Personal Growth & Inspiration

At every any point in our journey, whether in life or in our careers, we have the chance to explore how much more the world has to offer us. If you are looking to inspire your audience to take on new challenges and be their very best, look no farther than HWA’s roster of motivational personal growth speakers. We work with world-renowned artists, innovators, legendary athletes, thought leaders, and heroes who share their stories of overcoming obstacles, standing up for what they believe in, and changing the world for the better.

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Jillian Turecki

  • Renowned Relationship Expert, Teacher, Author, & Podcast Host
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Peter Crone

  • 'The Mind Architect', Thought Leader in Human Potential and Performance
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Selma Blair

  • Acclaimed Actress: 'Legally Blonde,' 'Cruel Intentions,' & 'Hellboy,' Disability Advocate
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Gabrielle Bernstein

  • Spiritual Teacher; Podcast Host, 'Dear Gabby'; 6x #1 NYT Bestselling Author: 'Self Help', 'The Universe Has Your Back', & More
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Wayne Gretzky

  • National Hockey Legend, TV Personality, and Philanthropist
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Dr. Mae Jemison

  • First African American Woman in Space; Founder: The Jemison Group & BioSentient Corp; Stem Equity Advocate
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Gretchen Rubin

  • Happiness Expert & CBS News Contributor; Podcast Host of 'Happier'; Multiple NYT Bestselling Author of 'Life in Five Senses'
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Michael Strahan

  • Legendary Super Bowl Champion, Co-Host of ABC's 'Good Morning America', Entrepreneur, NYT Bestselling Author, and Celebrity Astronaut
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Aliyah Boston

  • #1 Overall Pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft for the Indiana Fever
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Nathan Chen

  • 2022 Olympic Gold Medalist and Three-Time World Figure Skating Champion
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Catherine Coleman Flowers

  • Founder, Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice; Author of 'Waste: One Woman’s Fight Against America’s Dirty Secret'; Board Member: Center for Earth Ethics, Climate Reality Project, & National Resources Defense Council
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Jeannie Mai

  • Documentarian; Host, 'The Real' & Co-Host, ABC's 'Holey Moley'; Podcast Host: 'Listen Hunnay'
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Andy Grammer

  • Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter
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Zozibini Tunzi

  • Former Miss Universe, Advocate for Gender Equality, Inclusion, and Diversity, Activist and Impact Ambassador for UN Women SA
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Phil Keoghan

  • Multi Emmy Award-Winning Host and Co-Executive Producer of 'The Amazing Race', Creator and Host of 'Tough As Nails', and Author
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Melissa King

  • Winner and Fan-Favorite on 'Top Chef: All Stars', Trailblazing Restaurateur, and Asian American and LGBTQ Advocate
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John Boockvar

  • Internationally Known Brain Surgeon Featured on 'Lenox Hill' and Expert in Stress Management
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Margaret Trudeau

  • Former First Lady of Canada & Proponent of Living a Vibrant, Joyful Life as We Age
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Cheryl Hines

  • Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Producer, Director, and Philanthropist
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Elaine Weiss

  • Award-Winning Journalist, Critically Acclaimed Author, and Expert on Women's History, Voting Rights, and Civic Engagement
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Kim Ghattas

  • Strategic Advisor on Geopolitics & Leading Middle East Expert; NYT Bestselling Author: 'The Secretary' & 'Black Wave'
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Fawn Weaver

  • CEO & Founder, Grant Sidney, Inc. & Uncle Nearest, Inc.; NYT Bestselling Author, 'Love & Whiskey,' 'The Argument-Free Marriage,' & More
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Cole Imperi

  • Thanatologist, Chaplain, and Deathworker
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Buddy Valastro

  • TV Personality and Host of 'The Cake Boss', Entrepreneur, and New York Times Bestselling Author
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Mara Brock Akil

  • Trailblazing Screenwriter and TV Producer of 'Girlfriends, 'The Game', & More
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Brian Michael Bendis

  • Legendary Award-Winning Comics Creator, NYT Bestselling Author, and Hollywood Producer
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Pamela Druckerman

