A successful international fashion brand that offers employment, educational opportunities and entrepreneurial training to thousands of women around the world is Sseko Designs, founded and run by Liz Bohannon. Over the course of ten years, Liz has grown her business from three women working under a mango tree. Lessons for success based on the idea of having a beginner's mind are... read full bio
Sara Hall is the first athlete in US history to have won both the mile and marathon national championships and she has won ten US National Championships overall. After finishing second at the London Marathon and becoming the first American woman to place on the podium in 14 years, she just made history by becoming the second-fastest American marathon runner with... read full bio
Journalist and author Roxana Saberi attracted the attention of the entire world when rumors of her detention in Iran surfaced. She was a political prisoner caught in the center of a major political confrontation between Iran and the U.S. Ms. Saberi, a freelance writer in Tehran who contributed to NPR and the BBC among other publications, was kidnapped by four... read full bio
Top businesspeople and organizations trust Tony Schwartz's work. He has shared his game-changing insights with leaders from companies like Apple, Google, Facebook, Coca-Cola, Genentech and Goldman Sachs, as well as with institutions like the National Security Agency, the Los Angeles Police Department, the Cleveland Clinic and Save the Children. He has also spoken at the World Economic Forum, the Aspen Ideas Festival and... read full bio
One of the most interesting, captivating and amusing instructors in the industry is Michael Breed. Before the PGA TOUR broadcast on CBS, he is the host of "Course Record with Michael Breed." Additionally, he frequently contributes to CBS Sports HQ. In addition, Michael presents "The Best of A New Breed of Golf" on the weekends from 9 to 10 EST and "A... read full bio
Rome will always serve as Nadia "The Pasta Queen" Caterina Munno's home, having been raised in The Eternal City, surrounded by pasta. She hails from a long line of pasta producers, and her family established a pasta factory in Southern Italy in the 1800s. They were called the "Macaroni" and still are. She so came from a pasta dynasty, if... read full bio
Tim Chantarangsu, formerly known as Timothy DeLaGhetto, is a prominent American internet and television personality. He first gained popularity on YouTube, where he uploaded comedic videos and original music, and later became a cast member on the improv comedy show Wild 'N Out from 2013 to 2018 and 2020 to 2021. In addition to his work on Wild 'N Out, Chantarangsu... read full bio
Alex Blumberg is an American entrepreneur and podcast pioneer, widely regarded as one of the most innovative voices in the audio storytelling industry. He is the co-founder and CEO of the podcast production company Gimlet Media, which has been responsible for some of the most popular and critically acclaimed podcasts of the past decade, including StartUp, Reply All, and Homecoming. Blumberg's... read full bio
Wonho Chung was born into a musical and unusual household in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. His mother is from Vietnam and his father is a well-known physiotherapist from South Korea. Chung was raised in Amman, Jordan, although while coming from an Asian family, his upbringing was entirely Arab. After earning his degree from the Applied Science University, he relocated to Dubai the... read full bio
After serving for 18 months as the Chief Executive Officer and a director of Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp., a cannabis-focused Special Purpose Acquisition Company, Peter Caldini joined Acreage Holdings as Chief Executive Officer. With more than 30 years of expertise developing and reorganizing multinational corporations globally, Mr. Caldini has a focus on consumer-packaged goods and healthcare. While employed by Pfizer Inc.,... read full bio
Brittany Hodak is a dynamic entrepreneur, author, and customer experience speaker who has established herself as a leading expert in the field. With a proven track record of success, she has worked with some of the world's most prominent brands and entertainers, including Walmart, Disney, Katy Perry, and Dolly Parton. As the founder of an entertainment startup that scaled to eight... read full bio
Nicholas Santonastasso was born with Oromandibular Limb Hypogenesis Syndrome, also known as Hanhart Syndrome. This syndrome can cause a variety of abnormalities in infants, including limb loss, heart and kidney issues and gastrointestinal problems. In every 500,000 births, this condition can occur. Its origin is uncertain, according to experts. There have only been 14 births in the country of children with... read full bio
The latest book by Jason Averbook, co-founder and CEO of Leapgen, has just been released. It is titled The Definitive Guide to a Digital Worker Experience: Leap for a Purpose. Jason seeks to extend the CEO thinking in order to reconsider how to better create and provide employee services that go above and beyond what the workforce desires and what... read full bio
Former U.S. Army Green Beret Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Scott Mann served on tours in Colombia, Iraq and repeated deployments to Afghanistan. He is a warrior storyteller and the founder of Rooftop Leadership, where he teaches leaders how to develop rapport in high-stakes, low-trust situations using the rapport-building techniques he acquired in the Special Forces. Scott reveals the possibility for conflict that... read full bio
Make it Happen's founder and CEO is Sam Armstrong. Sam is well known for being a genuine champion for the sign and print business and has more than 20 years of expertise. Offering training and support to improve and build skill sets at every level is something she is enthusiastic about. Even signing veterans claim to leave with a new spring... read full bio
Olesea Azevedo is the chief people officer for AdventHealth, a nonprofit healthcare organization that emphasizes whole-person care. In her role as CPO, she has altered the role, culture and influence of HR throughout the company to support both the needs and aspirations of 80,000 team members as well as corporate goals and initiatives. Azevedo is renowned for her creativity in employee experience... read full bio
Bob Toohey oversees human resources and is in charge of making sure Allstate recruits, keeps and develops a diverse workforce to support future success. Toohey has vast expertise creating businesses and managing business and digital transformation initiatives. His most recent position was President of Pymetrics, where he developed a customer-centered culture for expansion and oversaw the company's transformation from a startup to... read full bio
Dr. Christian von Lähr is a contemporary seer whose clairvoyant mediumship inspires through connections from the Higher Planes of Existence, one's Higher Self or Soul, Ascended Masters, Prophets and Saints, Master and Teacher Guides, as well as a sitter's crossed-over family and friends including an influencing "spirit" who's attendance is necessary to deliver urgent messages. For each unique Sitter, he draws wisdom and visions... read full bio
Jim has worked in the private sector for more than 46 years as a brand and marketing expert and as the founder and president of HealthyBrandBuilders. For customers in the food and beverage industry, he oversees the construction and design of national infrastructures. For local and international players, Tonkin has successfully developed and put into action business and financial plans... read full bio
Gretchen Alarcon has more than 20 years of innovation expertise at the nexus of people and technology. She is enthusiastic about creating solutions that will use digital processes to revolutionize HR and the employee experience. Gretchen, a leading HR technology thought leader, offers a distinctive perspective on the difficulties that many businesses have as they reinvent the future of work. Gretchen... read full bio
