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Award-winning Dancer Founder,
In a career that spans three decades, the name Debbie Allen is synonymous with dynamic energy, creative talent, and innovation. For her vast body of work, Ms. Allen has earned…
Photo Journalist and Pulitzer Prize Winner
Photojournalist Lynsey Addario covers major conflict zones across the globe, including the Middle East, South Asia, Haiti, and Africa.
Chef Restaurateur Head Start Ambassador
Food & Wine’s ‘Best Chef,’ winner of two James Beard Foundation Awards and food advocate, Hugh Acheson brings a fresh perspective to how we grow, cook, and shop for food.
One of Forbes Top 50 Social Media Influencers
Michael Hyatt is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Michael Hyatt & Company. He has scaled multiple companies over the years, including a $250M publishing company with 700+ employees…
U.S. Navy SEAL. Author. Speaker.
Having been a featured guest on Fox News Channel, CNN News Room, Anderson Cooper 360 and more; former U.S. Navy SEAL Chad Williams draws from his experience in the SEAL…
Personal Empowerment
People enEspanol magazine selected Maria Marin as one of the 25 most powerful Latina women in 2012. Maria Marin is the leading motivational icon among Hispanics worldwide.
The Builder of Sales Champions
Tom Hopkins carries the standard as a master sales trainer and is recognized as the world's leading authority on selling
NFL Player, Expert in Leading & Managing Change, Leadership, Peak Performance and Personal Growth
Eric Boles is the CEO and Founder of The Game Changers, Inc., a noted global expert in talent development, business strategy, change management, cultural transformation and peak performance.
Eleven time NBA champion as a coach!
Phil Jackson, who guided the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships in his nine years as head coach, returned to the basketball after a one-year sabbatical and led the Los…
Former Executive Chairman at Alphabet Inc. & Former CEO of Google
Eric Schmidt is an American software engineer, a businessman, and the Executive Chairman of Alphabet, Inc. In 2017, Forbes ranked Schmidt as the 119th-richest person in the world, with an…
Immigration Reform Activist & Actress Known for "Orange is the New Black" & "Jane The Virgin"
Diane Guerrero is an actor known for her roles on the hit shows Orange is the New Black, Jane the Virgin, HBO’s Doom Patrol and Sony Pictures' Blast Beat.
Income Strategist & Star of USA Network's She's the Boss
Nicole Walters is on a mission to inspire people to not only live better lives, but also leave a legacy. She is adept at identifying ways to turn influence into…
Actress, Vegan Foodie & NYT Bestselling Author
Tabitha Brown satisfies the hunger of millions with her unique approach to veganism and her wholesome, comedic personality on the daily. She is a home base for learning new recipes,…
Grammy-Nominated Musician
Mike Posner is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer.
Super Bowl Champion & Cancer Survivor
Mark Herzlich grew up a star athlete in three sports before attending Boston College where he was one of the top defensive players in all of college football. Following a…
Head Coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bruce Arians was named the 12th head coach in Tampa Bay franchise history on January 8, 2019. In 2021, he led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to defeat the Kansas City…
World-Renowned Rock Climber & Star of Academy Award-Winning "Free Solo"
Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber whose audacious free-solo ascents of America’s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. A…
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.
Two-Time World Champion Adventure Racer & San Diego Firefighter
When the challenges are steep, and the competition fierce, Robyn Benincasa provides individuals and organizations the tools they need to inspire themselves and one another to their greatest heights and…
Navy SEAL Commander & New York Times Bestselling Author
Commander Rorke T. Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other international hot…
Former Linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers
Ryan Shazier's story is one of inspiration, strength and courage. A 2014 first-round draft pick and two-time Pro Bowl selection, Shazier was partially paralyzed when he suffered a severe spinal…
Legendary Rock Climber & Entrepreneur
On January 14, 2015, after 19 days of living on the side of the 3,000’ cliff El Capitan in Yosemite, CA, Kevin Jorgeson stood on top of the hardest rock…
Legendary Climbers
Kevin Jorgeson and Tommy Caldwell are two of the best big-wall rock climbers in the world, renowned for their free climbing abilities and impressive list of climbing achievements.
Teacher & Arts Education Advocate
Chasten Buttigieg, husband of former mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, has become a popular figure in his own right. The teacher's wit, intimate social media musings, and polished speeches…
The Visionary Behind "Emotional Agility"
Dr. Susan David is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning psychologist at Harvard Medical School. Co-founder and co-director of the Institute of Coaching at Harvard/McLean Hospital,…
Grammy Award-Nominated Country Music Artist
Mickey Guyton was born in Arlington, Texas, and began singing in church at a young age. She was drawn to a variety of artists with big voices including Dolly Parton,…
Author, Speaker and Aviator
As the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy, having flown missions worldwide as a combat-mission-ready United States Navy pilot, Lohrenz is used to working in fast…
Yoga Teacher & Body Positivity Advocate
Jessamyn Stanley is an internationally acclaimed voice in wellness, highly sought after for her insights on 21st-century yoga
Writer, Performance Artist, and Filmmaker
Tomos is a London-based writer, performance artist, and filmmaker. While studying English Literature and Drama at the University of Manchester, he co-founded Odds On Productions, working as a producer on the…
Two-time NBA All-Star, Serial-Entrepreneur, and Investor.
Baron Davis is a two-time NBA All-Star, serial-entrepreneur, investor and creator of thought-provoking content and platforms.
Head Football Coach, University of Alabama Crimson Tide
After leading the University of Alabama Crimson Tide to victory in the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship over Georgia, Head Coach Nick Saban cemented his status as one of…
American Gymnast & Olympic Gold Medalist
Gabby Douglas is a decorated American gymnast and sports icon. She has won three gold medals at the Olympics as well as two gold and one silver at the World…
Senior VP of Talent Relations of REVOLT
Whitney Gayle Benta is a visionary talent executive responsible for creating some of pop culture’s most dynamic moments of the past 10 years. In 2013, she was appointed the Sr.…