After his Humvee exploded a hidden landmine, Master Sergeant Israel "DT" Del Toro's struggle for survival started on the side of a mountain close to Qalat, Afghanistan. In addition to losing digits on both hands, he had third-degree burns over 80 percent of his body. In order to keep him conscious until DT was airlifted out, his teammates reminded him... read full bio
Former elementary school teacher Sarah Hernholm is now an entrepreneur. She quit teaching to start the global nonprofit organization Whatever It Takes, or WIT. Sarah works with audiences worldwide at WIT who want to use their ideas and voice to start social movements, non-profits, and/or enterprises. WIT also emphasizes fostering the development of soft skills, emotional intelligence, and an entrepreneurial... read full bio
Leigh is the primary play-by-play commentator for the NASCAR Cup Series on NBC, making him one of the most reputable voices in racing. Diffey was the primary analyst for NBC's INDYCAR, which included the Indianapolis 500, before he began calling NASCAR races. Diffey, who isn't afraid of fast-paced sports, calls Olympic Track & Field for NBC. Diffey, an Australian native,... read full bio
Professional sports and business are two domains that Kristen Faulkner blends to create captivating, powerful presentations that encourage spectators to place their own bets. A Harvard graduate who grew up in a small fishing village in Alaska, Kristen's tale is one of tenacity, audacious choices, and overcoming adversity. Kristen quit her lucrative venture capital job to become a professional cyclist, and... read full bio
Kim Strobel is dedicated to using the science of leadership and happiness to change people's lives. As a well-known keynote speaker, happiness coach, and leadership consultant across the world, Strobel helps people and businesses rediscover their pleasure, improve performance, and build strong, mission-driven cultures. Strobel, who has been a teacher, curriculum director, and CEO of Strobel Education for more than 20... read full bio
Ball Family Farms, the first vertically integrated cannabis facility in Los Angeles with a Social Equity license, was founded by Chris Ball. Mr. Ball is a successful businessman and creative grower. In order to support himself while playing football in junior college, the Southern California native started selling cannabis as a teenager. He then received a scholarship to play at... read full bio
Austin, Texas-based Jenna Palek is well-known for her lively, young material. Jenna founded the Fun on Weekdays podcast because she loves to live life to the fullest and promotes spontaneity every day of the week. Her sizable and active fan base looks to her for advice on lifestyle, fashion, and everything else.... read full bio
The goal of Rohit Bhargava is to encourage more unconventional thinking worldwide. He is widely regarded as one of the most unique and engaging speakers on trends, innovation, and marketing in the world. He is a three-time Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of ten books. In order to transform the way teams and leaders think at the World... read full bio
The author of the popular book Ecommerce Reimagined, Sharon Gai, counsels businesses on innovation strategies and helps them develop a Culture Fluidity. International keynote speaker Sharon Gai focuses on AI, digital transformation, and e-commerce. She was previously the General Manager of a billion-dollar e-commerce unicorn and the Head of Global Key Accounts at Alibaba. Throughout her career, she has counseled heads... read full bio
Author, designer, and artist Ally Hilfiger is the daughter of fashion designer and businessman Tommy Hilfiger. In her poignant memoir, Bite Me: How Lyme Disease Stole my Childhood, Made Me Crazy, and Almost Killed Me, she detailed her lifetime struggle with the illness. It is regarded as one of the most honest and brave depictions of the illness. As a child,... read full bio
Before jumping an 18-foot fence into California, Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, also known as Dr. Q, was a poor teen living in a small Mexican community. He then used hope, hard work, and determination to climb to the highest echelons of the American Dream. "Freddy," as he was then called, was the oldest of five children and worked by day as an... read full bio
Miguel A. Cardona is an educator and leader from the United States. President Joe Biden nominated him to be the 12th Secretary of Education of the United States. From his classroom of fourth-graders to his position as Secretary of Education overseeing the country's 65 million students, Secretary Cardona has dedicated his 27-year career in education to enhancing educational equity and access. Academic... read full bio
Jaz is among the most popular and most sought-after female motivational speakers in the United Kingdom. Her path from shattered to "British Oprah" includes her experiences as a TEDx speaker, TV host, author, and Funny Women semifinalist. According to statistics, Jaz's tale might have ended there because he was raised in foster care and struggled with homelessness. But she became the... read full bio
At the 2022 French Open, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga announced his retirement from competitive tennis. Since then, "Jo" has frequently appeared in court. The Frenchman, who plays many different roles, recently put on the hat of a businessman to work on the next phase of his life: creating the ALL IN Group and its Country Club in Lyon, which is Babolat's official supplier... read full bio
Patrick Mouratoglou is one of the most well-known and esteemed tennis instructors of the twenty-first century, having spent more than two decades at the pinnacle of the sport. Patrick Mouratoglou is a successful coach, as evidenced by his 10 Grand Slam victories, 4 Coach of the Year honors, 33 coaching single titles, 2 Olympic medals, and more than 40 players... read full bio
Kim Clijsters is a former professional tennis player from Belgium. Clijsters has held the top spot in the world rankings for both singles and doubles since 2003. She has won two Grand Slam doubles titles and four Grand Slam singles titles overall. When Clijsters began competing professionally in 1997, her main opponents were 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams and fellow countryman... read full bio
Amélie Mauresmo made history in 2004 by becoming the first Frenchwoman to reach the top of the world rankings. Reaching the Wimbledon semifinals and the Australian, French, and US Open quarterfinals helped propel Mauresmo to the top of the rankings for five weeks on September 13, 2004. In her home country of France, her historical accomplishment was appropriately honored. Mauresmo... read full bio
Juan Carlos Ferrero has always seemed to be a sportsman from a bygone era. Because of his disposition, he remained fiercely private and devoted to people he trusted, letting his tennis speak for itself. Ferrero was adamant about becoming a champion and worked hard to hone his innate skills, especially on clay courts, in a modest but disciplined way. He never... read full bio
Mardy Fish, a former professional tennis player who competed for the United States Davis Cup from 2002 to 2012, was awarded the esteemed title of captain in 2019. During his playing days, Fish achieved a career-high singles rating of World No. 7 in August 2011 and passed friend and former high school classmate Andy Roddick in April 2011 to become... read full bio
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