Michael Grasso began studying the world of magic at the young age of 9. He fell in love instantly with the craft. Michael Grasso was able to infuse both his love for magic and music. His show has a unique infusion of magic with live music that captures his audiences around the world. Michael began refining his craft in New... read full bio
Former professional football player and coach, Mike Singletary started his career at Baylor University. He had a lot of success playing linebacker and was the only college junior to be selected for the All-Southwest Conference team in the 1970s. After great success at Baylor, Singletary was drafted into the NFL as a starting linebacker for the Chicago Bears. He was... read full bio
Black Stone Cherry is a full-throttle modern rock band, with guitars that rage and a shuddering rhythmic attack. They can grind out an intense, bluesy riff that’s equal parts Guns N Roses and Alice In Chains. They sound as earthy and raw as Soundgarden, as heavy and fun as AC/DC, yet there's a higher level of musicianship to their performances... read full bio
Chazz Palminteri is an American actor, screenwriter, film producer, and playwright. He is an Academy Award nominated actor best known for his role in Bullets over Broadway, A Bronx Tale, The Usual Suspects, Analyze This, and as Shorty in the series Modern Family. Palminteri gained fame upon the premiere of his one-man show A Bronx Tale, which was on Broadway... read full bio
The Celtic Tenors have established themselves as the most successful classical crossover artists ever to emerge from Ireland. They continue to re-invent the tenor idiom by pioneering a new style of 'cool' never before seen on the classical stage and by breaking the traditional stuffy tenor mold. While each of The Celtic Tenors have been influenced by the musical traditions... read full bio
Comedian Matt Braunger was raised in Portland, Oregon. An actor since childhood, Matt studied theatre in New York and improvisation in Chicago under such luminaries as Susan Messing and Del Close. Matt was a series regular on MADtv during its final season. His television credits also include Chelsea Lately, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien, The Late Show with David Letterman,... read full bio
Tom Cotter is a comedian who was the runner-up and Breakout Star from season 7 of “America’s Got Talent”. Since his breakthrough in the show, Cotter has been invited back a few times to perform and was also apart of their “America’s Got Talent: The Champions”. He has gone on to appear on television series such as, “The Tonight Show”,... read full bio
The Meters have grooved their way around the globe. They have toured with such talents as The Rolling Stones, and have been a studio band for such diverse artists as Dr. John, Paul McCartney, Robert Palmer, and Patti Labelle. Today founding members Art Neville and George Porter Jr., are joined by New Orleans native Brian Stoltz on guitar and Russell... read full bio
Growing up in Connecticut, Seth read Stephen King novels from an early age and made his pals star in home-made horror films. He is the author of three New York Times Bestselling novels in addition to one somewhat unsuccessful but well-reviewed book. From time to time, he writes or produces films. It and The Lego Batman Movie are most likely the ones... read full bio
Designer Bradley Bayou is a multidisciplinary artist whose work includes fine art, fashion, and home design. After founding Bradley Bayou Design, an interior design and development company with offices in New York City and Los Angeles, he has amassed a portfolio that has won praise from magazines such as Dwell, Elle Décor, Architectural Digest, and The Wall Street Journal. For more... read full bio
Sheila C. Johnson is CEO of Salamander Hospitality, LLC, overseeing a growing portfolio of luxury properties and lifestyle businesses. As president and managing partner of the WNBA's Washington Mystics and a partner in Lincoln Holdings, LLC, Johnson is the first African-American woman to have a stake in three professional sports teams. She is also a TV pioneer, having been a... read full bio
Majora Carter is a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, a MacArthur Fellow, an urban redevelopment strategy consultant, and an actual estate developer. Many policies, programs, and employment training and placement systems related to economic development, technology inclusion, and green infrastructure have been developed under her direction. She also teaches at the Keller Center at Princeton University. Carter reduces Brain Drain in low-status... read full bio
Director Jason Reitman, who was nominated for an Oscar, has made a name for himself as a unique, astute, and humorous storyteller who is well-known for his spot-on social commentary. Up in the Air, directed by Reitman, received six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. George Clooney and Vera Farmiga are the main stars of the Reitman-written and -directed movie.... read full bio
With the word Twitter" such an ingrained part of our lexicon today, it is hard to believe that it was only 2006 when Dom Sagolla helped to create it. An instant phenomenon, it shows no sign of fading away. In just a few short years, Twitter continues to gain notability and popularity and currently has more than 100 million users... read full bio
Multiple Emmy Awards have been given to Kevin Bleyer, an Emmy Award–winning writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Bleyer co-wrote the #1 New York Times bestseller Earth: The Book and worked with Bill Maher and Dennis Miller to achieve bipartisan consensus as a writer and producer for Politically Incorrect before revising the Constitution. Furthermore, he already secretly controls... read full bio
Dr. Michael D. Watkins is the Chairman of Genesis Advisers, an executive on-boarding and transition acceleration company located in Newton, MA. He has worked with leaders in both corporate and public as they transition to new roles, negotiate the future of their organizations, and craft their legacy as leaders. Dr. Watkins is the author of Your Next Move: The Leaders... read full bio
Steve Farber is President of Extreme Leadership, Incorporated—an organization devoted to changing the world through the cultivation and development of Extreme Leaders in the business community. He is the author of the book The Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership, the audio series, Extreme Leadership: In Pursuit of the O.S.M. and is a contributor to the anthology, Leading... read full bio
"Scott's story is the hero's journey. By the age of 19, he played college football at FSU and was a top-ranked kick-boxing Black Belt champion whose last fight was broadcast by ESPN. During that time, Scott's life changed dramatically, he survived a horrendous automobile accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down and diagnosed a quadriplegic. Despite his... read full bio
"Lake executive produced the critically acclaimed documentary The Business Of Being Born. The film, which debuted at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival, examined natural childbirth in the U.S. and studied the high rate of medical interventions in low-risk pregnancies. Since the film’s theatrical and DVD releases, the project has generated a grassroots movement, encouraging many parents-to-be to consider natural and... read full bio
Paul Molitor is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and infielder. During his 21-year baseball career, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Minnesota Twins. Molitor joined the 3,000-Hit Club on September 16, 1996, three years to the day after fellow St. Paul native Dave Winfield collected his 3,000th safety. In the first inning of the... read full bio
