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Hal Elrod

Author of The Miracle Morning

Hal Elrod is on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time.

Astronaut engineer, retired NASAentrepreneur, motivational speaker, and engineering consultant.

Ever since he was a little boy, Dr. Leroy Chiao wanted to explore the galaxy.

Douglas Reeves

Education Expert on Assessment & School Reform

Douglas Reeves is the founder of Creative Leadership Solutions, a non-profit with the mission to improve educational opportunities.

Matthew Boger

Subject of Academy Award-nominated Film, Facing Fear

Matthew Boger describes the haunting details of one of his darkest moments in his young life.

Soren Kaplan

Bestselling & Award-Winning Author & Founder of Praxie.com

Soren Kaplan is a bestselling and award-winning author, a Columnist for Inc. Magazine,

Tamara Keith

NPR White House Correspondent

A familiar voice to NPR listeners, Tamara Keith is a White House correspondent and co-host of the NPR Politics Podcast

Helping Teams & Individuals Overcome Adversity

Austin Hatch's story is one of tragedy, incomprehensible loss and triumph. On Labor Day of 2003, Hatch and his family were flying from northern Michigan to Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Stephen McGown

Inspirational Speaker, Author & Longest Held Captive of Al Qaeda

Stephen is from Johannesburg, South Africa. He obtained his degree in Finance and worked in some of the large South African banks. In order to expand his career, Stephen went…

Joe Katz

Fashion Stylist and Lifestyle Expert at the Montage Beverly Hills Hotel

Joe Katz moved to Los Angeles from New York where he reported on fashion trends for a variety of large media.

Author, Saving America's Cities

David McDonald has observed firsthand the exodus out of hundreds of cities, many over a period of several decades. He observed what cities did to try and regain their lost…

Renowned Sportscaster

Jim Gray started his career as an intern and a video tape editor back in 1977. Working his way up the ranks, Gray established himself quickly and has been a…

Leadership & Confidence Speaker

Nicole’s passion for eliminating gender expectations and redefining what doing “Woman’s Work”.

Scott Jurek

Ultramarathon Champion

Scott Jurek is a world-renowned ultramarathon champion and the former 24-hour American record holder.

Emmy & Golden Globe Nominated Actor

Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actor, Anthony Anderson is the star and executive producer of ABC’s multi-award

Actor, Star of Fox’s Empire

Ever since the premiere of Fox’s hit TV show Empire in 2015, Trai Byers’ fame has skyrocketed.

Mississippi State Representative & Youngest African American Lawmaker Elected in US History

Representative Anderson is a native of Moss Point, MS. He received his associate degree in criminal justice from Pearl River.

Daphne Oz

Former Co-Host, The Chew

Daphne Oz was co-host of ABC’S The Chew and is author of the national bestseller The Dorm Room Diet.

New York Times Best Selling Author

Peggy Orenstein is an internationally-acclaimed expert on the challenges facing teens, college students.

Allison Cerra

Chief Marketing Officer at Alkami

Allison Cerra is a leading expert in how technology.

Danny Seo

Editor in Chief of Naturally, Danny Seo & Host of the NBC TV show Naturally, Danny Seo

From the award-winning magazine, Naturally, Danny Seo, to his Daytime Emmy-winning weekly NBC TV show Naturally.

Jeff Ma

Member of the Infamous MIT Blackjack Team & VP, Microsoft for Startups

As a member of the infamous MIT Blackjack Team, Jeff Ma created an ingenious method for counting cards—using talent.

Co-Founder & Co-Principal Investigator of ACE Study

Rob Anda lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Anda graduated from Rush Medical College in 1979 and received his Board Certification in Internal Medicine in 1982.

Johanna Maska and Alyssa Farah

Two Women Who Have Helped Write Modern History Come Together to Bridge the Political Divide

ALYSSA FARAH served as White House Communications Director under President Donald J. Trump,

Linda Alvarado

First Hispanic MLB Franchise Owner

Linda Alvarado is president and CEO of Alvarado Construction, Inc.,

Stuart Altman

Economist & Healthcare Policy Expert

Dr. Stuart Altman, Sol C. Chaikin Professor of National Health Policy at The Heller School for Social Policy.

