It is said that he is one of the most talented contemporary magicians in Australia, but he is most well-known for the astonishing shadow puppetry films that he has uploaded to YouTube and set to the music of the song "What a Wonderful World" by Louis Armstrong. His cutting-edge method enthralls audiences of all sizes, from the most intimate to... read full bio
Ricky Strauss formerly held the position of President of Programming for Hulu and Disney +, where he was in charge of both platforms' entire programming strategy. He was the President of Content & Marketing at Disney + prior to that responsibility. Ricky spearheaded the strategic content strategy for Disney + as the company's first president of content and marketing. He was... read full bio
Renee Montgomery, a two-time WNBA champion, sports pundit and trailblazing businesswoman, made history as a player and is still doing so today. Montgomery led her team to two WNBA Championship victories throughout the course of her eleven-year professional basketball career. She was also selected as an All-Star and the sixth Woman of the Year. Montgomery left the league and shifted to team... read full bio
Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son, written by Richie Jackson, was released by HarperCollins. The Tony Award-nominated Harvey Fierstein play Torch Song was most recently produced by this acclaimed Broadway, television and film producer. He co-executive produced the John Cameron Mitchell written and directed movie Shortbus, as well as the seven seasons of Showtime's Nurse Jackie (a Golden... read full bio
Richard Lapchick, a pioneer for racial equality and author, has used his position in the sports world to promote inclusiveness. For more than 50 years, he has urged players to speak out against injustice and has provided consulting services to businesses as a specialist in managing diversity. Along with Billie Jean King, Muhammad Ali and Nelson Mandela, he was listed on... read full bio
Aside from being a filmmaker, Roman Coppola also writes, produces and invents. Since he spent his formative years working in the film industry, Coppola has gained experience by taking on a variety of roles on set, including sound recording, cinematography, writing, directing, producing and even acting. He received his first BAFTA nomination for his work as the visual effects director on Bram... read full bio
College basketballer Rori Harmon has established herself as a rising star in her field and an honorable influence in her neighborhood. Rori amassed 2,572 points, 745 assists, and 700 steals in 146 games while playing high school basketball for Cypress Creek in Houston, Texas. Rori led the Texas Longhorns to a 29-7 record in her debut season of competition, becoming one... read full bio
Reena Ninan is a television journalist, media executive and businesswoman who has held positions at ABC News, CBS News and Fox News as a news anchor, foreign correspondent and White House reporter. She is the creator and CEO of two media firms, Good Trouble Productions, which produces material with a purpose and News3, a ground-breaking Web3 initiative that aims to support and disseminate the... read full bio
Journalist and author Roxana Saberi attracted the attention of the entire world when rumors of her detention in Iran surfaced. She was a political prisoner caught in the center of a major political confrontation between Iran and the U.S. Ms. Saberi, a freelance writer in Tehran who contributed to NPR and the BBC among other publications, was kidnapped by four... read full bio
Ryan Santiago, professionally known as Royal & the Serpent, is a talented singer and songwriter hailing from New Jersey. With a passion for music that started at a young age, Ryan took up competitive dance before shifting her focus to musical theater. As a teenager, she learned to play the guitar and began writing songs that would eventually become the... read full bio
Roosevelt, born Marius Lauber on September 29, 1990, is a German singer, songwriter, and producer from Viersen. He rose to prominence as the drummer of the indie teenage band Beat!Beat!Beat!, but eventually went on to pursue a successful solo career. He is signed to Greco-Roman and has received critical acclaim for his music. Roosevelt's debut EP, "Elliot," released in 2013, was... read full bio
Robyn Schall is a stand-up comedian, actress, and host whose journey to success is as unique as her comedic style. Born with leg braces and illiterate until the age of 16, Robyn's experiences have given her a wealth of material to draw from for her comedic performances. After earning a BFA in acting at the University of Connecticut, Robyn found... read full bio
"Spirits, Angels Or Lies," the opening track of Riddy Arman's debut album from La Honda Records, is based on the true tragedy of her father's dying. She explores the tendency for people to interpret the unknowable in the song's lyrics. In the tale she spins, she describes the dying moments and visual hallucinations she had while Johnny Cash was with her father as... read full bio
Since Rachael witnessed Vilray perform a very brief set of covers and announced she wanted to join, "Rachael & Vilray" has existed as a musical act. As he discovered when they began performing original music, her voice is distinctive, agile, beautiful and the most satisfying instrument for him to write for. Since they started playing music seven years ago, their lineup... read full bio
Paul Conversano, better known by his stage name Ravenscoon, is a DJ and electronic music producer from San Francisco, who blends experimental bass music with death metal, hip-hop and punk rock influences. His distinctive southern flare and Atlanta background combine with throbbing dreamy bass lines and trippy arpeggios to produce music that is both wholly original and instantly recognizable. His original compositions and immensely successful... read full bio
Although the London-based band RITUAL may not yet be well-known, millions of people will already be familiar with many of the songs they have written together. Their unique sense of melody and hooks has made them in high demand all over the world as writers and contributors to songs by artists like Dua Lipa, Little Mix, Avicii and countless others. "Dreamers... read full bio
Riot Ten, also known as Christopher Wilson, burst onto the electronic music scene with his own fusion of dubstep, trap and electro. Riot Ten signed his first record deal with DIM MAK Records and artists like DJ Snake, The Chainsmokers, Porter Robinson, Excision, Zed's Dead, Steve Aoki and many more have endorsed and co-signed his songs. Together with these labels, he has also had... read full bio
Rei Ami, an alt-pop singer and producer of Korean descent, rose to fame with early tracks including "Dictator" and "Make It Mine." She proceeded to make dark, daring pop throughout the course of the following two years as she prepared for the release of her debut, Foil. Rei Ami was born in Seoul and immigrated to the US when she was... read full bio
Ravin Jesuthasan is a partner and the global leader of transformation at Mercer. He has led numerous research developments for the World Economic Forum including its ground-breaking research; Shaping the Future Implications of Digital Media for Society, Creating a Shared Vision for Talent in the 4th Industrial Revolution and HR 4.0: Shaping People Strategies in the 4th Industrial Revolution. He often... read full bio
American rock group Relient K is well-known for its contemporary Christian, alternative Christian, and Christian rock music. When they were in their third year of high school and attending Malone University in Canton, Ohio, Matt Thiessen, Matt Hoopes, and Brian Pittman founded the band. The spelling was changed to avoid trademark infringement, but the band's name is a play on... read full bio
