Richard Barker is an internationally famous hypnotist, performer, television personality, author, and speaker. For the last two decades, he’s entertained people all over the world as a hypnotist, shocking audiences with insane on-stage chaos. But he isn’t just a comedy stage hypnotist. When he’s not dazzling onlookers across the planet or making appearances on CBS, NBC, FOX, and ABC, Richard... read full bio
""We do not become happy because we are successful. We become successful because we are happy."" So says Robert Holden, Director of the Happiness Project and author of the bestselling books Happiness NOW!, Shift Happens, and Success Intelligence. His innovative work on happiness and success has been featured on Oprah and Good Morning America, and his two major BBC documentaries,... read full bio
Ryan Knighton is a Canadian writer who is best known for his work Cockeyed: A Memoir, written in 2006, which is about his blindness. As a blind author, he’s earned a lot of attention as a writer who is also very well-spoken and prolific. On top of being a well regarded author, he is also a teacher at Capilano University... read full bio
The best-known accomplishment of Scottish musician, songwriter, composer, producer of records, and audio engineer Robin Guthrie is his role as co-founding member of the alternative rock group Cocteau Twins. Guthrie has played keyboards, drums, guitar, bass guitar, and other musical instruments throughout his career in addition to programming, sampling, and sound processing. After Cocteau Twins disbanded in 1998, Guthrie's debut... read full bio
British singer-songwriter Rebecca Ferguson gained notoriety in 2010 after finishing as Matt Cardle's opponent in the final of the seventh season of The X Factor. In the U.K., Syco Music and Epic Records and she later agreed to a joint record agreement. Later, she signed with Columbia Records in the U.S. Heaven, the debut album by Ferguson, was successfully launched in... read full bio
Red Grant has been gaining more and more fans over the years and is slowly becoming a huge name in comedy. He got his start at the Apollo Theatre and HBO's Def Comedy Jam in 1996. He has made appearances in many movies including American Hustle, First Sunday, and Martin Lawrence's First Amendment. He has had his own comedy special... read full bio
American comedian, actor, and writer Rodney Perry. His most well-known role was as co-host of BET's late-night discussion show The Mo'Nique Show, where he entertained viewers five evenings a week from October 5, 2009, until the show's cancellation on August 16, 2011, alongside actress and comedian Mo'Nique. Perry found his way to comedy via the United States Navy, where he... read full bio
Robert Powell III, better known as RP3, began performing comedy as a dare while still a college student. He has steadily amassed a strong comedic resume that includes hosting, opening, starring in, or touring with comedians like Kevin Hart, Lil Duval, Rickey Smiley, Mike Epps, DL Hughley, Rodney Perry, Cedric the Entertainer, Ron White, and many others. On the performance... read full bio
When Georgia-born singer, songwriter, and front man Ricky Gunn met keyboardist/guitarist Joel Bridges and bassist Michael Deems, the Ricky Gunn Band was born. After their initial encounter, they were aware right away that they were special. With recently added Nashville-based guitarist Dusty Parker and drummer Tommy Smith, they have a unique synergy that comes through in every performance. They are... read full bio
Rum.gold began posting covers to Soundcloud under the alias 'Anon' around four years ago (anonymous). He was quite insecure about my singing and playing the guitar. With the release of "Cashmere Cage" and "Where There's Smoke," his two formal debut singles under this identity, he is now prepared to showcase his abilities to the world. The singer-path songwriter's started in the... read full bio
Roman Clarke has always been involved with music. Thanks to his parents, he has been writing songs and studying instruments since he was a very small child. His father constructed a jam room in their basement where you could get away from everyone and just play, and there was an instrument in pretty much every room of the home. Roman... read full bio
A songwriter for all generations, Rachael Jenkins has a voice as airy as gossamer spun between trees in early spring dew. Few narratives speak to the heart of this generation's soul as deeply as those that weave poetic themes into the seam of being LGBT and reared in the Mormon church. Following the release of three tracks and millions of... read full bio
When Ryan Larkins was 12 years old, he began a fantastic songwriting journey after being enamored with Music City during his pre-teen years. His growing love for music inspired him to often sing and play the guitar in his neighborhood church, developing a distinctive baritone voice. Early performances like this served as a beacon, catching the interest of Nashville's music... read full bio
With roots in the punk and shoegaze scenes, Ratbag's most recent album was only recently released following her debut as a musician. The artist's first track, "rats in my walls," was released and already she is showing signs of confidence, which is especially striking given the world of terror depicted in the music video that goes along with it. Of course, the... read full bio
With a career spanning over 15 years, and a grasp at raunchy humor that sells out theaters everywhere he goes, Rafinha Bastos is one of the most important and well-respected comedians in Brazil. Also an actor and journalist, he is amongst the 30 most watched comedians in the world on YouTube, with videos that have more than 250 million views.... read full bio
Roland Glen Fingers, nicknamed Rollie Fingers, is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers. He became only the second reliever to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Rollie is among the select few MLB players to have his number retired by more than one club (Oakland... read full bio
Rod Man is most well known for being the winning of season eight of Last Comic Standing. He has a one of a kind voice and delivery style that captures the attention of audiences around the country. Mans laid back style and southern charm pull in everyone who listens to him. He got started in comedy at a young age... read full bio
How the Global Economy Will Impact Your Business: A long-time columnist for the Nikkei Financial Daily, Dr. Genetski is a widely-recognized expert on developments throughout the world. His latest book, Rich Nation Poor Nation, has received rave reviews as "an instant classic that should be on the desk of everyone with an interest in human prosperity." His... read full bio
Ever since Dr. Robert Kriegel co-founded one of America's first sports psychology institutes in 1972 he's been a trailblazer, developing and applying innovative, groundbreaking strategies for keeping ahead of the changes, challenges and competition in both the business and sports worlds. A former allAmerican swimmer, Bob has been a mental coach for many Olympic and professional teams and athletes. The... read full bio
Chicagos Entertainer, Ron Hawking, knows how to deliver a performance that truly comes from his heart. And, its that special quality of performance that allows him to touch the heart of his audience every time he walks onto the stage. Then, at any moment, he can seamlessly step in and out of any personality he chooses to portrays. ... read full bio
