These inspiring authors share powerful stories of courage and perseverance—on stage and in life. Their words remind us that resilience, purpose, and passion can turn even the toughest challenges into extraordinary journeys.

 

Former Prime Minister & Head of Government of Finland (2019-2023); Author of Hope in Action

Legendary Tennis Champion: 7-Time Grand Slam Singles Champion, 5-Time Wimbledon Champion, 4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; NYT Bestselling Author, Come to Win & Strive

Hollywood Icon, Actor, Producer, and Director; NYT Bestselling Author, Stories I Only Tell My Friends and Love Life

 

'Miracle on the Hudson' Captain; NYT #1 Bestselling Author, Sully: My Search for What Really Matters

Academy Award-Winning Actor; NYT #1 Bestselling Author, Greenlights

Acclaimed Actress: Legally Blonde, Cruel Intentions, & Hellboy; Author of NYT Bestseller Mean Baby

 

Exoneree & Innocence Network Advocate; NYT Bestselling Author, Waiting to Be Heard & Free

Dogsledder & Adventurer; Author of Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube & Small Game

Respected Journalist & Peabody Award Finalist; WSJ Bestselling Author of Huddle: How Women Unlock Their Collective Power

 

Captain of FIFA Women's World Cup Champion Team, Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, & One of TIME Magazine's "100 Most Influential People in the World"; #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Wolfpack & Forward: A Memoir

Neurosurgeon and Inventor of Rolle Scoring System; Bestselling Author of The 2% Way

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Two-Time World Cup Champion; Two-Time FIFA World Player of the Year; NYT Bestselling Author, When Nobody Was Watching

 

Happiness Expert; Multiple NYT Bestselling Author, Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World and More

Miss Universe and Miss South Africa; Entrepreneur and Founder, 153 Jewelry; Author, A Crown That Lasts and Knowing Who You Are Because of Who God Is

NYT Bestselling Author of 14 Books; Host, Award-Winning 'For The Love' Podcast