Valery Giscard dEstaing is a former president of France and current President of the Council of European Municipalities and Religions. As the third president of France, Giscard led the countrys economic return to being one of the leading nations of the world. During his presidency Giscard tackled important social issues such as divorce, contraception, and abortion. Hes credited for modernizing... read full bio
Tess Holliday is an American plus size model, make-up, artist, and blogger. Holliday grew up being bullied by other children because of her weight, skin color, where she lived, and because of her mother being disabled from being shot in the head. She didnt have the best living conditions growing up and ended up leaving school when she started receiving... read full bio
New York Times Bestselling Author Emma Straub is from New York City. She graduated from Oberlin College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is the author of the novels ‘The Vacationers’ and ‘Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures’, and the short story collection ‘Other People We Married’. Her fiction and nonfiction have been published in Vogue, New York Magazine, Tin House,... read full bio
Brian Scudamore is an inspirational entrepreneur. As the founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, Scudamore knows how to create a brand. Scudamore has received recognition by both media and business communities worldwide, appearing on shows like Dr. Oz, ABC Nightline, Good Morning America, and The View. He has been featured in Fortune Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal,... read full bio
As co-creator of one of the most original and acclaimed shows on television, “Glee”, even Brad Falchuk did not anticipate the huge success it has garnered. Prior to creating Glee, Falchuk was an executive producer, writer and director for the hit series “Nip/Tuck”, and he worked with other Glee creator Ryan Murphy co-writing and executive producing “Pretty/Handsome”, for FX. They... read full bio
As the costume director of CW's hit TV show Gossip Girl, Eric Daman is personally responsible for its fashion-forward concepts featuring trend-setting looks that become instant fashion crazes in stores across America. Gossip Girl was not only known as being a hit television show but known for all of its fashion and outfits the characters would wear. Apart from Gossip... read full bio
Imagine harnessing the power of an engaging opening video, an electric closing performance, and an insightful main stage keynote all in one dynamic presentation. For over 20 years, Grammy-nominated artist Sekou Andrews has been helping the world’s largest organizations deliver relevant information with riveting inspiration through an innovative, unconventional category of speaking called “Poetic Voice.” It is no surprise that Forbes... read full bio
Holly Madison is an actress, model, showgirl, and producer, most famous for being one of the girlfriends of the late Hugh Hefner and starring on the television series The Girls Next Door and Hollys World. Madison has released two memoirs that became New York Bestsellers, which talk of her dating and career life. While saving money for college, Madison worked... read full bio
Richard Tyler Blevins, known online as Ninja or NinjasHyper, is a professional gamer, Twitch streamer, and YouTuber. Blevins began playing Halo 3 professionally several years ago, and is currently a part of Luminosity Gamings team. With over seventeen million YouTube subscribers, Blevins earns over $500,000 a month. Blevins is currently partnered with Esports sponsors, like Red Bull. Blevins has participated... read full bio
Alice Stewart is currently a CNN Political Commentator, experienced Senior Communications Advisor on several presidential campaigns and an Emmy Award-winning journalist. Stewart is a frequent contributor for several outlets including, State of the Union with Jake Tapper, Anderson Cooper 360, Erin Burnett Out Front and The Don Lemon Show. She also regularly appears on CNN International, discussing American politics. Alice... read full bio
Andrew Jenks is an award-winning American filmmaker best known for his documentary-series on MTV entitled, World of Jenks. Growing up, Jenks was only 16 when he founded the Hendrick Hudson Film Festival. A few years later he went on to move into an assisted living facility and while he was there he directed, produced, and starred in Andrew Jenks, Room... read full bio
Annie Jacobsen is an American journalist and non-fiction writer. She was a contributing editor for the Los Angeles Times Magazine for several years before moving on to publish her own books. Jacobsen has released five books with her most popular being, Area 51: An Uncensored History of Americas Top Secret Military Base. Area 51 reached The New York Times Best... read full bio
Antonio Villaraigosa is an American politician who served as the 41st Mayor of Los Angeles, California for almost 10 years. Prior to being elected Mayor he was a member of the California State Assembly for six years, the Democratic leader of the Assembly for two years, and the Speaker of the California State Assembly for two years. After leaving the... read full bio
Bozoma Saint John is the Chief Marketing Officer at Endeavor, and is the Former Chief Brand Officer at Uber. She has had over 20 years of experience in marketing and has worked with industries such as music and entertainment, consumer goods, fashion, sports, automotive, and more. Prior to working for Endeavor or Uber, John has been the Head of Global... read full bio
Dr. Brady Barr is a reptile enthusiast. As a host for National Geographic Television, Barr has traveled to more than 80 countries, hosting over 100 wildlife documentaries. The herpetologist was the first to capture and study all twenty-three species of crocodilians in the wild. He has worked with a diverse amount of animals, including alligators, snakes, bears, sharks, lions, and... read full bio
Brandon Tierney is a voice in sports talk radio. One of the hosts of CBS Sports Radios show, TBD in the AM, Tierney has made a name for himself as an insightful, respected sports journalist. Before working with CBS, Tierney hosted The Drive on 95.7 FM in San Francisco. Even earlier, he was a reporter on 1050 ESPN Radio in... read full bio
Carl Icahn is a billionaire investor and the CEO of Icahn Capital LP. Icahn is an expert in creating value for companies, and has invested in a variety of different businesses. He has served as the director and/or chairman of companies such as GB Holdings Inc., Greate Bay Hotel & Casino Inc., and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc.... read full bio
Ryan Holiday is regarded as a versatile American legend who has made significant contributions as a writer, businessman, media strategist, and marketer. His journey through the worlds of business and literature has made a lasting impression, providing priceless insights and motivating countless people to embrace strategic thinking and age-old knowledge. Ryan's transformational journey began with the guidance of renowned author Robert... read full bio
Cecilia Munoz is an American political advisor who has previously served as the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and then the Director of the Domestic Policy Council under President Barack Obama. Munoz was born in Detroit, Michigan, and she earned her B.A. in English and Latin American studies from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, before going on to earn her... read full bio
Chris Johns is the Editor in Chief of National Geographic magazine. Johns began his career in photojournalism over four decades ago at the Topeka Capital-Journal, and was later named National Newspaper Photographer of the Year. Soon after earning this title, he turned to freelance photography, contributing to publications such as Life, Time, and National Geographic. Apart from photography, Johns has... read full bio
