The Acid is an electronica quartet comprised of the record producer Adam Freeland, the music professor, and composer, Steve Nalepa, American singer-songwriter Jens Kuross, and the artist RY X. Since the beginning of their career, The Acid has released a self-titled EP and a debut album, “Liminal”. They have also released a soundtrack to the film “the bomb” one 12”... read full bio
The three sisters that form the band Jagaara are Jane (Vocal’s/Guitar), Cat (Keys/Synth) and Ruth (Guitar); the girls grew up in London listening to a wide array of artists both old and new that influences their musical sound. They started singing, playing, and writing songs together as teenagers. From those early days, the sisters began incorporating a mix of folk,... read full bio
KidCutUp is an up-and-coming DJ from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He performs edits, remixes, and original productions. His music has been spread all over through sets of DJs such as DJ Khaled, The Chainsmokers, Diplo, and more. His music has been featured on mix shows and radio stations such as Power 106 LA, 93.5 KDAY LA, Power 96 Miami, Hot 97.5 Las... read full bio
Cosmo Pyke is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter and model from Peckham London. He is best known for his appearance on Frank Ocean’s “Nike” music video. His music is a mixture of R&B, jazz, rock, pop, and indie. Growing up artists such as Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, and The Beatles influence Pyke. Pyke has released one EP entitled,... read full bio
Doc Searls is an American author, journalist and photographer from Jersey City, New Jersey. He is known for being a blogger and for being an author on books such as “The Cluetrain Manifesto” and “The Intention Economy: When Customers Take Charge”. Searls is Editor-in-Chief of Linux Journal and has been involved with them since they began publishing; working as a... read full bio
Michael Slaby is currently the Chief Strategist for Harmony Labs. He earned his B.A. in English Literature and Biochemistry from Brown University and went on to be a New Media Strategist & Production Lead, Deputy Director of New Media, and Chief Technology Officer for Obama for America. Slaby was also Executive Vice President in Digital Global Practice Chair for Edelman... read full bio
Kate Bolick is a freelance writer and best-selling author. Known primarily for her cutting edge release, Spinster: Making a Life of One’s Own, Bolick’s writing and keynote events cover topics of marriage, romance, success, and careers. Bolick has a wide range of experience in the editorial world; she has contributed to The Atlantic, The New York Times, Vogue, Slate, and... read full bio
Thamela Mpumlwana is a young up-and-coming actor who is best known for voicing Ramone in the television series “Peg+Cat” and for playing Tyson Parker in the television series “In the Dark”. Thamela made his acting debut in the television series “Arthur” which he voiced Cheik in an episode of. Since then, Thamela’s credits have gone on to include “Rookie Blue”,... read full bio
Nomi Prins is a prominent journalist, former international investment banker, author, and speaker. Exploring topics within economics, finance, politics, and corruption, Prins has written several books including, Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged the World, All the Presidents’ Bankers, and Black Tuesday. Prins has been featured on numerous TV and Radio programs including: CNN, BBC, CNBC, NPR, and CNN Radio. Supplementing... read full bio
Ken Coleman is a national best-selling author, radio host, career expert, and a Ramsey Personality. As a radio host, Coleman hosts his own show, The Ken Coleman Show, which is a caller-driven career show that helps the listeners who feel stuck in their careers or looking for more out of it. He also hosts the top-rated EntreLeadership Podcast. He also... read full bio
Mira Nair is an Indian filmmaker, well known for her eclectic films. She works in Hollywood and independent cinema, creating pieces in genres from documentary to thriller. Her films have won international awards including awards at the Venice Film Festival. Nair has been nominated for Academy Awards in the category of Best Foreign Language Film. Some of her films include... read full bio
Tim McClellan is an American master craftsman, entrepreneur, and furniture designer who is best known for his work in sustainable furniture design. He has also been the host of DIY Network’s series “Boomtown Builder” and was a contestant on the first season of “Ellen’s Design Challenge”. McClellan started his career after founding Western Heritage Furniture in Seattle. He went on... read full bio
Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri are cousins that are the hosts of the HGTV series “Cousins Undercover”, “Cousins on Call”, and series “Kitchen Cousins”. During their show, the duo transform their clients house from the inside and out while sending them away for the weekend. Carrino graduated from Babson College with a B.S. in entrepreneurship and information systems. While studying... read full bio
David Sheinkopf is an interior designer, general contractor, and carpenter who is best known for starring in the HGTV television series “Design on a Dime”. David started his career in Los Angeles as an actor. His earliest credits include acting in series such as “Falcon Crest”, “Ferris Bueller”, “Party of Five”, “Pacific Blue”, “JAG”, “Diagnosis Murder” and “Transformers: Robots in... read full bio
Carly Jibson is an American actress and singer who is best known for playing Vivian on the TBS television series “The Guest Book” and for her roles on Broadway. As a theatrical performer, Jibson is best known for playing Tracy Turnblad in the Broadway production of ‘Hairspray’. Her other stage credits include playing Pepper Walker in the Broadway production of... read full bio
Aloma Wright is an American actress from New York City, New York. She is best known for playing Laverne Roberts on the television series “Scrubs”, Maxine on the soap opera television series “Days of Our Lives”, and Gretchen on the television series “Suits”. Wright studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and started her acting... read full bio
Madeleine Arthur is a Canadian actress who is best known for playing Young Willa Warren in the television series “The Family”. She was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia and she was a competitive gymnast before changing her career to acting. Arthur later made her acting debut playing Meg in an episode of “R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour”. Since... read full bio
Margot Lee Shetterly is the author of Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race. Her award-winning book was developed into a feature film produced by FOX, known as Hidden Figures. Growing up, Shetterly was immersed in the world of science—her father was a Langley Research Center scientist... read full bio
Jeff Chang is an award-winning author focused on topics of culture, politics, and art (in various forms). His books have garnered honors from the American Book Award to the Asian American Literary Award. He has authored books including Can’t Stop Won’t Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation, Who We Be: The Colorization of America, and We Gon’ Be Alright:... read full bio
Brittany S. Hall is an American actress who is best known for playing Rosalie on the television series “Satisfaction” and Amber Kelley on the HBO television series “Ballers”. Hall graduated from Frostburg State University with a degree in theatre. From there, she studied at Premiere Actors Studio as well as at Ivana Chubbuck Studios. Hall went on to make her... read full bio
