Motivation & Inspiration
Inspiration
Inspiration:
Real Estate Mogul & Star of Shark Tank
Speaker Barbara Corcoran is the real estate contributor for NBC's Today Show and an investor/shark on ABC's reality hit Shark Tank.
NBC Broadcaster
A five-time winner of the Emmy Award for "Outstanding Sports Broadcaster," speaker Bob Costas has also hosted his own talk show and substitute hosted the Today Show.
Explorer & Ocean Advocate
Continuing the mission of her grandfather, Jacques and father, Phillipe Cousteau to protect the world’s oceans, Alexandra is a National Geographic "emerging explorer," filmmaker and gifted storyteller.
Combat Veteran, Former Thunderbird Lead Solo, F-16 Fighter Pilot
Michelle “MACE” Curran is a highly sought after international speaker specializing in overcoming fear and tackling self-doubt.
Rabbi & Survivor of Synagogue Hostage Crisis
Charlie Cytron-Walker became the new rabbi at Temple Emanuel in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on July 1, 2022. He is a nationally recognized leader on combatting antisemitism and building strong interreligious relationships.
Track & Field Athlete & 2024 Olympic Gold Medalist; YouTuber & Content Creator
Tara Davis-Woodhall is the reigning Olympic Gold Medalist in the long jump and has remained undefeated for the past two years.
Guinness World Record Holder & Author
Over 25 years ago, Dave Davlin began bringing smiles to faces with a form of entertainment he developed as a young boy. From NBA and major college arenas across America, “Travelin” Davlin has entertained people of every age and background.
Olympic Gymnast & Heart Health Advocate
Since her years as an Olympic athlete, Dawes has made it her mission to educate women about heart disease. She focuses on promoting physical activity, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
Head Coach, Ohio State University
Heading into his sixth season as head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Ryan Day led Ohio’s powerhouse team to an extraordinary record of 34-4 in his first three seasons, including 23 consecutive wins.
Shark Attack Survivor & Shark Week Star
An Australian Navy diver who lost two limbs in a brutal shark attack that changed his life, de Gelder now inspires others to overcome obstacles and champions shark conservation.
TV Icon & Host of The Ellen DeGeneres Show
A beloved TV icon and entertainment pioneer, Ellen DeGeneres has resonated with audiences from her first stand-up comedy appearances to her current work as host of the Emmy-winning Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Wellness Advocate & Founder of Naaya
Sinikiwe Dhliwayo is a true creative and public speaker who for the last decade has made a home at the intersection of wellness and publishing. She is dedicated to shifting the perception of BIPOC and certain that love is a catalyst for great change.
News Anchor & Alcohol Recovery Advocate
News anchor and speaker Laurie Dhue shares her experience with alcoholism to inspire audiences to overcome substance abuse.
WNBA Star
A five-time gold medalist and captain of various USA women’s basketball teams, Skylar Diggins speaks about her sports journey, becoming motivated to succeed, the team building lessons she learned and more.
Former NFL Football Coach & Hall of Famer
As head coach, Mike Ditka led the Bears to win the Superbowl. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a tight end for the Bears, Cowboys and Eagles and received All America honors at the University of Pittsburgh.
Sergeant in Shootout with Boston Marathon Bomber
After a shootout with the Boston Marathon bombers which ended in his hospitalization, Dic Donohue tells his story of survival, resilience and adaptability to audiences from law enforcement officers to students.
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.
World Class Magician & 2x Pro Bowl NFL Player
Jon Dorenbos played 14 seasons in the NFL as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2016, Jon competed on America’s Got Talent where he showcased his skills as a sleight-of-hand magician.
Award-Winning Speaker, Engagement Expert & Singer-Songwriter
Rachel Druckenmiller is a powerhouse speaker and facilitator who helps leaders and teams reignite purpose, fuel connection, and take bold, meaningful action.
Former Social Secretary for the Obama White House
Deesha Dyer is a philanthropist, award-winning strategist, on-the-ground community organizer, and executive operations expert.
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.
New York Times Bestselling Author, Living Well & Performance Expert
Michael Easter is a New York Times bestselling author who's made a career of traveling the world to uncover innovative and practical ideas that help people live healthier, happier, and more productive and remarkable lives.
CEO of Not Impossible Labs
Recently named by Fortune Magazine as one of the Top 50 World’s Greatest Leaders, Mick Ebeling has sparked a movement of pragmatic, inspirational innovation.
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.
Child Advocate
Founder and Director of the Children's Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman achieved victories in mandatory education for children with disabilities and health benefits for uninsured children.
Thought-Provoking Transgender Speaker
Matt Ellison is a highly sought-after, entertaining and thought-provoking transgender speaker. His life experience as a trans man has fascinated and inspired audiences of all kinds in both private and public sectors.
4X Bestselling Author; Founder and CEO, Every Monday Matters
For the past 15 years, Matthew Emerzian has been on a mission to create a world where everyone embraces how much and why they matter.
Former Astronaut, NASA Johnson Space Center
Dr. Jeanette J. Epps is a trailblazing former NASA astronaut, aerospace engineer, and former CIA intelligence officer whose remarkable career embodies leadership and a steadfast commitment to inspiring the next generation.
Best-Selling Author on Science of High Performance
Best-selling author David Epstein has made it his mission to uncover the keys to achieving high performance in any domain. In his latest book, Range, he examines the world’s top performers, from professional athletes to artists and more.
Captain of the 1980 Olympic US Hockey Team
Mike Eruzione led the US Hockey Team that beat the odds to win the Gold Medal at the 1980 Olympics. His decisive winning goal allowed the underdog US team to beat the Soviets and stun the world.
Founder of All Wheels Up
A former fashion merchandiser, Michele Erwin pivoted careers as she saw a need in the disability community to address the white space for true accessible air travel, which is a wheelchair spot on airplanes, as you find on buses and trains today.
Former All-Pro Quarterback / TV Analyst
The former quarterback for the Bengals, Jets and Cardinals during a 14-year NFL career, Boomer Esiason is now an analyst for The NFL Today. He also founded the Esiason Foundation to eliminate the threat of CF.