Motivation & Inspiration
Faith & Spirituality
Faith & Spirituality:
Author, Miracles from Heaven
Christy Beam is the author of Miracles from Heaven, a NYT bestseller that was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jennifer Garner and Queen Latifah.
Founder, Homeboy Industries
Father Gregory Boyle is the founder and CEO of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention and re-entry program in Los Angeles County.
Abuse & Homelessness Survivor, Author of CinderGirl
Empowering others with her inspiring life story, Christina Meredith survived sexual, mental and emotional abuse, incest, trauma, aging out of foster care, poverty and homelessness to forge a life committed to helping others.
Human-Centered Thought Leader, Bestselling Author, Managing Director at Seramount & The Pemberton Podcast
Steve Pemberton is a visionary human-centered thought leader and the Founder and CEO of The Lighthouse Academy.
Activist & Author
The eldest child of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, Maryum is a social worker dedicated to delinquency and gang prevention. She is also a spokesperson for The Parkinson’s Unity Walk.
Founder & President, World Without Hate, 9/11 Hate-Crime Survivor
Rais Bhuiyan has a remarkable story — one that continually inspires people to interview him about his campaign, World Without Hate. His captivating speeches educate others on the regenerative power of forgiveness.
Journalist & Author
The author of Standing Alone in Mecca: An American Woman's Struggle for the Soul of Islam, she is a former Wall Street Journal correspondent. Her character figures promptly in the film A Mighty Heart.
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.
Inspirational Educator & Author
Erin Gruwell helped students "written off" by the system harness the power of education to graduate high school. Her dedication to her students resulted in the publication of The Freedom Writers Diary.
Jewish Comedian & Best-Selling Author
Sharing tales from his stint in the Israeli Army to being on the road as Jon Stewart's warm-up act, stand-up comic Joel Chasnoff regales audiences with his hilarious take on Jewish life.
Best-Selling Author & “America’s Historian”
History. Legacy. Character. Great leadership. Brad Meltzer draws upon the themes of his best-selling books and popular television shows, challenging audiences to look at their lives, work and mission through the lens of legacy.
Award Winning Actress & Inspirational Speaker
Best known for her role as "Maggie O'Connell" in the Emmy Award-winning CBS series Northern Exposure, Janine Turner is an acclaimed actress, civic engagement advocate and conservative commentator.
Brother of George Floyd & Activist
On May 26, 2020, Floyd learned that his older brother, George “Perry” Floyd, Jr. had been murdered by four police officers in Minneapolis after a store clerk alleged that he passed a counterfeit $20 bill.
Transformative Presentation
I Am The Change is an exciting program that exemplifies how “the power of one” can transform the world.
Jewish A Cappella Group
Often travelling with little more than the shirts on their backs and the ties on their necks, the Maccabeats have entertained and inspired hundreds of audiences worldwide, from Alabama to (New) Zealand and everywhere in between.
Gracie Award-Winning Media Personality, Motivational Speaker & Boy's Prep Basketball Coach
For nearly two decades, Gracie Award-Winning media personality and basketball coach, MalaniKai has dedicated her life to training and mentoring youth and daring to speak her mind on radio and television.
Co-Chair, Poor People’s Campaign & NYT Best-Selling Author
The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II is the President and Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach; Co- Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign; Bishop with The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries; and Visiting Professor at Union Theological Seminary.
Corporate Wellness and Performance Expert
Kristel Bauer is a corporate wellness expert and TEDx speaker with a mission of helping individuals thrive personally and professionally. As an Integrative Medicine Fellow & Physician Assistant having practiced clinically in Integrative Psychiatry, Kristel brings a unique perspective into optimizing physical and mental well-being.
Theologian, Essayist & Social Media Influencer
Candice Marie Benbow is a theologian and essayist whose work lies at the intersections of beauty, faith, feminism and culture. As a public educator, Candice cares about bridging the gap between the academy and community through digital projects.
Former US Senator & Ambassador
Known as a builder of political bridges with deep expertise in both the public and private sector, Ambassador Scott Brown speaks from more than 30 years of experience as a diplomat, senator, military officer, trade negotiator and bestselling author.
Founder of The Empowerment Temple
Reverend Jamal-Harrison Bryant is the founder of the fastest growing AME church. He empowers believers spiritually and activates them politically through his cutting-edge teachings.
