Motivation & Inspiration
Happiness & Balance
Happiness & Balance:
Biologist & Stress Expert, Author
Dr. Heiss is a stress expert dedicated to transforming our fears into fuel we can use through her T-minus 3 Technique. Her research has been designated “transformative” by the National Science Foundation.
Host, Inside Mental Health Podcast, Author & Bipolar Advocate
Gabe Howard is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after speaker, but he wouldn’t be any of those things today if he hadn’t been committed to a psychiatric hospital and diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2003.
Cognitive Scientist and Humanistic Psychologist & Host: The Psychology Podcast
Renowned humanistic psychologist, Scott Barry Kaufman, explores the depths of human potential by challenging traditional metrics of success.
International Inspirational Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Expert on Creating Enduring Success & Founder of Enduring Success Strategies
Trish is proof that true success—enduring success—comes from making a choice. We each have the power to make that choice and achieve enduring success, no matter the obstacles.
Mindfulness Expert, Author & Podcast Host
Case Kenny is a mindfulness expert, author, and podcast host who has been teaching people how to live more optimistic, mindful, and authentic lives for the past 10 years.
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.
Award-Winning Journalist & Health Advocate
At 39, while doing a story of heart disease, Joan Lunden failed the heart health test. With determination to transform her life, she lost 50 pounds and became an activist for The American Heart Association.
Work & Life Balance Expert
Marston is one of the most sought-after experts in the country. Her company Life Quality Seminars is dedicated to spreading the message of how to balance life’s competing priorities and create a high quality life.
Brain Scientist
Wherever the very latest neuroscience intersects with real-world challenges facing the workplace, education, healthcare, and our everyday lives, you’ll find energizing insights from brain scientist John Medina.
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.
Inspirational Speaker & Best-Selling Author
Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success. Lifetime produced a movie about Murray’s life story entitled Homeless to Harvard, which was nominated for three Emmys.
Bestselling Author & Star of MTV’s The Buried Life
Ben Nemtin is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? and a star of MTV’s highest rated show on iTunes and Amazon called The Buried Life.
Actor, Comedian, Author, Game Show Host & Television Personality
John O'Hurley is best known as J. Peterman on Seinfeld, the #1 syndicated television show in the world, for which he won a Screen Actor’s Guild Award. This year is the 20th Anniversary of the NBC Dog Show (32 million viewers) which he hosts.
Bestselling Author, 2x TED Speaker, Expert in Human Connection & Digital Wellness
Mark Ostach helps people find the courage to connect. A globally recognized speaker on Human Connection & Digital Wellness and frequently featured in the USA Today, Mark has done two TED talks.
Author of The Assertive Parent, Support Coach & Mental Health Educator
Daniel Patterson empowers people to discover their hope for the future through a powerful story of personal recovery and reinvention. Since he began his recovery journey, he has established two successful multi-million companies.
Science Journalist & Peak Performance Expert
Lynne Peeples is a speaker and science journalist. Her recent book, THE INNER CLOCK, explores how circadian science can help us sleep better, feel happier, and improve our performance, productivity, and overall health.
Globally Recognized Trailblazer in Workplace Wellbeing
Laura Putnam is a workplace wellbeing expert, change agent, author of Workplace Wellness that Works, and Chief Learning Officer at Upli (workplace wellbeing provider).
Former Head of Marketing for LaFace Records
Sheri Riley works with high achievers to make choices that lead to less stress and more clarity. She ran the marketing at LaFace Records where her innovative approach helped introduce the world to some of the most influential, multi-platinum artists.
Creator of the 5 Second Rule
Mel Robbins is the co-founder of Inspire52 and an award-winning CNN commentator and legal analyst. In her motivational presentations, Robbins speaks at events around the world on human behavior and leadership.
“Skid Row CEO” & Inspirational Leadership Speaker
Joe Roberts embodies the power of possibility. Celebrated in national media as the “Skid Row CEO,” his astounding transformation from substance abuse and homelessness to leading executive has inspired countless audiences.
Bestselling Author & Screenwriter
Steven Rowley is the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book of 2016, The Editor, named by NPR and Esquire magazine as one of the Best Books of 2019.
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.
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.
Reality TV Star & Winner of Survivor
Parvati Shallow is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, executive coach, and speaker. She holds advanced certifications in both Hatha and Kundalini Yoga and is a four-time competitor and winner of CBS’s hit series SURVIVOR.
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.
Certified Nutritionist & Weight-Loss Expert
JJ Smith is a bestselling author, nutritionist and certified weight-loss expert. Since reclaiming her health and discovering a “second youth” in her forties, she provides lifestyle solutions for getting healthy.
Licensed Psychologist, Author & Co-founder Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength
Dr. Ashley Smith is a licensed psychologist, speaker, and author who challenges audiences to master their minds, push past limits, and live boldly.
Founder & Executive Director, Athletes Mental Health Organization; Co-Author of The Price She Pays
Katie Steele is the Founder and Executive Director of the Athletes Mental Health Organization, a non-profit organization dedicated to changing athletic systems and providing resources to support mental health in athletes.
Trend & Pop Culture Journalist
Trend & pop culture journalist and four-time author Alix Strauss is a media savvy social satirist. A frequent contributor to the New York Times Metro, Styles, Real Estate and Special Section, she also created and writes the It’s No Secret column.
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.
Expert on Personal Transformation, Peak Performance & Creating Environments for Success
Based in Venice, California, Seb Terry is a cheeky Australian whose passion for life is not only evident through his famed bucket list journey, but is powerfully unleashed onto stages with every keynote that he performs.
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.