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Wesley Hamilton

Motivational Speaker; Mental & Physical Health Advocate for Overcoming Adversity

Wesley Hamilton was born and raised on the east side of Kansas City, Mo.

John Passacantando

Former Executive Director of Greenpeace USA

John Passacantando’s career has taken him from Wall Street to philanthropy to a leading role in the global.

Sophia

Advanced Humanoid

The future is here and her name is Sophia, the world’s very first humanoid celebrity.

Christine Ervin

Environmental Leader

Christine Ervin is a national leader on market-based strategies for green buildings, clean energy and climate change.

Social Activist & Contributing Editor to Vanity Fair

Monica Lewinsky is a producer, social activist, global public speaker, and contributing editor to Vanity Fair. Her focus is on storytelling that moves the conversation forward—around shame, reclaiming identities, and justice…

Jinsop Lee

TED Speaker, Design Thinker & Multiple Award-Winning Designer

Jinsop Lee believes in design. Turning mountains of discarded telephone handsets into coveted bluetooth speakers.

Robert M. Wachter

Authority on Patient Safety & Healthcare Quality

The wired world of healthcare is our future. It’s up to us – as patients, physicians, policy makers, vendors, leaders.

The Maccabeats

Jewish A Cappella Group

Often travelling with little more than the shirts on their backs and the ties on their necks, the Maccabeats have entertained.

America’s Funniest Stressbuster & Author

Motivational Humorist and Author, Kay Frances MBA, has shared her message to “lighten up, stress less.

Founder/CEO of Stupid Cancer & Cancer Survivor

Diagnosed with brain cancer at 21, concert pianist and recovering advertising agency veteran Matthew Zachary 

Chief People & Culture Officer at Experience.com, Author of Unfairly Labeled

How can you accelerate performance on your business strategy? The answer might surprise you.

Former Marketing Lead at YouTube & Instagram, Writer, Forbes & NFT Creator, Origin Protocol

As one of the very few marketers to work at both YouTube and Instagram, Jon Youshaei was featured in Inc.

Daniel J. Kindlon

Clinical & Research Psychologist

Dr. Daniel Kindlon is a clinical and research psychologist specializing in the behavioral problems of children and adolescents.

Academy Award-Winning Actress

Diane Keaton remains virtually peerless in the acting profession. With 50 movies and television shows under her belt.

Author, Supergirls Speak Out

Liz Funk is the author of Supergirls Speak Out (Simon and Schuster, 2009), a non-fiction look at how the modern.

Writer, Theologian & LGBTQ+ Activist

The Reverend Monroe is an ordained minister, religion columnist and motivational speaker.

Investigative Journalist

Kristal Brent Zook, Ph.D., was born in Los Angeles and raised in an all-female household by her mother and grandmother.

Founder, Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Her journey began with a simple promise to her dying sister, Susan G.

Mark Potok

Former Senior Fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center

In that role, Potok faced numerous death threats from white supremacists and constant vilification

Patrick Hickey

First Nurse to Climb Seven Summits of the World

Patrick Hickey is a clinical assistant professor in the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina.

Entrepreneur & Sales Expert

Weldon Long is a successful entrepreneur, sales expert and author of the NY Times Bestseller, The Power 

Katherine Ellison

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist / ADHD Authority

Katherine Ellison—who managed to win a Pulitzer Prize and write three breakthrough books on practical neuroscience.

Bill Clement

Stanley Cup Champion & ESPN Announcer

Bill Clement is a two-time Stanley Cup Champion and critically acclaimed author, speaker, actor, entrepreneur, and broadcaster.

Tanya Brown

Mental Health & Domestic Violence Prevention Advocate

Tanya Brown is no stranger to adversity or trauma. With the loss of her sister, Nicole Brown Simpson.

Business & Sales Motivator

Tim Wackel is one of today’s most popular business speakers who has mastered.

Foreign Correspondent & Author

Chris Hedges is a Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, professor at Princeton University,

Sandra Joseph

Broadway Star

Sandra Joseph is a legendary Broadway star who played the leading female role (Christine) in The Phantom.

Scott Dikkers

Founder of TheOnion.com

Scott Dikkers is the founder of TheOnion.com, the world-renowned humor publication. He’s served as The Onion’s owner.

Michael A. Davis

NYT Best Selling Author of Street Gang: The Complete History of Sesame Street

Author, producer and educator Michael Davis wrote the New York Times Non-Fiction Best Seller Street Gang.

Alberto M. Carvalho

Former Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS)

Alberto Carvalho served as the former Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

Award-Winning Actor & Activist

Louis Gossett, Jr. remains one of the most sought after and busiest veteran actors in the film and television

Documentary Film Director

Kirby Dick is a two time Emmy-award winning and two-time Academy award-nominated documentary film director.

Katherine Stone

Postpartum Depression & Women's Mental Health Advocate

During a devastating bout with postpartum depression following the birth of her first child, Katherine Stone spent.

Emmy Nominated Actor, American Crime

Nominated for a 2015 Emmy Award for his riveting portrayal of Hector Tontz in ABC’s commercially and critically acclaimed anthology

Oscar Nuñez

Played Oscar Martinez on NBC's The Office

Oscar Nuñez is best known for playing Oscar Martinez on NBC's The Office. He has won an Emmy, two SAG Awards.

Cam Neely

Boston Bruins Legend

Cam Neely played thirteen years in the NHL, the final ten with the Boston Bruins.  His career came to an end in August of 1996.

Michael Hynes

Superintendent - K12 Educational Thought Leader

Dr. Michael Hynes works as a Superintendent in New York. He is a Fulbright Specialist and an associate professor.

Para-Athlete

When Morgan Stickney was fourteen, she was an elite distance swimmer.

Kyle Garlett

Cancer Survivor & Ironman Triathlete

n October 10, 2009, Kyle Garlett became the first heart transplant recipient.

Josh Rushing

Award-Winning Journalist

Josh Rushing is an award-winning journalist, former Marine officer, documentary movie star, author, blogger.

Rosie King

Self-Diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, Featured TEDMED Speaker

Sixteen year old Rosie King first hit the headlines in the UK when she accurately diagnosed.

Anita Perez Ferguson

Political Activist & Radio Personality

Anita Perez Ferguson is a professional speaker, an experienced trainer.

Neal Cohen

Executive Director of The Center of Bioterrorism

Appointed by Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, Dr. Neal L. Cohen served as the Commissioner of Health of New York City.

Geraldine Brooks

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author

As many children do, Geraldine Brooks grew up devouring tales from faraway lands, replete with landscapes.

Frank Casey

Financial Expert, Race Rock Capital LLC

Frank Casey is a 45-year finance veteran, with experience in both alternative investments.

Jeff Bauman

Subject of the Movie Stronger, Boston Marathon Bombing Hero & Best-Selling Author

As the cover of Jeff Bauman’s New York Times bestseller, Stronger reads: “I saw the bomber.

Digital Transformation Authority & Founder of Kaleido Insights

Jaimy Szymanski is a research analyst, author, speaker, and advisor,

Dave Pelzer

Award Winning New York Times & International Best Selling Author, and Child Rights and Mental Health Advocate

In a word, Dave Pelzer embodies Esprit: Spirit, Humor & Wit. As a child, his resilience enabled him to overcome extreme life-threatening obstacles.

Michael Chorost

Leading Expert on Human/Machine Integration

Michael Chorost is an up-and-coming technology theorist with an unusual perspective.

Josh Klein

Author & Hacker Extraordinaire

Josh Klein is a passionate hacker of all things. He examines systems, he takes them apart,