Sports
Adventurers
Adventurers:
Extreme Athlete-Kayaker & 2x World Record Holder
91 days alone on the ocean on a kayak: Kayaking solo, unsupported and non-stop across an ocean takes a distinctive character, one with grit, determination, and resilience. In his inspirational talks, Cyril relates his incredible journey.
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.
Manley is the founder of Vertical Lessons, Inc. He is an award-winning international keynote speaker, business leader and best-selling author.
One of the Most Accomplished & Widely Recognized Rock Climbers in the World
Alex Honnold is one of the most accomplished and widely recognized rock climbers in the world, celebrated for his bold free solo ascents of America's most iconic cliffs—performed without ropes or safety equipment.
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.
Inspiring Photo Journalist
Photographing stories all over the globe with National Geographic earned Dewitt Jones a reputation as an exceptional photojournalist. As a motion picture director, he had two films nominated for Academy Awards.
Leadership Expert Who Snowboarded on Mt Everest
Stephen Koch is a snowboard mountaineer, professional athlete and mountain guide. On the world’s highest and most challenging mountains, he makes calculated but uncertain decisions in the face of extreme danger.
Spinal Cord Injury-Recovering Athlete
A world-renowned athlete and adventurer, speaker Grant Korgan continues to climb and ski around the globe after having suffered a spinal cord injury and advocates for choosing positivity through adversity.
Recovering Athlete & Wellness Expert
World-record holding Antarctic Explorer, adventure athlete, author and motivator Grant Korgan takes the stage with his wife Shawna — wellness expert and life coach author — for a dynamic and life-impacting talk.
Olympic/Paralympic Games Medalist
Patrick “Blake” Leeper is an eight-time Paralympic Track and Field international medalist, world record holder and three-time American record holder.
Deep Sea Saturation Diver & Subject of the Film Last Breath
Chris has been a commercial diver for over 18 years, and currently specializes in deep sea saturation diving, operating almost exclusively in the oil and gas industry.
Adventure Sports & Travel Journalist / Author
Writer, educator, public speaker and entertainer Buddy Levy is a co-star of Brad Meltzer's Decoded on The History Channel. As a freelance journalist, he has covered adventure sports and lifestyle/travel worldwide.
Filmmaker, Author & TV Host, Globe Trekker
Holly Morris is an award-winning filmmaker and writer, and television host. Her newest documentary, The Babushkas of Chernobyl, premiered at the 2015 Los Angeles Film Festival.
U.S. Marine Veteran, Author, Global Explorer & Resilience Expert
Akshay Nanavati is a U.S. Marine veteran, author, global explorer, and resilience expert who has conquered drug addiction in high school, PTSD, alcoholism, and near-suicidal despair after fighting the war in Iraq.
National Geographic Expeditions Expert, Explorer, Adventurer, Mountaineer & Storyteller
Wasfia Nazreen is a National Geographic Expeditions Expert, Explorer & Adventurer, mountaineer, and storyteller whose life’s work bridges extreme exploration with deep social purpose.
NFL Wide Receiver, Elite Mountaineer & Entrepreneur
Mark is a former five-year NFL player and the first NFL athlete to climb the Seven Summits. Mark’s MT Everest expedition was documented by NFL Films, earning an Emmy Award for Best Picture.