James is the name of a British rock band from Manchester, England. They have been performing together since the early 1980's but started getting big in the 1990's. Their hit songs include "Come Home", "Sit Down", "She's a Star" and "Laid" which was an American college radio hit. The latter of which is considered one of the most iconic songs... read full bio
James the Human is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter whose easy and upbeat style serenades his audiences with captivating lyrics. He has been building a name for himself with his beautiful vocal talents and one-of-a-kind live shows. Most recently, James received great praise for his performance at the Rise Lantern Festival.... read full bio
Jeremy Guthrie is a professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers. He has also played for the Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles, Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals. He attended Stanford University, where he was the baseball team’s starting pitcher. He led his team all the way to the College World Series. Gunthrie became one of the elite pitchers in the... read full bio
Joshua Klein is a technologist who utilizes systems thinking to create alternative methods of succeeding in various fields. He is most well known for his project designed to train crows to fetch lost change, but has also used this method to write three books, participate in numerous startups, work for the US Intelligence Community, and speak at conferences such as... read full bio
Jonny Burke is a musician who is constantly on the road, both figuratively and musically. As producer of the majority of the project, which was independently distributed on his own Dreamcar Records, Burke crafted a record that is as real and honest as it gets. His 2012 album, "Cup Runneth Over," was immediately followed by his debut solo album, "Distance... read full bio
Northwich's Joe Banfi has already received support from XFM and 6Music as a result of a single song, "Olive Green," on Communion's most recent New Faces compilation. Banfi also possesses the same stark individualism that Communion uncovered with the debut albums by Ben Howard and Michael Kiwanuka. And what also makes this inaugural Iron EP such an engaging listen is what... read full bio
A compelling artist, June McDoom's debut EP is a testament to her individual path and wide-ranging influences. McDoom, whose music is rooted in the rich cultural fabric of South Florida, has a Jamaican history that is carefully woven into her story and a rich upbringing that is infused with reggae rhythms. Her self-titled debut EP acts as a colorful mosaic, a... read full bio
According to Social Media Examiner, Jamie is the Chief Executive Officer of 60 Second Marketer, which is a Top 10 Social Media Blog. His books include one titled Go Mobile and another titled How to Make Money with Social Media. Jamie is a sought-after keynote speaker at events, trade exhibitions, and companies all over the world. He is frequently featured... read full bio
Author, lecturer, and marketing strategist John Jantsch focuses on the needs of startups and small enterprises. His writing credits include Duct Tape Marketing, The Referral Engine, and The Commitment Engine. John attended the University of Kansas after growing up in the city of Kansas. John founded the Duct Tape Marketing System, a company that educates and authorizes independent marketers to advise... read full bio
Javier, a Spanish guitarist and vocalist, has an extensive repertoire of over 250 songs. His music draws influence from a wide range of cultures, including traditional Spanish melodies, Mexican, South American, Cuban, and Flamenco. Javier also sings a variety of well-known songs in Spanish, including "La Vie en Rose," "Hotel California," "My Way," "Volare," and more. When Javier takes the... read full bio
John Baldoni is a well-known leadership educator, executive coach, speaker, and author on a global scale. At N2growth, a worldwide leadership consultancy with practice areas in leadership development, organizational development, and executive search, John is the chair of the leadership development practice. He was praised as a speaker for his practical advice coupled with lighter humor. His sincere desire to... read full bio
Julie Benz is an actress who is best recognized for her roles as Darla on the television shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, as well as Rita Bennett on Dexter, for which she was awarded the prize for Best Supporting Actress at the Satellite Awards. In addition, she played the role of Mayor Amanda Rosewater on the television show... read full bio
Actress and producer Julie Gonzalo is best known for her roles in the films Freaky Friday, A Cinderella Story, and Christmas with the Kranks, as well as her appearances on the television shows Dallas, Veronica Mars, and Eli Stone. Gonzalo has also worked in the television shows Dallas and Eli Stone. In addition to playing the role of Lucy in... read full bio
Jeff Mahin is a chef/partner at Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE), the co-founder of the consumable nutrition company Split Nutrition (splitnutrition.com) and the brains behind the restaurants Stella Barra Pizzeria (Santa Monica, Hollywood, Chicago, and Bethesda), Summer House Santa Monica (in Chicago and Bethesda), Do-Rite Donuts (Chicago) and M Street Kitchen (Santa Monica). He was also a contestant on Season 1 of... read full bio
Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo are partners and co-owners of Animal, Son of a Gun, Jon & Vinny's, Helen's Wines and catering company, Carmelized Productions. Growing up on opposite sides of the Florida coast, they have been working together for over a decade working on their ideas for recipes and restaurants together and even eventually being credited with innovating and... read full bio
Over the course of her ten-year career, Jillette Johnson has merged the borders between style and era, creating a body of modern music that is influenced by the timeless sounds of her inspirations. She's been a tireless traveler, an ambassador for piano-pop and a singer/songwriter who has endured the ups and downs of the music business, making the transition over the course... read full bio
Southern Louisiana native John Besh has established the standard for gourmet dining in New Orleans, a city whose identity is tied to its cuisine. His twelve highly regarded establishments—August, Lüke, Domenica, Pizza Domenica, Borgne, Shaya, Willa Jean, Eunice and The Caribbean Room, Bayou Bar, Hot Tin and Silverwhistle Cafe residing in the Pontchartrain Hotel—celebrate the region's abundance and customs. In his restaurants,... read full bio
Jenny grew up in the forests of northern New Jersey and currently lives in Brooklyn, NY. After self-releasing her first album Batten the Hatches, Youngs went on to release two albums and three EPs through the Canadian indie label Nettwerk Records. She has toured extensively through the US, UK, and mainland Europe, both as headliner and support to artists such... read full bio
Your definitions don't apply to Jigsaw Youth. Like the majority of Catholic schoolgirls, they also felt constrained by the Eucharist and the uniform. On one of the remaining artistic social media platforms, Tumblr, Nastacha Beck and Maria Alverez first connected online. In November 2014, both females were writing blogs under false identities. With allusion to the Red Hot Chili Peppers,... read full bio
Jo Fairley began her entrepreneurial journey in 1991 when she co-founded Green & Black's Chocolate, which is now approaching a £100 million a year brand. Jo Fairley left school at 16 and went on to become the UK's youngest-ever magazine editor through perseverance and dedication. Because of the success of Green & Black's, Jo has been able to launch multiple businesses, including Judges Bakery,... read full bio