Widow of Award-Winning Musician Glen Campbell
Determined to continue her late husband Glen’s quest to educate people about Alzheimer’s disease, Kim Campbell has made it her personal mission to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Decathlon World Champion
From a fist-fighting, drug-using, and pre-suicidal youth, Clay became the "World's Greatest Athlete" in the decathlon.
"The Ethicist"
Emmy Award-winning Randy Cohen pens "The Ethicist," a weekly column for The New York Times Magazine, which answers readers' ethical questions spanning all topics.
Activist & Philanthropist
Speaker Malaak Compton is founder of the Angel Rock Project dedicated to volunteerism and philanthropy.
Author, Expert in Spiritual Psychology & Personal Transformation
Erin Rachel Doppelt is a renowned spiritual psychology and meditation teacher, blending the power of ancient Jewish wisdom, yogic philosophy and western psychology.
Political Strategist, Social Activist & Writer
Marcia L. Dyson has been hailed as one of our nation's foremost religious figures. Using her special brand of wisdom, Rev. Dyson's speeches address issues on race, gender inequality, and other national concerns.
Public Intellectual & Best-Selling Author
Featured on NPR and MSNBC, Professor Dyson melds scholarly insight with contemporary culture and examines civil rights and race relations. This thought-provoking talks foster social change.
Co-Founder of Stand for Children
Co-Founder and CEO of Stand for Children, Jonah Edelman teaches advocacy skills to child-serving professionals, students, and civic leaders to share a powerful plan for creating a better future for children.
Psychologist & Author
Renowned psychologist and author of Reinventing Childhood, David Elkind provides the information and guidance that parents and teachers need to work effectively with the new generation of children in our care.
Transgender Public Scholar & Intellectual Activist
Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza is passionate about the politics of radical difference and the ways that our collective differences might shed light on how we become a better body together. He is also a teacher at heart and loves being with people and teaching the community.
Former MLB Player & Born-Again Christian
Jeff Francoeur is a veteran Major League Baseball player and an extraordinary example of hard work, passion and persistence. In his motivating presentations, Francoeur doesn’t shy away from the highs and lows of his career.
Businessman, Gospel Singer & Motivator
The first Gospel artist to go platinum and multi-platinum, Franklin has transformed the genre. He inspires audiences across generations with his touching story and views on faith and culture.
Life Coach & Motivator
Tony Gaskins is a celebrity life coach, having coached over 300 high profile individuals, and an international speaker whose mission is to spread self-love and dream building around the world.
Afghan American Actress & Activist
Azita Ghanizada began her journey to the U.S. as a political refugee when her family fled Afghanistan, where they gained asylum. It was the world of TV that captured her imagination and set her on a strictly tabooed path for a girl from Afghanistan.
New York Times Bestselling Author & James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor, Princeton University
One of the nation’s most prominent scholars, Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. is an author, political commentator, public intellectual and passionate educator who examines the complex dynamics of the American experience.
Investigative Journalist / Author
Journalist and author David Goodman is an avid human rights speaker. He encourages us that we can make a difference and that it is everyday citizens who have the power to challenge government and prevail.
ESPN Host
Mike Greenberg formerly hosted ESPN Radio's "Mike and Mike in the Morning," the highest-rated radio sports talk show. Giving insight as both a sportscaster and father, he goes to the mat in Why My Wife Thinks I'm an Idiot.
Integrative Cardiologist & Author
A pioneer in integrative medicine and holistic approaches to heart health, Dr. Mimi Guarneri explores the heart both physically and emotionally to advocate for personalized, predictive methods to prevent disease.
Iranian American Writer & Journalist
A celebrated poet and filmmaker, Roya Hakakian is the author of Journey from the Land of No and a founding member of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center. She speaks on the Middle East and human rights.
“Coach E" & Founder of The Miracle Project
Elaine Hall developed "The Seven Keys to Unlock Autism" and used these methods to train staff & create The Miracle Project, an arts program for children of all abilities, which was profiled in AUTISM: The Musical.
Academy Award-Winning Actress
One of Hollywood's most beloved actresses, Goldie Hawn is an Academy Award winner, producer, director, best-selling author, and children's advocate.
