Jordan Bratton, who played Simba in a Broadway version of The Lion King when he was just nine years old, subsequently developed a stronger affinity for music. The RCA label noticed the modern R&B singer, songwriter, and producer and signed him as a result of an outstanding performance. Later on, Bratton began to generate awareness outside of his native New... read full bio
Tor Miller's love for music initially began to bloom during the lengthy journeys he took to school, when his mother would serenade him with records featuring well-known performers from the 1970s, like David Bowie and Elton John. Much of his own work, which now blends upbeat instrumentals with a variety of poetic themes about love, desire, and loneliness, was influenced... read full bio
Miracles from Heaven, a New York Times bestseller, was written by Christy Wilson Beam. With Jennifer Garner and Queen Latifah as the leads, Sony Pictures Entertainment turned her novel into a blockbuster movie that was hailed as the "Inspirational Movie of the Year" for 2016 and scored an A+ on the CinemaScore scale. Christy not only writes but also inspires... read full bio
Deborah Gardner is one of the most sought after competitive performance experts in the industry. Her extensive competitive experience includes being a Marine Brat, an Olympic Trial swimmer, a two-time National Sr. Games gold medalist, a ground-breaking leader as on of the first female broadcasters with CBS Sports and WHO-Sports Radio, a successful hospitality veteran, Arizona Sunbelt Meeting Professional... read full bio
Bryan Bautista has been singing for the majority of his life. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical School in 2010, where his singing prowess helped him win a talent competition. Before the Brooklyn Nets' final home game in April 2014, Bryan's celebrated rendition of the national anthem received a standing ovation from the audience. He reportedly received a second invitation to perform... read full bio
The electronic duo Goldfish, made up of Dominic Peters and David Poole, is based in Cape Town, South Africa. They produce dance music with influences from African music, pop, jazz, and house. A number of albums by the group have been released, including Get Busy Living, Perceptions of Pacha, and Late Night People. For Best African Act, they have received... read full bio
Oh So Pinteresting, a company that assists businesses, bloggers, and entrepreneurs in using Pinterest to its best potential, was founded and is led by Cynthia Sanchez. She formerly had a position as a licensed radiation oncology nurse before starting her social media career. She approaches social media planning and strategy holistically because of her background in the medical industry. Cynthia... read full bio
The technology sector has made Cali Lewis a household brand, and her podcasts have received over 100 million downloads. An early adopter of podcasting, Cali started off by reporting on technology news online and has since contributed to CNN, Fox News, ABC, MSNBC, and Sirius. She presented the popular online program GeekBeat, then in May she debuted her own program... read full bio
"Singer-songwriter Kim Mitchell is a true Canadian icon who has achieved gold and multiplatinum records leading the musically eclectic Max Webster in the 70's and later during his solo career, selling over a million recordings in this country over a 30 year career that is still rocking today. He has won two Juno Awards for ""Album of the Year"" and... read full bio
Cy Curnin is a British musician and composer who was given the name Cyril John Curnin. He is most recognized for being the New Wave band The Fixx's lead singer. While taking acting classes in college, he met Fixx drummer Adam Woods. They established the Portraits as their band in 1979. Before changing to The Fixx, they recorded two albums... read full bio
Cheemin Bo-Linn is the CEO and President of Peritus Partners, Inc., a business consulting firm with a reputation for guiding clients to market dominance and rising valuation. She is a member of the Women in Technology International Advisory Board and now holds the positions of Board Director and Chair of the Audit Committee for Violin Memory, a NetLine Corporation company.... read full bio
DJ Irie's seemingly endless energy has enthralled the industry. Irie's zeal, excitement, and engaging demeanor make him Miami's best DJ. DJ Irie is a nationwide phenomenon, even though he's from Miami. DJ Irie has performed at the Pepsi Superbowl Smash, BET Awards, MTV, Nickelodeon Teen Choice Awards, and the Orange Bowl Halftime show for three years. DJ Irie combines music... read full bio
Allison and Krystal Steel have an intriguing relationship as a mother-daughter team who works and travels together. After gaining national acclaim on NBC-"The TV's Voice" and releasing a debut single on "The Today Show," 2Steel Girls will concentrate on performing songs from their 5-week-old album, "The Real Thing," which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Chart. According to... read full bio
Over the course of the past twenty years, Dan Isaacson has established himself as a pioneer and innovator in the field of health and fitness. Because of his keen intuition and inventiveness, he was able to build an empire on the back of his ambition to make the world healthier. In addition to being an author and the President of... read full bio
David Kirsch is a renowned authority on obtaining optimal health and well-being at any age or fitness level. He has spent over two decades uncovering and exploiting the strong connection between mind, body, and spirit. David is a wellness visionary who was an early proponent of mind-body connection. David's distinctive combination of mind-body fitness, multitasking workouts, and smart eating has... read full bio
Douglas Karr is a marketing and technology-focused speaker, author, podcaster, and consultant. Following a decade in the newspaper, direct marketing, and direct mail sectors, Douglas has worked in the marketing and technology fields for more than two decades. He is regarded as a tenacious and dedicated marketer who has assisted hundreds of businesses in developing their digital marketing strategy. Douglas is... read full bio
Frank Pearce was one of the three persons who laid the groundwork for what would later become Blizzard Entertainment and found the company Silicon & Synapse. He has been a part of the company ever since it first opened its doors, and he currently holds the position of executive vice president of product development. In addition to that, he is... read full bio
Eric LeGrand is someone who may motivate others to have hope, perseverance, and inspiration. LeGrand was an outstanding football player in high school in New Jersey, and he went on to play for Rutgers University until his junior year. Unfortunately, his career was abruptly cut short when he suffered a severe spinal cord injury during a game against Army, and... read full bio
Esther Dyson is currently serving as the chairperson of EDventure Holdings, which is one of the very successful firms that Esther directs. Her principal focus to this point has been on fostering start-ups by inventive advocacy while also investing in them. Recently, she has been concentrating on health care, human capital, and aerospace, which are some of the most pressing... read full bio
Dr. Gerard Lyons began his work with Chase Manhattan Bank in 1985 and 1986. He was Swiss Bank Corporation's UK Chief Economist from 1986 to 1989. From 1989 to 1999, he was Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank's Chief Economist. Lyons was Standard Chartered Bank's Chief Economist and Group Head of Global Research from 1999 to 2012. Bloomberg ranked Lyons' Standard Chartered forecasting... read full bio
