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.

From her roots in Oklahoma and Texas, Jennifer Welch has become a powerhouse digital media star, attracting hundreds of millions of views to her political straight talk and social satire. As co-host of the I’ve Had It podcast, she speaks directly to the post-2024 political landscape and has built a massive (and influential) following by asking tough questions of our leaders. Journalist Mehdi Hasan has called Welch, “perhaps the most influential women in the Democratic Party right now,” while the New York Times asked if Welch is “the Democrats’ toughest critic,” reflecting her ability to shape conversation through authenticity and fearlessness.

As a speaker, Welch delivers blunt, unscripted analysis for audiences who want straight answers instead of talking points. Drawing on her finger-on-the-pulse read of public sentiment, 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. Audiences leave with a clearer sense of the moment they are living in and why honesty carries more weight than polish.

An iconic figure in entertainment, Selma Blair is known for her impact on screen, in fashion, and as an activist. Blair’s film career began with her comedic roles in pop culture classics Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde. Her film credits include Todd Solondz’s Storytelling, Roger Kumble’s The Sweetest Thing, Robert Benton’s Feast of Love, and John Water’s A Dirty Shame. Selma has reprised her role as “Liz Sherman” in Guillermo del Toro’s Hellboy II: The Golden Army, after starring in the original Hellboy. On television, Blair played “Kris Jenner” in FX’s The People vs. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story. On stage, Blair starred in Gruesome Playground Injuries and was nominated for a Grammy Award for “Best Spoken Word Recording” for her reading of The Diary of Anne Frank. On Season 31 of Dancing with the Stars, Blair won the award for The Competition Contestant of 2022 at the People’s Choice Awards. She released her first memoir to critical acclaim, The New York Times bestseller, Mean Baby. Blair can also be seen on screen as the subject of the award-winning documentary feature Introducing, Selma Blair.  In 2024, Blair was celebrated as one of British Vogue's 40 “Megastars.” Beloved by audiences globally, Blair’s work across several high-profile projects has solidified her reputation in Hollywood.

Today, Blair is the Chief Creative Officer of Guide Beauty, a multi-award-winning cosmetics company, and a tireless advocate for the causes close to her heart such as disability justice and diversity in media. For her advocacy, Blair was honored with the Equity in Entertainment Award by The Hollywood Reporter, the SAG-AFTRA Harold Russell Award, and the Media Access Visionary Award. She has also been honored with Glamour's esteemed Women of the Year award for her courageous commitment to challenging norms and shattering barriers. Blair has been recognized as one of TIME Magazine’s People of The Year, further solidifying her impact on social change. Blair has shared her vision for a better world with hosts including the Massachusetts Conference for Women, TBC United Nations, the University of Buffalo, and many more.

Most champions leave the sport with a record. Andre Ward left it without a loss.

An Olympic gold medalist and undefeated world champion across two weight classes, Ward retired as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, capping a 21-year career without a single professional defeat. But what separates him is not just dominance. It is discipline. Known as “SOG” or “Son of God,” Ward built his career on preparation, restraint, and the ability to stay composed when everything was on the line.

Since stepping out of the ring, Ward has become one of the most respected voices in boxing, calling the sport’s biggest fights and earning top honors in broadcast journalism. He brings the same clarity and control to commentary that defined his career in the ring, breaking down high-pressure moments with precision and honesty.

On stage, Ward translates that experience into something more personal. He speaks about what it takes to stay grounded while pursuing excellence, how to lead with conviction when the stakes are high, and why discipline, not hype, is what sustains success. His perspective is shaped by moments where there was no margin for error and no one else to rely on.

The result is a talk that resonates far beyond sports. Ward gives audiences a clear, hard-earned framework for performing under pressure, staying true to their values, and doing the work that success actually requires.

Most people think they understand beauty. Winnie Harlow made a career proving how narrow that definition really is.

A globally recognized supermodel and beauty entrepreneur, Harlow did not just break into fashion. She changed what it looks like. Diagnosed with vitiligo at age four, she turned visibility into power, becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the industry and a defining voice on representation. From her groundbreaking Madame Tussauds figure to global honors like Canada’s Global Citizen Award, her influence moves well beyond the runway.

She is also building what comes next. As the founder of Cay Skin, launched with $4.1 million in funding, Harlow is creating products and a brand that reflect a more inclusive vision of beauty.

On stage, Harlow is sharp, candid, and disarming. She challenges audiences to rethink who sets the standard and why it matters now, leaving them with a clear edge: the brands and leaders who stand out are the ones willing to be seen differently.

Kenny "The Jet" Smith is an iconic figure in basketball and sports broadcasting, with a career that spans the NBA court and Sports Emmy Award-winning television. Smith played ten seasons in the NBA, with time spent as a member of the Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, and the Houston Rockets, where he won back-to-back NBA championships in 1994 and 1995.

Following his on-court success, Smith became a household name as a studio analyst on TNT’s Inside the NBA, one of the most celebrated and entertaining shows in sports media, alongside Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Ernie Johnson. He is also a longtime CBS analyst for the NCAA March Madness tournament and, under a multi-year agreement, now appears across additional ESPN programming, including First Take, further expanding his presence across the sports media landscape.

Drawing from his experiences on the court, behind the camera, and throughout his life, Smith brings infectious energy and sharp perspective to every audience. He shares lessons on leadership, teamwork, and sustained excellence, as well as insights from his memoir Talk of Champions: Stories of the People Who Made Me. In person, Smith offers a candid, unforgettable glimpse inside the rarified world of elite sports and broadcasting, with valuable takeaways for any audience.

Andrew McMahon is a platinum-selling musician and cancer survivor whose career has been defined by reinvention. Diagnosed with leukemia at 22, he returned to the stage and went on to build lasting success across multiple bands and eras of the music industry, while founding the Dear Jack Foundation to support young adults facing cancer. His story reflects what it takes to keep moving when life forces a reset.

As a speaker, McMahon brings uncommon credibility to conversations about pressure, change, and resilience. He speaks from lived experience about sustaining creativity and staying grounded when familiar structures fall away. His talks are candid and steady, helping audiences rethink what matters and move forward with greater confidence during moments of transition.

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.