Ke Huy Quan’s extraordinary journey in Hollywood is a testament to the power of resilience, authenticity, and the pursuit of dreams. His story resonates not only with aspiring actors but with anyone who has ever faced obstacles on their path to success. In his powerful talks, Quan shares how his own life story proves that perseverance, combined with staying true to oneself, can transform both individuals and entire industries.

After moving to the United States as a refugee, Quan quickly made his mark in Hollywood as a beloved child star, capturing lifelong fans through iconic roles in blockbusters like Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom and The Goonies. After stepping away from acting for two decades, he made a triumphant return in Everything Everywhere All at Once, earning an Academy Award, Golden Globe, Critics Choice Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, Independent Spirit Award, Hollywood Critics Association Award, and the Gotham Award for Outstanding Supporting Performance. His debut memoir Never Say Die was an instant NYT bestseller. His incredible comeback is a reflection of his grit, determination, and unwavering character, which has been the cornerstone of his success.

With profiles in Wired, NPR, TODAY, and more, audiences can't get enough of Quan's unfiltered perspective and behind-the-scenes stories. Whether sharing his journey of overcoming adversity, championing the importance of inclusivity, or motivating others to break through their own barriers, Quan’s message is one of hope, resilience, and the belief that anything is possible with hard work and authenticity. His words will inspire anyone who needs a reminder that their dreams are worth chasing.

Renowned conductor James Conlon has cultivated a vast symphonic, operatic, and choral repertoire and is one of today’s most versatile and respected conductors and educators. Mr. Conlon has spoken internationally about the power of creativity, the enduring importance of classical music, and leadership insights that resonate across industries.

Since his 1974 debut with the New York Philharmonic, Mr. Conlon has conducted virtually every major American and European symphony orchestra. He is Music Director of LA Opera, with whom he has won four Grammy Awards and led more performances than any other conductor in the company’s history, and also serves as Artistic Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Through worldwide touring, an extensive discography and videography, numerous writings, television appearances and guest speaking engagements, he is one of classical music’s most recognized and prolific figures.

Mr. Conlon is an enthusiastic advocate of the role music plays in our shared humanity and civic life. He has worked to call attention to the works of composers silenced by the Nazi regime – which led to the creation of The OREL Foundation, the Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices, and his popular TEDx Talk “Resurrecting Forbidden Music.” Mr. Conlon has received numerous honorary doctorates and accolades including the Legion d’Honneur – France’s highest honor – and was personally inducted by then-President Jacques Chirac.

Simu Liu built his career by walking away from the future that had been mapped out for him. The son of Chinese immigrants, he left a conventional career in business at 23 to pursue acting, eventually becoming the face of a history-making Marvel franchise and one of the most recognizable Asian stars in the world.

But Liu has never treated success in Hollywood as the finish line. From Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and the cultural phenomenon Barbie to Broadway and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, he has continued to push into new territory. Off screen, he is building just as deliberately. As a partner at Markham Valley Ventures, Liu backs AAPI leaders across business and culture, and as Chief Content Officer of MìLà, he is helping grow a modern Chinese food brand with cultural identity at its core.

His New York Times bestselling memoir, We Were Dreamers, tells the story underneath that trajectory: immigrant expectations, a failed accounting career, and the decision to pursue a life that looked nothing like the one he was expected to lead.

Funny, candid, and relentlessly ambitious, Liu brings audiences inside what it takes to forge your own path, expand the possibilities of representation, and keep building long after the breakthrough.

What happens when you stop letting the world define you and start choosing yourself?

For more than three decades, Jennie Garth has lived that question in public. She became one of television’s most recognizable stars as Kelly Taylor on the cultural phenomenon Beverly Hills, 90210, growing up in front of millions while an entire generation formed an idea of who she was. Today, she has reclaimed one of her character’s most iconic declarations, “I choose me,” and transformed it into a deeply personal philosophy about identity, reinvention, and having the courage to decide what comes next.

Garth has navigated extraordinary fame, motherhood, divorce, aging in Hollywood, and the challenge of building a life beyond the role that made her a household name. Her instant New York Times bestseller, I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention, and I Choose Me With Jennie Garth podcast turn those experiences into candid conversations about letting go of expectations, embracing change, and finding purpose in a new chapter.

An actor, producer, bestselling author, podcaster, entrepreneur, and designer, Garth has continually evolved without losing the authenticity that first connected her with millions. Onstage, she brings a refreshingly relatable perspective to the moments when the life you built no longer fits and choosing yourself becomes the first step toward building what comes next.

The world didn't fall in love with a talking snowman by accident. Josh Gad has spent a career understanding what makes people laugh, what makes them care, and what brings them together.

From his Tony Award-nominated breakout in The Book of Mormon to voicing Olaf in Disney's Frozen franchise, Gad has built a career creating characters that stay with people. His work has grossed more than $7 billion worldwide, but his greatest talent isn't creating memorable performances. It's understanding the emotions that make them memorable.

During the pandemic, that instinct took on a new form. Through REUNITED APART, Gad reunited beloved casts to raise millions for charity and remind audiences that stories can bring people together even when the world feels apart.

