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Academy Award-Winning Actress
Natalie Portman received her second Academy Award® nomination and first Best Actress win for her performance in Darren Aronofsky's critically acclaimed film, BLACK SWAN.
Award-Winning, Best-Selling Author Editor of The Good Immigrant
Nikesh Shukla is an award-winning, best-selling writer of books and television. TIME Magazine recently named Shukla one of the twelve leaders shaping the next generation of artists. He was also…
Editor in Chief, ELLE Magazine
Nina Garcia is the editor in chief of ELLE, the No. 1 fashion magazine brand in the world, with 46 international editions. She began her fashion media career at Mirabella…
Chairman & CEO, PodcastOne, Founder of Westwood One & Member, National Radio Hall of Fame
Norman Pattiz is Chairman and CEO of PodcastOne, the founder of Westwood One, and a member of the National Radio Hall of Fame.
Award Winning Scholar & Writer
In a powerful and deeply insightful program, Painter explores issues of racial and gender identity and how they have figured into the history of America and the West.
Founder/CEO - DimensionU
At the podium Etuk creates hope for the future of education by teaching audiences about his education revolution, how to incorporate his recommendations into their programs and inspires them on…
Basketball Hall of Famer; First Female Head Coach of a Men’s Professional Basketball Team; Two-Time Olympian; Former WNBA Coach & Acclaimed Broadcaster
Get an up-close look at how the trailblazing Hall of Famer has been making history throughout her nearly 40-year career as a player, coach and general manager.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalists for "Half the Sky" & Human Rights Advocates
Husband-and-wife duo Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn combine journalism and activism in their unique brand of reporting centered on human rights abuses and advocacy. The first married couple to win…
U.S. Army Veteran, Amputee & Finalist on "Dancing With The Stars"
A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Sergeant Noah Galloway was assigned to the 1st of the 502nd Infantry of the 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, during Operation Iraqi…
From the Emmy-Winning Show “Deadliest Catch” (Discovery Channel)
Nick Tokman, also known as “Sunshine” from the Emmy-winning show “Deadliest Catch” (Discovery Channel), is someone known for going after what he wants in life. For the past four years,…
Anchor of CNN Headline News' "Nancy Grace" and Court TV's "Closing Arguments with Nancy Grace"
An outspoken, tireless advocate for victims' rights and one of television's most respected legal analysts, Nancy Grace is the powerful force behind CNN Headline News' (HLN) top-rated Nancy Grace. A…
Magician, Writer, Traveler, and Host of the Discovery Channel’s International Hit TV Series Breaking Magic
Nate Staniforth is a magician, writer, traveler, and host of the Discovery Channel’s international hit TV series Breaking Magic, but don’t think of this as a magic show. Nate abandons…
Bestselling & Beloved Author of "The Notebook," "A Walk to Remember" & More
In 1994, rejected by both publishers and law schools, Nicholas Sparks was a job-jumping salesman who wrote in the evenings. Then, against all odds, his manuscript was discovered in the…
Rabbi Naomi Levy, founder and spiritual leader of Nashuva, is a unique and passionate voice in the contemporary Jewish world
Through Nashuva, Naomi Levy has been involved in drawing hundreds of disaffected Jews back to a Judaism that is soulful, committed to social justice, meaningful, relevant and fun. The Jewish…
Plus Size Model, Leading Voice on Body Image and Eating Disorder Issues
Natalie Laughlin, W magazine calls her one of "the brightest stars," and The Wall Street Journal says "people in the industry say the brown-eyed, 5-foot-9 model, size 12-to-14, is at…
Sales Motivator, Author and Speaker. Nicki has worked with corporations, associations, and organizations all over North America, as she talks about the business of life, sales, service and self-market
Nicki Joy has dedicated her life's work to providing sales professionals and their companies with insight, information, and a new motivating perspective that enables them to better gain and maintain…
Grammy-Winning Singer, Songwriter, Actress and Activist
From humble beginnings as a single Mom in a small Kentucky town to her meteoric rise as a country music superstar and American icon, Naomi Judd's incredible life-long journey is…
Poet, Educator & Best-Selling Author
Nikki Giovanni is a world - renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. Over the past 30 years, the outspoken nature of her writing and speaking has br ought the…
One of the World's Dynamic Business Speakers
Nigel Barlow is a keynote speaker on creativity, the innovative management of change and customer service. Since the past 18 years he has been focusing on helping major organisations and…