Deesha Dyer is a public servant and social entrepreneur who served as President Barack Obama's White House Social Secretary from 2015 to 2017. She was also the previous Social Secretary, Jeremy Bernard's deputy. Dyer was born in 1978 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and attended the Milton Hershey School, a residential school established by The Hershey Company. She later dropped out of... read full bio
David Korins is a well-known creative director and the founder of his own design studio, Korins. He was born on August 4, 1976, and has made important contributions to the entertainment business, including theater, music, and television. Korins has created nearly 20 Broadway productions, including some of the most popular musicals in history. Notably, he constructed the set for the critically... read full bio
David Gelles is a journalist, author, and mindfulness expert from the United States. He is well-known for his business and sustainability reporting, as well as his emphasis on workplace mindfulness. Gelles earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Michigan in 2002. He began his journalism career as an intern at The New York Times and The Miami... read full bio
A dynamic and gifted media personality, Erin Ashley Simon has established herself in the fields of gaming, music, sports, and content development. Erin has broken down stereotypes and advanced the culture as a female in the business by working as a host, producer, consultant, and part-owner of XSET, a new esports organization. Erin has developed a plethora of knowledge and experience... read full bio
Renowned Mexican journalist Enrique Acevedo is well known for his coverage of international affairs and his dedication to elevating the voices of disadvantaged people. Acevedo, a March 6, 1978, native, hosts En punto, Televisa's premier nightly newscast. He covered a variety of subjects for CBS News as a correspondent before joining Televisa, including the 2020 Presidential Election and the violence... read full bio
American writer and filmmaker Eliza McNitt is renowned for her exceptional capacity to unite art and science. Several prominent cinema festivals, including SXSW, AFI Fest, Cannes NEXT, Tribeca, Telluride, and Sundance, have screened her work. She was a finalist for an Emmy Award in 2018 and her VR experience, SPHERES, earned the Grand Prize in the VR category at the... read full bio
Award-winning television writer, producer and director Bill Lawrence's latest endeavors include the HBO Max relaunch of Clone High as well as the very praised Apple TV Plus series Ted Lasso, for which he most recently received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, Shrinking with Jason Segel, Bad Monkey with Vince Vaughn and Shrinking. In the past, Bill co-developed Cougar Town, Ground Floor, Spin... read full bio
Functional medicine specialist and acknowledged authority in integrative medicine, Dr. Will Cole. His works include "The Inflammation Spectrum," "Ketotarian," and "Intuitive Fasting." He also frequently contributes to a variety of journals on health and wellness, and he has been quoted in authoritative publications including Forbes, People, and MindBodyGreen. The foundation of Dr. Cole's approach to health and wellness is the notion... read full bio
Dr. Leah Weiss is a Stanford University lecturer, executive coach, and researcher who specializes in mindfulness and compassion in leadership and organizational settings. Her focus is on how individuals can cultivate resilience, empathy, and compassion in the workplace to improve their personal and professional lives. After completing her undergraduate studies in Comparative Literature and Religious Studies at Georgetown University, Dr. Weiss... read full bio
Dr. Eric Cervini is an American historian, author, and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights who is well-known for his efforts to advance those rights and share the experiences of oppressed people and groups. In addition, he is the author of the much praised book "The Deviant's War: The Homosexual vs. The United States of America," which chronicles the fight for gay... read full bio
Francesca Gino is a renowned Italian-American behavioral scientist who is generally respected in her area. She is currently the Tandon Family Professor of Business Administration and the leader of the Negotiation, Organizations, and Markets (NOM) section at the prestigious Harvard Business School. Gino's contributions extends beyond her major association, as she is also a member of Harvard Law School's Negotiation... read full bio
Faith Coley Salie, born on April 14, 1971, is a multi-talented American journalist, writer, actress, comedian, television and radio host, podcast host, and Rhodes scholar. Her diverse range of talents has earned her recognition in various fields. Salie is a regular contributor to CBS Sunday Morning, where her unique perspective and insightful storytelling captivate audiences. Additionally, she showcases her quick wit... read full bio
American radio journalist Kai Ryssdal is well-known for his charismatic appearance as the host of Marketplace, a highly regarded business program that airs on U.S. public radio stations during the week. In addition, he and Kimberly Adams co-host the immensely popular offshoot podcast Make Me Smart, which features smart talks on a variety of subjects. Ryssdal has been overseeing American Public... read full bio
Jacob is a multi-talented person who has significantly impacted society as a speaker, author, and futurist. His most recent book, The Future of Work: Attract New Talent, Build Better Leaders, and Create a Competitive Organization, explores the profound changes taking place in the workplace. He has a particular interest in the changing nature of the workplace. Gary Hamel, Chairman of... read full bio
Jack Carr is a successful American thriller novelist and former Navy SEAL commander. Carr's experiences in Naval Special Warfare Command and as a sniper have tremendously inspired his writing career, as has his impressive military background. Carr joined the United States Navy in 1996, marking the start of a spectacular military career. He began his career as an enlisted Navy SEAL... read full bio
Ivy McGregor is a worldwide strategist and philanthropic leader with over two decades of experience in social enterprise creation and strategic consulting. She is well-known for her imaginative approach and has successfully led a number of initiatives in both the faith-based and corporate sectors. McGregor, who has a profound grasp of the convergence of business and social impact, has played a... read full bio
Former Senior Intelligence Service officer Marc Polymeropoulos is well-known for making outstanding accomplishments over his 26-year career at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Marc is renowned as one of the agency's most decorated operations officers, and his knowledge of South Asia, the Middle East, and counterterrorism formed his influential career working for the US government. Marc held a number of field... read full bio
Lola Tung, an acclaimed American actress who was born on October 28, 2002, has gained notoriety for her depiction of Isabel "Belly" Conklin in the eagerly awaited Amazon Prime series The Summer I Turned Pretty, which is based on the well-liked book by Jenny Han. Lola, a New York City native, has always been passionate about performance. She developed her abilities... read full bio
Lex Sokolin, a well-known futurist and businessman, is actively influencing the direction of financial services. Lex is actively involved in developing the infrastructure and applications required for a decentralized future in her role as Head Economist and Global Fintech Co-Head at ConsenSys, a prominent blockchain technology startup. His areas of expertise include public and private blockchains, digital assets, protocol crypto-economics,... read full bio
In the fields of cuisine and travel, Laurie Woolever is an accomplished author, editor, and collaborator. She has had a big impact on the industry thanks to her love of storytelling and her strong enthusiasm for culinary experiences. For more than ten years, Woolever was Anthony Bourdain's longtime assistant and partner. Anthony Bourdain was a chef and novelist. She worked on... read full bio
