Her creator, Janice Connolly, is a strong proponent of living life to the fullest and was recently recognized with the British Empire medal in the Queen's New Year's Honours list. Following her triumphant BBC Radio 2 Comedy Showcase pilot, she received a full series commission. Barbara, the bargain seeker, takes National Express coaches across the nation instead of driving a car.... read full bio
Manchester-based drum and bass producer Dub Phizix started his musical fixation more than 20 years ago. He has since created a brand-new genre of music that fuses inspirations from all around the world. Dub Phizix, also known as George to his mother, was only a nuisance to the neighbors at the time. After ten years of creating music, Dub Phizix... read full bio
Mercilessly bullied as a child, Justin responded by transforming himself into a champion MMA fighter. Yet despite his success, he quietly questioned the significance of his own athletic accomplishments. Each time his hand was raised in victory he thought, “Is this it Is this as good as it gets” As he fought his way to the top and battled never-ending... read full bio
Working with his father Mike Holmes as a crew member on the popular TV show Holmes on Homes® gave Mike Holmes Jr. the opportunity to gain an education of a lifetime. Today, Mike Holmes Jr. is a professional contractor, television host, public speaker, educator and champion for healthy homes. Since that time, Mike Jr. has worked on Holmes in New Orleans, Holmes... read full bio
Guess who Disney asked to provide entertainment and motivation for the top executives of Fortune 500 companies who were attending this seminar at Disneyworld Chris Blackmore is the only performer Disney trusts with these prestigious clients, other than Mickey Mouse. Across the nation, The Chris Blackmore Show has become an enormous hit. Chris has dazzled audiences in "It's Magic!" a traveling production... read full bio
American professional baseball outfielder Corbin Carroll plays for the Major League Arizona Diamondbacks. Carroll was chosen by the Diamondbacks with the 16th overall pick in the first round of the MLB draft. 2022 saw his MLB debut, and in 2023 he was chosen an MLB All-Star. He made his professional debut with the Arizona League Diamondbacks after signing a $3.7 million... read full bio
Atlanta-born, gregarious and gifted YouTuber Baylen Levine is known as the King of the Youth. He's a charming and relatable creator who has amassed a sizable and devoted following thanks to his original and engaging material, which consists of funny sketches, vlogs that show off his everyday life, and harmless practical jokes. With over 10 million followers across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram,... read full bio
In addition to co-founding and serving as CEO of the generative AI creative platform Cuebric, Demirdag is a well-known authority on the nexus between artificial intelligence and creative innovation. Her varied career has yielded numerous successes and ground-breaking achievements. Acting as the official LinkedIn instructor for Generative AI, Pinar's lessons have received millions of views and, in just ten months, have... read full bio
Kevin worked for the Wall Street Journal as an editor, reporter, and columnist. Kevin wrote two columns, established two magazines, and assisted in covering two presidential administrations at the biggest newspaper in the country. Kevin has developed other media endeavors since leaving the paper and collaborates with entities including Yahoo! and the U.S. Olympic Committee. Kevin, a Northwestern University alumnus, is... read full bio
Afdhel, a former Fortune 500 corporate leader, left his home nation of Sri Lanka to witness the horrific aftermath of the Indian Ocean tsunami. This experience led him on an incredible adventure. This profoundly transformative encounter inspired him to look for a higher calling outside of the corporate world. Following two decades of managing brands at Procter and Gamble, Nokia, Heineken,... read full bio
Greg Gadson, a retired colonel, is recognized as an outstanding American Army veteran who served with distinction during a number of crucial conflicts and operations. Gadson has a distinguished military career that includes active duty throughout the Iraq War, Kosovo War, War in Afghanistan, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Operation Joint Forge, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.... read full bio
Stephanie Mansour is a nationally recognized Health and Fitness Expert and is best known for being the host of “Step It Up with Steph”. Mansour works on weight loss tips, lifestyle hacks, and fitness secrets to help her clients lose weight and “Step It Up”. She coaches you on taking your health by the reigns and she teaches you how... read full bio
Anthony Bourke is a former decorate fighter pilot, an award-winning business leader, and founder and CEO of Mach 2 Consulting. Bourke began his career working as an F-16 fighter pilot and during this time, he flew tactical missions in countries all over the world. He was also known for being one of the first pilots to fly over New York... read full bio
Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist who studies climate change. As a professor in the Department of Political Science and direction of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech University, Hayhoe is well versed in Earth-related topics. She shares her knowledge through several venues including her creation, ATMOS Research, over 125 peer-reviewed papers, abstracts, and other publications, and through books... read full bio
Samantha Radocchia is co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Chronicled, which is a technology company that leverages blockchain to global supply chain ecosystems. She is also co-founder of Better Kinds, which is a conscious consumption company that helps empower people to make better micro decision to lead to macro results. Radocchia is founder of Machine Elf Consulting, a consulting firm... read full bio
Former US Congressman Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen B. West is a Christian constitutional conservative who has been in war. Born and bred in the same area where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had spoke, Allen West grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the third in his family's four generations of combat veterans who served in the military. West received his Second... read full bio
Kate Fagan is a long time columnist and feature writer for outlets like ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, and for ESPN on-air. Apart from her work with ESPN, Fagan is also an author of her own and wrote the book, “What Made Maddy Run”, which spent a month on the New York Times best-seller Sports list and talks about the importance... read full bio
Josh Sundquist is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, cancer survivor, and a Paralympic athlete. His work has been featured on outlets like, BBC, Buzzfeed, CNN, People, ESPN, Forbes, MTV, New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Today, and USA Today. Some of Sundquists books include, the national bestseller, Just Dont Fall, Love and First Sight, and We Should Hang Out Sometime. Sundquists... read full bio
For over a decade, Dr. Mark DeVolder has motivated and equipped thousands to navigate change, build high levels of trust and become fully engaged at work and at home. As an expert in the dynamics of organizational change and employee engagement, DeVolder reveals why 70 percent of all change initiatives fail to achieve their stated goals. With straight-forward strategies and... read full bio
Jay Baer is a distinguished Hall of Fame keynote speaker renowned for his expertise in driving business growth through a combination of exceptional customer experiences and innovative marketing strategies. As an adept emcee and event host for significant gatherings, he lends his captivating presence to large-scale events. Furthermore, Jay boasts the impressive distinction of being a New York Times bestselling... read full bio
