One of the world's foremost authorities on entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation is Jeremy Utley. He is a general partner at Freespin Capital, an adjunct professor at Stanford University, and co-author of Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters, which has been translated into more than ten languages and was named one of the Thinkers50 Top Ten Innovation Leaders for 2023. He... read full bio
Jillian Albayati is a trailblazer for female baseball players. When she did it for Cal State San Marcos, she became the first player in Division II and the second player in college history to play both softball and baseball on the same day. In the midst of pursuing the California Collegiate Athletic Association title, the Cal State San Marcos baseball team was without... read full bio
Batista's Standout Baseball infield training class had twelve guys, and Andreas, who was raised in Las Vegas before relocating to St. George a few years ago, was the only girl. Andreas is the first female member of the St. George's Dixie High School varsity baseball team and a varsity pitcher and first baseman. Andreas qualifies for the first Women's Pro Baseball... read full bio
Eyster is a speedy center fielder who fills in the gaps for San Francisco. She gives a team that has prioritized a potent up-the-middle defense throughout the draft another athletic outfield option.... read full bio
At the age of five, Kladko began playing local Little League. With Team British Columbia, he won four national titles before briefly quitting the sport to play basketball at a university. Her story might have ended with an ACL tear and three years away from competition, but she returned to baseball in 2024 and found her calling. She currently combines... read full bio
Mackay, a California backstop with a strong defensive presence and experience against elite opponents, helped Los Angeles further expand its catching depth. She will be tasked with assisting in the management of a staff that now includes some of the league's most accomplished pitchers.... read full bio
With Leguizamon, a shortstop who has played internationally for the Dominican Republic, San Francisco continued to develop a solid defensive foundation. Resilience is at the heart of her tale; she grew up surrounded by baseball, pushed into areas where women weren't always accepted, and used her career to inspire young girls.... read full bio
Making history is nothing new to Jaida. In addition to being the first female player from this province to be selected in the first-ever WPBL draft, Jaida Lee was the first woman to play male baseball at the Canada Games. Along with pitchers Alli Schroder and Raine Padgham of British Columbia and Zoe Hicks of Manitoba, she was one of four... read full bio
Reynolds has rapidly risen through the coaching ranks since 2015 before joining the Beacons team. In 2015, she started her coaching career as an assistant coach for the varsity softball team at Woburn High School. Reynolds was given her first opportunity to coach baseball in 2017 as an assistant coach with the A's 13 and Under squad, following years of... read full bio
Josh Linkner is on a mission to help the world unleash its creative mojo. The five-time successful tech entrepreneur and CEO/Managing Partner of a Detroit Venture firm delivers a clear call to action – it’s better to disrupt your organization before your competition does. The riskiest move companies can make today is hugging the status quo – believing the future... read full bio
John Foley is a legendary pilot with the Blue Angels, an elite Navy team that on its own has achieved legendary status, so to stand against titans like that is no small feat. He has the distinction of flying more than 500 miles per hour in impressive formations, just 18 inches away from the nearest jet. As of 2015, John... read full bio
Joey "CoCo" Diaz, also known as José Antonio Daz, is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster who is of Cuban and American descent. After dedicating himself to stand-up comedy in the Denver and Seattle areas in 1991, Diaz moved to Los Angeles in 1995 and started acting. He landed parts in My Name Is Earl, The Longest Yard, Spider-Man 2,... read full bio
Jaime Lee Kirchner is an American actress, singer and dancer who is best known for playing Sonia in the television series “Mercy” and Danny James in the television series “Bull”. Kirchner was born in Germany but was raised in Clarksville, Tennessee. She later went on to study at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in New York and... read full bio
Jeff Mauro, a Chicago native, was charismatic from the start. He was one of four children in a large family, so he didn't fight for attention by crying on his sisters; instead, he made them giggle. Early on, Jeff's talent for the stage was recognized, and he threw himself into the performing arts. All bets were off when Jeff realized... read full bio
Jake Steinfeld is a tried and true fitness authority, who is known for his exceptional motivational abilities and his instinctive talent of making the task of keeping fit seem simple and fun. Growing up in Long Island, New York, Jake Steinfeld was an overweight kid who had a terrible stutter. It was overcoming these adversities that entrenched his new philosophy... read full bio
Voice Of Ariel From The Little Mermaid. Benson seems incapable of escaping her Little Mermaid legacy. In the Guideposts Junction video series, one character jokingly asked if Jodi knew anything about mermaids. The Mighty Kong featured one scene in which the lead female character (whose voice she provided), swam through the water, her hair flowing about in an Ariel-like fashion.... read full bio
The former executive chairman and former CEO of the Principal Financial Group, J. Barry Griswell is a seasoned business leader, with deep experience and a distinctive approach to being a more successful leader. Principal Financial Group is a diverse family of financial services companies founded in 1859 with $308.0 billion in assets under management and 19 million customers in 12... read full bio
Jerome Abram Bettis, nicknamed The Bus, is a Pro Football Hall of Famer who played for the Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers. Bettis is considered one of the best big backs ever due to his amazing footwork and sheer power, and is currently sixth on the National Football League's all-time rushing list. He retired after a Super Bowl... read full bio
Jack Wagner's big break came when he auditioned to play the supporting role of rocker Frisco Jones on General Hospital". Portraying Frisco not only thrust Jack into the spotlight as an actor, but opened the doors of the music industry for the self-taught guitarist. Jack soon had a record deal with Qwest Records and a #1 AC hit with "All... read full bio
John Popper is an American blues musician, songwriter and promoter from Chardon, Ohio. He is best known for being a frontman of Blues Traveler, which he played harmonica, guitar and vocals for. Growing up, Popper took lessons for the piano, cello, and guitar but found no passion until he began learning how to play the piano. After graduating from high... read full bio