On stage, Gad blends behind-the-scenes stories with surprising insights into creativity, resilience, and connection. Funny, candid, and deeply relatable, he reminds audiences that the people who leave the greatest impression aren't always the loudest—they're the ones who understand what others need most.

Sir John is a globally renowned makeup artist, creative director, and cultural tastemaker whose artistry has shaped defining looks for Beyoncé, Serena Williams, Zendaya, Oprah Winfrey, Naomi Campbell, and Priyanka Chopra. His influence spans from the red carpet to the boardroom, with leadership roles as Editor-at-Large at Allure and Creative Director at Medicube, following collaborations with L’Oréal Paris and Kilian Paris. Known for blending technical mastery with emotional depth, Sir John views beauty as a frequency, a way of living with curiosity, presence, and pleasure. That philosophy, paired with his track record of cultural impact, makes him a trusted guide for audiences exploring identity, creativity, and personal power.

In 2026, he will debut VERSION of SELF, a podcast with iHeartRadio that brings his signature candor and vision to conversations on transformation and belonging. Across every platform, Sir John uses beauty as a language of empowerment, leaving those he engages with a renewed sense of confidence and possibility.

Composer. Producer. Visionary. One of the most influential storytellers of our time.

Few composers in history have shaped the global soundscape of musical theatre as profoundly as Andrew Lloyd Webber. Across his career his work has transcended the stage to become one of the most commercially successful and culturally influential catalogues of all time.

From Phantom of the Opera, Cats and Evita to Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Boulevard, School of Rock and many more, his productions continue to captivate audiences around the globe, entertaining generations and redefining what musical theatre is. His most successful production Phantom of the Opera has become a global phenomenon, with productions playing to 160 million people in 217 cities, 52 territories and in 23 languages since it first premiered in London.

Known for constant innovation, recent successes include CATS: The Jellicle Ball - a reimagined version of CATS inspired by New York's ballroom culture – that transferred to Broadway and won three Tony Awards. While Off-Broadway, Masquerade - an immersive reimagining of Phantom of the Opera - received widespread critical acclaim and was recognised with a Drama Desk Special Award for Excellence.

Beyond musical theatre, Lloyd Webber has a deep interest and knowledge of art and architecture. He owns one of the finest private collections of pre-Raphaelite art and is a passionate advocate for music education, supporting tens of thousands of children through the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation.

In rare and personal conversations, he reflects on the risks, triumphs, and setbacks that have shaped his career. Audiences gain insight into the making of iconic productions, his collaborations with leading artists, and the lessons behind sustaining creative excellence.

Candid, reflective, and often surprisingly funny, Lloyd Webber offers an unforgettable evening of stories and insights from a life spent shaping culture on a global scale. His perspective extends beyond the stage, touching on creativity, leadership, reinvention, and what it takes to build work that endures.

One of the select few artists to achieve EGOT status, his other honors include a UK peerage and his appointment as Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter, the oldest and highest Order of Chivalry in Britain. Typically reserved for members of the Royal Family or former heads of state, Lloyd Webber is the first person from the arts to receive this honour in its 700-year history.

With a career spanning five decades and counting, Andrew Lloyd Webber continues to be one of the most influential figures in modern entertainment.

WIRED called Josh Johnson “the funniest guy on the internet.” What matters is why people are paying attention.

On stage, Johnson stands out because he has a rare ability to quickly translate topical, complex and sometimes heavy topics into stories that feel personal, clear, and genuinely funny. Instead of overwhelming audiences with jargon or oversimplifying the issue, he builds his explanations using relatable analogies, sharp observations and personal stories that make everything click. His calm, conversational delivery gives listeners space to process the idea while still being entertained and his humor doesn’t distract from the message—it actually reinforces it. The result is comedy that feels insightful without being preachy, and educational without ever losing its sense of fun.

An Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and NAACP award winner, Johnson has built one of the most engaged audiences in comedy today, with over 10 million followers and more than half a billion views on YouTube. As a rotating host and correspondent on The Daily Show, and a former writer for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he is uniquely qualified to create high quality content that sits at the intersection of culture, technology, and media.

In 2025 alone, Johnson released 38 hours of original stand-up comedy grounded in current events, while his sold-out FLOWERS TOUR spanned 112 cities worldwide.

Most people know Hank Azaria’s voice long before they know his face.

A six-time Emmy Award winner, Screen Actors Guild Award winner, and Tony Award nominee, Azaria is best known as the voice behind more than 100 characters on The Simpsons, including Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, and Comic Book Guy. Across film, television, and theater, from The Birdcage to Brockmire and Ray Donovan, his career has been defined by an unusual ability to inhabit wildly different personalities while revealing something deeply human underneath.

That perspective has not come without reflection. In recent years, Azaria has spoken openly about voicing Apu, The Simpsons’ Indian convenience store owner, and the responsibility that comes with representation, ultimately stepping away from the role. He also shares his decades-long recovery from addiction and the ongoing discipline it requires, offering an honest look at the personal work behind growth and change.

