The Ohio Players' first big hit single was ""Funky Worm"", which reached No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart and made the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. It sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. in May of that year. The band signed with Mercury Records, and by this time, their... read full bio
One of the most decorated, respected and charismatic chefs in the world, Todd English has enjoyed a staggering amount of accolades during his remarkable career. His accomplishments include recognition by several of the food industry’s most prestigious publications, establishing one of the best-known restaurant brands in the nation, publishing four critically acclaimed cookbooks, and being recognized as one of People... read full bio
A prominent name in professional golf, Tommy Armour III is well-known for his stellar PGA Tour career. He has had a big impact on the sport with his two career wins. Since the start of his adventure in 1981, he has performed on a variety of platforms, showcasing his talent and aptitude. In addition to his victories, Armour's legacy in golf... read full bio
Tom Irwin is an American actor who is best known for playing Adrian Powell in the television series “Devious Maids” and Graham Chase in the television series “My So-Called Life.” Irwin was born in Peoria, Illinois, and he earned his degree from Illinois State University before going on to join the Steppenwolf Theatre Company where he performed alongside actors who... read full bio
As the prestigious Chief Resilience Officer of Resilience Leadership, Taryn Stejskal is a well-known name in the field of resilience leadership. She encourages leaders to grow and improve their resilience through The Five Practices of Particularly Resilient People, an evidence-based paradigm, as a committed professional. Taryn obtained her B.S. from the esteemed University of Michigan with a focus in psychology. She... read full bio
The Pink Flamingos are one of the most successful, dynamic, and unique entertainment groups touring the United States and the world. They have traveled throughout Europe, representing the United States at The World Cup Soccer Finals in Paris, performing for Federal Express in Monte Carlo, as well as for Ameritech in Brussels for two consecutive years. The group provides a... read full bio
Tom Dreesen's name has appeared on the marquees of Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Reno and Atlantic City with artists like Frank Sinatra, Smokey Robinson, Liza Minnelli, Natalie Cole and Sammy Davis, Jr. Dreesen, who opened for Frank Sinatra for well over a decade in club and concert appearances throughout the U.S. and Canada has also appeared in many network television... read full bio
Tom Scott is a renowned composer, arranger, producer, musical director and saxophonist. He has twenty-five solo recordings to his credit and for these efforts has earned twelve Grammy nominations and two Grammy Awards. Scott's early professional career included straight ahead jazz dates with Don Ellis' big band and pianist Roger Kellaway's quartet. He made his recording debut with both units... read full bio
The Dandy Warhols were founded by singer-guitarist Courtney Taylor-Taylor and guitarist Peter Holmström, with keyboardist Zia McCabe and drummer Eric Hedford later joining. Hedford left and was replaced by Taylor-Taylor's cousin Brent DeBoer. The band's name is a pun on the name of American pop artist Andy Warhol. The band gained popularity after they were signed to Capitol Records and... read full bio
Originally formed in 2006 as the Hard Hitters, the trio officially switched to the enigmatic moniker Travis Porter in 2008. MCs Ali (Lakeem Mattox), Quez (Donquez Woods), and Strap (Harold Duncan) grew up together in Decatur, GA, and got together with the hope of taking over the rap world from the underground up. Signed to Jive Records in 2010, the... read full bio
Three Graces seamlessly blend their talents to convey the ultimate aural performance. Poised and charming, Three Graces join classical and world music influences together to create perfect harmonies in both well-known songs and much revered vocal music, while also incorporating their own works featured on their self-titled debut album. Vocalists Joy, Kelly and Sarah credit their success to their varied... read full bio
The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most successful classical crossover artists ever to emerge from Ireland. They continue to re-invent the tenor idiom by pioneering a new style of 'cool' never before seen on the classical stage and by breaking the traditional stuffy tenor mold. While each of The Celtic Tenors have been influenced by the musical traditions... read full bio
Tom Cotter is a comedian who was the runner-up and Breakout Star from season 7 of “America’s Got Talent”. Since his breakthrough in the show, Cotter has been invited back a few times to perform and was also apart of their “America’s Got Talent: The Champions”. He has gone on to appear on television series such as, “The Tonight Show”,... read full bio
The Imperial Circus has toured the world and performed in several television specials. The IMPERIAL CIRCUS currently has FIVE touring divisions and features performers from Beijing, and other cities in China along with special guests from Russia and France. It has a long history with a distinct national style, evolving from the Chinese peoples' everyday life and working experience. The... read full bio
This Brooklyn-based quintet, one of the most inventive bands of the 2000s, combines a variety of disparate sounds, including electronica, indie guitar rock, free jazz, funk, soul, and a cappella doo-wop vocals, into a lively and artistic sound that is reminiscent of Funkadelic, the Beach Boys, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Otis Redding, and even Aphex Twin. Although it's not... read full bio
Tiffany Shlain is a world-renowned speaker who has been featured at Google, Harvard, NASA, The Economist Ideas conference and was the closing speaker for TEDWomen and TEDMED. Tiffany was the on-air Internet expert on ABC’s Good Morning America with Diane Sawyer, is a Henry Crown Fellow of The Aspen Institute, is an advisor to The Institute for the Future, and... read full bio
Torry Holt was a wide receiver in the NFL for 11 seasons. Holt played for teams like the St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the New England Patriots. Holt attended with Hargrave Military Academy and ran 524 yards, 621 caught passes, and 6 touchdowns. Then Holt attended North Carolina State University and played wide receivers for the Wolfpack football team... read full bio
Terry Stotts is an American retired professional basketball forward and the current head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. After a playing career in Europe and the Continental Basketball Association, where he played for George Karl, Stotts became a part of Karl's coaching staff on multiple teams in the CBA and NBA. He later got opportunities as... read full bio
Chefs Matt and Ted are from Charleston, South Carolina. When the brothers pursued a college education they moved to the North East, they soon found themselves longing for their hometown food staples. They missed the foods they loved so much that they created The Lee Bros. They created Boiled Peanuts Catalogue, a mail-order catalogue for southern pantry... read full bio
Tod Maffin is one of North America's leading digital marketing experts, specializing in viral and ROI-based campaigns for sectors from human resources to real estate to education. Maffin, COO and senior strategist at tMedia Strategies, is one of the country's go-to commentators on the impact of accelerated technological change and innovation on the business and economic environment. Recognized as a... read full bio
