Anna Malaika Tubbs is a sociologist, advocate and New York Times bestselling author. She has a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Cambridge, a Master's in Multidisciplinary Gender Studies from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's in Anthropology from Stanford University. Her writing, speaking engagements and research are all focused on racial and gender issues in the United States, particularly as... read full bio
The multi-disciplinary work that visionary novelist, performer and storyteller Echo Brown produces is intended to move audiences toward dramatic improvement. Known for her one-woman performance Black Virgins Are Not for Hipsters, which played to sold-out crowds for over three years and was hailed by Alice Walker as "powerful and magnificent," Brown is a celebrated storyteller. Her critically acclaimed debut book, Black... read full bio
Sasha DiGiulian, the most honored and possibly the best female climber in the world, is continually challenging preconceived notions of what is possible. She has won the title of Female Overall World Champion twice in the course of her career, held the title of unbeaten Pan-American Champion for ten years, been the U.S. National Champion three times and toured to over... read full bio
Emily Oster is an economist, professor and New York Times bestselling author who promotes a data-driven emphasis and a tactical approach to today's most pressing issues. Oster is a professor of economics at Brown University and a Harvard University-trained economist. Oster, best known for her New York Times bestsellers The Family Firm, Expecting Better and Cribsheet, suggests a traditional business school framework... read full bio
Kasie Hunt, a reputable political correspondent and chief national affairs commentator, has spent nearly 20 years covering Congress, Washington and presidential elections. After more than eight years at NBC, where she hosted Way Too Early with Kasie Hunt, Kasie DC on MSNBC and worked as the Capitol Hill Correspondent, Kasie is now a CNN anchor and the network's chief national affairs commentator.... read full bio
The Harvard Business School's Lincoln Filene Professor of Business Administration is Anita Elberse. Professor Elberse's primary research goals are to comprehend what factors contribute to the success of items in the entertainment, media, sports and other creative industries as well as how businesses can efficiently manage talent and products in these fields. She is well known for her research on digital... read full bio
College basketballer Rori Harmon has established herself as a rising star in her field and an honorable influence in her neighborhood. Rori amassed 2,572 points, 745 assists, and 700 steals in 146 games while playing high school basketball for Cypress Creek in Houston, Texas. Rori led the Texas Longhorns to a 29-7 record in her debut season of competition, becoming one... read full bio
Lily Cole is a writer, activist, model and actor who has spent almost 20 years promoting environmental causes. Cole started looking into supply chains and sustainable business practices after a successful career in fashion, where she was named one of the top ten models of the 2000s by Vogue France. She later became a patron of the Environmental Justice Foundation and... read full bio
The most well-known Thai mother and Yai (grandma) in America is TV personality and New York Times bestselling food author Pepper Teigen. Her show, Getting Spicy with Pepper Teigen, which airs on the Food Network and Discovery Plus, is hosted by the woman affectionately known as "Pepper Thai" for her love of hot peppers. Her love of food stems from her... read full bio
Jen Hale is a recognized journalist, sportscaster and businesswoman who has received numerous Associated Press, Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Awards for her sports and news reporting. Hale is a reporter for the FOX NFL season, where she is currently in her eleventh season. She also frequently contributes to Fox & Friends Weekend, FOX Sports and fills in as host of Skip and... read full bio
The originator of Serena Loves LLC, a lifestyle company that encapsulates all the pillars that support ideal health, wellbeing and longevity, is Serena Poon, CN, CHC, CHN. She advises A-list clients on wellness and longevity, including Kerry Washington and Jerry Bruckheimer. She is also a celebrity chef with celebrity chef certification, a Reiki Master and a certified nutritionist. Culinary Alchemy® is a... read full bio
Afua Hirsch is a renowned author, journalist, lawyer and filmmaker who has won awards for her work on Black history, culture and identity in the African diaspora and beyond. Hirsch is the author of Equal to Everything, a children's book about the UK Supreme Court and the Sunday Times bestseller Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging, which received the Royal Society of Literature Jerwood... 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
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
Audrey and Nicole Nourse are identical twins who have won the NCAA National Volleyball Championship twice. They are also powerful motivational speakers with a distinctive take on collaboration. Both of the top student-athletes are enrolled at the University of Southern California and are expected to become household names in their respective sports. They have won the NCAA National Volleyball Championship... read full bio
The host of MSNBC's Alex Wagner Tonight, critically acclaimed author and journalist Alex Wagner, provides engrossing narrative and on-location reporting about the most important topics affecting Americans today. She formerly worked as the co-host and executive producer of the weekly documentary series The Circus on Showtime, which was nominated for an Emmy. Futureface: A Family Mystery, An Epic Quest and the... read full bio
Award-winning writer, poet and storyteller Kaitlin Curtice discusses how spirituality and identity connect and change over the course of our lives. She is an enrolled member of the Potawatomi people and an interfaith champion. She takes part in discussions on issues like colonialism in religious settings and has delivered numerous speeches at conferences on the value of interfaith links. Author Rachel... read full bio
Kate Schatz is a New York Times bestselling author, activist, educator and consultant who has spent a lot of time discussing, writing about and teaching issues related to race, gender, social justice and equity. Her "Rad Women" books, including Rad American Women A-Z, Rad Women Worldwide and Rad American History A-Z, have sold over 300,000 copies and been translated into four other languages. Her... read full bio
Linda Yvette Chávez, a celebrated Chingona and Xicana Hollywood artist, uses narratives to build a more accepting society. The popular Netflix series Gentefied was co-created, co-showrunner, directed and executive produced by Linda. Recently, Gentefied garnered seven Imagen Foundation award nominations, including "Best Comedy Series" and "Best Directing" for Linda's directorial debut. The show's first season was nominated for a Peabody Award.... read full bio
Qian Julie Wang, a civil rights attorney turned New York Times bestselling author, uses her special storytelling talent to transcend the corporate, legal, political and literary worlds and put the people behind these concerns in the forefront. Beautiful Country: A Memoir, Qian Julie's first book, was hailed as "an incandescent debut from an astounding new talent" and went on to become an... read full bio