Foreign Correspondent & Author
Author of War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning and a foreign correspondent in Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and the Balkans, Chris Hedges speaks on war, religion and the conflict in the Middle East.
Globally Recognized Authority on Leading & Creating Cultures of Dignity, Harvard Professor and Award-Winning Author
Harvard’s Dr. Donna Hicks is an expert in human dignity and a specialist in conflict resolution. Through her work Dr. Hicks has identified a major obstacle in our human relationships and shares how to use dignity as a way of repairing relationships.
Author of Left to Tell
Immaculée Ilibagiza is the author of the bestseller Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust. She has established the Left to Tell Charitable Fund to help others heal from the effects of genocide.
Civil Rights Activist & Politician
Presidential candidate and civil rights activist Reverend Jesse Jackson is the voice of American activism. Called “the great unifier,” he has played a pivotal role for civil rights and economic and social justice.
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.
Television Personality, Attorney & Author
TV personality, former prosecutor and author Star Jones offers a fresh perspective on the most talked about crime and justice, political, and sociological issues from entertainment, politics, and pop culture.
Chair of Arab Studies, University of Columbia
Rashid Khalidi is the Chair in Arab Studies at Columbia, the past President of the Middle East Studies Association, President of the American Committee on Jerusalem, and editor of the Journal of Palestine Studies.
Minister, Attorney & Daughter of MLK Jr.
An acclaimed orator, Bernice King is the youngest daughter of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and one of Ebony magazine's “Ten of Tomorrow” in Leadership. She fights for a legal system that values rehabilitation.
Son of Martin Luther King, Jr. & Civil Rights Activist
As the oldest son of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Martin Luther King III serves as an ambassador of his parent’s legacy of nonviolent social change.
Author / Lieutenant Colonel, US Marine Corps
During his last tour of duty in Iraq, Lt. Col. Jay Kopelman adopted an abandoned puppy left behind during the battle for Fallujah. Upon his return to the US, he recounted the story in his best-selling memoir.
Legendary Football Coach
The embodiment of the word "teamwork,” Bob Ladouceur's engaging presentations teach audiences how to achieve the perfect harmony between cooperation and working towards a unified goal.
Executive Director of Carolina Jews for Justice (CJJ)
Rabbi Sandra Lawson (she/her) is a nationally recognized leader, visionary strategist, and community builder working at the intersection of Judaism, justice, and community transformation.
Sociologist / Author
Director of the Program for the Study of Violence and Conflict at Northeastern University, Dr. Jack Levin is an authority on school crime and violence. He offers strategies and solutions for keeping students safe.
Lead Singer of The Beach Boys
Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as lead singer and a founding member of The Beach Boys, Mike Love is an advocate for living in harmony with the environment and continues to raise awareness for it.
Co-Founder of The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund
After the 9/11 attacks, Edie Lutnick co-founded the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund for to address the needs of victims of terrorism, natural disasters and emergencies. She speaks about leadership in action.
Actress & Activist
A talented actress in a career that shows no signs of slowing down, Andie MacDowell is known for her role Cedar Cove among others. She is recognized worldwide for her undeniable charm, talent, and versatility.
Academy Award-Winning Actress / Author
Shirley MacLaine won a Best Actress Award for playing matriarch “Aurora Greenway” in Terms of Endearment. She showcases her untiring essence by advocating for personal growth through the mind, body and spirit.
Bestselling Author, Speaker & Changemaker in Recovery and Student and Family Well-Being
David Magee is the bestselling author of the award-winning book Dear William: A Father’s Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, Love and Loss (2021), a Publisher’s Weekly national bestseller featured on CBS Mornings.
Fashion Correspondent & Former Host of How Do I Look?
As the effervescent former 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.
Author & Founder of Moral Courage TV
Professor Irshad Manji role models the key teaching of moral courage: that doing the right thing in the face of our fears makes us whole. A senior fellow at the USC, she is an educator at heart.
Award-Winning Author & Cultural Educator
Larry Spotted Crow Mann is a nationally acclaimed author, and citizen of the Nipmuc Tribe of Massachusetts. He is an award winning writer, poet, cultural educator and Traditional Story Teller.
Host & Managing Editor of #RolandMartinUnfiltered
A dynamic and influential voice on the intersection of politics, social justice and race, Martin gives a voice to the voiceless and speaks truth to power on the issues of the day.
