Douglas Murray, a journalist and best-selling book, has spent a significant portion of the last several years covering the conflict in Gaza and Ukraine. Audiences worldwide have benefited much from his in-depth reporting of the horrific situations in these war-torn regions. In a lengthy discussion, Murray offers his personal insights and experiences from these war zones, giving a detailed description of... read full bio
Scottish-American author and fashion designer, Douglas Stuart gained notoriety when his first book, Shuggie Bain, won the 2020 Booker Prize. Stuart, the youngest of three siblings, was raised on a housing estate in Sighthill, Glasgow, Scotland, where he was born in 1976. His mother had to fight alcoholism and addiction on her own when his father abandoned the family when... read full bio
Dr. Eric Cervini is an American historian, author, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights who is well-known for his efforts to advance those rights and share the experiences of oppressed people and groups. In addition, he is the author of the much praised book "The Deviant's War: The Homosexual vs. The United States of America," which chronicles the fight for gay... read full bio
Many people regard Jessica B. Harris as one of the foremost experts on the cuisine of the African Diaspora. She is a New York Times bestselling author who has written, edited or translated 18 books, including 12 recipes that detail the culinary traditions of the African Diaspora. Her critically acclaimed book High on the Hog served as the inspiration for the... read full bio
John recognized he wanted to assist as many people as possible in recovering from their previous trauma and living whole, connected lives after working for more than twenty years in crisis response and mentoring students in higher education (and discovering actual answers and freedom in his own wellness path). He now focuses his writing, speeches and teaching on topics including relationships,... read full bio
Dr. Marcia Chatelain, a Pulitzer Prize–winning author and expert on African American life and culture, supports groups in addressing and resolving their problems. Dr. Chatelain is currently a Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She was a Reach for Excellence Assistant Professor of Honors and African American Studies at the University of Oklahoma... read full bio
Famous wildlife ecologist Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant is a trailblazing conservationist whose thoughts about injustice, STEM and the power of nature inspire audiences of all kinds. She is also a champion for fairness and equality and a skilled storyteller. Dr. Wynn-Grant is a working scientist who spends a lot of time in the wild following and studying African lions in rural Kenya... read full bio
KEY AUDIENCES: Corporate Wellness Events Professional Women Group Events Health/Wellness Events Inspirational/Motivational Group Events SAMPLE TOPICS: - Live a Life of Courageous Boundaries and Have The Audacity to Keep Them. In this talk, Dr. Dalton-Smith challenge women to stop being afraid to create boundaries around the priority areas of their life including their physical health, mental health, relationships, career, and emotions. She tackles the obstacles women... read full bio
Thomas J. Stanley is the author of several award winning books on America's wealthy, including the New York Times' best sellers The Millionaire Next Door and The Millionaire Mind. He received a doctorate in business administration from the University of Georgia. He was on the faculty of the University at Albany, State University of New York. He taught marketing at... read full bio
Dr. Travis Langley is a psychology, editor, author, and expert in heroism. He is best known for his best-selling book “Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight,” which talks on how storytelling and imagination prepares us as a child to do the right thing and brings out the best in ourselves and others so that we can all bring... read full bio
Wendy Mogel is an American New York Times bestselling author, psychologist, and public speaker. As an author, she has released three books, “The Blessings of a Skinned Knee”, “The Blessing of a B Minus”, and “Voice Lessons for Parents”. Mogel graduated from Middlebury College cum laude, earned her Master’s from the New School in New York City and her Ph.D.... read full bio
E. Ethelbert Miller is an American professor, poet, and literary activist who is known for being the editor of Poet Lore magazine and host of the WPFW morning radio show, On the Margin. Miller was born in Bronx, New York, and is currently based out of Washington, D.C. He has earned his B.A. from Howard University and has gone on... read full bio
Ed Mylett is one of the Top 50 Wealthiest Under 50, and the youngest person to be named on the Presidents National Leadership Advisory Board. At a young age, Mylett decided he would be in charge of his destiny. Inspired by his father, Mylett set off in pursuit of business success. He is now a keynote motivational speaker and a... read full bio
Elaine Weiss is an award-winning journalist, writer, and author, based out of Baltimore, Maryland. Weiss has earned her graduate degree from the Medill School of Journalism of Northwestern University. From there, she has gone on to be a correspondent in Washington, congressional aide, speechwriter, magazine editor, and a university journalism instructor. As an author, Weiss has published the books “Fruits... read full bio
According to The Boston Globe, bestselling author Elinor Lipman "has been referred to as 'master of the art of screwball comedy,' but 'screwball' doesn't do justice to her fiction, which renders serious subjects through a lens of humor and hope." Her first forays into social satire began in college, where she wrote snappy headlines for the school newspaper... read full bio
The CEO of the first Recovery Management Agency is Dr. Elisa Hallerman, PhD, JD, a founder, author, and pioneer in soul-centered healing. Elisa entered the entertainment industry after passing the bar and graduating from New York Law School. After working in the mailroom of a talent agency for ten years, she rose to the position of partner and head of... read full bio
Distinguished CEO of Ellavate Solutions, innovative author, and powerful diversity and inclusion expert are Ella Washington. Washington has been a shining example in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion thanks to its unwavering dedication to promoting inclusive settings and bringing about substantial change. Washington's book, "The Necessary Journey," captures her significant voice. She expertly navigates the complex terrain of diversity... read full bio
Emil R. Ljesnjanin is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and author with a proven track record of success in a variety of industries. He has founded several successful startups, including the AI-powered business intelligence platform, FinScore, and the blockchain-based real estate platform, BlockEstate. Throughout his career, Emil has demonstrated a keen ability to identify emerging trends and technologies and capitalize on them... read full bio
Emily Esfahani Smith is an author. She focuses on topics of psychology, relationships, and culture. Smith has authored the book called The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters. Her works have also been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Time, and The Atlantic. She is an active columnist for The New Criterion and editor at... read full bio
Emily Giffin is an American author and former lawyer who is best known for her books, “Something Borrowed”, “The One and Only” and “Heart of the Matter”. Giffin graduated summa cum laude from Wake Forest University and the University of Virginia School of Law. Before turning to writing, Giffin practiced at a law firm for a while before moving to... read full bio