  • Journalist, International Bestselling Author of 'Bringing Up Bébé', and Contributor to Financial Times, The Economist, and The New York Times
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Lin-Manuel Miranda

  • Award-Winning Composer, Lyricist, & Performer; Pulitzer Prize Winner for 'Hamilton'
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Erin Brockovich

  • Iconic Environmental Activist & Consumer Advocate
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Catherine Price

  • Expert on Mental Health, Technology, & the Science of Happiness; Author of 'How to Break Up with Your Phone'
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LL COOL J

  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee; Host, 'Rock the Bells Radio'; Founder, Jump & Ball Community Camp
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Jemele Hill

  • Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Co-Founder of Lodge Freeway Media, Contributing Writer for The Atlantic
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Dr. Jonathan Leary

  • Founder & CEO of Remedy Place
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Cori Close

  • Head Basketball Coach for UCLA Women's Basketball; 2025 Naismith Coach of the Year
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Guy Fieri

  • Award-Winning Chef and Restaurateur, TV Personality, NYT Bestselling Author, and Philanthropist
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Charles Duhigg

  • Pulitzer Prize Winning NYT Columnist; NYT Bestselling Author: 'The Power of Habit', 'Smarter Faster Better', & 'Supercommunicators'; Podcast Host: 'How To!'
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Antwone Fisher

  • Award-Winning Screenwriter, Director, and Producer; New York Times Bestselling Author of 'Finding Fish', and Child Rights Advocate
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Blair Braverman

  • Dogsledder & Adventurer; Author of 'Welcome to the Goddamn Ice Cube' & 'Small Game'
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Cheryl Burke

  • Professional Dancer and Two-Time Winner of 'Dancing with the Stars', Podcaster, Entrepreneur, and Advocate
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Jacqueline Sanderlin

  • Acclaimed Educator and Leadership Guru, Author, Founder and CEO of the Why Not Incubator, and Advocate for Urban School Communities
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Abby Wambach

  • World Champion Soccer Player; NYT Bestselling Author of 'Wolfpack' on Teamwork/Leadership
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Sasha DiGiulian

  • Professional Rock Climber, Two-Time Female Overall World Champion, and Founder of Female Focused Adventures
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Dr. Elisa Hallerman, PhD, JD

  • Fmr. Media Executive; Founder, Recovery Management Agency; Author: 'Soulbriety'
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Chris Licht

  • Former CEO & Chairman for CNN; Veteran EP of Critically Acclaimed News Shows; Author: 'What I Learned When I Almost Died'
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Taylor Cassidy

  • Viral Content Creator on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube
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MJ Acosta-Ruiz

  • Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster, ESPN Network Host & Anchor, First-Ever Afro-Latina Reporter and Host for NFL Network
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Laura Lynne Jackson

  • Teacher, Practicing Psychic Medium, and NYT Bestselling Author of 'Signs' and 'The Light Between Us'
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Jeff Mauro

  • Chef and TV Personality, Host of 'Sandwich King', Co-Host of 'The Kitchen' and 'Come On Over' Podcast
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Stephanie Izard

  • Award-Winning Chef, Restauranteur, Entrepreneur, and Author
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Ben Sherwood

  • Fmr. President of Disney; CEO of the Daily Beast; Founder of MOJO
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The Minimalists

  • Lifestyle Pioneers; Hosts, 'The Minimalists Podcast'; NYT Bestselling Authors of 'Everything That Remains', 'Minimalism', & 'Essential'
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James Blake

  • Legendary Tennis Player, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Philanthropist
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Lindsey Stirling

  • Award-Winning Violinist, Composer, Dancer, and Viral Content Creator
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Jen Hatmaker

  • Host, 'For the Love' Podcast; 4x NYT Bestselling Author: 'Fierce, Free, & Full of Fire' & More
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Erik Logan

  • Sports Broadcasting Pioneer, Fmr. CEO, World Surf League; Fmr. President: Opray Winfrey Network & Harpo Studios
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Jonny Wilkinson

