Renowned electronic musician RAfeeki is credited with influencing the deep house sound for ever. He is from Colorado City, California, which is known for having a flourishing music culture. Thanks to his ability to craft intriguing beats and melodies, RAfeeki has developed a reputation for generating evocative and deep electronic soundscapes. A diverse array of musical styles serve as the inspiration... read full bio
During their first five years as a rock 'n' roll band, Rainbow Girls, a collaborative of composers, multi-instrumentalists, vocalists, and locals of California, toured both Europe and the US. They've gone back to more folkloric origins. The band's current trio lineup showcases its soulful, bluesy sound in its most unadulterated form, timeless lyricism, and rich harmonies.... read full bio
Ralph Barbosa is one of the most reserved attention-seekers in comedy history, but his endearing and easygoing demeanor have earned him a national attraction. Later this year, he will be the star of his first hour-long Netflix stand-up special. Ralph appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, recorded his first Netflix special, and has over 3 million... read full bio
A musical endeavor called "Rabbitology" aims to investigate the strange and unvarnished. Rabbitology's shabby production technique, which started in a dorm room with percussion constructed from a dining hall apple, contributes to the unique and weird soundscapes of each song.... read full bio
Reinhardt Buhr's musical journey is a tale of inspiration, passion, and metamorphosis. He was inspired to pick up the guitar by a friend's newly discovered love for it. A year later, he picked up the flamenco guitar, and he almost instantly had his first small-town engagement. He formed a band quickly and the group was able to tour the entire... read full bio
Rex Chapman, a former professional basketball player, is a source of fun and optimism because of his inspiring journey from the court to the screen. While attending the University of Kentucky, Chapman excelled as a basketball player. He worked in the front offices of multiple NBA teams during his twelve seasons as a player. After a successful basketball career that... read full bio
The goal of Rohit Bhargava is to encourage more unconventional thinking worldwide. He is widely regarded as one of the most unique and engaging speakers on trends, innovation, and marketing in the world. He is a three-time Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of ten books. In order to transform the way teams and leaders think at the World... read full bio
American singer/songwriter Ruthie Foster embodies the sounds of blues and folk music. Ruthies voice is a gift that has taken her on this magical journey. With her vocals, Ruthie can captivate her fans with her fusion of soul, blues, folk, rock, and gospel. From her humble beginnings being in a church choir, Ruthie now touches the lives of people all... read full bio
Rosanna Pansino is a baker, actress, and YouTube personality. She got her start with her cooking show Nerdy Nummies, and it eventually became one of the most well known baking shows on YouTube. Every episode includes a nerdy-themed baked good tutorial and sometimes features YouTube personalities. Some YouTube stars that have been featured on the show include Smosh, Grace Helbig,... read full bio
Marius and Cosette in Les Miserables, where Ron also played Jean Valjean on Broadway. Other Broadway credits include The Scarlet Pimpernel, The Civil War and Disney’s King David. Ron recently returned from performing the lead in the brand new 25th anniversary production of Les Miserables. Ron and Barbra served as the Executive Producers of the Broadway Musical A Tale of... read full bio
Ramsey Lewis’s career took off with the release of The In Crowd, and the subsequent radio hits ""The In Crowd"", ""Hang On Sloopy"", and ""Wade In The Water"". Since then, Ramsey has been awarded three Grammys and has hosted several radio programs, including currently the syndicated Legends of Jazz which is broadcast on over 70 stations nationwide. Ramsey Lewis debuted... read full bio
Rabbi Harold Kushner is a captivating speaker with uplifting messages about life and work that inspire us to get more involved in the world and in our own lives. Sympathetic, anecdotal and commonsensical, Rabbi Harold Kushner work rejuvenates the human spirit, comforts the soul and guides us toward lives and choices that mean something. In his talks and through his... read full bio
Robert Ballard's life experiences have mirrored the adventures found in his favorite childhood book, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. A recipient of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's lifetime achievement award, he is among the world's most accomplished oceanographers, and is most renowned for his discovery of the RMS Titanic and underwater explorations of the Bismarck, Lusitania, and Britannic. Robert Ballard... read full bio
Rebecca Wells, actress, playwright, and author of two New York Times bestsellers, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood and Little Altars Everywhere. Her writing, resides in the heart of Louisiana. While many fans assume her work is autobiographical, Rebecca Wells maintains that her stories are just that -- stories. I grew up in the fertile world of story-telling, filled with... read full bio
Between representing Johnny Carson, Darryl Strawberry, and not to mention his involvement in the O.J. Simpson trial, Robert Shapiro has become a household name. There is no shortage of lawyers, but when it comes to attorneys who command the utmost attention and respect of the media, peers and the public at large, criminal defense attorney Robert Shapiro is second to... read full bio
Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Member of the Executive Council, HKSAR Mr Ronald Arculli is currently a Non-Official Member of the Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and Chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. He is the senior partner of Arculli Fong & Ng which has forged a formal strategic... read full bio
In 2002, Richard Wiese was elected the youngest President in The Explorers Clubs hundred-year history. Richard has hosted many nationally broadcast television shows, including Exploration with Richard Wiese, and is also a team member of the highly acclaimed series with the BBC and Discovery Channel called The Hottest Place on Earth. As an explorer and respected field scientist, Richard has... read full bio
Rick Barry is a retired professional basketball player. He is considered by many veteran basketball observers to be one of the greatest pure small forwards of all time and is best known for his time spent playing for the Golden State Warriors. Barry is one of few elite players who altered their games without losing effectiveness; he broke into the... read full bio
Roxanne Pulitzer is an internationally known socialite, novelist and actress. She became a media sensation in the 1980s during her divorce trial, a proceeding that turned into a media circus. Pulitzer is the author of novels Prize Pulitzer, Facade, Twins and the The Palm Beach Story. She later adapted her The Prize Pulitzer: The Roxanne Pulitzer Story (1989) into a... read full bio
Ravimohan started his career with ICICI Ltd where he worked in project appraisal, systems designing, credit administration and merchant banking. He was the youngest team member in the project finance department at ICICI. He also worked with Over-the-Counter Exchange of India (OTCEI). He spent 16 years with Crisil, now the India arm of global ratings major Standard & Poor's (S&P).... read full bio