Leadership Expert/Author
John C. Maxwell is an internationally recognized leadership expert, speaker, and author who has sold over 13 million books. He is committed to developing leaders of excellence and integrity.
New York Times Best-Selling Author & Musician
McBride uses music and writing to share powerful stories such as The Color of Water, The Good Lord Bird and Miracle at St. Anna, which was adapted by Spike Lee.
National Leader on Belonging & New York Times Bestselling Author
Rev. Ben McBride is a native of San Francisco, spiritual leader, and longtime activist for peace and justice in the Bay Area.
Hall-of-Fame NCAA Basketball Coach, Best-Selling Author & Mental Health Warrior
When it comes to coaching, teamwork and the leadership needed to excel, no one does it better than Joanne “Coach P” McCallie, former NCAA Division I women’s basketball head coach for 28 years.
Subject of the Disney+ film Safety
The Disney+ film Safety shares Ray Ray’s story as a shining example of perseverance triumphing through repeated adversity and the message of family above everything.
Bishop of African Methodist Episcopal Church
She has made history as the first female bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Currently, she serves as the presiding prelate of the 13th Episcopal District, which includes Tennessee and Kentucky.
Courageous Pioneer & Combat-Proven Leader
Colonel Martha E. McSally is a pioneering combat-proven leader and celebrated author. McSally is a compelling example of overcoming adversity and fear to achieve extraordinary feats.
Writer, Journalist, Rabbi, Meditation Teacher & Scholar of Religion
Jay Michaelson is a writer & journalist, rabbi & meditation teacher, keynote speaker, and scholar of religion.
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant & Advocate for Veterans and Amputees
Retired United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated warrior, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees.
Grammy-Winning Country Legend
Milsap tells his story in a rich program, I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World, interspersing songs with the defining moments of his life. By sharing this, Milsap inspires others to follow their heart.
Author & Journalist
Azadeh Moaveni is a journalist, writer and associate professor at NYU, where she directs the Global Journalism Program. Her books and articles explore the interaction between gender and armed conflict, and how women’s rights are impacted by war and authoritarianism.
Writer, Theologian & LGBTQ+ Activist
The Reverend Monroe is an ordained minister, religion columnist, and public theologian. As an African American feminist theologian, she speaks for a sector of society that is frequently invisible.
Two-Time #1 National Bestselling Author & Speaker
At the age of nine, John was severely burned on 100% of his body. No one expected him to survive the first night. But he did. From this tragedy, John received the greatest gift – embracing the truth and choosing how to.
Author & Motivational Speaker
She's the mother of one of the greatest athletes ever, but Lucille O'Neal is much more than just "Shaq's mom." A powerful motivator & moving speaker, she wrote Walk Like You Have Somewhere to Go.
Attorney Mediator & Zen Meditation Instructor
Angela E. Oh serves as the Executive Director of the Western Justice Center Foundation, a nonprofit organization that advances peaceful conflict resolution. She has worked as an attorney and public lecturer.
Israeli Historian, Author & Politician
Statesman, historian, and parliamentarian, Ambassador Michael Oren has devoted his life to serving Israel and the Jewish people around the world.
Higher Education Professional & Author
Wes Parham MBA, Ph.D. is a national speaker in the critical areas of organizational and individual development, innovative leadership, and educational engagement. He is also the founder of the field of "Haterology."
Centenarian Expert
Physician and researcher Dr. Perls is one of the world's leading experts on the science of living 110 years and beyond. Based at Boston University, he directs the largest study of centenarians in the world.
Emmy Award-Winning Co-Anchor of ABC's Nightline & Best-Selling Author
Byron Pitts is an award-winning journalist who has covered some of the most horrific and dangerous news stories in the world, from Sept. 11 to Hurricane Katrina to the Boston Marathon to wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Granddaughter of Bob Marley; Filmmaker & Poet
Continuing her grandparent’s legacy and message, Donisha offers an inside look into her family’s life and speaks on how to embody the idea of “One Love” in the community.
Advocate for Holocaust Remembrance & Awareness
Just three weeks after graduating from Harvard University in June of 2010, Loren Galler Rabinowit was crowned Miss Massachusetts and went on to compete at the 2011 Miss America Pageant.