Kristel Bauer

Wellness Expert & Top Self-Improvement Podcast Host

Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert and TEDx speaker with a mission of helping individuals thrive personally and professionally.

Josh Altman

Record-Breaking Luxury Real Estate Agent & Star of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing LA

Josh Altman is recognized as one of the most dynamic,

Sports Analytics & Strategy Expert

A Harvard-trained trailblazer of “Moneyball” in professional soccer, Dan Altman left a successful career as an economist

Mimi Brown

CEO of AMP Up Success

As CEO of AMP Up Success, Mimi works with individuals and organizations to amplify their communication

Tomiko Brown-Nagin

Prize-winning Legal Scholar & Historian

Tomiko Brown Nagin is a prize-winning author, eminent legal scholar and historian.

Zainab Al-Suwaij

Executive Director of the American Islamic Congress

Ms. Al-Suwaij is the co-founder and Executive Director of the American Islamic Congress (AIC).

CEO of Gray Matters Consulting

The research offers an enticing path to systemic changes that include lovely things like music.

Renowned Author & Global Expert in Reducing Stress for Happier, More Productive Lives

Dr. Brian Alman, Ph.D., has stress care down to a science. His mission is to make the world a happier and healthier place driven by clinical outcomes accessible to anyone.…

Amy DuBois Barnett

Chief Content Officer, Outside Interactive, Inc

An award-winning media executive, Amy DuBois Barnett has held senior leadership roles at Time Inc.

Youngest Ever New York Times Opinion Writer & Host of ASK VIV Podcast

Bianca Vivion Brooks is a writer, artist, and designer from East Atlanta, Georgia. Born in Los Angeles.

Creator of grown™ & Wife of Ray Allen

Shannon Allen is the creator of grown™, the first 100 percent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certified fast-food restaurant with a drive thru on the East Coast.

Jenny Allen

Writer & Performer

Writer and performer Jenny Allen has been delighting audiences and readers for many years.

Nobel Peace Prize Winner

President Ahtisaari continues to be active in numerous non-governmental and nonprofit organizations.

Subject of the Film Hoop Dreams

Arthur G Agee Jr is featured in the award-winning.

Creator of the Ig Nobel Prizes

Marc Abrahams writes about research that makes people LAUGH, then THINK.

Expert on Computer Creativity, WaveAI CEO & Computer Science Professor

World renowned AI Researcher and entrepreneur,Dr. Maya Ackerman,   

Energize, educate, and equip your firm with the insights of a world-class attorney and best selling author.

Attorney Mike Morse owns and operates Michigan’s largest personal injury firm specializing in car...

Former CEO of Sainsbury's

Best known for his ten year leadership of Sainsburys, which culminated in King being named.

Futurist and Disruptive Innovation Virtual Keynote Speaker, Creator of First Smartphone and Digital Assistant, Innovator of the Decade

Kevin Surace is a top innovation virtual keynote speaker, CEO, and inventor of one of the world’s first smartphones. Kevin has been named Inc. 

First Female NFL Coach, Arizona Cardinals

Jen is a top motivational keynote speaker, author, and the first female NFL coach in league history.

Speaker, Teacher and Consultant

Dan will still tell you that all the roads and the loads and the routes and the rates and the maps and the phones

Internationally Respected Futurist

Dr. Bauer has more than 300 publications on health care delivery.

Top Booked Marketing Speaker, DE&I Thought Leader, Head of Strategy Wieden+Kennedy, AAF Advertising Hall of Achievement Inductee, 2022 Cannes Lions Jury Member and expert on Cultural Contagion - getting your message and brand to go viral

Dr. Marcus Collins is a top marketing keynote speaker, award-winning advertiser, former Head of Digital Strategy for Beyoncé.

Global Values Leader, Human Behavior Expert, Founder of the Valuegraphics Project

After decades in marketing, David saw that demographics weren’t working. After all, nobody acts their age, gender roles are blurry.

New York Times Bestselling Author and most-cited social psychologist in the fields of influence, persuasion and negotiation

Dr. Robert Cialdini is a top sales keynote speaker, persuasion and influence expert,