Mark Potok has led the Southern Poverty Law Center (a group that exists to expose far radical right hate groups and right-wing terrorism) and has stood his ground as an internationally celebrated expert on the topic of the radical right. Mark has faces death threats from white supremacists and outspoken leaders in the far-right media. Experts believe it’s because he... read full bio
Kemba Smith is a renowned prison reform activist and public speaker. She rose to prominence after serving over 6 years in federal prison for her involvement in a drug conspiracy case, despite having limited involvement in the crime. Her experience brought to light the unjust nature of mandatory minimum sentences and the disproportionate impact they have on communities of color. After... read full bio
Sheryl Grant supports people in reaching their goals. Sheryl discovered that altering her thoughts was the first step towards changing her physique, following her victory as Ms. Olympia at the age of 55. Ever since, she has created and introduced the acclaimed 'FIT for Life' program, which aids people in achieving greater success in their lives, careers and businesses. As the foremost... read full bio
Lauren Potter is an American actress from Riverside, California who was born with Down syndrome. The 24-year-old actress is best known for her role as Becky on the award winning TV show GLEE. She started performing at the young age of 2. In 2012, the Huffington Post posted her blog about how she dreamed about being on stage since she... read full bio
Golden Globe Award-winning actress, author and speaker, Linda Evans is a dynamic presence on the lecture stage as she draws on her fairytale career, triumphant struggles and the profound journey of her remarkable life. An independent woman of fierce determination and dazzling talents, and strong Baptist values, Linda Evans reveals her wit, wisdom and inspiration to listening audiences everywhere. Linda... read full bio
Inma Martinez is a technology product maverick and industry futurist. She has been behind the major innovation advances in web and mobile, including e-commerce, development of WAP and mobile data services, mobile personalisation, and music and video streaming. Throughout her career she has shown the ability to create visionary digital products that users embrace and engage with. An... read full bio
Jackson Katz, Ph.D., is one of America's leading anti-sexist male activists. An educator, author, cultural critic and filmmaker, he is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work in the field of gender violence prevention education with men and boys, particularly in the sports culture and the military. He has lectured on over a thousand college and high school campuses in 46... read full bio
Adapting in The Age of AI Artificial intelligence will evidently transform the way we work; it will create abundance, help businesses grow, increase customer satisfaction and boost productivity. Leading, Learning, & Training in a Digital Age Digital It means so many things to so many people. In terms of business drivers, it emerges in the form of digital strategy, the need to offer... read full bio
Paul Hill was the Director of Mission Operations at the NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. Hill obtained his Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, worked in military satellite operations in the Air Force, and achieved the rank of Captain in the force. Hills job duties included monitoring mobile satellite communications, providing missile launch and nuclear detonation detection, and... read full bio
Krish Vignarajah is the former Policy Director for First Lady Michelle Obama and was also the former State Department Senior Advisor under Secretary Clinton and Secretary Kerry. Krish graduated from Yale College with a Master’s degree in Political Science and a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology, graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She always had in... read full bio
Rana Awdish is an American critical care physician, author, pulmonologist, and medical director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at the Henry Ford Hospital. Awdish was born in Michigan and she has earned her undergraduate degree from University of Michigan before going on to earn her M.D. from Wayne State University Medical School. She then finished her training at Mount Sinai... read full bio
Angela E. Oh first gained attention back in 1992, a time of great civil unrest after horrifying cases of police brutality (the case of Rodney King) led to mass riots in Los Angeles. The riots greatly impacted her community as many Korean-owned businesses were destroyed. She has since trained as a criminal defense lawyer and remains active in the civil... read full bio
This Washington journalist has placed world affairs into amazingly sharp focus for more than 25 years. His national best seller Who Will Tell the People: The Betrayal of American Democracy foretold the mood of the country with its call for political change. His latest book, One World, Ready or Not, sheds similar light on the world economy, delivering a visionary... read full bio
1) Awakening the Fearless Leader Within Do you lead with fear or with presence Does your workplace resemble a battlefield, or do you rise above it Do you listen to your team and clients, or do expectations get in your way Fearless leaders aren't brave in the face of danger. Instead, they understand how fear-based thinking keeps everyone stuck-and they forge a... read full bio
From prison to Yale Law School, New York Times bestseller Reginald Dwayne Betts shares his experiences with audiences across the nation. Born in Maryland, Betts hijacked a car with a friend, was arrested and charged as an adult, spending over eight years in prison. Writing poetry and reading in prison inspired Betts to pursue the subjects upon his release. He... read full bio
Behind the Lens is a captivating live show, where photographers share their stories and photos with audiences nationwide. The show sold-out its first tour, exhibiting to cheering crowds and standing ovations. Behind The Lens brings the visual aspect to music. It features live presentations of still and moving pictures, along with stories told by each photographer.... read full bio
Jim Thomas is a Washington, D.C. attorney, author, speaker, trainer, and one of the most acclaimed and respected negotiators in the United States. For the past 30 years, Mr. Thomas' law practice has focused exclusively on negotiating. His negotiating experience encompasses domestic and international business transactions, arms control, the environment, trade and diplomacy, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, labor relations, criminal and family issues, and a... read full bio
Wes Schaeffer is an obsessively pragmatic mentor and the founder of The Sales Whisperer®. He has helped over 2,400 of the world's top speakers, authors, coaches, and sales professionals achieve nearly miraculous growth by implementing his repeatable, transferrable, and proven processes, which have been developed, honed, and refined since 1988. Wes combines Southern common sense with his formal training and... read full bio
MEETING YOUR CHALLENGES As a motivational speaker, drawing from his experiences as a POW for over five years, Captain Dave Carey brings to his audiences a positive and up-beat message about being your best-doing your best. Dave reminds us of the power stored within each of us that adversity can help unlock. He relates to his audience in a down-to-earth yet... read full bio
Bryce Austin is a technology executive, keynote presenter, and best-selling author. He started his career working on a Commodore 64 computer and working with a cassette tape drive, which started his love in technology. Since his early work, Austin now is a leading voice on technology and cybersecurity and CEO of TCE Strategy. He has a CISM cerification and is... read full bio
