Explore the avant-garde uber-soundscape of Florian Harres' Hamburg-based PHACE, where evolution meets pioneering. With ten years of experience under his belt, PHACE is more than simply a producer and DJ—he's a musical innovator. His career is extensive and diverse, ranging from "SYSTEM IRRELEVANT" to "PSYCHO." He creates a unique sound by fusing twisted bass, techno aesthetics, cinematic depth and analog sensations. In addition... read full bio
Originating from the isolated island of Tasmania, Psycroptic have gradually established themselves in the congested modern metal scene. Psycroptic avoids trends and uses a wide range of musical influences, both extreme and otherwise, to create a sound that is all their own: a perfect fusion of brutality, intensity and rhythm. Psycroptic defies categorization, distinguishing themselves from the mob and bringing something new... read full bio
Rising talent Paige Tomlinson has cemented her place as a genuine one-to-watch, following a string of high-profile gigs in the UK and Europe over the previous 18 months, as well as her first formal releases as a producer. Paige, a child of the North's thriving underground music industry, embodies the talent of her hometown's musicians. Paige's DJ sets feature a unique... read full bio
Paavo Siljamäki of Above & Beyond, for his debut solo album under his P.O.S identity, finds himself and the dance floor again with Deeper Tales, putting his faith in the natural world around him. One third of the ground-breaking, record-breaking British dance institution Above & Beyond, founders of the London-based label Anjunabeats, is the writer/producer/DJ. The original band, many labels, management... read full bio
Pat Barrett is a worship leader at Grace Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia, and a Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter. Prior to going solo, Barrett was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the well-known Christian rock group Housefires. Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly, and Shelter are just a few of the albums that Barrett's chart-topping records after he left the group achieved... read full bio
Phil Elwood is a public relations professional who has worked for some of Washington's best and worst PR companies. Elwood has experience in a number of industries, including financial services, energy, technology, and health. For enterprise-level concerns, corporate milestone announcements, executive visibility campaigns, and corporate reputation and recovery efforts, he has offered communications and media help. Elwood is also a... read full bio
One of America's most vibrant media, political, and social entrepreneurs is Paul Rieckhoff. As the founder and CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the first and largest organization of Post-9/11 veterans in America (where he still serves as Vice Chairman of the Board), Rieckhoff has been a respected media and political figure for more than 20 years.... read full bio
Tommy Leas, a Florida native better known as PLS&TY, is breaking into the electronic dance music industry with his own sound: lazy bass, fascinating vocals, and enough cheerful songs to make anyone happy. His music has received hundreds of millions of plays across platforms, not including an appearance in a Hershey's chocolate ad with over a billion views. PLS&TY's hits have... read full bio
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
