Formed in Tacoma, Washington, synth pop band Machineheart is composed of a group of friends and an Anglophile singer/mode from Los Angeles, CA. Their covers of Katy Perry and the 1975 were a hit, with them gaining exposure across the Internet. One of their tracks was featured in an episode of the MTV television series, Scream. Their debut single, “Circles”,... read full bio
Mudhoney is a Grunge band. Formed in Seattle, Washington, USA, in 1988 following the demise of Green River, Mudhoney's members are vocalist and rhythm guitarist Mark Arm, lead guitarist Steve Turner, bassist Guy Maddison, and drummer Dan Peters. Original bassist Matt Lukin left the band in 1999 but briefly returned in 2000 to complete touring obligations.... read full bio
Max Valiquette focuses on what’s new and modern - what’s young and now. As one of North America's foremost experts on media and modern consumers, his knowledge of the ever-changing world of marketing, branding, youth culture, social media and communication has established him as one of Canada’s most sought-after speakers and consultants. Valiquette is an innovation and trends expert who... read full bio
Meryl Comer is an Emmy award-winning reporter, producer, moderator & talk show host with more than 30 years of broadcast journalism experience. She is President of the Geoffrey Beene Foundation Alzheimer's Initiative and offers insight and guidance for navigating Alzheimer's challenges and an urgent call to action for intensive research and a warning that we must prepare for the future,... read full bio
Former professional baseball outfielder, Manny Ramirez played with the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays throughout nineteen seasons. Known for his great batting skill and power, Ramirez was a nine-time Silver Slugger and one of 25 players to hit 500 career home runs. His 21 grand slams are third all-time, and... read full bio
Mishka had a unique childhood and extraordinary upbringing. Born to a Bermudian father and Nova Scotian mother, he grew up on his familys boat, sailing from island to island in the Caribbean. A child of the islands, it was almost inevitable that hed be drawn to reggae, Rastafari, and the natural mystic that inhabits his music and his soul. Talk... read full bio
Mike Jones is an American rapper, actor, and entrepreneur. He initially was affiliated with the record label Swishahouse, then left to create his own label, Ice Age Entertainment. Before he was on Swishahouse he was in a music group called Souf Folk, in which he went by the name Sache. He released one album with Souf Folk called Country Thuggin... read full bio
Realtor Mike Aubrey brings his distinct edge to HGTVs Power Broker and Real Estate Intervention, pulling from his background in the military and as a firefighter to shape his direct, straight-shooter approach for families who need his expert advice. Aubrey is the team leader of Mike Aubrey & Associates for Long & Foster Realty. Since 2004 he has made more... read full bio
Maria Canals Barrera is most popular for her role as Theresa Russo, Alex Russo’s (Selena Gomez) mother, in Wizards of Waverly Place. Maria won two ALMA Awards and an Imagen Award for her performance in this role. She also portrayed Connie Torres in Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, and co-starred as Lala Pineda in Larry Crowne,... read full bio
Like certain other Southern California songwriters before him, Matt Costa has drifted through a strange and varied life in music, pushed toward pop music at a young age, selling hundreds of thousands of records and touring the world on the strong back of a simple, direct, and freewheeling debut. In the last few years, Costa took heavy stock in his... read full bio
Very few people have the ability to combine the adventure world and the business world quite like Matt McFadyen. For over a decade Matt has worked with organizations all over the world to align leaders, energize culture and build winning teams. Matts presentations not only inspire and motivate the audience, but more importantly challenge them to think and act differently,... read full bio
Matt Havens is an expert in leadership. For over ten years, Havens has worked with a Fortune 50 company in several areas including marketing, employee retention, and management. With extensive knowledge in the company-building field, Havens is able to share with listeners across the nation his experiences and expertise. To set himself apart from other keynote speakers, Havens incorporates humor... read full bio
Matt Britton is the nations foremost generational expert on Gen Y and Gen Z, and author of the Amazon #1 bestseller, YouthNation. He has been a consultant for half of the Fortune 500 on youth marketing strategies, including Procter & Gamble, Visa, Coca-Cola, Nike and Microsoft. Britton is the Founder and former CEO of global digital/ social marketing agency MRY,... read full bio
Monte Durham is the fashion director at Bridals by Lori, the venue for the TV series Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta. Lori Allen, the owner of Bridals by Lori, is Montes best friend. Known as a southern-style gentleman with a kind demeanor and charming sense of humor, Monte is an acclaimed bridal image consultant. Monte has been featured for... read full bio
YOU -- THE BRAND Determine and Drive How Others See You What do people say about you when you leave the room Is it what you want them to say How you show up in the room, get listened to and are known amongst your colleagues are all critical components of your future success. In this workshop Michelle Tillis Lederman,... read full bio
Mason Donovan has over a decade of experience as a global inclusion specialist and employee engagement expert. He is a principal at The Dagoba Group, an integrated global Diversity and Inclusion consulting firm, where he works closely with leaders to take the necessary steps to enhance inclusion and optimize teams. He has assisted more than half of Fortune 1000 companies... read full bio
Mark Kaplan is a principal for The Dagoba Group, an organization development and training firm that specializes in leadership development, diversity and inclusion. He has been consulting since 1986 and has advised organizations in the areas of management development, executive coaching, team building and group dynamics, organizational assessment, and diversity management, assessment, and strategy development. He has worked with global... read full bio
Iconic fiddler and composer Mark OConnor is a three-time Grammy Award winner for Best Country Instrumental Performance (The New Nashville Cats), Best Classical Crossover Album (Appalachian Journey with Yo-Yo Ma and Edgar Meyer), and Best Bluegrass Album (Coming Home with the OConnor Band). His award-winning O'Connor Band puts on an engaging, dynamic show showcasing compelling arrangements, virtuosic solos, and tight... read full bio
Michael Perman is a team player, guiding organizations into their futures. Perman has extensive experience in leading huge corporations and other teams into product development, brand strategy, innovation, and transformation. He has done projects for Levis, Starbucks, General Mills, Nike, Banana Republic, US Bank, and more. Perman is the founder of CEST WHAT, a mindful innovation firm based in San... read full bio
Former NFL linebacker turned top-rated keynote speaker Matt Mayberry has developed a passion for helping others make their dreams come true despite dire circumstances. While at the top of his game playing the position of linebacker for the Chicago Bears, Matt suffered an injury to his ankle that proved devastating to his NFL career. Despite being knocked down, Matt got... read full bio
