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Each June, Pride Month offers an opportunity to celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities, honor the history of the movement and recognize the ongoing work required to build more inclusive systems and organizations. It is also a moment to reflect on the connection between inclusion and well-being. 

Shawn Achor, bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential, has reached another major milestone: his new book, The Power of Beliefs: How Strengthening Seven Core Beliefs Predicts Greater Success and a Better Life, is a New York Times bestseller. 

Each Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. It is a day rooted in reflection, gratitude and remembrance — a moment to honor sacrifice while also recognizing the values that service represents: courage, commitment, leadership and responsibility to something greater than oneself.

As virtual access, content sharing, and post-event engagement continue to evolve, recording keynote sessions has become one of the most common points of discussion in speaker booking. Event planners often see recordings as valuable tools for extending audience impact and increasing accessibility, while speakers are balancing the need to protect their intellectual property with the reality that fresh keynote footage is important for future bookings and business growth.

As conversations around burnout, stress, and emotional well-being continue to shape workplaces, schools, and communities, bestselling author and podcast host Mel Robbins recently welcomed renowned pediatrician and public health advocate Dr. Nadine Burke Harris to The Mel Robbins Podcast for a timely and eye-opening discussion about nervous system regulation and healing.

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a time to recognize the rich histories, diverse cultures, and lasting contributions of AAPI communities—and to create space for meaningful conversations about identity, belonging, and inclusion. Across industries, organizations are increasingly prioritizing opportunities to elevate diverse voices and foster deeper cultural understanding. AAPI Heritage Month offers a powerful moment to engage audiences in conversations that inspire empathy, challenge perspectives, and build stronger, more inclusive communities.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to elevate conversations, reduce stigma, and create spaces where people feel safe seeking support. Organizations across every industry are recognizing that mental health is essential to overall well-being. The keynote speakers below—from nationally recognized medical leaders to courageous recovery advocates—share personal stories, research-backed insights, and practical strategies that leave audiences informed and empowered.

Observed annually on April 22, Earth Day serves as a global reminder of the responsibility shared by governments, businesses, and individuals to protect the environment and build a more sustainable future. This year’s focus highlights the accelerating impacts of climate change—from extreme weather events to biodiversity loss—while underscoring the importance of policy leadership and collective action in addressing these challenges. Take a look at some of our top voices for Earth Day!

In today’s fast-moving global economy, accurate forecasting isn’t just valuable—it’s essential. That’s why the latest recognition of Jason Schenker, today's leading financial futurist and a sought-after keynote speaker, is making waves across financial and business communities worldwide. Bloomberg News has ranked Schenker, President of Prestige Economics, the #1 Major Currency Forecaster in the World for a fourth consecutive quarter—a remarkable achievement that underscores both consistency and precision in an increasingly uncertain environment.