On stage, Azaria reflects on creativity and reinvention through the lens of a lifetime spent studying how people communicate. Moving between personal stories and live character moments, he shares what performance reveals about empathy, adaptability, and connection. Audiences leave laughing and suddenly recognizing just how often Hank Azaria has been in their heads for years.

Jeremy Pope made a name for himself by refusing to pick just one version of success. From earning historic dual Tony Award nominations on Broadway to his Golden Globe–nominated performance in The Inspection and starring role in Ryan Murphy’s The Beauty, Pope has consistently stepped into spaces where visibility carries real weight.

His path has never followed a single industry lane. Moving between theater, film, music, fashion, and visual art, Pope has learned how to evolve without losing ownership of his voice. His work often explores what it means to grow beyond expectation while navigating scrutiny, ambition, and cultural change.

On stage, Pope speaks about reinvention in an era where careers unfold publicly and identity is constantly negotiated. He offers a candid perspective on confidence, risk, and defining yourself before institutions or audiences attempt to do it for you. The conversation resonates with organizations and individuals facing change, visibility, and the pressure to adapt without losing authenticity.

Anna Wintour is one of the most influential leaders in modern media. For more than thirty years, she has led Vogue and Condé Nast, demonstrating an uncommon ability to read the cultural and commercial moment. As a speaker, Ms. Wintour talks from the vantage point of someone who has spent decades making consequential decisions and steadying institutions through disruption.

Her name signals authority and discernment. That judgment extended beyond publishing, transforming the Met Gala into a global philanthropic engine and raising more than $400 million for the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Her work also spans public health and philanthropy, including long-standing advocacy in the fight against HIV and AIDS, recognized by the American Foundation for AIDS Research, and her role as Co-Founder of the Center for Youth Mental Health.

Wintour’s influence has been recognized at the highest levels internationally. She has received a damehood from Queen Elizabeth II, been appointed a Companion of Honour by King Charles III, awarded France’s Légion d’Honneur by President Nicolas Sarkozy, and honored with the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award.

Audiences hear from a voice whose experience is singular and whose influence has defined how modern media operates at scale.

An Academy Award. A billion-dollar franchise. A presence the camera cannot ignore.

Lupita Nyong’o commands space in any medium she enters. Her Oscar-winning breakthrough in 12 Years a Slave announced a singular talent. Black Panther helped redefine what a global blockbuster could look like. In Us and A Quiet Place: Day One, she anchors high-stakes storytelling on restraint and control alone, holding audiences in complete silence or collective breath.

Her reach extends well beyond Hollywood. The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Sulwe and host of the Webby Award–winning podcast Mind Your Own, Nyong’o shapes global conversations about identity and belonging. Her advocacy for women’s health, including funding research for uterine fibroids, reflects a clear throughline: influence is most powerful when used with intention. 

Jeff Ross is a writer, actor, and comedian known worldwide as The Roastmaster General. With fearless humor and emotional depth, he has elevated the roast into a powerful form of storytelling that celebrates truth, connection, and resilience. Through hit Netflix specials like Bumping Mics and Torching 2024 and his one-man musical Take a Banana for the Ride, Ross explores love, loss, and the shared humanity that comedy reveals. His iconic roasts of Tom Brady, Justin Bieber, and countless others have made him one of the most distinctive and enduring voices in modern comedy.

In his talks, Ross shares how humor can build bridges, challenge assumptions, and create space for authenticity in both work and life. He invites audiences to see laughter not just as entertainment but as a tool for creativity, empathy, and lasting connection.

Academy-Award winning writer, director, and renowned playwright Aaron Sorkin brings a wealth of creative insight and storytelling mastery to any speaking event. Sorkin made his Broadway playwriting debut at the age of 28 with the military courtroom drama A Few Good Men, for which he received the John Gassner Award as Outstanding New American Playwright. Sorkin made the jump to feature films with his 1993 adaptation of his play A Few Good Men, nominated for four Academy Awards including Best Picture followed by Malice, The American President, and Charlie Wilson’s War. In 2011, Sorkin won the Academy Award, Critics’ Choice Award, British Academy of Film and Television Arts Award, and Writers Guild Award in the Best Adapted Screenplay category as well as the USC Scripter Award for The Social Network. The following year, Sorkin adapted Moneyball for the big screen and won Critics’ Choice Award and New York Film Critics’ Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and went on to receive four Academy Award nominations including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay. For television, Sorkin created and produced NBC’s renowned series The West Wing, which earned nine Emmy nominations in its first season. The series went on to win a total of 26 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series for four consecutive years. For his work on the series, Sorkin twice received the Peabody Award and Humanitas Prize, as well as three Television Critics Association Awards, three Producers Guild Awards, and a Writers Guild Award.

For his many other popular works, Sorkin has also received nominations for a Broadcast Film Critics’ Association (BFCA) Critics’ Choice Award, BAFTA Awards, Writers Guild Awards, and multiple regional critics’ association awards. As one of the most highly-lauded writers of our time, Sorkin’s conversations blend entertainment industry insights with broader lessons about leadership, integrity, and creative innovation.