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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.

Laila Ireland

Transgender Veteran & Activist

Veteran Laila Ireland courageously came out as a transgender service member by sharing her story in the Emmy-nominated short film "Transgender, at War and in Love." Today, Laila advocates for LGBTQIA equity by speaking across the country and establishing safe spaces for this critical conversation.

Lance Armstrong

Seven-time Tour de France winner, Cancer Survivor, Podcast Host, Endurance Athlete, and Managing Partner, Next Ventures (Venture Capital)

One of the most iconic athletes and recognizable names in the world, Lance Armstong’s incredible journey has a massive impact with audiences. Learn what it takes to be the best, to win at all costs (and then pay the cost). Lance’s story of grit, tenacity and overcoming Stage 3 testicular cancer to win 7 consecutive Tour de France races is fascinating. Lance founded the Livestrong Foundation, raising over a half billion dollars for cancer research. His story of redemption and reinvention is powerful and he shares with the audience what happened, how it happened and that he is 100% accountable for his journey. He continues to focus on health, athletics and raising his family. Lance leads WEDU, the global content and media platform and hosts two hugely popular podcasts, The Move and the Forward. Lance is also the Managing Partner at Next Ventures, the investment fund that focus on human optimization, wellness and athletics.

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.

Michael Abrashoff

Former Commander, USS Benfold and Author, It’s Your Ship

Mike Abrashoff speaks on leadership, managing change, execution, safety, innovation, organizational culture and related topics.

Mike Massimino

Astronaut, Columbia Professor, Media Personality, Author, & Explorer

Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut, is a professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia University and the senior advisor for space programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Now available for Virtual Programming.

Mike McCabe

Experienced Leader With a Passion for Innovation and Change

As Director of Air Warfare at the Pentagon, Mike "Wizard" McCabe oversaw some of the deepest technology shifts and changes at the US Navy. He ensured thousands of military personnel would be ready for these transformations and managed the budgets that supported these key innovations and changes. Mike was in his office in the Pentagon on September 11, 2001 and survived the attack, retiring from the Navy shortly thereafter.

Molly Bloom

Top Booked Inspirational Speaker, Subject of the Oscar-nominated film, “Molly’s Game”, Bestselling Author, U.S. Ski Team Alum, and Host of Award-Winning Podcast, “Torched”

Legendary for running the world’s most exclusive high stakes poker game frequented by A-List Hollywood celebrities and sports figures, Molly Bloom is a top-booked inspirational speaker and one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women. She shares a life journey of triumph, ruin, and reinvention—from Olympic dreams crushed by a career-ending accident to seeing her multi-million-dollar business threatened by organized crime and shut down by the FBI. Her story of grit, resilience and self-determination has been called a “goosebump experience,” inspiring corporate audiences and winning stellar reviews.

Nicole Malachowski

First Woman Thunderbird Pilot, Combat Veteran, Fighter Squadron Commander, White House Fellow & Adviser, and Indomitable Spirit

Retired USAF Officer and the first female Thunderbird pilot, Nicole Malachowski shares insights for overcoming adversity, dealing with change, exceeding expectations, and challenging stereotypes.

Pat Falvey

World-Renowned Explorer

Pat Falvey is the first person in the world to have completed climbing the seven highest mountains on the Seven Continents twice including Mt Everest from Nepal and Tibet.