It was not an easy path for Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill DBE to become an Olympic champion. She was the heptathlon favorite heading into the Beijing games, but she had a career-threatening injury that forced her to withdraw from the tournament completely. She was devastated to have to watch a tournament that she was supposed to win from home and she formed... read full bio
Jonnie Peacock, a young and accomplished Paralympian, is in a good position to deliver motivational speeches on training motivation and reaching your greatest potential. A gold medallist in the Paralympic Games who hasn't allowed his amputation stop him from pursuing his athletic dreams, this gifted young athlete appears to have many more amazing sporting accomplishments ahead of him. Jonnie Peacock was... read full bio
Jan Ravens is one of the most successful impressionists in the UK with her own blend of humor and impressions. Jan has been a regular panelist on ITV's The Imitation Game and the longtime star of the BBC series Dead Ringers. Her most well-liked impressions were Theresa May, Diane Abbott, Kirsty Wark, Fiona Bruce and Hillary Clinton. She frequently contributes to Radio... read full bio
Jo Enright's comedic roles include those of Cara in the BBC Two sitcom Lab Rats and Sue, the wife of Warwick Davis, in the BBC/HBO series Life's Too Short. The highly regarded comedian Jo Enright has been perfecting her own stand-up comedy technique for over ten years. Jo loves performing live on stage and has received several comedy awards for it, including the... read full bio
Before beginning her journalistic career in her early twenties, Janet Street-Porter studied architecture. She later moved into television and radio as a presenter and senior executive. She is a writer, broadcaster and former editor of The Independent on Sunday. Among the many honors Janet has received are the Prix Italia for arts programming, the BAFTA for creativity, and Columnist of the Year. For... read full bio
Hagen is where Jasmina Kuhnke was born. She writes comedy and sitcoms for TV and is also a columnist. Published by Rowohlt, her first book "Black Heart" Jasmina, performing as Quattromilf, which stands for "Mom I'd like to follow," is dedicated to combating racism and discrimination in public. Jasmina established the Sheroes Fund and the Amadeu Antonio Foundation after she... read full bio
Jerome Collins, an Allentown native, rose to fame as a tenor performer and original member of the well-liked male a cappella group Straight No Chaser. He is an Indiana University Bloomington alumnus who has performed in musical theater and is currently pursuing a side gig as an R&B vocalist. The nine members of SNC, a student organization that was formed at Indiana... read full bio
John Sitilides is a Principal of Trilogy Advisors LLC in Washington, D.C., where he specializes in foreign affairs, geopolitical risk, and U.S. government relations. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute's National Security Program. He is a professional speaker on geopolitical risk management and the business impacts of international security policies at corporate, investor, and... read full bio
John Mailander is a well-known recording artist, producer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is the frontman of his own group, John Mailander's Forecast, as well as a member of Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers. His work can be heard on albums by Joy Williams, Noah Kahan, Lucy Dacus, Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings (including the Grammy-winning album Home), and many more. John... read full bio
Jesse Roper is a blues/Americana musician who enjoys creating blues music with a contemporary indie influence and putting on spectacular live shows supported by his incredible guitar skills. His natural ability to play music has served him well, allowing him the freedom to perform with such luminaries as Canadian great Burton Cummings, blues singer Beth Hart, rock veteran Colin James,... read full bio
Olly Bailey is a dynamic artist, and his solo project is called Jaws The Shark. Jaws The Shark attracted the attention and enthusiasm of a wider audience very fast, thanks to notable playlists on Spotify and Amazon Music, major support from BBC Radio 6, BBC Radio 1, and Radio X, and more. Bailey's debut EP, "Another Day In Paradise," which had... read full bio
Josh Teed is a technical, flexible, and classically educated musician. His compositions honor some of his electronic influences, like Govinda, CloZee, and Charlesthefirst, while remaining distinctive and aptly displaying his extensive proficiency with instruments. At the infant age of three, he began playing the violin, and at the age of nine, he won the Florida Fiddle Championship. During his live performances,... read full bio
The youthful composer, Nohelys Jimenez, was raised in a modest home surrounded by music and culture. He was born in San Cristobal, Dominican Republic. Her upbringing in an area that encouraged dancing and lyricism at every step. As the boys and young men honed their combat rap skills, she would navigate through the cyphers, observing and scrutinizing. After seeing an interview... read full bio
Another outstanding effort by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jack Francis is found on his second album, "Early Retirement." "Early Retirement" highlights Francis' own style of soulful folk music while delving into a wide spectrum of inspirations, including excellent British, Irish, and American songwriting. The lyrical material combines the author's experience navigating contemporary society and dashed hopes with biting humor and meticulous attention... read full bio
From learning to play the piano in his parents' living room with Pink Floyd and Marc Cohn, to giving his first solo performances in the republic's pedestrian zones, to relocating to the capital. JAS's fantastic indie pop songs are the product of all these experiences paired with his astounding sense of melody; they sound like he breaths music like air.... read full bio
The Miami Dolphins selected NFL linebacker Jaelan Phillips with the 18th overall choice in the NFL Draft. Jaelan has had an instant impact, becoming the first rookie in the NFL to earn at least six sacks in three consecutive games and setting a new franchise record most rookie quarterback sacks with 8.5. In addition to his record-breaking rookie season, Jaelan... read full bio
Austin, Texas-based Jenna Palek is well-known for her lively, young material. Jenna founded the Fun on Weekdays podcast because she loves to live life to the fullest and promotes spontaneity every day of the week. Her sizable and active fan base looks to her for advice on lifestyle, fashion, and everything else.... read full bio
Jhariah Clare, a musician and polymath from Brooklyn, has been creating an exciting, fiercely creative musical universe in addition to recording and releasing new music. People have immediately figured it out. On Spotify, his song "Flight Of The Crows" has received 10.5 million plays. And Jhariah's next album, his most ambitious and significant to yet, is a kind of manifesto for... read full bio
Jeff Havens, an Award-winning professional development expert, began his career as an English teacher. Now, he is one of the most in demand motivational speakers in the United States. His father, Rex Havens had a career in stand-up comedy, which helped pave the path for Jeff’s career. He had the chance to work with some of the greatest American comedians.... read full bio
Jason Varitek, a switch-hitter, is a former professional baseball catcher and captain for the Boston Red Sox. He is currently a Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Red Sox. After being traded as a minor league prospect by the Seattle Mariners, he played his entire major league career with Boston. The trading of Varitek from the Seattle Mariners... read full bio
