Photogenic charisma and brutal speed (not to mention an unforgettable name) have made Picabo Street one of the best known of the superstar skiers. Possessing a magnitude of fame matched only by Alberto Tomba, Street's talent on the course generated new excitement for US skiing. In the '94-'95 season, she became the first American skier to win a Downhill World... read full bio
Pokey LaFarge is a singer-songwriter who incorporates elements of early jazz, country blues and folk into his music. Following the release of his debut album Marmalade, he joined The Hackensaw Boys on tour. LaFarge’s sophomore release, Beat, Move & Shake, was released via Big Muddy Records. The first album with his band The South City Three, Riverboat Soul, was recorded... 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
Pell rose to prominence among rap fans when G-Eazy released a remix of his track “Eleven:11”, renamed “Got It Like That”. The song went on to exceed an impressive 7 million streams on Spotify. Pell’s musical journey first began when he and his family were forced by Hurricane Katrina to relocate from New Orleans to Jackson, MS, where they shared... read full bio
Peter Baines is an International Leadership Speaker, author, business consultant and the Founder of Hands Across the Water which brings a charity and a social enterprise together. He will make audiences laugh and cry, meaning his stories and valuable leadership lessons are remembered long after the conference. Baines served 20+ years with the NSW Police leading teams into... read full bio
Mike Hadreas is a singer and pianist known to the music world by his stage name, Perfume Genius. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, and he started his music career with just a MySpace page. Mike writes music that covers many issues he is passionate abou such as domestic abuse, sexuality, and his own struggle with Crohn’s disease. Mike achieved... read full bio
