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Streetwear Pioneer and Cultural Provocateur
Leah McSweeney is a streetwear pioneer, entrepreneur, and cultural provocateur known for Bravo’s The Real Housewives.
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 'The Last Thing He told Me', 'Eight Hundred Grapes', and More
Author Laura Dave has written multiple bestselling books that capture the imaginations of readers by tapping into current.
Henry Crown Fellow within the Aspen Global Leadership Network, Aspen Institute
Emmy Award-winning producer and entrepreneur Lindsay Shookus.
Co-Creator, Co-Showrunner, Director, and Executive Producer of Netflix's 'Gentefied'
Linda Yvette Chávez is the co-creator, co-showrunner, director, and executive producer of Netflix’s hit series Gentefied, a TV series produced by America Ferrera and MACRO. Gentefied's first season was a Peabody Award nominee…
Host, 'World News Tonight Sunday' and 'ABC News Live Prime'
Linsey Davis is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, ABC News correspondent and host of ABC News Live Prime, and bestselling author..
Creator, Living With Landyn
Landyn Hutchinson isn’t really a lifestyle blogger. She is a high-energy, hardworking mom who is raising two kids and perpetually trying to navigate the perfect work / life balance. Refreshingly…
Former Assistant Coach, Cleveland Cavaliers in 2019 - first female coach in Cavaliers history
On May 10, 2021, the USC Trojans announced the hire of Lindsay Gottlieb to lead the Lady Trojans Basketball program to restore the glory that once defined the program. Gottlieb’s…
Host, 'Ladies First with Laura Brown' Podcast Former Editor in Chief, InStyle Magazine
Laura Brown was the Editor in Chief of InStyle, one of the world’s most successful fashion media brands, where she was responsible for InStyle’s voice, content, strategy and brand extensions, until February 2022.…
Leadership Consultant, Advisor and Best Selling Author of Multipliers
Liz Wiseman teaches leadership to executives around the world. She is the President of the Wiseman Group, a leadership
Author of The Latino Journey to Financial Greatness and Small Business, Big Life
Louis Barajas is a premier example of the American dream.
Race Car Driver Conservationist
Indycar driver Leilani Munter was born and raised in Minnesota. She holds a bachelors degree in Biology specializing in Ecology, Behavior and Evolution from the University of California San Diego.…
Improv Comedy Shows Customized to Your Company
Laughing Stock is unique because we customize every performance. Prior to the show, we learn everything we can about you. We read your material, interview your people and ask all…
Former Ambassador, Brand Troubleshooter, Public/Private Partnership Expert
Presidential, Secretarial, and Gubernatorial Advisor, U.S. Ambassador, UN Delegate, Corporate Executive with Leadership at the Highest Levels of Business, Government, and Military Sectors, Board Member, Public Speaker, and Commentator Lisa…
World's Leading Customer Experience Consultant
One of the world's authorities on customer experience, customer centricity and transformation, Lior Arussy delivers results. His strategic framework converts organizations from product- to customer-centricity. It is drawn from his…
Author of multiple books on Alliances; World-renowned Partnering Expert
Larraine is a seasoned senior executive with general management experience, and a world renowned level of expertise in the creation, implementation and management of complex business alliances in multiple industries…
CEO and sales producer or sales trainers
Linda Clemons from Indianapolis, Indiana is the CEO of Sisterpreneur Inc. Linda is an award winning record setting sales producer as well as one of the top sales trainers in…
Founder and Chief Catalyzing Officer at Limitless Possibility
Laura Gassner Otting helps people get "unstuck" -- and achieve extraordinary results.
Founder and Director of Life Mastery International and LifeKraft Centers
Liah Kraft-Kristaine, J.D. is an international speaker, host of a highly successful PBS television special entitled The Myths of Happiness and author of life-transforming books, including the best-selling 30 Days…
Current Miss Teen USA
Logan West, from Connecticut, won the crown at the 2012 MISS TEEN USA Pageant on July 28, 2012 at Atlantis.
