Motivation & Inspiration
Inspiration
Inspiration:
Jugglers / Entertainers
Jon Wee and Owen Morse demonstrate great skill as motivational speakers. Add their artistry as jugglers and entertainers, and The Passing Zone can turn your next function into the most talked about event.
Former White House Senior Advisor
Rising from the depths of extreme poverty, Omarosa was the only African American senior advisor to the 45th President of the US Donald Trump and is one of the most dynamic keynotes in the speaking world today.
Host of the Podcast Harry Potter & The Sacred Text
Vanessa is currently a research assistant at Harvard Divinity School, a proctor at Harvard University, and the co-host of the podcast Harry Potter & The Sacred Text and the upcoming podcast, Hot & Bothered.
Writer, Performer & Consultant
Whether ALOK is selling out an international performance tour, publishing essays and books advocating for LGBTQ equality, designing a new fashion collection, or speaking about a 21st century approach to gender rights – their distinctive mix of charisma, poetry, and intellect has made them one of the most dynamic artists of our times.
Principal EL & the Schoolhouse302
The Passionate Leadership Institute is designed to guide the thinking, planning and actions of educators. Dr. EL, Dr. Jones and Dr. Vari will discuss creating and fostering a culture to support educators who are more equity-focused and innovative.
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.
Award-Winning Investigative Journalist at NBC News & Criminal Legal Reform Activist
In 2002, Dan Slepian, award-winning NBC News journalist and veteran producer of its newsmagazine Dateline, received a letter from Jon-Adrian "JJ" Velazquez, a man incarcerated and serving 25 years to life in person for a crime he didn’t commit.
Olympic Gold Medal Winning Power Couple
Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall are an Olympic power couple with a remarkable love story. Their journey of determination, love, and excellence has cemented them as one of the most iconic couples in sports today.
Award-Winning Supermodel & Cultural Trailblazer
Emme is a distinguished and influential figure with a remarkable 30-year career across the fashion, wellness, beauty, and media industries.
Major League Pitcher and Gold Medal Olympian
Though born without a right hand, Jim Abbott went on to become a Major League Baseball pitcher who now shares a powerful message of overcoming adversity.
Author, Self Esteem Coach & Advice Columnist
A woman with a message, Abiola Abrams is an empowerment coach, advice columnist, motivator and author. She is passionate about body image issues, women’s issues, healthy relationships and personal development.
Best-Selling Author of The Happiness Advantage
Shawn Achor is the world’s leading expert on the connection between happiness and success whose research has made the cover of Harvard Business Review.
Real-Life Deaf Football Coach
Keith Adams is a head coach football at California School for the Deaf in Riverside, but he also has been a long time coach for over 30 years in various sports in hearing and deaf sports.
Former First Lady of Somaliland & Women’s Rights Advocate
A pioneer in the struggle for the abolition of female circumcision, Edna Adan is the founder of the Edna Adan Maternity Hospital in Somaliland. She previously served as Foreign Minister and First Lady of Somaliland.
Boxing Champion & International Boxing Hall of Famer
The daughter of boxing icon Muhammad Ali, Laila is a world-class athlete, television host and passionate health advocate who encourages others to live an active lifestyle.
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.