Alexandra Penney is an expert of all things media. She is an artist, author, philanthropist, and the former editor-in-chief of Self magazine. Penney has authored several books, including The Bad Lady Papers and How to Make Love to a Man (New York Times best-seller). This notable woman is also the originator of the Pink Ribbon for breast cancer awareness, partnered... read full bio
Alisha Ilhaan Bo (known as Alisha Boe), is a Norwegian-Somali actress. Boe is best known as her role of Jessica Davis in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. Boe has been seen on some films and television series before getting her big role on 13 Reasons Why. Some include ‘Amusement’, ‘Paranormal Activity 4’, ’68 Kill’, ‘Modern Family’, ‘Extant’, ‘Days of... read full bio
Al Shearer is an American actor best known for his roles on MTV’s Punk’d and BET’s Hits from the Street. Shearer began his career as the host of BET’s show, Game Room. His comedic personality later landed him a stint on WPGC-FM/AM’s (CBS Radio) morning hip-hop show. Apart from his work in television and on radio, Shearer has also starred... read full bio
Adam Penenberg is a professor of journalism at New York University and the editor of PandoDaily. As a highly regarded name in journalism, Penenberg has experience editing for publications like Forbes.com and has appeared on a variety of well-known television programs like CNNs American Morning, FoxNews, and NPR. His knowledge about media and technology is received by audiences worldwide. In... read full bio
Allison Anders is an independent film director known for her contributions to the UCLA School of Theater, Sex and the City, The L Word, and The Mentalist. In addition to her television work, Anders has also directed and won awards and nominations for a variety of independent films. Her awards and nomination include the New York Film Critics Circle Award,... read full bio
Almost Queen is a tribute band of the great Queen. The band consists of Joseph Russo as Freddie Mercury, Steve Leonard as Brian May, John Cappadona as Roger Taylor, and Randy Gregg as John Deacon. Their show is incredibly authentic and everyone who has gone felt like they were at a real Queen show. The band doesn’t just nail the... read full bio
Award-winning journalist and the top NFL analyst on ESPN is Adam Schefter. His inclusion in Sports Illustrated's "Power 40" list of the NFL's top officials, executives, coaches, players, and media members earned him the title of "best NFL insider" for three years running. Due to his remarkable contributions to the sports sector, Schefter was also given the Cynopsis Sports Media... read full bio
Adam Scott is a well-known Australian professional golfer who made an enduring impression on the game. Scott, who was born on July 16, 1980, in Adelaide, South Australia, has achieved a great deal in his career thanks to his excellent talent and hard work. Scott's outstanding record demonstrates his skill on the golf course. He has won an incredible 29 professional... read full bio
Adrian Gonzalez, also known as A-Gon and Titan, was most recently the first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball. His ability was noticed while attending Eastlake High School in San Diego. He was drafted out of high school by the Florida Marlins in 2000, becoming the first infielder since Alex Rodriguez in 03 to be drafted... read full bio
Retired professional basketball player Albert King is widely considered to be one of the nation's greatest high school players of all time. He was also rated the top prep player in the nation even over Magic Johnson and Gene Banks in his senior year. He played in the NBA for 9 whole seasons for teams such as the New Jersey... read full bio
Alex Levy, also known as El Toro, is a French professional golfer who plays on the European Tour. He has had 5 professional wins in his career and two amateur wins. Levy was born in Orange, California to French parents and moved to Bandol, France, when he was four. When he was a teenager Levy joined the French Federation of... read full bio
Amy Roloff is best known for her role on the popular TLC reality television series, Little People, Big World, which she is also a producer for. She is challenged by having achondroplasia dwarfism and having a rough upbringing of several childhood surgeries caused her to believe in the impossible. Roloff graduated from Central Michigan University and went on to work... read full bio
Ali Siddiq is a comic speaker. Siddiq, who is from Houston, has been on the comedy circuit for more than 15 years, engaging audiences of various racial, economic, and cultural backgrounds as a headliner in stand-up comedy and in a variety of other media as a writer, producer, and host. Siddiq began honing his craft at Just Joking in Houston, where... read full bio
Singer-songwriter Ásgeir, one of Iceland's most popular exports, has consistently expanded the possibilities of his introspective folk-pop style. The English-language version of his debut album, "Dýrð í dauðaþögn," was released after it became the best-selling debut in Icelandic history. The Independent, MOJO, NME, The Line Of Best Fit, Clash Magazine, BBC 6 Music, Radio X, and others throughout the world... read full bio
Anuhea is an American singer-songwriter whose music is usually a blend of reggae, folk, and pop. She plays both the guitar and ukulele and sings in her music. Anuhea is from Maui, Hawaii, and while living there she went to school at Kamehameha Schools and competed in the Miss Maui Pageant. A few years later she released her self-titled debut... read full bio
Amirah Kassem is a baker and restaurant owner in New York City. Her restaurant is called Flour Shop, which she founded in 2012. At her bake shop, she specializes in sculpting cakes without using fondant, which is what most people use as it makes it much easier to make cakes look perfectly smooth. Kassem grew up in Mexico where she... read full bio
Disability rights advocate Anastasia Somoza has been fighting for equality since she was nine. It all began when Anastasia asked President Bill Clinton to help mainstream her twin sister into the New York City public school system. Like Anastasia, her sister was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Thirteen years later, as a featured speaker at the Democratic National Convention, Anastasia was... read full bio
Alter Ego is a fun cover band from Montreal whose non-stop dance lineup includes the best hits from 70’s disco, 80’s rock, and 90’s pop. Complete with three musicians and seven dancers, Alter Ego delivers a high-energy performance full of lights, special effects and amazing costume changes. Their repertoire of current dance hits makes them a great act to entertain... read full bio
Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber who is best known for being the subject of the Oscar award-winning documentary film Free Solo. Since becoming a professional rock climber Honnold has been the first and only person to free solo El Capitan in Yosemite National Park and has also been the first and only person to free solo Half Dome... read full bio
Arlan Hamilton is the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital. She grew Backstage Capital from the ground up, all while she was homeless. Backstage Capital is a fund that is dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are people of color, women, and/or LGBT. Since Hamilton started Backstage Capital from scratch, it has... read full bio