  • World Rugby Hall of Famer; Founder: NSPiRED Foundation & No.1 Living; Podcast Host: 'I Am'
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David Nihill

  • Comedian; Founder: FunnyBizz Conference; Bestselling Author: 'Do You Talk Funny?'
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Steve Leder

  • Senior Rabbi of The Wilshire Boulevard Temple and NYT Bestselling Author
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Barbara Sturm

  • Doctor of Aesthetics, Entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of a Molecular Cosmetics Line
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Thai Randolph

  • Co-Founder of Sugaberry, Former CEO of HARTBEAT, Award-Winning Marketer, and Business Leader
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Victoria Eady Butler

  • Award-Winning Master Blender of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
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Stephanie Shepherd

  • Environmental Advocate and Co-Founder of Future Earth, Chief Impact Officer for PLUS, and Philanthropist
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Jana Kramer

  • Actress & Singer: 'One Tree Hill,' 'Friday Night Lights,' '90210,' and 'Entourage'; Podcast Host: 'Whine Down'; NYT Bestselling Author: 'The Good Fight'
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Marika Lyszczyk

  • First-Ever Female Catcher in Men's College Baseball and MLB Creator Class of 2022
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Ron Finley

  • The Gangster Gardener and Urban Renewal & Anti-Food Deserts Activist
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Lucy Kalanithi

  • Physician; Patient Advocate; Presenter of #1 NYT Bestseller 'When Breath Becomes Air'
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John Rich

  • Multi-Platinum Country Artist; Host of FOX's 'The Pursuit!' & 'CMT's Gone Country'; Winner, 'The Celebrity Apprentice'
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Glennon Doyle

  • Activist; NYT Bestselling Author: 'Untamed' & more; Podcast Host; 'We Can Do Hard Things'
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Richie Jackson

  • Award-Winning Broadway, Television, and Film Producer, Author, Columnist, and LGBTQ Activist
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone

  • Gold Medal Olympic Track & Field Athlete, Entrepreneur, NCAA and World Record Holder, and Gatorade's "Athlete of the Year"
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Sarah Broom

  • National Book Award Winner and New York Times Bestselling Author of 'The Yellow House'
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Adam Savage

  • Mythbusters' Co-Host; Science Educator; NYT Bestselling Author of 'Every Tool's a Hammer'
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Alex Guarnaschelli

  • Renowned Chef-Owner of Butter; TV Personality ('Top Food'); Culinary Innovator
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Taylor Rooks

  • Sports Journalist, Anchor & Interviewer; Primary Host of Amazon Prime's NBA Coverage
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Mark Nepo

  • Philosopher; Lymphoma Survivor; NYT Bestselling Author: 'The Book of Awakening' & More
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David Chang

  • Award-Winning Chef, Restaurateur, and Founder of Momofuku
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Lori Greiner

  • Prolific Inventor & Entrepreneur, Star Shark on ABC's 'Shark Tank'
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Julian Castro

  • Political Analyst, NBC News & MSNBC; Fmr. Mayor of San Antonio; Fmr. Secretary of Housing & Urban Development
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Tracy McGrady

  • Legendary NBA Player and Hall of Famer; 7x NBA All Star
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Sue Bird

  • WNBA All-Time Assists Leader, 4x WNBA Champion, 5x Olympic Gold Medalist, 2x NCAA Champion, 13x WNBA All-Star
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Kendra Scott

  • Self-Made Billionaire & Philanthropist; Author: 'Born to Shine'
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Ken Langone

  • Co-Founder of The Home Depot, Author of a Business Bestseller, and Philanthropist
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Dr. David Katz

  • Founding Director of Yale Prevention Research Center; Physician; Chief Medical Officer of Diet ID, Inc; Fmr. President American College of Lifestyle Medicine
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Marcus Buckingham

  • Strengths Assessement Pioneer; 10x NYT & WSJ Bestselling Author on Strengths, Leadership, & High Performance: 'First, Break All the Rules' & 'Now, Discover Your Strengths'
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Eitan Bernath

