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J.R. Martinez

Burn Survivor, Army Veteran, Actor, & Bestselling Author

J.R. Martinez is an Army veteran, burn survivor, actor, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author, and Dancing with the Stars season 13 winner. J.R. travels the world spreading his message of resilience and optimism and does it all with a smile.

Jade Simmons

Acclaimed Creator of Mind Blowing, Transformational Experiences & One of a Kind Inspirational Adventure

Jade Simmons is an internationally acclaimed creator of transformational experiences designed to activate audiences into becoming the biggest, boldest version of themselves possible. The world-class concert artist is also the CEO of Jade Media Global, a revolutionary live experience and global content distribution company specializing in 360o personal development and strategic transformation. Nicknamed “Classical Music’s #1 Maverick” and named one of the Best Keynote Speakers of 2019 and 2020, her electrifying, genre-bending concert adventures span Rachmaninoff all the way to rap and include virtuoso storytelling, uncommon insights, and boundless inspiration. Today, Jade’s experiences not only delight concert audiences, but her dazzling, high-impact presentations are fast becoming the go to fuel for the world’s superlative brands and organizations from financial services, to biotech, to entertainment, education, energy and beyond. The equal-opportunity disrupter was also a surprise Independent candidate for President in the 2020 elections.

Johnny Crowder

Mental Health CEO and Entrepreneur

“The Next Evolution of Digital Mental Health Support" - FORBES
Johnny Crowder is the 30-year-old founder and CEO of Cope Notes, a science and text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to healthcare providers, employers, government agencies and individuals in nearly 100 countries around the world. He is also a mental health advocate, Certified Recovery Peer Specialist, a Million-plus views TEDx speaker and a Billboard charting band leader.

Jon Dorenbos

Acclaimed Magician & Former NFL Player

Jon is one of the most sought after Keynote Speakers on the circuit. His presentation, LIFE IS MAGIC, is truly one-of-a-kind. Weaving his inspirational story with world-class magic.

Kara Brown

Pop-Culture Writer & Podcaster

Kara is passionate about telling stories of people of color. She is a former staff writer for "Grown-ish", Jezebel, and former co-host of Crooked Media's pop-culture podcast "Keep It."

Kat Blaque

YouTube Star & Activist

Kat Blaque is a transgender rights activist and runs a YouTube channel focused on social justice issues, particularly around race, gender, the LGBTQ+ community, and feminism.

Ken Burns

Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker

Ken Burns has been making documentary films for almost fifty years. Since the Academy Award nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, Ken has gone on to direct and produce some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made, including The Civil War; Baseball; Jazz; The War; The National Parks: America’s Best Idea; Prohibition; The Roosevelts: An Intimate History; The Vietnam War; Country Music; and, most recently, The U.S. and the Holocaust. Future film projects include The American Buffalo, Leonardo da Vinci, The American Revolution, Emancipation to Exodus, and LBJ & the Great Society, among others. Ken’s films have been honored with dozens of major awards, including sixteen Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards and two Oscar nominations. In September of 2008, at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards, Ken was honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with a Lifetime Achievement Award. In November of 2022, Ken was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.

Killer Mike

Rapper, Civic Leader & Activist

Killer Mike is a Grammy award-winning rapper and actor who is making waves in the political arena for his gripping commentary on ongoing social issues confronting America.

M Abeo

Mental Health Advocate & Creator of the ​Faces of Fortitude​ Movement
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M Abeo (they/he/she) is a Mental Health Advocate, Speaker, Podcast host, Producer and Photographer + Creator of the Faces of Fortitude project. The project began as a series of portraits documenting the healing of those affected by suicide. In just 5 years it has grown into a body of work that consists of TEDx and speaking events, traveling gallery exhibits, and the Behind the Lens Podcast. M travels the country and world talking about the healing they have discovered within their portrait work and their love for plants as a form of self care that can unearth a new method of self-healing.

Mark Schulman

World-Renowned Drummer; Author; Motivator; Expert, The Secrets of Rockstar Performance

Mark Schulman is a monster drummer who’s toured the world with some of the greatest rock and pop performers – before crowds as big as 225,000. He’s played with P!NK, Billy Idol, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Foreigner, Simple Minds, and others over his 32-year touring career. Mark is also amazing on another stage – as a speaker, where he delivers a rock show disguised as a keynote. “I’ve learned about the importance of attitude as part of the touring family with these great performers,” Mark says as he unpacks the secrets of rockstar performance. His presentations translate lessons learned during a remarkable career into valuable tips for organizations, teams, leaders, and those who want to be their absolute best. Mark Schulman is a brilliant storyteller and performer who inspires audiences to engage and unleash their inner rockstar. Mark's first book, Conquering Life’s Stage Fright, shows people how to harness doubt, fear, and anxiety to perform at their best when it matters most. His next book, The Attitude Equation, is slated for late 2023 release. Mark is also a judge and coach on an all-new original music competition television show called BANDED on AXS TV.