Amirah Kassem is a baker and restaurant owner in New York City. Her restaurant is called Flour Shop, which she founded in 2012. At her bake shop, she specializes in sculpting cakes without using fondant, which is what most people use as it makes it much easier to make cakes look perfectly smooth. Kassem grew up in Mexico where she... read full bio
Disability rights advocate Anastasia Somoza has been fighting for equality since she was nine. It all began when Anastasia asked President Bill Clinton to help mainstream her twin sister into the New York City public school system. Like Anastasia, her sister was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Thirteen years later, as a featured speaker at the Democratic National Convention, Anastasia was... read full bio
Robert Zelnick, otherwise known as Bob Zelnick, is a Boston University professor of national and international affairs. Prior to joining Boston University, Zelnick was a correspondent for ABC News, holding various positions including Moscow correspondent. In the mid to late 1980s, Zelnick was posted in Israel, covering the Israeli-Palestinian controversy. Later, he was a Pentagon correspondent, covering the Cold War... read full bio
Brent Cotton grew up in Idaho. Inspired by his grandmother, a watercolorist, Cotton began his artistic career sketching cowboys and horses. Encouraged to pursue art by a high school instructor, Cotton graduated and focused on learning about the wilderness to develop his skill in wildlife art. He taught himself woodcarving, honing in on his talents to create art through carving... read full bio
Carlos Gil is an expert in B2B and B2C social media marketing. As a start-up founder, brand marketing executive, and public speaker, Gil gives notable speeches at venues worldwide about successful brand strategies. Prior to his work as the Global Head of Social Media for BMC Software, Gil was the Social Media Manager for Winn-Dixie and Head of Digital Marketing... read full bio
Carol Gilligan is a psychologist and ethicist, the Founder of Difference Feminism. Best known for her books and essays, Gilligans first book, In a Different Voice, launched her into the feminist world. This book is now used as a text for psychologists and feminists about the different approaches genders take in regards to moral behavior. Gilligan also played a role... read full bio
Caroline Arnold is a Wall Street expert and, notably, the author of Small Move, Big Change. Arnold is a knowledgeable speaker, giving insight into how to turn goals into behavioral changes. Regardless of the goalwhether it be to lose weight or improve professional relationshipsArnold gives audiences insight into how to break a cycle of failed resolutions to find success. Driving... read full bio
Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga served as the fifth President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. She was also the first woman president of the republic. Born into a distinguished family, Chandrika grew up with a taste for politics. As an activist during her youth, Chandrika build a liberal political philosophy, establishing roots throughout the country. After studying at the... read full bio
Charlene Tilton is best known for her role as Lucy Ewing in Dallas, a popular television series. Tilton has also starred in other television series and films, including Happy Days, Freaky Friday, and Big Wednesday. Apart from acting, Tilton is also a singer. She released several tracks, including a dance-pop hit titled C’est La Vie, which reached number one in... read full bio
Ernie Hudson is one of the most sought-after actors of our time with an impressive list of credits and awards. He is a beloved star in film, television and stage, long considered one of Hollywood’s iconic working actors who continually delivers. His road to fame, however, had its share of hardships. In his early years, Hudson was born in... read full bio
Jen Rubio is the co-founder of Away Luggage alongside Stephanie Korey. The duo came up with the idea of Away as a means to minimize bumps in the road while traveling and to maximize the uses of carry-on luggage to their full potential. Rubio and Korey wanted to create a piece of luggage that wasn’t cheap and poorly made, but... read full bio
Michelle Lee is an executive for Google, has worked as a computer scientist at MITs Artifical Intelligence Lab and HPs Research Lab, and the first female to lead the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Lee studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where she graduated with a B.S. in electrical engineering and an M.S. in electrical engineering and computer science.... read full bio
Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber who is best known for being the subject of the Oscar award-winning documentary film Free Solo. Since becoming a professional rock climber Honnold has been the first and only person to free solo El Capitan in Yosemite National Park and has also been the first and only person to free solo Half Dome... read full bio
In the fields of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Brian Forde is a well respected authority with an impressive career spanning academics and public service. In his current role as a Senior Lecturer, he shares his considerable understanding of bitcoin and blockchain with eager students, giving an explanation of these difficult concepts and their revolutionary promise for the future of technology that... read full bio
Cheryl Currid is an industry analyst and former IT executive. In addition, she is an award-winning journalist. Currid challenges people to learn about the world around them by utilizing technology. She has lectured internationally on topics such as computer science, social networking, and organizational efficiency. She has authored 14 books and over 1,200 articles, journal papers, and columns. Currid is... read full bio
Dan Goods is a creative visual strategist who is currently leaving his mark at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of NASA. His job entails the skill of turning complex ideas into stories that anyone can understand, which is essential for transferring complicated concepts across disciplinary boundaries. Dan's artistic works have adorned public venues, museums, and outer space all within NASA. His remarkable... read full bio
The Aesthetics of Joy was founded by acclaimed designer, author, and novelist Ingrid Fetell Lee. Her work emphasizes how design may increase our sense of joy by exposing the strong connection between our environment and our emotions. Through her website, The Aesthetics of Joy, Lee spreads ideas and knowledge on how even modest design adjustments may have a big effect... read full bio
Johnny Quinn is an American U.S. Olympian bobsledder, professional speaker, author, and former gridiron football player. He has competed in the Winter Olympics and is a member of the U.S. National Bobsled Team. In high school, Quinn was a big part of his school's football and track and during his time there, he played in the Oil Bowl. From there,... read full bio
Keela Robison was recently the VP of Product Management for Google before taking a sabbatical. She was also the Vice President of Technology and Product for Expedia, Inc. where she led the global engineering and product teams. Prior to working for Expedia, Robison has been a Senior Associate Consultant for Bain & Company, General Manager for RealNetworks, Director of Web... read full bio
Liv Boeree is a science communicator, British poker player, television presenter, speaker and writer. She has been a World Series of Poker and European Poker Tour champion, and has been the only female in history to hold both of these titles. Boeree graduated from the University of Manchester with a First Class Honours degree in Physics with Astrophysics. She started... read full bio
