beadle and Mike Greenberg. Additionally, Rose has been a studio analyst for NBA Countdown — ABC and…
Fashion Correspondent, Co-host of New Talk Show "The Real" and Fashion Correspondent for NBC's Today Show
Jeannie Mai is best known as the host of Style Network’s two-time Emmy nominated television series How Do I Look? More than just a typical makeover show, Jeannie empowerd women…