Born in Spain but based in London since 1992, Elena Garcia originally trained as a linguist, specializing in Public Services Interpreting. Her interpreters job has led her to work with many local groups and has made her aware of the problems faced by migrant communities and people in penitentiary institutions. Following her passion for design, in 2001 Elena Garcia decided... read full bio
After graduating from Parsons School of Design in New York, clothing designer Brady Cunningham moved to Los Angeles. Brandy Cunningham met her business partner, Kristin Dickson while working together at a vintage store they bonded over their love of basics and decided to start a design project inspired by the idea of recycling and reusing. Kristin Dickson and Brady Cunningham... read full bio
Jonathan Mooney is a dyslexic writer and activist who did not learn to read until he was 12 years old. Jonathan Mooney is a graduate of Brown Universitys class of 2000 and holds an honors degree in English Literature. Jonathan is founder and President of Project Eye-To-Eye, a mentoring and advocacy non-profit organization for students with learning differences. Project Eye-To-Eye... read full bio
Daria Dolanone of Americas most respected money expertsoffers timely and actionable information and direction on topics which are vital to women of all ages_ from the newly-minted college graduate - to the new bride to the upwardly mobile professional - to the woman reentering the workforce - to the soon to retire - to the woman enjoying her golden years.... read full bio
Chris Sacca is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and advisor who has achieved remarkable success in the tech industry. He started his career as an attorney before moving to Silicon Valley, where he joined Google as the Head of Special Initiatives. During his tenure at Google, Sacca was involved in all of the company's projects and served as its leadership spokesperson.... read full bio
Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN, is a top health authority in the country. She is a #1 New York Times bestselling author with 14 bestsellers to her name, a featured expert on NBC News Daily, and the nutrition and healthy lifestyle contributor for NBC's TODAY show. In addition, Joy writes columns for Savory and First for Women. She was the official... read full bio
Mark Thompson is a highly accomplished person with a broad variety of skills as a successful company leader, senior executive coach, and New York Times best-selling book. With a plethora of knowledge and experience, he has made a name for himself in the fields of business and personal growth. Thompson has developed his abilities in assisting and coaching leaders to realize... read full bio
For the past 25 years, renowned basketball coach Charli Turner Thorne has shared her knowledge on leadership and encouraged others to be the best versions of themselves. Turner Thorne is the winningest women's basketball coach in ASU history. She also holds the second-most career victories in the Pac-12, has twice been named Pac-12 "Coach of the Year" and was inducted... read full bio
Robert Ballard's life experiences have mirrored the adventures found in his favorite childhood book, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. A recipient of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation's lifetime achievement award, he is among the world's most accomplished oceanographers, and is most renowned for his discovery of the RMS Titanic and underwater explorations of the Bismarck, Lusitania, and Britannic. Robert Ballard... read full bio
Language. Conversation. Relationships. Everything we do, at work and at home, is done through talk. No one understands this better than linguist Deborah Tannen. As author of, You Just Dont Understand: Women and Men in Conversation, the international bestseller that perched upon The New York Times list for almost four years, Dr. Deborah Tannen has unearthed the underlying dynamics... read full bio
Dr. Ablow is an award-winning New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of numerous books on developing self-esteem, building success and overcoming depression, anxiety disorders and other psychological challenges. Keith Ablow, MD is one of Americas most foremost leading psychiatrists. He has a multi-city private practice treating adults and also adolescents. Dr. Ablow has helped thousands of patients around... read full bio
Rebecca Wells, actress, playwright, and author of two New York Times bestsellers, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood and Little Altars Everywhere. Her writing, resides in the heart of Louisiana. While many fans assume her work is autobiographical, Rebecca Wells maintains that her stories are just that -- stories. I grew up in the fertile world of story-telling, filled with... read full bio
Barry Switzer is a former Football player and coach. He was the head coach at the University of Oklahoma for 16 years and head coach for the Dallas Cowboys for 4 years. During the last sixteen years as Head Coach of the U of O, he compiled an overall record of 157-29-4, including 12 Big Eight Conference championships and three... read full bio
Brit Bennett is a successful author, having works published in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, The Paris Review, and Jezebel. Her debut novel, ‘The Mothers’ was a New York Times best seller, gaining critical acclaim across the board for her ferocious writing style. Her publication of ‘I Don’t Know What to Do With Good White People’ with... read full bio
Jennifer Jako is an AIDS activist, filmmaker, photographer, lecturer and designer. She is the co-director of the documentary film, Blood Lines, a portrait of HIV-positive youth. Following her infection with HIV at age 18, she began educating in the hopes of preventing HIV infection in young people. Jako has lectured on the subjects of wellness, reproductive health, survival and understanding... read full bio
"Terry Jones is a true innovator who revolutionized an industry. As founder and former CEO of Travelocity.com, Chairman of Kayak.com, and Chief Information Officer at American Airlines/Sabre, Jones took an idea and created a business that now has over 40 million members and over $5 billion in travel bookings. Wanting to share his successful strategies and experiences with others,... read full bio
Michael Ostaski whose life revolves around the world of art. Michaels form of art is called art explosion. His performances are entertaining and engaging. Michael paints original and celebrity artwork in a very fast paced setting. His performances are very musical and Michael has a lot of energy to keep the crowd entertained. Michael grew up in a very... read full bio
Between representing Johnny Carson, Darryl Strawberry, and not to mention his involvement in the O.J. Simpson trial, Robert Shapiro has become a household name. There is no shortage of lawyers, but when it comes to attorneys who command the utmost attention and respect of the media, peers and the public at large, criminal defense attorney Robert Shapiro is second to... read full bio
Considered one of the pioneers of celebrity-endorsed apparel and credited with bringing sex appeal to the 100-year-old chain, Tiegs was featured on the cover of Time magazine for a second time in 1984. In 1995, 47-year-old Tiegs made a very visible comeback when she posed for her fourth Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Cheryl Tiegs, former supermodel reentered the fashion business... read full bio
Chairman, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Member of the Executive Council, HKSAR Mr Ronald Arculli is currently a Non-Official Member of the Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and Chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. He is the senior partner of Arculli Fong & Ng which has forged a formal strategic... read full bio
