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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

Educator

ormer Superintendent of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools and former Chancellor of the New York City Public Schools,

Host of Spotify’s The Get Up and Award-Winning Director & Producer

Kat Lazo is a director, producer and host. The Colombian-Peruvian New Yorker has made a name for herself as the Internets favorite no-nonsense.

Poeter

Born and raised in Alaska, National Slam Poetry Champion Noël Jones moved to New York City in 1994 to become a jazz vocalist.

Integrative Cardiologist & Author

Board-certified in cardiology, internal medicine, nuclear medicine, and holistic medicine, Dr. Guarneri

Gary McCord

Golf Celebrity

“Life is full of ups and downs, good and bad, but it wouldn’t be fun any other way.” Living his life by this optimistic philosophy.

Brown v. Board of Education Originators/Civil Rights Activist

One of the three daughters of the late Rev. Oliver L. Brown who in the fall of 1950 along with 12 other parents in Topeka, Kansas,

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.

Sociologist, Educator & Author

Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, a MacArthur prize-winning sociologist, is the Emily Hargroves Fisher Professor of Education at Harvard University.

Entrepreneur & Sales Expert

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

Advisor & Speechwriter for Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. Jones is currently an Adjunct Professor, University of San Francisco and a Scholar Writer

Founder, FEED Fashion designer

Lauren Bush Lauren is the founder and CEO of FEED, the impact driven lifestyle brand, making products.

Shane Feldman

Relationships & Team Building Expert, Founder & CEO of Count Me In

This is where Shane Feldman thrives. Recognized by The White House.

Experts on Hospital Quality & Safety

Husband and wife duo Kathleen Bartholomew and John Nance present vital programs

Filmmaker & Poet

Cynthia Lowen is an award-winning writer and filmmaker. She’s the director and producer of NETIZENS, a feature

CEO & Co-founder at ArO, Author & Angel Investor

Robin Farmanfarmaian is a professional speaker and entrepreneur based in Silicon Valley, working

Global Media Consultant, China Specialist & Former NBC & ABC News Correspondent

With a career focusing on China, Vietnam, and Cambodia spanning fifty years.

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.

President & CEO, TheCaseMade

DrT (as she prefers to be called) is a dynamic speaker, best-selling author and the President

Lyme Disease Advocate & Entrepreneur

Ally Hilfiger is an author, artist, designer and the daughter of fashion mogul and entrepreneur Tommy Hilfiger.

Folklorist, Author, Arts Advocate & Former Chairman, National Endowment for the Arts

His new book, Rebuilding an Enlightened World: Folklorizing America,

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.

Co-Founder, Marquis Jets, Zico Coconut Water, Co-Owner, Atlanta Hawks & NY Times Bestselling Author

Jesse Itzler only eats fruit 'til noon, loves Run-D.M.C., and enjoys living life "out of the box." In fact, he doesn't even have a box.

US Boxing Champion & Olympian

Marlen was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in a family that adored the sport of boxing. Her introduction to the ring came at age 11, when she started…

Former German Ambassador & Chairman of the Munich Security Conference

A former German Ambassador to both the U.S. and U.K., Wolfgang Ischinger is the Chairman of the Munich Security

Co-Founder & Creative Director, The Miracle Project

Diane Isaacs applies her award-winning producing experience to create programs and content for The Miracle Project.

Spinal Cord Injury-Recovering Athlete & Motivator

After sustaining a spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the waist down.

Founder of Linnaea Holdings, Shingle Hill, Tuatara Capital

Robert Hunt is a founder of Linnaea Holdings, a private equity backed business focused on rolling up California-based

Founder of All Wheels Up

A former fashion merchandiser, Michele Erwin pivoted careers as she saw a need in the disability

Columnist & Political Commentator for CNN

Sally Kohn is one of the leading progressive voices in America today. A CNN political commentator and the Daily Beast.

Actress on The Facts of Life & Breast Cancer Survivor

Mindy Cohn made her acting debut as the witty, precious Eastland Academy student Natalie Green in the hit comedy series

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.

Global Economist, Financial Times Columnist & Senior Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School

Renowned for her stunning early economic predictions, global economist Megan Greene examines.

Entrepreneur, Veteran & Bestselling Author

Rye Barcott is a veteran and social entrepreneur. While serving as a U.S. Marine, he co-founded the non-governmental

Ryan Berman

Founder of Courageous & Author of Return on Courage

Ryan Berman has more than 20 years in the courageous ideas space and an intimate understanding of the intricacies.

Psychologist & Author

Ross W. Greene, PhD, is the author of the influential, best-selling books The Explosive Child and Lost at School and a fierce and articulate advocate.

Motivator&host

Suzie Humphreys’ background is as varied as her audience’s. From administrative secretary to television talk show host.

Award-Winning Journalist

Charlayne Hunter-Gault is an award-winning journalist with more than 50 years in the industry, extending her work

Business & Sales Motivator

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

38th Surgeon General of the United States Navy

From humble beginnings in a blue collar town outside Cleveland, putting himself through college to become a minister,

Music Executive, Philanthropist, 2x All-American Sprinter & Change Agent

During the pandemic, music executive, founder and philanthropist Michelle Edgar discovered a whole new self

Civil Rights Leader

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., iconic civil rights leader, entrepreneur, global business entrepreneur.

Foreign Correspondent & Author

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

Rocket Scientist, Technologist & STEM Educator

firsts,”, considers her most prestigious the honor of being the first person of color to receive The Washington

#1 NYT Best-Selling Author of Range and The Sports Gene, & Expert on the Science of High Performance

“David Epstein manages to make me thoroughly enjoy the experience

Scholar, Author & Playwright

His witty, engaging speaking style imparts hard, factual information,          

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.

The No Bullsh!t Leader, CEO, Author & Podcaster

Martin G. Moore is a no-nonsense communicator who has harnessed the deep experience of his 30-plus year career

World Renowned Wellness Mentor, Spiritual Leader & Lifestylist

Katie Boyd is on a mission to change women’s lives. She’s the host of the Ambitchious podcast, an empowering extension of her first baby, Katie Boyd’s Miss Fit Club.