  • Chef; Principal Culinary Contributor: 'The Drew Barrymore Show'; Author: 'Eitan Eats the World'
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Matty Matheson

  • Internationally Recognized Chef, Entrepreneur, Host of 'Just a Dash', and 2x NYT Bestselling Cookbook Author
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Jason Y. Lee

  • Founder & CEO of Jubilee Media
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Camille Kostek

  • Model, Actress, Entrepreneur, and Host of NBC's 'Dancing with Myself' and Co-Host of TBS' 'Wipeout'
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Alanis Morissette

  • Singer-Songwriter, Actor, and Activist
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Emeril Lagasse

  • Famed Chef and Restauranteur, TV Personality, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Philanthropist
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Eden Grinshpan

  • Chef, Host of 'Top Chef Canada', Author, and Entrepreneur
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Andrew Rea

  • Chef & YouTube Personality of 'Babish's Culinary Universe'
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Becky Hammon

  • WNBA All-Star; Groundbreaking First Woman NBA Head Coach; WNBA Las Vegas Aces Head Coach
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Simon Doonan

  • Author, Cultural Commentator, and TV Personality
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Laura Ling

  • Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Producer, and Author
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Jordan Lee Dooley

  • Author, Creative Business Educator, Founder of The Own It Academy, and Podcaster
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Ann Curry

  • Emmy-Winning Journalist, Executive Producer of PBS' 'We'll Meet Again', and Host of 'Chasing the Cure'
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Vic Blends

  • World's Most Famous Barber with 18M Followers, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Vic Blends Academy
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Tamar Geller

  • Famed Dog Trainer and Behavior Expert; New York Times Bestselling Author of The Loved Dog
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Pepper Teigen

  • Host of 'Getting Spicy with Pepper Teigen', NYT Bestselling Author of 'The Pepper Thai Cookbook'
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Dr. Lisa Damour

  • Clinical Psychologist; NYT & CBS Contributor; Podcast Host: 'Ask Lisa'; NYT Bestselling Author: 'The Emotional Lives of Teenagers'
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Rev Run

  • RUN DMC Front Man; Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee; TV Personality: 'The Hip Hop Nutcracker,' 'All About the Washingtons,' & More
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Ezra Frech

  • Gold Medal Winning (2024) Paralympic Track & Field Athlete; Co-Founder of Nonprofit Angel City Sports
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Kelsey Plum

  • WNBA Player for the Las Vegas Aces, 2022 & 2023 WNBA Champion, and All Star Game MVP
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John R. Miles

  • Founder of Passion Struck®, Award-Winning Podcaster, and Author
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Dapper Dan

  • Legendary Fashion Entrepreneur; Tailor; NYT Bestselling Author: 'Dapper Dan: Made in Harlem'
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David Dobrik

  • Digital Star and YouTube Creator with over 26.5M Subscribers, TV Personality, and Podcaster
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Tina Fey

  • Award-Winning Actor, Writer, and Producer; NYT #1 Bestselling Author of 'Bossypants,' and Recipient of the Mark Twain Prize
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Sully Sullenberger

  • Miracle on the Hudson' Captain; Fmr. UN Aviation Ambassador; #1 NYT Bestselling Author: 'Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters'
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Olympia Snowe

  • Bipartisan Leader in Congress, Served in the Senate and House, Sr. Fellow at the Bipartisan Policy Center
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Marcus Samuelsson

  • James Beard Award-Winning Chef and Restaurateur, Host of 'No Passport Required', Entrepreneur, and NYT Bestselling Author
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Tom Colicchio

  • Award-Winning Chef and Restaurateur, TV Personality, Author, and James Beard Foundation "Outstanding Chef"
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Kate McKinnon

  • Emmy Award-Winning Comedian, Actress, and 'Saturday Night Live' Cast Member
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David Kessler

  • Foremost Expert on Grief &Healing, #1 NYT Bestselling Author, & Founder of Grief.com
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Reba McEntire

  • Iconic Country Music Star, Actress, and Entrepreneur
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Brian Kelly

