The Blakes are a Seattle, Washington-based band who have been playing gigs around the west coast for over fifteen years. The band started with brothers Garnet and Snow Keim, who originally wrote country music until they met their drummer Bob Husak in a local Seattle coffeehouse. The band put out a string of self-released EPs when living in Los Angeles,... read full bio
With a joint appointment in History and at Wagner, CNN Presidential historian Timothy Naftali is also a Clinical Associate Professor of History and Public Service at NYU. A native of Montreal and a graduate of Yale with a doctorate in history from Harvard, Naftali writes on national security and intelligence policy, international history and presidential history. Using Soviet-era documents, he... read full bio
Tony Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and theatre/film director, John Patrick Shanley is the author of over 23 plays. These have been translated and performed across the globe, including 80 productions in North America. His play Doubt: A Parable won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and four Tony Awards, including one for Best Play. Shanley also won three Academy Awards, including one... read full bio
Dan Bucatinsky is most popular for portraying James Novak in the Shonda Rhimes drama series Scandal, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. Bucatinsky then starred in NBCs Marry Me, and the newly revived HBO series The Comeback, which he also executive produces. At the start of his career, he was... read full bio
Once in a generation we get the opportunity to spend time with and experience a person, who has not only faced enormous challenges during his life, but has harnessed his experience to develop an extraordinary talent to empower others. John Coutis is this person! Born with a severe disability that rendered his legs useless, John defied medical opinion by refusing... read full bio
Few sports capture the nations attention like college football. And few college football coaches have had as significant an impact than the legendary Michigan Wolverines coach, Bo Schembechler. While Bo passed away in 2006, his legacy continues to inspire through John Bacons Bos Lasting Lessons: The Legendary Coach Teachers the Timeless Fundamentals of Leadership. Each chapter offers Schembechlers unique take... read full bio
Angela Ruggiero is a Hockey Hall of Famer and four-time Olympian with the U.S. Womens Ice Hockey Team, winning a Bronze medal, two Silver medals and a Gold medal. Throughout her colorful sixteen-year career with the national team, she played in more games than any other man of woman in USA Hockey history. She competed in ten IIHF World Championships,... read full bio
Buster Douglas is a former professional boxer, who is most memorable for his remarkable upset of Mike Tyson on February 11, 1990 in Tokyo to win the undisputed heavyweight title. At the time, Tyson was undefeated, recognized as the best boxer in the world, and one of the most feared heavyweight champions in history due to his complete domination of... read full bio
Larry Coker’s legendary five years as head coach at the University of Miami began strong, with more games won in his first four seasons than any other Hurricanes head coach. With one of the most successful streaks in Miami football history, Coker was soon distinguished as one of college football’s elite coaches. He led the Hurricanes to a national championship,... read full bio
This talented and soulful singer-songwriter from Midland, Texas, expresses uncertainty and faith in a straightforward and relatable way through her writing. He blends and confounds genre boundaries, eschewing ecclesiastical rhetoric and disregarding musical blueprints. And he does this with the best of intentions, appreciating art for its ability to both set the scene for music and share a spiritual message. Like... read full bio
Frank Cronin is an Irish born and raised comedian, actor, writer, producer and ex-Irish army officer who first achieved national acclaim for his humorous adventure sketch videos on his YouTube channel 'GlowPunk.' Frank won the 'People's Choice Award' at the WAFF Awards in Ireland, in addition to an 'Honorary Headcase Award.' He was also nominated for an 'Outsider - Person... read full bio
Based out of Queens, NY, rapper Remy Banks is a member of the hip hop group World’s Fair, as well as the trio Children of the Night, with Nasty Nigel and Lansky Jones. He has released three mixtapes with Children of the Night, in addition to a collaborative mixtape with record producer Hannibal King, and a full-length studio album with... read full bio
Uptown Funk is comprised of the best musicians and performers specializing in a complete Bruno Mars concert production. These musicians love what they do and work hard at being one of the very best tribute bands in the industry. Uptown Funk can perform the full range of Bruno Mars onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs recorded in... read full bio
One of the most well-known fashion and beauty bloggers nowadays is Angela Lanter. When she was a teenager, she started a job as a hairdresser and makeup artist. She continued in this field throughout college and even after starting a seven-year work in the insurance sector. By studying YouTube material, Angela stayed up to date on the most recent beauty... read full bio
Alicia Quarles is among the most celebrated television journalists. She is known for her extensive experience, and ability to conduct successful interviews with entertainments elite, such as Angelina Jolie and George Clooney. Quarles has reported live from the red carpet of the Academy Awards, the White House Correspondents Dinner, several Super Bowls, and the Cannes Film Festival for outlets including:... read full bio
Janine Shepherd is an internationally renowned speaker whose inspiring TED talk, A Broken Body Isnt a Broken Person, has garnered over 1.5 million views. Shes been featured on 60 Minutes, This is Your Life, and recognized with her countrys highest honor, The Order of Australia. Janine's story reads like the plot of a Hollywood movie. An Australian national champion skier... read full bio
Former MLB first basemen, Mike Hargrove is now an advisor with the Cleveland Indians. He played for the Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, and Cleveland Indians. At the end of his twelve-year playing career, he went on to manage the Indians, Baltimore Orioles, and Seattle Mariners. Hargrove won both the AL Rookie of the Year and The Sporting News Rookie... read full bio
Sandy Alomar Jr. is a former MLB catcher, and current professional baseball coach for the Cleveland Indians. Throughout his career with the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets, Sandy was a six-time All-Star. He was named Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year twice, and AL... read full bio
Ken Shamrock, “The World’s Most Dangerous Man,” is an iconic MMA fighter, Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Famer, and former professional wrestler. Shamrock’s memorable entrance theme with an impressive guitar riff heralded an unwavering force that he brought to the ring- a competitive nature created through his MMA discipline and WWE career. He became one of the biggest stars in... read full bio
Growing up, Brynn Marie was in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania, a small town known for its coal mining. At the age of 13, Brynn began singing with her father and brother in a praise and worship band at church. From then on, she has traveled the globe with her songs. A young woman from a tiny town with huge hopes packed her... read full bio
