Jenny Han is a New York Times bestselling author best known for her trilogy of “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”. Her book, To All the Boys I've Loved Before has also been made into a Netflix film that has gained a ton of popularity and has become one of the most watched Netflix original films of all time.... read full bio
Jessica Bruder is an American journalist who writes about subcultures and social issues and has taught narrative writing at Columbia Journalism School. She graduated from Amherst College and received a master’s in journalism from Columbia University. Bruder has contributed to outlets such as, WIRED, New York Magazine, The New York Times, Harper’s Magazine, The Washington Post, The Guardian, and more.... read full bio
Jessica Lahey is a best-selling author, educator, and columnist, who is best known for her books “The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed” and “The Addiction Inoculation.” Lahey was born into a family with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse. Lahey later found herself an alcoholic and didn’t find... read full bio
Jewel Allison is a poet, author, public speaker, former model, actress, and music educator who is best known for her book “Stealing Peace.” Allison was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and she began writing poetry at a young age and knew she always wanted a career in writing. Growing up, Allison often wrote in the dark as her... read full bio
New York City-based writer and editor James Ledbetter was formally editor-in-chief of Reuters.com. He joined the online publication Slate, where he was in charge of the Big Money business news website. Ledbetter formerly worked for the financial news website CNNMoney.com before joining Slate. He was a former senior editor of Time Magazine, The Industry Standard and staff writer for The Village Voice... read full bio
Jimmy Bowen began as a teenage recording star in 1957 with I'm Stickin' With You," originally the flip side of the hit record "Party Doll" by Buddy Knox, but ultimately a Top 20 recording on its own, peaking at #14 on Billboard's pop chart. Bowen's version sold over one million copies, and was awarded a gold disc. Bowen was a... read full bio
Jimmy Chin has made important contributions as a mountaineer, filmmaker, and photographer. He has received a great deal of recognition and appreciation for his outstanding accomplishments in the worlds of travel and adventure. Chin has competed in some of the most hazardous and difficult mountainous terrains on the planet. He is a skilled rock climber, skier, and mountaineer who is renowned... read full bio
The prominent vegan author and blogger Joanne Lee Molinaro, a skilled American lawyer, has had a major influence on the field of plant-based food. Molinaro, also known as the Korean Vegan, rose to fame because to her well-liked food blog, which she started in 2016. She gained a sizable following on websites like YouTube and TikTok because to her captivating... read full bio
After switching to a plant-based diet, Joanne Molinaro, who is well-known to millions as "The Korean Vegan," started her blog with the same name. Her goal to "veganize" her favorite Korean meals as a personal motivational tool to stay connected to her family and culture swiftly expanded into something much more. She set up accounts on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram... read full bio
Fed up with living a mediocre life, Jody wanted a memorable one instead. Her unyielding ambition led her into the world of stand-up comedy, where she learned to roll with the punch lines and turn life’s lemons into delicious lemonade. Jody is a motivational speaker and participates in over 60 events yearly. She has a unique speaking style; she does not... read full bio
Joe Navarro is an author, public speaker, and former FBI agent who was born in Cuba and is well-known for his knowledge of body language and nonverbal cues. Navarro, who worked for the FBI for 25 years, has significantly advanced the fields of behavioral analysis and counterintelligence. Among the works he has written are "What Every Body Is Saying," "Dangerous... read full bio
Joe Zuniga became the first in Florida to be nominated for a Tejano Music Award and also won a Tejano Globe Award for his first single. Joe was also a finalist on the international Latino talent show Tengo Talento Mucho Talento. Since then, Joe has traveled and performed at various venues throughout the country and in 2016, released his first... read full bio
A well-known name in business consultancy, Joel Bines is well-known for his knowledge of the retail sector. He has won recognition on a global scale as the head of Alix Partners' Global Retail Practice for his invaluable insights and leadership in boosting the performance of a broad spectrum of multinational retailers, brands, and consumer enterprises. Joel Bines is a highly sought-after... read full bio
In 1938, Joel Meyerowitz was born in the Bronx, a place that provided daily lessons in the tragedies and divine comedy of human nature. His joy in observing people was fostered by that "street" schooling, and this perception serves as the foundation for his photography. He worked as an art director in advertising in the early 1960s after graduating from Ohio... read full bio
John Adair is a British author, educator, and leadership theorist who educates on topics which include business, military, and leadership. Adair was born in Luton and studied at St Paul’s School before going on to enter the National Service as a second lieutenant in the Scots Guards in Egypt. After finishing his service, Adair went on to study at Hull... read full bio
The renowned journalist and best-selling author John Carlin is renowned for his vivid storytelling and perceptive examinations of historical events. His extraordinary talent for evoking the human spirit and telling gripping stories has brought him global acclaim. The book "Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Made a Nation" is among John Carlin's most important works. This best-selling book... read full bio
John Danner is a sought-after adviser to Fortune 500 enterprises. He is co-author (along with Mark Coopersmith) of the book The Other F" Word: How Smart Leaders, Teams, and Entrepreneurs Put Failure to Work. Whether he is delivering a keynote, moderating a panel, or leading a workshop, John Danner is focused and engaged like no other. Johns passion is helping... read full bio
John Della Volpe is the Director of Polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, where he oversees polling programs on understanding American youth. He is a youth expert, pollster, strategist and best-selling author. As founder of the public opinion and analytics firm SocialSphere, Della Volpe was cited by the Washington Post as one of the world's foremost specialists on... read full bio
A master of the legal-thriller, novelist John Grisham is one of today’s most prolific and timeless authors. His anything-but-meager oeuvre of A Time to Kill, The Firm, The Client, and his most recent release, The Appeal, consistently rank as top best-sellers nationwide and several have been made into hit films, such as The Pelican Brief. John Grisham's work also includes... read full bio
The field of mental health and self-help has been transformed by John Kim, often known as "The Angry Therapist," a renowned author, speaker, and therapist. Kim has amassed a sizable following and established herself as a leading voice in the personal development and self-improvement industry thanks to her distinctive and novel approach. When Kim encountered his own challenges and frustrations, his... read full bio