The “TikTok Pastor,” Pastor of Sunnyside Reformed Church, Author, Activist & Public Theologian
Rev. Brandan Robertson is a public theologian working at the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and social renewal. Robertson is as the “TikTok Pastor”, creating videos which have garnered over 215k followers and 5 million views.
Award-Winning Actress & Producer: American Fiction, Black-ish, Girlfriends
A Golden Globe-winning and Emmy-nominated actress, Ross stars in “Black-ish” and starred in Girlfriends. She encourages audiences to tap into their own creativity and inner joy.
Original Chick-fil-A Marketing Executive
David Salyers was one of the original two marketing executives at Chick-fil-A. He spent 37 years in the Chick-fil-A Marketing Department and most recently served as a Vice President before his recent retirement.
Best-Selling Author & Accomplished Entertainment Executive
After overcoming a childhood of adversity, Tara Schuster quickly rose up the ranks of Comedy Central where she rocketed upwards to become the youngest Vice President of Talent and Development at the network.
Executive Editor/Founder of The Diversity Council at America's Test Kitchen
If you could only use one word to describe Elle Simone Scott, it would be warrior. The Executive Editor and Founder of The Diversity Council at America’s Test Kitchen fought for herself—navigating a career and life full of extreme highs and lows.
Resiliency Expert & Coach
An internationally recognized expert on resiliency and stress reduction, Dr. Eva Selhub specializes in helping individuals and organizations improve health, wellbeing, productivity and outcomes by creating a culture of resilience.
Comedienne, Actress & TV Personality
Whether on stage or screen, Daytime Emmy Award-winner Sherri Shepherd’s magnetic personality and hilarious sense of humor never fails to delight audiences.
Co-CEO, Archie Comic Publications
Silberkleit is co-CEO of Archie Comic Publications, one of the most successful, longest-running brands in the history of the comic industry. She believes the comic book is a valuable tool for developing literacy.
Entrepreneur, Music Icon & Spiritual Leader
Once a rapper with Run DMC, today Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons is the star of Run's House, a fashion mogul, and a minister.
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.
NPR Special Correspondent
The first woman to anchor a nightly news program, speaker Susan Stamberg spent 14 years as co-host of NPR's "All Things Considered."
Minister & Baseball Legend
Darryl Strawberry is described as a legend by many who have been dazzled by the dynamics of his game, the power he possessed at the plate and the story of redemption that continues to bring hope to so many lives.
Founder & CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement
The visionary that built the Essence brand, Taylor left the magazine to found an organization devoted to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty among African-Americans.
Preacher & Activist
The “Original Hip-Hop Minister” Rev. Conrad Tillard has made a tremendous contribution to the advancement of African-American for nearly 30 years and yet his message is more timely today than it ever was.
Maryland's 1st Female Lt. Governor
As Maryland's first female Lieutenant Governor, speaker Kathleen Kennedy Townsend has worked tirelessly on behalf of children and families.
Actor, Activist & Philanthropist
An actor known for his roles on Sex and the City and In Treatment, speaker Blair Underwood is the co-founder of Artists for New South Africa.
Lawyer, Author & TV Personality
From welfare mother to New York Times best-selling author, NAACP Image Award winner Vanzant is one of the most influential and acclaimed spiritual life coaches of our time.
Founder & CEO, Life Without Limbs
Without any medical explanation or warning, Nick Vujicic was born with neither arms nor legs. He is the founder & CEO of the nonprofit organization Life Without Limbs.
Founding Director, Georgetown University Center on Faith and Justice
Professor of the Practice at the McCourt School of Public Policy and Founder and Director of the Center for Faith and Justice at Georgetown University, Jim Wallis is a globally respected writer and speaker, public theologian, and justice advocate.
Veteran TV Actor & Emmy Award Nominee
Veteran TV actor Dondré Whitfield is a 3 time Emmy and NAACP Image award nominee and best known for his role as Remy Newell, a trusted friend working on the Bordelon land as a water irrigation specialist on the critically acclaimed series Queen Sugar.
Talk Show Host & MS Activist
An Emmy-winning executive producer and talk show host, speaker Montel Williams founded the Montel Williams MS Foundation after being diagnosed with it in 1999.