People Under the Stairs, comprised of Michael “Double K” Turner and Christopher “Thes One” Portugal, is one of the most successful independent hip-hop duos we’ve seen in the history of hip-hop. PUTS has performed over a thousand sold out shows, festivals, and world tours nationally and internationally, including festivals like Coachella and Bonnaroo. They have released 7 full-length albums, singles,... read full bio
Patty Smyth and Scandal are a pop-rock band that are best known for their songs “Goodbye to You” and “The Warrior”. The Warrior peaked at number 7 and Goodbye to You peaked at number 65. Other popular songs of theirs include, “Love’s Got a Line on You” which peaked at number 59 on US Hot 100, “Hands Tied” which peaked... read full bio
Paul Morris is a prolific and award-winning entrepreneur, trainer, author, and business consultant. As an active investor, he has grown his real estate portfolio to more than 700 rental units and 150,000 square feet of retail commercial space. In 10 years he transformed his California-based real estate brokerage business into the second largest Keller Williams franchise with 10 offices employing... read full bio
Peter Billingsley is an American actor, producer, and director, best known for his role as Ralphie in the iconic film, “A Christmas Story”. He started acting when he was only two years old in commercials and ads for several years and was best known for playing Messy Marvin in the Hershey’s syrup commercials. Billingsley went on to make his debut... read full bio
Penguin Prison an electropop act fronted by Chris Glover. Early in his childhood, country music artists like Johnny Cash and Hank Williams influenced Glover. He later showed a knack for performing arts in elementary school. Joining his schools gospel choir, Glover gained experience in the music world. After pursuing smaller ventures like creating a punk band, The Museum, and a... read full bio
Philanthropist, investing guru, Kinkos founder and serial entrepreneur Paul Orfalea struggled through his school years because of conditions we now recognize as Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Paul credits these disabilities as the blessings that allowed him to see the world differently from his peers. Because I couldnt read, I learned from direct experience. Experience is a harsh teacher,... read full bio
Martino has been recognized as one of the most exciting and virtuosic guitarists in jazz. With a distinctive, fat sound and gut-wrenching performances, he represents the best not just in jazz, but in music. He embodies thoughtful energy and soul. He has performed with a wide variety of artists including Sonny Stitt, Gene Ammons, Richard Groove Holmes, John Handy, Bobby... read full bio
Bold, tenacious, solution-oriented and forward-looking, Phil Fontaine is an articulate advocate for the future of Canada and for their indigenous peoples. As the former three-term National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, he is a shining example of how strong leadership can work. Known for his calm and confident demeanor, he has a proven track record of opening the... read full bio
Fashion and nature share one common thing: Beauty in its purest form. Vancouver-based, eco-friendly green designer Pauline Siu founded Flora & Fauna as an ode to British Columbia's natural beauty and abundant wildlife. It is only natural that the world of fashion is now increasingly incorporating greater sustainable practices into the production of its products. Pauline Siu successfully merges the... read full bio
Bethany Yarrow performs powerful and praising songs. She is a student of the American spiritual traditions, an earth activist, and a keeper of songs. Her song is a living prayer for unification, delivered by a captivating, dancing spirit with a tremendous voice. A song cycle of traditional music has been translated by Bethany for the Orixás, a pantheon of Afro-Brazilian deities... read full bio
Peter Facinelli has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors with distinctive and impressive performances. He recently formed his own production company, Facinelli Films, and is working on a variety of projects, which allows him the opportunity to expand his creative talents as a writer, producer, director and actor. Peter stars as Dr. Carlisle Cullen in the blockbuster... read full bio
Style, sophistication, elegance_where can we find that old-school cool in our consumer culture of instantly disposable celebrity Time to meet Patrizio Buanne. Tall, dark and handsome, perfectly groomed and impeccably dressed, the clean cut Italian with the rich baritone voice is an enigma. Inspired by the singers of yesteryear, Patrizio harks back to a time when a man would not... read full bio
Peter Godwin is an award winning author, journalist, and filmmaker. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, he studied at Cambridge and Oxford and became a foreign correspondent for the Sunday Times (London) and BBC TV, reporting from more than sixty-five countries. Nothing prepared Goodwin for the surreal mix of desperation and hope he encountered when he returned to Zimbabwe in 2008.... read full bio
Former Principal Product Manager at PayPal, Premal Shah now runs Kiva.org and is an expert in microfinance. To date, Kiva has provided more than a million dollars in low-cost working capital to small-scale entrepreneurs in less developed countries from Bulgaria to Uganda.... read full bio
The Emmy Award-winning travel editor for CBS News and the author of the New York Times best-selling Travel Detective book series, Peter Greenberg is the nations preeminent travel expert. The consummate insider, Travel Weekly has named him one of the 33 most influential people in the travel industry, along with Al Gore and Sir Richard Branson.... read full bio
Peter Cross is recognized as one of the UK’s leading brand strategist businesses. Cross is a partner of Mary Portas and Managing Partner of Yellowdoor. He is also a regular commentator on TV Radio and the national press on the subjects of retail, branding, and consumer trends. Peter has worked in marketing communications for over 20 years, starting his... read full bio
Peter Hollens has been involved with music throughout the Northwest and beyond performing in such venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Beacon Theatre in NYC. Originally from Ashland, Peter graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal performance, where he co-founded the U of O’s award-winning male a cappella group On the Rocks.... read full bio
Celebrating their silver anniversary in the music business, Pieces of a Dream debuted on Heads Up International with what is surely their best album, Acquainted with the Night. The twelve tracks prove that the once highly touted teen prodigies James Lloyd and Curtis Harmon have matured from smooth jazz pioneers to solid visionaries of 21st century contemporary jazz. Pieces of... read full bio
Star of the A&E reality series, Wahlburgers, Chef Paul Wahlberg is one of nine siblings, which include his famous younger brothers, actor Mark Wahlberg and musician/actor Donnie Wahlberg. While Mark and Donnie spent childhood day-dreaming of their inevitable rise to fame as performers, Paul spent his time in the family kitchen with his mother Alma. When he was 16, he... read full bio
Renowned French chef Pierre Gagnaire owns the restaurant of the same name, at 6 rue Balzac in Paris, and is also Head Chef of Sketch in London. The former specializes in modern French cuisine, and has earned three Michelin stars. Both restaurants have been included in the S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants by industry magazine Restaurant, with Pierre Gagnaire... read full bio
