The somber music of Mimicking Birds simultaneously evokes warmth and a general compassion for life without sounding amateurish or inviting you to a misery party. Consider galactic psych-folk with mystical melodies and themes based on universal logic, evolution and the infinity of the transient. Nate Lacy started Mimicking Birds as a solo endeavor. Later came Adam Trachsel on bass, Ian Luxton on guitar, Aaron Hanson... read full bio
The ever-so-charming singer-songwriter gets a pass when you consider Matt Wertz's relentless touring schedule, a split with his major label, a new deal with Nettwerk, and the difficulties of life. It's these experiences that have actually influenced the creative songs on Wertz's new album, WEIGHTS & WINGS, so in that sense, the wait was well worth it. Before any of... read full bio
American musician Michael Whitaker Smith has had success on both mainstream and current Christian charts. When "Place in This World" peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, it became his highest commercial accomplishment. He has sold more than 18 million albums over his career. Smith has 45 Dove Awards, is a three-time Grammy Award winner, and... read full bio
The Real Housewives of New Jersey is where sassy Melissa Gorga is best known for her work. She has three children with her husband Joe Gorga. Her musical career includes numerous successful tracks that have topped the dance charts on iTunes and can be heard on numerous RHWONJ episodes. Gorga, who is also a fashion designer, just established her own store, Envy,... read full bio
Mike Brewer is a British automobile dealer who hosts television programs about automobiles. He presently co-hosts Wheelers Dealers on the Discovery Channel with Edd China. Other programs he has hosted include Wheeler Dealers Trading Up, Deals on Wheels, Pulling Power, Wrecks To Riches and Driven on Channel 4. Brewer presents coverage of the British Rally Championship for Sky Sports and has... read full bio
Maya plays professionally in the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) for the Minnesota Lynx. She had previously played for the Ros Casares Valencia in Spain and the Shanzi Flame in the Chinese league. She was recognized as one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 of Sports' Brightest Young Stars in 2015, and she is praised for having hands that can move... read full bio
McKeel Hagerty is well-known for his appearances on automotive television programs including What's My Car Worth and Chasing Classic Cars on the Discovery Channel. He also serves as the CEO of Hagerty, whose mission is to help owners of classic cars enjoy their vehicles to the fullest. McKeel is a hands-on boss who genuinely cares about his team members, car... read full bio
Mark Duplass, an accomplished actor, director and producer, is well-known for his groundbreaking independent movies including The Puffy Chair, Jeff, Who Lives at Home and Baghead. In his lectures, Duplass covers a variety of topics, including his own "shaky" path to success as a director, his predictions for the future of filmmaking in the age of new innovations and advice for those just... read full bio
Mario Chalmers won the 4A State Player of the Year award three times in high school, helped his squad win two state titles and was selected a McDonald's All-American and third team Parade All-American. Rivals.com ranked him as a five-star prospect. Chalmers was a star performer for the University of Kansas, earning accolades like Conference Player of the Week and National... read full bio
Former Bosnian professional basketball player Mirza Teletović played power forward for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He once served as the national basketball team of Bosnia and Herzegovina's captain. With the club Sloboda Tuzia of the Basketball Championship of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Teletović made his professional basketball debut in Europe. After that, he spent two seasons with Telindus Oostende... read full bio
Shooting guard/small forward Marco Belinelli hails from Italy and now plays for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Golden State Warriors made the selection of Belinelli in the first round of the NBA Draft. They chose him with the 18th overall pick. After playing in his debut NBA Summer League game, he led the Warriors to... read full bio
As the first citizen of an independent African nation to visit space, Mark Shuttleworth is a South African businessman. He established Canonical Ltd. and is responsible for steering the Ubuntu operating system. He founded numerous businesses, including the Shuttleworth Foundation and HBD Venture Capital. He rose to notoriety when he participated in an expedition that was entirely self-funded as a... read full bio
Leadership IQ, which was developed by Mark Murphy, is geared on ensuring that employees are engaged through the utilization of a research-based compilation of studies that assist leadership development. The cutting-edge research conducted by Mark has been highlighted in a variety of publications, including but not limited to Fortune, Forbes, Business Week, U.S. News and World Report, The Washington Post, and... read full bio
Martti Ahtisaari had a distinguished career serving his country and the United Nations until he was elected President of the Republic of Finland in 2000. During that time, he was honored with numerous accolades. He served as the Ambassador of Finland to Tanzania. He has served in a number of capacities for the United Nations in Namibia, including that of... read full bio
Marcel Dionne is a retired Canadian NHL player who played 18 seasons in the professionals with teams such as the Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, and the Los Angeles Kings. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1992. When he started, he was the 2nd overall pick in the 1971 draft by the Detroit Red Wings. He... read full bio
Breast cancer therapy is Dr. Mylin A. Torres' area of expertise as a radiation oncologist, and she has received board certification in this field. Her research program is devoted to understanding the biology that lies behind treatment-related side effects, such as cancer-related fatigue and chronic inflammation, as well as finding therapies that will improve the life quality of breast cancer... read full bio
Matt Schofield, a British native who now resides in the United States, continues to push the limits and reinvent the British Blues tradition. After more than 30 years of performing and 20 years into his solo career, guitar virtuoso, singer, songwriter, producer and band leader Schofield's effect as one of the most influential and recognizable guitarists of his generation is undeniable. Three... read full bio
Michelle Esser is uniquely qualified to appreciate the difficulties faced by young moms dealing with breast cancer because she was diagnosed at the age of 37, when her children were three and six years old. Michelle began as a volunteer for the Philadelphia Affiliate before being hired to administer its programs. She is now a part of the national programs... read full bio
At the age of three, Makenzie embarked on her initial training in dancing. She trained multiple times per week at Nederlands Dance Theater in Holland, in addition to daily classes at Westside Dance Project and Murrieta Dance Project (Summer). She also received training in singing and acting. Makenzie is a graduate of Great Oak High School, where she was a... read full bio
At CA Technologies, Montreece Smith is the Diversity Recruitment Program Manager for North America. In this role, she is responsible for establishing strategy and designing programs to attract top talent from a variety of underrepresented groups, including the LGBT community, women, people of color, Veterans, and disabled professionals. Externally, she sits on the National Labor Exchange (NLX) Operations Committee and... read full bio
