Soul music that genuinely enhances life is an unstoppable force in the universe. Whatever sub-genre our current crop of musicologists choose to characterize Jalen Ngonda's captivating nu-soul approach in the near future, he is unquestionably the real deal, fusing elements of both modern and vintage soul to create a sound of his own. Jalen is a clear admirer of the genre's... read full bio
Jkyl & Hyde, also known as Luke Enderle and Duke Specht, are the most well-known up-and-coming bass pair in the industry. The pair has been creating their own distinct sound over the past few years by fusing wonky bass and riddim. They have produced and released songs on some of the biggest labels in bass music, such as Disciple, Never... read full bio
Crafting a sound that is both contemporary and reassuringly familiar requires a certain kind of expertise. Toronto's Jesse Gold creates a sound that honors a diverse range of longtime influences (Lauryn Hill, John Mayer, Craig David) and progressive peers (Lucky Daye, Tom Misch, H.E.R.) by skillfully fusing pop music with R&B tendencies. With his clever production, captivating melodies, smooth vocals,... read full bio
American professional golfer Jon Curran made it to the NGA Pro Golf Tour, where he won the Brunswick-Heritage Oaks Classic and finished first on the money list. He was among the top 100 golfers in the world at one point. Curran, a native of Massachusetts, picked up the game at the age of four after seeing his father play at the... read full bio
Irish folk and traditional music is the focus of singer-multi-instrumentalist John Francis Flynn's repertoire. He was a founding member of the band Skipper's Alley and has done a great deal of touring in both America and Europe. He gained the attention of River Lea, an imprint of Rough Trade, while he was accompanying Lankum on their UK tour. They published... read full bio
New York City-born Jenn Carter is an emerging indie-pop and soul musician. Since she was eleven years old, she has been creating and performing her own unique music. Her distinct style incorporates elements of blues, jazz, hip-hop, folk, and hip-hop. Her heartfelt words frequently offer a personal viewpoint on contemporary social issues. Jenn has given performances at a number of New... read full bio
Caribbean-Australian DJ Jazmine Nikitta is becoming well-known throughout the world of music. She recently returned from her first world tour, where she headlined parties in North and South America and accompanied SiR throughout Europe. She is passionate about pushing musical limits while honoring African and Caribbean culture, and she specializes in amapiano, afrobeats, dancehall, R&B, and house music. Jazmine is the first... read full bio
For many years, traditional country music listeners have held Jesse Daniel in high regard. He has established himself as one of the major players in the current industry thanks to his unwavering work ethic, electrifying live performances, and realistic songwriting. The Californian is leading the way for a new generation of traditional musicians by performing his style of country music... read full bio
Judson Laipply is an American motivational speaker and dancer. He is best known for his performance in the Evolution of Dance viral video clip, and has worked as a public speaker for several years. He has previously served as the state president of The Ohio Association of Student Councils. Laipply has earned her Bachelor’s from Bluffton University and went on... read full bio
Dr. Jennifer Golbeck is the foremost world leader when it comes to social media research and topics of communication. As a speaker, she talks with audiences about ways to best leverage, along with eh incredible amount of social data is available for you to access, whether that be for you personal lives or your professional one. The second that social... read full bio
Jimmy Webb has received critical acclaim through more than forty years of success: a member of the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, his work defines an iconic figure in the music world. Webb has received Grammy awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration, all of which set him apart from... read full bio
Joey Purp is a rapper from Chicago, Illinois. Inspired by artists like the Wu-Tang Clan, Sex Pistols, The Velvet Underground, Lil Wayne, and Currensy, Joey Purp has created his own signature style of music. His albums have received rave reviews; for example iiiDrops was received as one of 2016s best endeavors in hip-hop, earning an 8.2 rating on Pitchfork and... read full bio
Jamelle Bouie is an American journalist, columnist, and writer, who is currently a journalist and columnist for The New York Times and a political analyst for CBS News. Through his work as a writer, Bouie covers political topics such as elections, history, racial politics, campaigns, national affairs, and culture. Bouie was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and he went on... read full bio
Jerard Bortz is an actor and performer who is best known for his roles in Broadway productions. Bortz started his Broadway career after playing Swing as a replacement and Sky as a replacement for the production of “Mamma Mia!”. From there, he went on to be a dancer for “Chess” and was also in “Hair”, “The Pirate Queen” and “The... read full bio
Dr. John Grotzinger is the chief scientist and head of strategic science planning for NASAs $2.5 billon Curiosity rover mission to Mars, which riveted the country with its dare-devil landing and remains the most complex spacecraft to ever land and operate on the surface of another planet. A veteran geologist of more than 30 years of exploration of Earth and... read full bio
Samuel Jerrold Jerry Kaplan, (best known as Jerry Kaplan), is an American computer scientist, Artificial Intelligence expert, author, technical innovator, futurist, and an entrepreneur. He is known in the field for pen computing, and tablet computers. Kaplan is the founder of GO Corporation, the co-founder of OnSale, and co-founder of Winster. He is also a Fellow at the Stanford Center... read full bio
Jon Youshaei is a YouTube marketer, business writer, and creator of Every Vowel. Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Entrepreneur have featured him as a top marketer. He helped YouTube grow their communities and help create viral content. Currently, he is working for Instagram as a Product Marketing Manager for IGTV. Youshaei has published his writing through Forbes and Time magazine and... read full bio
Coauthor Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner wrote the critically acclaimed and best-selling book The Leadership Challenge, which is currently in its sixth edition and has sold close to three million copies. He was the Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership at the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University before taking up his current position as a Fellow at the... read full bio
An expert on gender studies, Jennifer Finney Boylan is the first transgender American to be a published, best selling author. Her memoir, Shes Not There: A Life in Two Genders, depicts Boylans experience through her gender change. Boylan has authored fifteen books, consulted for Caitlyn Jenners I AM CAIT and Amazon series TRANSPARENT, and more. Prior to 2001, the author... read full bio
Founded in Tennessee but now based out of Virginia, J Roddy Walston and the Business is a rock and roll band with a southern-style twist. Founded by J, Roddy Walston, the band recorded a demo tape in hopes of winning a slot at a national music festival. Before the festival, the band dropped a seven-track EP entitled Here Come Trouble.... read full bio
