Arts, Humanities & Lifestyle
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Chef/Owner of Davio's, Restaurateur & Author
At 24, Steve DiFillippo bought the established restaurant, Davio’s in Boston. With hard work, determination and dedication to his employees and guests, he became CEO of Davio’s and Avila Restaurant’s 7 locations.
Best-Selling Author
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the bestseller Baghdad without a Map, Tony Horwitz chronicles his vicarious voyages throughout the world with good humor and a genuine affection for his subjects.
Best-Selling Author & "Human Guinea Pig"
Known as "the human guinea pig," A.J. Jacobs lived as a biblical subject, followed every bit of medical advice to be the healthiest man alive, and followed other bizarre situations that he documents in his novels.
Ultramarathon Champion
Speaker Scott Jurek is a world-renowned ultramarathon champion who trains and races on a plant-based diet. He is the author of Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness.
NBC Correspondent / Author
For 25 years, Mike Leonard has traveled the world and captivated millions of TV viewers with his wry and witty feature stories on the often-overlooked aspects of everyday life for NBC’s The Today Show.
Fashion Correspondent & Host of How Do I Look?
As the effervescent host of How Do I Look? Jeannie Mai - who is known for her colorful fashion sense! - empowers women by giving them the fashion tools to succeed in work and in life.
Former Head of the TSA
Best known for transforming the TSA from a widely criticized entity into a specialized counterterrorism agency, Admiral Peter Neffenger spearheaded one of the public sector’s most hailed turnarounds.
Fitness Expert
As the best-selling author of 5-Factor Fitness and 5-Factor Diet, Pasternak is responsible for getting many of Hollywood’s most recognized celebrities into the best shape of their lives.