Celebrities & Entertainment
Films & Movies
Films & Movies:
Actress, Film Director & Screenwriter
Lori was most recently seen in the role of "Lolly" in the Netflix hit Orange is the New Black and had a major presence in the most recent season after appearing in the previous two seasons.
American Actress & Author
Mackenzie Phillips is an American Actress and author of the courageous New York Times bestselling memoir High on Arrival, and her equally successful book, Hopeful Healing: Essays on Managing Recovery and Surviving Addiction.
Actor, Ugly Betty / Education Advocate
With an acting career in film, television, and theater spanning almost thirty years, starred on the hit series Ugly Betty. A former teacher, he maintains his passion for education.
Actor, Director, Writer, Producer
Improvisational actor John Ratzenberger gained international fame as the character "Cliff" in the NBC phenomenon Cheers. He has enjoyed success as a screenwriter, director, producer, and Emmy-nominated actor.
Peabody and GLAAD-Award Winning Actress and Journalist
Eva Reign is a Peabody and GLAAD Award winning Brooklyn-based actress, writer and artist from St. Louis, Missouri.
Emmy Award-Winning Voice Director, Writer & Founding Member of Critical Role
Sam Riegel is an Emmy Award-winning voice director, writer, and founding member of Critical Role, the hit actual-play series turned global storytelling company.
"Culture Vulture" on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy
Most recognized for his role in Bravo’s culturally groundbreaking series Queer Eye For The Straight Guy, Jai created a niche role on the Emmy Award-winning series as the ‘Culture Vulture,’ a youthfully savvy addition to the show’s dynamic cast.
Emmy Nominated Actress & Millennial Icon
Christy Carlson Romano is an Emmy-nominated actress and voice artist whose career has spanned three decades of stage, screen, and digital media.
ESPN Analyst & Former NBA Player
Current ESPN/ABC studio analyst and former 13-year NBA veteran Jalen Rose is one of the select professional athletes to maintain a high profile post-retirement as a philanthropist and entertainer.
Real Life Hero of Hotel Rwanda
Known as the "Rwandan Schindler," speaker Paul Rusesabagina saved countless lives during the Rwandan genocide. His story is chronicled in the film Hotel Rwanda.
Female Empowerment Expert
A modern multi-hyphenate, Wendy Sachs is a documentary filmmaker, Emmy-award winning television producer, author, writer and sought-after speaker. She is an expert on female empowerment, taking risks, embracing failure and growing confidence.
Filmmaker & Founder, Family Health Alliance
Taraneh Salke is the founder & executive director of Family Health Alliance (FHA), a nonprofit organization focused on advancing women's reproductive health & rights in underdeveloped & resource-poor environments.
Academy-Winning Actress & Activist
An acclaimed actress, speaker Susan Sarandon is also an activist who supports efforts to relieve hunger, promote women's issues, assist children in need and prevent HIV/AIDS.
Academy Award Nominee for Hidden Figures
Allison Schroeder is a screenwriter and film producer known for Brooklyn Sound, Side Effects, and Hidden Figures, which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Actor, Businessman & Former Governor of California
The world first knew Arnold Schwarzenegger as a famous bodybuilder and a Hollywood action hero, then and as California's 38th Governor, an environmental crusader, a successful businessman and a generous philanthropist.
Award-Winning Actress
A talented actress who gained widespread acclaim with her popular comedy series Cybill, speaker Cybill Shepherd wrote the memoir Cybill Disobedience.
Best-Selling Author, Storyteller
From his maritime masterpiece The Finest Hours (now a Disney blockbuster), to Boston Strong, Sherman is a masterful storyteller making giant leaps into Hollywood with his triumphant tales of overcoming adversity.
Filmmaker, Founder of Webbys & Author
Speaker Tiffany Shlain offers insight on the future of work, how the Internet is changing filmmaking, the shifting roles of women, the creative process, and American Jewish identity.
EMMY Award Winning Director & 5x Nominated Producer, Filmmaker
Founder of Extrovert Entertainment, “M” Douglas Silverstein is a director, producer, and filmmaker who has produced live concerts for the likes of Green Day, Taylor Swift, The Country Music Hall of Fame, and The United Nations.
Actress & Animal Rights Activist
Best known as "Cher" from the popular movie Clueless, speaker Alicia Silverstone is an avid animal rights activist. She was named PETA's Sexiest Vegan.
Actor & Stroke Survivor
Best known as “Hercules,” Sorbo was the picture of health & fitness until he suffered three strokes at the age of 38. With a message that’s particularly relevant to men, he shares how nearly dying saved his life.
Actress, Model, Disability Advocate & Lifestyle Influencer
At just 14 years old, Lauren “Lolo” Spencer was diagnosed with ALS and given five years to live. The news was devastating. But instead of letting it define her, she made a life-changing decision—she would live fully and fearlessly.
Pop Icon & Economist
A pop icon, lawyer, former game show host, and brilliant economist, speaker Ben Stein discusses politics, the economy, and how an adopted child changed his life.
Award-Winning Actress & Activist
Known for her performance in the 1992 blockbuster Basic Instinct, speaker Sharon Stone supports organizations that serve the lesbian, gay and HIV/AIDS community.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, Author
The author of Life, Animated (inspiration for the Academy Award nominated film of the same name) shares his journey of connecting with his son, who has autism, through Disney movies.
Award-Winning Actress & Author
A Golden Globe winner for her role in Agnes of God, speaker Meg Tilly is a child protection advocate and the author of Singing Songs, which addresses family violence.
Actress & Comedian
Speaker Lily Tomlin's success as a comedian and actress has spanned a range of media for decades. In her entertaining keynotes, she recalls her career with candor and charm.
Filmmaker & Former CEO, the Black Family Channel
Raised by a single mom on the West Side of Chicago, Townsend transcended his environment to become an actor, writer, director, comedian, producer and ultimately, the President and CEO of the Black Family Channel.
Actress & Women's Rights Activist
Actress, model, and speaker Gabrielle Union is one of America's top young stars, appearing in Bring It On and Ugly Betty. She also advocates for women's rights.
Award-Winning Entertainer
Speaker Ben Vereen's credits include Broadway's "Wicked," Roots, and Law and Order. He addresses such topics as black history and overcoming adversity.
Actor & Producer
From the Boston suburbs of Dorchester to the big screens of Hollywood, speaker Donnie Wahlberg has forged a formidable career as a singer, actor, and film producer.
Actress, Writer, Producer & Director
Kim Wayans is best known to television audiences for her work on the groundbreaking sketch-comedy show In Living Color, where she created iconic characters.