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Maria Ressa

CEO of Rappler, Journalist, Author, Freedom Advocate and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Winner

Maria’s courage and work on disinformation and ‘fake news’ culminated in being awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her “efforts to safeguard freedom of expression, which is a precondition for democracy and lasting peace.” Her numerous awards include being named Time’s 2018 Person of the Year and listed among its 100 Most Influential People of 2019. Maria advises organizations and corporations on corporate governance, values, and strategy. Her experience as a journalist and an entrepreneur in the digital world makes her a sought-after keynote speaker and panelist.

Marisa Renee Lee

Writer, Speaker, and Entrepreneur

Marisa Renee Lee is the CEO of Beacon Advisors, co-founder of Supportal, and founder of The Pink Agenda. In 2010, Marisa joined the Obama Administration first as an appointee at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and later joined the White House Domestic Policy Council and the White House Office of Public Engagement where she ultimately served as President Obama’s Deputy Director of Private Sector Engagement. During her time in the administration Marisa focused on a variety of issues including entrepreneurship and access to capital in underserved communities, implementation of the Small Business Jobs Act and more.

Mark Schulman

World Renowned Drummer for bands: P!NK, Cher, Velvet Revolver, Author, & Keynote Speaker

A legend in the music world and most recently on tour with P!NK, Mark Schulman is an incredible musician, dynamic performer and a strategic business mind who has parlayed his success on stage into true business success. Unlocking strategies to help audiences Hack the Rockstar Attitude and Boost their R.Q. (Rockstar Quotient), your team will be treated to one of those rare events – an incredible show that will empower and inspire, while also providing practical, innovative business strategies.

Matt Barnes

Sports Analyst & Former NBA Champion, Host, All the Smoke Podcast

Matt Barnes played professional basketball for 14 seasons in the NBA and was a world champion with the Golden State Warriors. Known as one of the most outspoken, explosive athletes of his generation, Barnes flourished on the court with his iconic trash-talking, “me-against-the-world” attitude. He has now taken that same mentality to his ventures off the court in both business and entertainment, which has elevated him to be one of the most powerful forces in sports media. After retiring in 2017, Barnes transitioned to a premier NBA analyst on ESPN and teamed up with former NBA player Stephen Jackson to debut Showtime’s All the Smoke podcast.

Matthew Luhn

One of the Original Story Creators at Pixar

Matthew Luhn reveals how to bridge the gap between business and heart through great storytelling. As one of the original story creators at Pixar Animation Studios, Matthew Luhn spent over two decades inside Pixar, the most successful filmmaking group in the history of Hollywood. Matthew created stories and characters for over 10 Academy Award- and Golden Globe-winning movies, working directly with Steve Jobs, and later served as Pixar’s head of story. Along with creating and writing stories for film, TV, and VR, Matthew also provides practical strategies that teach and inspire people and teams how they too can tell engaging stories that can connect, lead and motivate people in today's world.

Megan Gallagher

2x TED Talk Speaker, Mental Health Advocate and 3x Best Selling Author

Megan Gallagher is a 27-year-old 2x TED Talk speaker, 4x Amazon Best Selling Author, Afterbuzz TV Host, Mental Health Advocate, and Writer for Meditation Magazine. After starting her business at 18 years old, she embarked on a journey to speak at High Schools and Colleges across the country about her mission to implement courses on mental health in the modern day school system. She recently began speaking in corporate offices and workspaces across the country. ,

Mel Robbins

Most Booked Female Speaker in the World, Motivational Speaker, Talk Show Host, Best-Selling Author, Social Media Influencer

Mel Robbins is one of the leading voices in personal development and transformation and an international bestselling author. Her work includes the global phenomenon The 5 Second Rule, four #1 bestselling audiobooks, the #1 podcast on Audible, as well as signature online courses that have changed the lives of more than half a million students worldwide. Her latest book, The High 5 Habit, was an instant best-seller.

Melissa Agnes

Crisis Management Advisor and Keynote Speaker

Founder and CEO of the Crisis Ready Institute, Melissa Agnes is a recognized leading authority on crisis preparedness, reputation management, and brand protection. Agnes is the creator of the Crisis ReadyTM Model and author of Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World. She is a coveted speaker, commentator, and advisor to some of today's leading organizations faced with the greatest risks.

Melissa Schilling

Innovation Scholar and Professor

Melissa Schilling holds the John Herzog Family chair in management and organizations at NYU Stern. She is one of the world’s leading experts on innovation. Melissa's research focuses on innovation and strategy in high technology industries such as smartphones, videogames, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, electric vehicles, and renewable energies. Her research in innovation and strategy has earned her awards such as the National Science Foundation’s CAREER Award, and the Best Paper in Management Science and Organization Science for 2007 Award.

Michael Abrashoff

Former US Naval Commander, Leadership and Performance Expert, Best Selling Author

Mike Abrashoff was the most-junior officer in the Pacific Fleet when he took command of the near-worst performing ship. Twelve months later, the USS Benfoldwas the best ship in the entire Navy – using the same crew. The story of that stunning transformation has lessons for every organization: leadership matters – and culture is everything. Mike’s written three books – his first, It’s Your Ship, has sold over 1 million copies.