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Motivational Speaker; Mental & Physical Health Advocate for Overcoming Adversity
Wesley Hamilton was born and raised on the east side of Kansas City, Mo.
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.
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…
TED Speaker, Design Thinker & Multiple Award-Winning Designer
Jinsop Lee believes in design. Turning mountains of discarded telephone handsets into coveted bluetooth speakers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former Senior Fellow at the Southern Poverty Law Center
In that role, Potok faced numerous death threats from white supremacists and constant vilification
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
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist / ADHD Authority
Katherine Ellison—who managed to win a Pulitzer Prize and write three breakthrough books on practical neuroscience.
Stanley Cup Champion & ESPN Announcer
Bill Clement is a two-time Stanley Cup Champion and critically acclaimed author, speaker, actor, entrepreneur, and broadcaster.
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,
Broadway Star
Sandra Joseph is a legendary Broadway star who played the leading female role (Christine) in The Phantom.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Cancer Survivor & Ironman Triathlete
n October 10, 2009, Kyle Garlett became the first heart transplant recipient.
Award-Winning Journalist
Josh Rushing is an award-winning journalist, former Marine officer, documentary movie star, author, blogger.
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.
Political Activist & Radio Personality
Anita Perez Ferguson is a professional speaker, an experienced trainer.
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.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author
As many children do, Geraldine Brooks grew up devouring tales from faraway lands, replete with landscapes.
Financial Expert, Race Rock Capital LLC
Frank Casey is a 45-year finance veteran, with experience in both alternative investments.
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,
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.
Leading Expert on Human/Machine Integration
Michael Chorost is an up-and-coming technology theorist with an unusual perspective.
Author & Hacker Extraordinaire
Josh Klein is a passionate hacker of all things. He examines systems, he takes them apart,


















































