Turia Pitt is an Australian mining engineer, humanitarian, motivational speaker, athlete, and author. Pitt was competing in an ultra marathon when she was caught in a grass fire, barely alive. She suffered burns to 65% of her body, lost seven of her fingers, spent six months in a hospital, and two years recovering. Since then, she has gone on to... read full bio
During the STS-9 mission, Ulf Merbold made history by being the first non-American to fly aboard the Space Shuttle. He served as the Crew Interface Coordinator (CIC) and backup Payload Specialist on the Space Shuttle Spacelab German D-1 mission. After transferring, Merbold worked for ESA as a project manager on Columbus, the European laboratory for the International Space Station, at... read full bio
Among today's most prominent and controversial German thinkers is undoubtedly Peter Sloterdijk. Heidegger was a major inspiration for Sloterdijk, who is renowned for his insightful analyses of the contemporary human condition through thought-provoking debates on topics like genetic engineering, the media, and European unity. Karlsruhe is the birthplace of philosopher and Kritik der zynischen Vernunft author Prof. Peter Sloterdijk. After completing... read full bio
Cassidy Hutchinson epitomizes bravery, integrity, and the transforming power of speaking truth to power with her compelling testimony that captivated the country. Her story serves as a powerful call to action for moral leadership and emphasizes the value of polite communication in mending divisions. In a time when people are looking for real voices and decisive action, Hutchinson's story is... read full bio
Bruce Schneier is an internationally known security technologist, cryptographer and author who has written several books on security topics, computer security, and cryptography. Schneier was born in New York City, New York, and he earned his bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Rochester before going on to earn his master’s in computer science from American University. He has... read full bio
George Will is a Pulitzer Prize-winning libertarian-conservative author and commentator known for his expertise on foreign policy and national security. He was at the forefront of the conversation when it came to the war with Afghanistan. George is the recipient of many honorary awards, including the Headliner Award of consistently outstanding feature columns, Finalist for National Magazines Award, two Silurian... read full bio
Bob Proctor is one of the worlds most sought after masters of life. He is a teacher of the Law of Attraction and is skilled in the area of mind potential. Proctor has transformed the lives of people around the world via his books, seminars, courses, and life coaching. He is the best-selling author of You Were Born Rich, and... read full bio
Envision combining the revolutionary potential of neuroscience with the electric intensity of rock and roll. Enter a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that has the power to both captivate and maximize the potential of an audience. Look no farther if you're looking for a program that offers real improvements in motivation, creativity, and performance rather than just motivation. Come along on an exciting, fast-paced trip... read full bio
Matt Higgins is an American businessman who is the co-founder and CEO of RSE Ventures. RSE Ventures is an investment firm that focuses on sports, entertainment, media, marketing, food and lifestyle, and technology. Recently they have partnered with restaurants such as David Chang’s Momofuku, Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar, Nicholas Stone’s Bluestone Lane, and more. Higgins co-founded RSE Ventures with Stephen... read full bio
Nancy Goodman Brinker is the founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, an organization named after her only sister, Susan, who died from breast cancer in 1980 at age 36. Nancy Brinker was also United States Ambassador to Hungary from 2001 to 2003 and Chief of Protocol of the United States from 2007 to the end... read full bio
Faith Popcorn helps businesses that use her Trend-based technique become future leaders rather than followers by taking the mystery out of business. The New York Times and Fortune have praised her as the Nostradamus of marketing and the trend oracle, respectively. What would you do today if you knew everything that will happen tomorrow Faith Popcorn offers a blueprint for... read full bio
Larry Winget is a renowned motivational speaker who focuses on the topics of personal development and self-help. Winget has become the most recognizable speaker in business as well as best branded. Raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma Winget he attended Northeastern Oklahoma State University. In 1997, he was named as one of 50 Oklahomans to watch by Oklahoma Magazine. Larry Winget has... read full bio
Lou Pritchett is one of corporate America's true living legends- an acclaimed author, dynamic teacher and one of the world's highest rated speakers. Savvy and successful corporate executives acknowledge him in numerous books and periodicals and everywhere as the foremost leader in change management. It was Lou Pritchett who changed the way America does business by creating an audacious concept... read full bio
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As director of the hit film "Rio" and the internationally popular Ice Age movie franchise, Carlos Saldanha's films have grossed close to a billion dollars worldwide. With a background in computer science and a natural artistic sensibility, he found New York City the perfect locale to merge these skills and become an animator. Carlos Saldanha has assisted in creating Blue... read full bio
Steven Johnson is the host of the BBC TV/PBS series, “How We Got to Now,” and is the best-selling author of the book “Wonderland” and “How We Got to Now.” Johnson was born in Washington, D.C. and he has earned his B.A. in Semiotics from Brown University and his M.A. in English Literature from Columbia University. Johnson is a popular... read full bio
Through her activism and her scholarship over the last decades, Angela Davis has been deeply involved in our nation’s quest for social justice. Her work as an educator – both at the university level and in the larger public sphere – has always emphasized the importance of building communities of struggle for economic, racial, and gender equality. Professor Davis’ teaching... read full bio
Food Network personality Geoffrey Zakarian is a master of modern American cuisine. He owns multiple restaurants throughout New York City of which the New York Times granted three star ratings. On the Food Network, Geoffrey lends his culinary expertise as a judge on the competition series, Chopped. He competed alongside fellow Food Network Stars in The Next Iron Chef where... read full bio
Travon Free is a writer, director, producer, comedian, and five-time Emmy Award winner. Two Distant Strangers, Travon's debut short film, was written and co-directed and took home the Oscar for Best Live Action Short. Most recently, Travon co-directed the HBO documentary BS HIGH, which was co-produced by Adam McKay and Michael Strahan and focused on the Bishop Sycamore High School... read full bio
Through his investigative reporting, Chris Hansen sheds light on issues of the day whose impact is felt by many. Best known as a correspondent for Dateline NBC, Hansen began his breakthrough stories on online sexual predators back in 2004. Since then, his investigations have exposed over 250 men who target young kids over the Internet, raising awareness of the issue... read full bio
