Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of sweetgreen, a business with a goal to connect people to the future of real food, is Nathaniel Ru. Just three months after graduating from college, Nathaniel and his co-founders founded sweetgreen and opened their first location in Washington, D.C. Together, they are committed to achieving intimacy at scale by putting an emphasis on a... read full bio
Gretchen Rubin is a bestselling author, podcaster and expert on happiness. She constantly studies human nature to learn how we might have happier, healthier, more productive and creative lives. Rubin began her legal career and was working as Sandra Day O'Connor's law clerk when she decided she wanted to pursue writing. She is the author of a number of books, including the... read full bio
Christina Najjar, often known as Tinx, is a digital creator, advise specialist and podcast host. She has a natural talent for spotting the current cultural trends. Known as "TikTok's Big Sister," Tinx has amassed a devoted following of people who turn to her for sensible guidance while also getting a good chuckle. Tinx has her finger on the pulse of modern... read full bio
Kahlil Greene stands out as a dynamic leader who uses his distinct Gen-Z perspective to promote forward-thinking changes in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion that are desperately needed. He is a well-known change advocate thanks to his inventive and energizing approach, which goes against traditional strategies. Kahlil, a talented writer, rose to prominence for his memorable Harvard Business Review... read full bio
With the help of her popular series Murder, Mystery and Makeup, Bailey Sarian has swiftly become one of the most watched YouTube channels. Over 4.07 million more people have subscribed to Bailey's channel since the series began and the series has had over 60 million views. A successful Facebook Page for Bailey and the Murder, Mystery and Makeup series has amassed over 200... read full bio
Anna Malaika Tubbs is a sociologist, advocate and New York Times bestselling author. She has a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Cambridge, a Master's in Multidisciplinary Gender Studies from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's in Anthropology from Stanford University. Her writing, speaking engagements and research are all focused on racial and gender issues in the United States, particularly as... read full bio
The multi-disciplinary work that visionary novelist, performer and storyteller Echo Brown produces is intended to move audiences toward dramatic improvement. Known for her one-woman performance Black Virgins Are Not for Hipsters, which played to sold-out crowds for over three years and was hailed by Alice Walker as "powerful and magnificent," Brown is a celebrated storyteller. Her critically acclaimed debut book, Black... read full bio
Sasha DiGiulian, the most honored and possibly the best female climber in the world, is continually challenging preconceived notions of what is possible. She has won the title of Female Overall World Champion twice in the course of her career, held the title of unbeaten Pan-American Champion for ten years, been the U.S. National Champion three times and toured to over... read full bio
Emily Oster is an economist, professor and New York Times bestselling author who promotes a data-driven emphasis and a tactical approach to today's most pressing issues. Oster is a professor of economics at Brown University and a Harvard University-trained economist. Oster, best known for her New York Times bestsellers The Family Firm, Expecting Better and Cribsheet, suggests a traditional business school framework... read full bio
Kasie Hunt, a reputable political correspondent and chief national affairs commentator, has spent nearly 20 years covering Congress, Washington and presidential elections. After more than eight years at NBC, where she hosted Way Too Early with Kasie Hunt, Kasie DC on MSNBC and worked as the Capitol Hill Correspondent, Kasie is now a CNN anchor and the network's chief national affairs commentator.... read full bio
The Harvard Business School's Lincoln Filene Professor of Business Administration is Anita Elberse. Professor Elberse's primary research goals are to comprehend what factors contribute to the success of items in the entertainment, media, sports and other creative industries as well as how businesses can efficiently manage talent and products in these fields. She is well known for her research on digital... read full bio
College basketballer Rori Harmon has established herself as a rising star in her field and an honorable influence in her neighborhood. Rori amassed 2,572 points, 745 assists, and 700 steals in 146 games while playing high school basketball for Cypress Creek in Houston, Texas. Rori led the Texas Longhorns to a 29-7 record in her debut season of competition, becoming one... read full bio
Lily Cole is a writer, activist, model and actor who has spent almost 20 years promoting environmental causes. Cole started looking into supply chains and sustainable business practices after a successful career in fashion, where she was named one of the top ten models of the 2000s by Vogue France. She later became a patron of the Environmental Justice Foundation and... read full bio
The most well-known Thai mother and Yai (grandma) in America is TV personality and New York Times bestselling food author Pepper Teigen. Her show, Getting Spicy with Pepper Teigen, which airs on the Food Network and Discovery Plus, is hosted by the woman affectionately known as "Pepper Thai" for her love of hot peppers. Her love of food stems from her... read full bio
Jen Hale is a recognized journalist, sportscaster and businesswoman who has received numerous Associated Press, Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Awards for her sports and news reporting. Hale is a reporter for the FOX NFL season, where she is currently in her eleventh season. She also frequently contributes to Fox & Friends Weekend, FOX Sports and fills in as host of Skip and... read full bio
The originator of Serena Loves LLC, a lifestyle company that encapsulates all the pillars that support ideal health, wellbeing and longevity, is Serena Poon, CN, CHC, CHN. She advises A-list clients on wellness and longevity, including Kerry Washington and Jerry Bruckheimer. She is also a celebrity chef with celebrity chef certification, a Reiki Master and a certified nutritionist. Culinary Alchemy® is a... read full bio
Afua Hirsch is a renowned author, journalist, lawyer and filmmaker who has won awards for her work on Black history, culture and identity in the African diaspora and beyond. Hirsch is the author of Equal to Everything, a children's book about the UK Supreme Court and the Sunday Times bestseller Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging, which received the Royal Society of Literature Jerwood... read full bio
Dr. Marcia Chatelain, a Pulitzer Prize–winning author and expert on African American life and culture, supports groups in addressing and resolving their problems. Dr. Chatelain is currently a Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She was a Reach for Excellence Assistant Professor of Honors and African American Studies at the University of Oklahoma... read full bio
Many people regard Jessica B. Harris as one of the foremost experts on the cuisine of the African Diaspora. She is a New York Times bestselling author who has written, edited or translated 18 books, including 12 recipes that detail the culinary traditions of the African Diaspora. Her critically acclaimed book High on the Hog served as the inspiration for the... read full bio
Audrey and Nicole Nourse are identical twins who have won the NCAA National Volleyball Championship twice. They are also powerful motivational speakers with a distinctive take on collaboration. Both of the top student-athletes are enrolled at the University of Southern California and are expected to become household names in their respective sports. They have won the NCAA National Volleyball Championship... read full bio
