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STEM advocate and founder of The Magic Cool Bus Justin Shaifer is changing the world of science and how we learn about it. Says Forbes, "His kid-friendly, science loving alter ego Mr. Fascinate, who makes science look cool, is more so the “science bro” than the science guy."

Founder of Catalina magazine, former Washington Post columnist and Fox News correspondent Cathy Areu has been deemed the conservative network’s “Liberal Sherpa.” A frequent guest on the top prime-time show, Tucker Carlson Tonight, she discusses some of today’s most controversial topics, introducing viewpoints to over 80 million people who would have otherwise ignored or disregarded a liberal argument. Emphasizing the importance of civility between herself and the conservative hosts, she states: “We don’t argue. We don’t disrespect one another. I think we’re showing viewers that, if a ‘crazy’ liberal and a strict conservative can discuss hot topics with civility, anyone can.

Speaker Ray Lewis, former linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, NFL hall-of-famer, entrepreneur and activist, has a new venture: becoming America’s dancer. He is joining the cast of Dancing With the Stars for Season 28. Now, his famous pregame “Squirrel Dance” will take center stage on September 16^th at 8 p.m. EST.  

Speaker and Verizon IndyCar Series Driver James Hinchcliffe will compete in the final race of the 2019 IndyCar Series on Sunday, September 22nd. A sought-after motivational speaker and Dancing with the Stars alum, Hinchcliffe shares his incredible story of surviving a horrific accident in 2015 that left him clinging to life. Recounting how he overcame several obstacles through sheer strength and determination, he empowers audiences and challenges them to think outside the box.

APB speaker John Quiñones and his hit ABC show What Would You Do? returns for its 13^th season on August 9th at 9 p.m. EST. What Would You Do? reveals how people behave when they think no one is watching, by using hidden cameras to record real reactions to thought-provoking scenarios created by actors.

Social activist and contributing editor to Vanity Fair Monica Lewinsky will be producing FX’s latest installment of Impeachment: American Crime Story, which will focus on President Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial. About her involvement with the production, Lewinsky said, “I am privileged to have this opportunity,” and that after 20 years, she is finally able to tell her part of the story. She hopes that her experience will highlight the narrative of powerful people taking advantage of those subordinate to them. Impeachment: American Crime Story premieres on Sunday, September 27, 2020.

A beloved Shark on ABC’s Shark Tank, entrepreneur and speaker Daymond John is ranked #16 on a list of the world’s top 50 keynote speakers by Real Leaders magazine. Daymond lands ahead of Oprah Winfrey and is celebrated for his business accomplishments, including turning a $40 budget into FUBU, a $6 billion fashion brand, and his successful investments on Shark Tank.

Former Chair and CEO Emeritus of BET Networks, Debra Lee is joining AT&T’s board of directors, becoming its fourth female member. Her appointment recognizes her position as an influential leader in the entertainment and media industry. During three decades at BET Networks, Lee saw it become the first African-American company to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange, and later, acquired by Viacom for $3 billion in 2001. Along with her work at BET, Lee founded Leading Woman Defined, an annual gathering of prominent African-American women, and served on the board of prominent organizations such as Twitter, Marriott, the Alvin Ailey Dance Company and Paley Center.

Best-selling author of The Sports Gene, APB speaker David Epstein published his new book, the #1 NYT best-selling Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World to rave reviews from Malcolm Gladwell, The New York Times, NPR and more.

Paralympic medalist and APB speaker Patrick "Blake" Leeper finished fifth in the 400 meter race at the USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships this past Saturday, which would qualify him for the world championships team. Born without legs from a congenital birth defect, Leeper has never been one for excuses. He has defied the odds and won countless titles as a Paralympic runner.