Producer of #1 Box Office hit "GRIDIRON GANG"
Lee Stanley is a passionate and committed filmmaker - writer, producer, and director nominated for 10 Emmys and winning five Emmys. He produced the Number One box office hit, "Gridiron…
Award-winning Author, Social Entrepreneur and Founder and CEO of Saving Promise
L.Y. Marlow is an award-winning author and sought-after empowerment speaker whose journey took her from a legacy of domestic violence to the opulence of corporate America; and now to a life…
Comedienne & Motivational Speaker
Who I Am And How I Think I Got That Way I finally figured it out!!! I now know why I am the way I am. It all has to…
World Renowned Contortionist
Lilia was born in Moldova, Europe, but now lives in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. She speaks three languages: Romanian, Russian, & English and is a world reknowned contortionist regularly…
Accountability and Work/Life Balance Expert
Linda Edgecombe, BPE. Best-Selling Author, Speaker, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), Humorist, "Life Perspective Specialist" Linda Edgecombe, CSP is an internationally renowned award-winning humorous speaker, trainer and consultant. She is a…
Trailblazing Female Race Car Driver
When Lyn St. James completed her first Indy 500 at the age of 45, she was just the second woman in history to race in the event. Some doubted that…
Expert Health Care Management
Larry Van Horn is an entrepreneur, board member and leading expert and researcher on health care management and economics. A non-traditional academic, his activity spans business, health policy, and academia.…
Founders of Bridgeworks, Dedicated to Consulting on Issues in the Workplace and Marketplace
Lynne Lancaster is one of today's most sought-after generational experts and keynote speakers. She knows what makes Traditionalists, Boomers, Generation Xers, Millennials, and Gen Z tick, and she brings her…
Author of Eat, Drink & Succeed. Former White House Director of Events
Laura's story is impressive. She got her start as the youngest female presidential appointee in history, as the White House Director of Events for Bill Clinton. She authored a book…
Author of "The Dash" and"Live Your Dash"
When an announcer read Linda's Ellis's poem "The Dash" aloud on a syndicated radio program, it became an instant, meteoric success and set a new trajectory for the next 20+…
One of NASCAR's Most Successful and Recognized Crew Chiefs & Race Analyst
Generally regarded as one of the greatest Crew Chiefs in NASCAR history, Larry McReynolds' career spans the last 39 years, during which time he has guided a number of the…
"Expect the best. Be prepared for the worst. Celebrate it all!"
He is a philosopher of success who just happens to be hilarious. He teaches universal principles that work for anyone, in any business, at any time, and does it through…
Award Winning Journalist & Breast Cancer Survivor
Leslie Mouton is the noon and 6pm anchor at KSAT-12 news, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio, Texas. She has been a broadcast journalist for 18 years. In that time…
CMO US Olympic Committee
Lisa Baird is an accomplished marketer, businesswoman, and speaker. Baird was named Chief Marketing Officer of the United States Olympic Committee in January 2009. As the USOC's Chief Marketing Officer,…
Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter and Artist
Lee Greenwood could easily talk about the accomplishments in his life, but this high energy entertainer prefers to continue writing and recording with the same passion and integrity that has…
Author of "Treat Me Like A Customer"
Louis Upkins, Jr. is a proud husband and father. He resides in Franklin, TN with his wife, Charita; son, Caleb; and daughter, Zoe. He is an entrepreneur having spent most…
Stress Management Specialist and Star of Five Emmy Award-Winning Specials on PBS
Loretta LaRoche has helped people deal with everyday stress for over thirty years. With irreverent humor and an innate sense of the absurd, Loretta helps people see how needlessly complex…
Author and Star of "The Facts of Life" and Motherhood Specialist
Lisa Whelchel was born on May 29 in Littlefield, Texas. At age 13, her first professional acting experience was as a Mouseketeer for Walt Disney's "The New Mickey Mouse Club."…
Former Ambassador, Brand Troubleshooter, Public/Private Partnership Expert
Presidential, Secretarial, and Gubernatorial Advisor, U.S. Ambassador, UN Delegate, Corporate Executive with Leadership at the Highest Levels of Business, Government, and Military Sectors, Board Member, Public Speaker, and Commentator Lisa…
Author of "The Laws of Disruption". Technology, Strategy and the Law
Larry Downes is an expert on developing business strategies in an age of constant technological and legal disruption. Downes is author of the New York Times and Business Week business…
Former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort
Lee Cockerell retired as the Executive Vice President of Operations for the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, a position he held for ten years. His responsibilities…
Entrepreneur, CEO, Board Member and Author
Innovator for the 21st Century" (TIME), "America's Best Leader" (U.S. News), "The World's Mentor Capitalist" (Thomas Friedman, The World Is Flat) and "The Entrepreneur Whisperer" (ABC, FOX, NPR) are among…
Award-Winning Television Journalist and Breast Cancer Survivor
Linda Ellerbee is an outspoken American television journalist who spent half her career reporting the news to adults and the other half explaining the news to children. An award-winning television…
Ph.D.
Dr. Lois Frankel, President of Corporate Coaching International, a Pasadena, California consulting firm, literally wrote the book on coaching people to succeed in businesses large and small around the globe. Nice…
Author of Disrupt Professor
At some time, someone somewhere is going to disrupt your entire industry. Shouldn't it be you? Luke Williams, author and globally recognized authority on innovation leadership, reveals a way of…
Founder & CEO of Bestselling Author of Kill the Company & Why Simple Wins
FutureThink CEO Lisa Bodell ranks among the Top 50 Speakers Worldwide and is the best-selling author of Kill the Company and Why Simple Wins. She's a global leader on simplification,…
Attorney Co-Director, Center on Wrongful Convictions
Laura Nirider is an attorney, law professor, and co-director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. She is one of the globe’s leading legal…
Award-Winning Science Writer
Laurie Garrett is an award-winning science writer and author. She is the only writer to have been awarded all of the “Three P’s” of journalism: The Peabody, Polk (twice), and…
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.