Amanda Brown was inspired by the legal students she saw at Stanford legal School to write the novel Legally Blonde, which served as the basis for the popular 2001 film of the same name. Stanford welcomes her because of her inventive film and the necessity for diversity in all its manifestations. Her perseverance ensures her success at Stanford, but not... read full bio
Hagen is where Jasmina Kuhnke was born. She writes comedy and sitcoms for TV and is also a columnist. Published by Rowohlt, her first book "Black Heart" Jasmina, performing as Quattromilf, which stands for "Mom I'd like to follow," is dedicated to combating racism and discrimination in public. Jasmina established the Sheroes Fund and the Amadeu Antonio Foundation after she... read full bio
John Sitilides is a Principal of Trilogy Advisors LLC in Washington, D.C., where he specializes in foreign affairs, geopolitical risk, and U.S. government relations. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute's National Security Program. He is a professional speaker on geopolitical risk management and the business impacts of international security policies at corporate, investor, and... read full bio
Timothy Egan was raised in a family of nine by a father with the Irish quality of finding delight in the little things and a mother who cherished reading. He struggled through nearly seven years of intermittent college attendance while working on a farm, in a factory, and at a fast-food restaurant. He has written ten books. His most recent... read full bio
Dr. John Oda has devoted his time to working with at-risk teens, parents, and people dealing with emotional difficulties like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorder, clinical depression, ADHD, OCD, and PTSD after a distinguished 37-year career as a mental health professional. A group of behavioral scientists, social workers, life coaches, and counselors dedicated to enhancing mental health for the benefit of... read full bio
With a high energy and captivating delivery that includes just the right amount of comedy to keep the audience smiling and interested, Nathan Jamail encourages and stimulates the crowd. But what really sets Nathan's knowledge and instruction apart is his first-hand experience and real-world wisdom gained from over 25 years of leadership and sales involvement in the industry. Nathan has the... read full bio
Licensed therapist Kier Gaines uses his platform, which has 27 million views and is still increasing, to raise awareness of the value of mental health. Gaines has the rare capacity to use his position to both dispel the stigma and promote the importance of mental health. He has given innumerable people the confidence to take proactive steps to support their... read full bio
Poppi, the prebiotic soda company that is transforming soda for the next generation, was co-founded by Allison Ellsworth, who also serves as its chief brand officer. Poppi is a delightfully refreshing, scrumptious soda with 5 grams of sugar and 25 calories that is made with fruit juice and prebiotics. Allison worked in the oil and gas industry for seven years before... read full bio
Former Hearst Magazines president and publishing director Michael Clinton is currently the CEO of the Hearst Corporation's special media advisor. The best-selling book ROAR into the Second Half of Your Life – Before It's Too Late was written by him. Michael talks about his career as a passionate traveler, having visited 124 countries and completed marathons on seven continents, starting from... read full bio
Leading expert on the entertainment industry and the constantly changing media landscape, Matthew Belloni has a thorough awareness of how technology is affecting the sector and its wider economic ramifications. As a founding partner of Puck, a cutting-edge digital media firm situated at the nexus of Silicon Valley, Hollywood, New York, and Washington, Belloni is in a unique position to... read full bio
Devon Lévesque is a fitness enthusiast, philanthropist, and serial entrepreneur. After five years of working in the hotel industry, he started teaching customers on positive energy and his own health practices at the age of 23, which soon led to the launch of his first business. He is the founder of two businesses: Creator & Company, a digital marketing firm... read full bio
Gus Johnson, the primary play-by-play commentator for FOX Sports' coverage of college basketball and football, is arguably the most thrilling voice in all of sports broadcasting. Johnson has been the primary play-by-play commentator for college football on FOX Sports since 2011. He has also been the voice of the network's college basketball coverage since 2013, the year that FOX Sports... read full bio
After competing in the Pan Am Games at the age of 14, Kevin Yu became well-known across the country! Before going professional, he played in the US Open at Winged Foot and had a 3-win career at Arizona State. Yu, a top ball striker, earned his spot on the PGA TOUR for 2023 because to his impressive performance on the... read full bio
Since its founding in 1973, Vincent Stanley has played a significant role in Patagonia, the trailblazing outdoor clothing company, starting with key management positions and continuing to this day as Director of Patagonia Philosophy. Informally, he has been the main narrator for Patagonia for a long time. Stanley and Yvon Chouinard, his uncle and the creator of Patagonia, co-wrote The... read full bio
Angie Bastian is the co-founder of Angie’s Boomchickapop. Angie alongside her husband Dan, started their popcorn company after deciding they wanted to feed their children a snack they felt good about feeding them. They began Angie’s Boomchickapop with their bright bags that radiate all the love and fun that goes into them. Their company is committed to bringing positive energy... read full bio
Kevin Brown's unusual route to business and personal success has taught him that success in business and in life necessitates thinking outside the box. He rose from the front lines of company to the executive boardroom with a streetwise acumen and a never-say-die mentality. Over two decades, Kevin was a sales and marketing executive that helped turn a little-known family... read full bio
Tim Sanders is a well-known business strategist, the CEO of Net Minds, and a successful author who places a strong emphasis on developing relationships. He has more than 15 years of experience assisting businesses with brand development, top talent acquisition, and consumer engagement through the use of cutting-edge digital technology. Tim offers helpful advice for small to medium-sized firms wanting to... read full bio
Award winning speaker Eliz Greene's life changed in the span of a few hours. She survived a ten-minute cardiac arrest, the cesarean delivery of her twin daughters, and open-heart surgery. She was young and in good health prior to her heart attack, which was caused by a rare complication of pregnancy. Greene, uses her experience as a heart attack survivor... read full bio
Fran Tarkenton is a former NFL quarterback, television personality, and computer software executive. Known best for playing with the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants, as well as a commentator on Monday Night Football. Tarkenton founded Tarkenton Software, a computer-program generator company. Tarkenton was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the College... read full bio
Wedding visionary and innovator David Tutera is the star of the show CELEBrations (previously called My Fair Wedding, David Tutera: Unveiled, and My Fair Wedding: Unveiled), which is a reality television series that follows David in his career as a celebrity wedding planner. How his show works is, many women send in their tapes requesting that he plan their weddings... read full bio
