Motivational

Lex Gillette is the best totally blind long and triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic movement.

Entrepreneur. Pioneer. Trailblazer. Khalia Collier wears many hats as the owner of The St.

S. Lee Merritt, Esq. commonly known as “the people’s lawyer,” is emerging as an influential new voice in the fight for Social Justice.

Dr. Patrice A. Harris is board-certified in psychiatry. Dr. Harris’ life is marked by her passion to improve the lives of children and communities around her,

Damon Davis is an award-winning post-disciplinary artist who works and resides in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dr. Robyn R. Jackson is passionate about building better schools. As the CEO of Mindsteps Inc.

Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress Sigourney Weaver has created a host of memorable film characters, both dramatic.

Deanna Singh is a business consultant. A gifted communicator, she is a champion for marginalized communities through her work.

Dr. Wanda Durant, affectionately known as Mama Durant, and “The Real MVP” is a dynamic leader, advocate, entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Minda Harts is a Workplace and Equity Consultant. She is also the best-selling and award-winning author.

Fania Davis is a leading national voice on restorative justice, a quickly emerging field which invites a fundamental shift.

Aisha Fukushima is a Performance Lecturer, Justice Strategist, Singer-Songwriter, and RAPtivist (rap activist).

Miles O’Brien is a veteran independent journalist who focuses on science, technology and aerospace.

Zaretta Hammond, M.A. is a national consultant and author of “Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain

Charlene Wheeless is a renowned communications visionary, author, and speaker with more than three decades of experience.

Alain de Botton, FRSL is a Swiss writer, philosopher, and television presenter who currently lives in the United Kingdom.

Aimee Allison is the Founder and president of She the People, the national network..

Minna Salami is a Nigerian-Finnish and Swedish author and social critic..

Dr. Adolph Brown, III works with schools and corporations around the world to implement best practices that support.

Dr. Kira Hudson Banks has been working to support individuals and groups to understand themselves.

Shekinah Elmore, MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor, researcher, and radiation oncologist at the University of North Carolina in Chapel.

Alex Elle is an author, certified breathwork coach, and Writing to Heal facilitator living in Maryland with her family.

Marley Dias, the precocious and purpose-driven founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks.

Raven Baxter, Ph.D., aka Dr. Raven the Science Maven is an internationally.

Dr. Andrea Pennington is an integrative physician, acupuncturist, and bestselling author.

Dave Navarro is a member of the alternative band Jane's Addiction.

As a consultant at the intersection of technology, business and ethics, Juliette Powell has advised large.

Sheila Crump Johnson is an American businesswoman, co-founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hotels.

Lonnie Quinn is the chief weathercaster for CBS 2 News in New York.

Monique Owens, a former DPD officer, 11-year sheriff’s deputy who has served as a community volunteer.

Dr. Janet Taylor is a Community Psychiatrist and Executive Coach in Sarasota, Florida.

Annette Gordon-Reed is a Professor of History in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University,

Maurice Ashley lives his passion. Through his love for chess, he not only made history

From humble beginnings in her Brooklyn kitchen, Founder & President of Carol’s Daughter

One of today’s most internationally recognized voices for quality education and women’s empowerment.

Dr. Erkeda has the prescription to impact many of life's questions.  

Danny Koker, a self-taught mechanic, television producer, hot rod and motorcycle enthusiast and musician, is the owner

Staceyann Chin is a spoken word poet, actor, and performing artist. She is the author of the new poetry collection.

Spirit Tawfiq is an Antiracism Educator & founder of Roots of the Spirit, an organization created to uproot racism through Storytelling.

Hank Willis Thomas is a photo conceptual artist working primarily with themes related to identity, history and popular culture.

Jack Brewer was born on January 8, 1979, in Ft. Worth, TX and raised in Grapevine, TX by Rosa and Eddie Brewer.

Billie Catherine Lourd is an actress, known for Star Wars: Episode VII.

The WNBA All-Star and 2012 WNBA Rookie of the Year, Nneka Ogwumike was the first overall pick to the Los Angeles.

Tessa Lynn Thompson is an actress best known for portraying

Derrick Palmer is an employee of the Amazon Labor Union (ALU) and is the chairman of the workers over there.  

Mike Tyson is former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005.

Blake Leeper was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, with both legs missing below the knee.

Newcomer Joshua "Caleb" Castille had less than three days to prepare for his first acting

Dr. Johné Battle is a global Business Executive and thought-leader who brings the powerful combination of skillful talent development.

Tarik Karenga, the son of Dr. Maulana Karenga who is the creator of the African American Holiday.