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Dear [fname],
With the pace of change across politics, media, culture, and business, I wanted to share a short list of new speakers who have joined our roster. Each brings rare, first-hand perspective—from the highest levels of government and diplomacy to the front lines of media and culture, and from entrepreneurship and fashion to elite sport. They’re timely, compelling voices who can help your audience cut through the noise, anticipate what’s next, and translate big shifts into real-world insight and action.
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Justin Trudeau
23rd Prime Minister of Canada (2015-2025)
Trudeau has amassed powerful insights into societal resilience, high-stakes international diplomacy, the promotion of shared economic growth, and driving meaningful, lasting change.
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Jake Sullivan
U.S. National Security Advisor (2021-2025)
With a career spanning high-stakes diplomacy, national security decision-making, and technology and economic policy, Sullivan offers unparalleled insights into the forces driving the global landscape today.
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Jennifer Welch
High-Impact Political Commentator; Co-Host of the “I’ve Had It” podcast, with tens of millions of monthly viewers
Welch explains why political language stopped working, what voters are responding to now, and why leaders lose trust when they refuse to state the obvious.
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Allison Ellsworth
Co-Founder of poppi, the modern soda brand that reshaped how the next generation thinks about better-for-you beverages.
Ellsworth talks about trusting ideas before they make sense on paper and navigating the pressure of the public eye. Her story shows people how to stay grounded, take smart risks, and keep pushing forward even when the path is unpredictable.
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General Tim Haugh
Former Director of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command
General Haugh shares actionable insights on how leaders can anticipate, manage, and respond to global risk in an era of increasing complexity.
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Bill Maher
42x Emmy-Nominated Comedian; Host of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher
One of the wittiest satirists today, Maher builds on his distinctly perceptive, occasionally politically incorrect humor live from the podium, touching on his esteemed career across comedic mediums.
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Sue Bird
4x WNBA Champion & 5x Olympic Gold Medalist
From Olympic gold medals to WNBA championships to entrepreneurial leadership, Bird reveals the mindset strategies, motivational tools, and disciplined habits that have helped her consistently perform at the highest level.
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William J. Burns
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (2021-2025); Deputy Secretary of State (2011-2014)
Burns' ability to assess political motivations, anticipate strategic moves, and navigate diplomatic crises has made him one of the most sought-after voices on international security, intelligence strategy, and geopolitical risk assessment.
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Gary Gensler
Professor of the Practice, MIT Sloan School of Management; Former Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Gensler's insights into the complexities of markets, the use of artificial intelligence in finance, and corporate governance are invaluable to audiences in the financial, legal, tech and business sectors.
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Cynthia Rowley
Visionary Business Leader; Founder of Cynthia Rowley Brand; CFDA Award-Winning Fashion Designer
Rowley explores what it really takes to build and sustain a business without a roadmap. She speaks about judgment under pressure, embracing fear, and pushing boundaries when playing it safe can stall progress.
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Megan Rapinoe
Co-Captain and Star of the United States Women's National Soccer Team; 2x World Cup Champion
Rapinoe explores how grit, preparation, trust, and fearless authenticity form the foundation for success. She offers practical insights into building mental resilience, making tough decisions under pressure, and inspiring teams to believe.
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Van Jones
Political Contributor, CNN; Founder of RAPPORT.co, Dream Machine Innovation Labs & Exodus Leadership Forum
Jones has a rare track record of bringing people together to do hard things – in areas as diverse as clean energy solutions, criminal justice reform and racial inclusion in the tech sector.
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Lily Kanter
Entrepreneur, Conscious Business Leader, and Co-Founder of Serena & Lily
Kanter shares real-world insights into building purpose-driven businesses, fostering conscious leadership cultures, and embracing meaningful growth over empty achievement.
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