  • Founder of The Points Guy, Viral Travel and Lifestyle Influencer, Advocate for Travel as a Force of Global Good
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Tenille Townes

  • Award-Winning Country Music Singer-Songwriter and Philanthropist
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Joanne Lipman

  • Yale University Lecturer; CNBC Contributor; Fmr. EIC of USA Today & WSJ; #1 NYT Bestselling Author of 'That's What She Said' & 'Next!'
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Ash Perez

  • Creator, Writer, Director, Producer, and Author of 'Read This for Inspiration'
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Landyn Hutchinson

  • Lifestyle Influencer, Blogger, and Creator of Living With Landyn
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Jarrett Harper

  • Criminal Justice and Foster Care Reform Advocate, and Inspiring Voice for Forgiveness and Hope
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Dan Harris

  • Murrow & Emmy Award-Winning Journalist; #1 NYT Bestselling Author: '10% Happier'; Podcast Host: '10% Happier'
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Martina McBride

  • Award-Winning Country Singer-Songwriter, TV Personality, Cookbook Author, and Philanthropist
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Alexis deBoschnek

  • Chef and Recipe Developer, Host of 'Chef Out of Water', and Author
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Jett & Campbell Puckett

  • Viral Content Creators Known for 'Pookie is Looking Absolutely Fire' Trend, Style Influencers
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Nate Boyer

  • Former Active-Duty Green Beret and NFL Player, Host of 'Indivisible', Philanthropist, Humanitarian, and Advocate for Veterans' Issues
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Felicia Day

  • Producer, Actress, TV Writer, and Award-Winning Web Series Creator, NYT Bestselling Author, and Advocate for Diversity in Tech
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Lee Sung Jin

  • Emmy Award-Nominated Writer, Director, Producer, and Creator of Netflix's 'BEEF'
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Katie Sturino

  • Founder of Megababe Beauty, Author of 'Body Talk,' and Body Acceptance Advocate
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Pitbull

  • Grammy Award-Winning Artist, Education Advocate, and Entrepreneur
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Shaun Tomson

  • World Champion Surfer, Bestselling Author, and #1 Speaker on The Code for Purpose
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Jimmy Butler

  • Five-Time NBA All-Star and Olympic Gold Medal Basketball Player
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Stacy London

  • Style Expert, Former Host of 'What Not to Wear', NYT Bestselling Author, and CEO of State Of Menopause
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Sarah Polley

  • Oscar-Winning Filmmaker of 'Women Talking' and Author of 'Run Towards the Danger'
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Dr. Myron Rolle

  • Fmr. NFL Player Turned Neurosurgeon; Chairman, Caribbean Neurosurgery Foundation; NYT Bestselling Author: The 2% Way'
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Scott Conant

  • Renowned Chef and Restauranteur, TV Personality and Host of Food Network's 'Chopped', and Cookbook Author
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Pamela Brown

  • CNN Anchor and Senior Washington Correspondent and Health Advocate
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Kai Lenny

  • Professional Kite Surfer, Windsurfer, and Surfing Hall of Fame Inductee
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Michele Tafoya

  • Multi Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster
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Sara Evans

  • Multi-Platinum Country Recording Artist, TV Personality, and Author
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Trisha Yearwood

  • Award-Winning Recording Artist, NYT Bestselling Author, Host of Food Network's Emmy Award-Winning ‘Trisha’s Southern Kitchen’, and Entrepreneur
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Rob Lowe

  • Hollywood Actor, Producer,& Director; NYT Bestselling Author, 'Stories I Only Tell My Friends' & 'Love Life,' Stories on Cancer, Resilience & Sobriety
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Caroline Randall Williams

  • Host, Disney+'s 'Hungry for Answers'; Author: 'Soul Food Love,' 'The Diary of B.B. Bright, Possible Prince,' & More
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Scooter Braun

  • Entertainment Industry Mogul and Innovator, Founder of SB Projects, and Philanthropist
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Gail Simmons

  • Culinary Expert, Food Writer, & TV Personality; Host/Judge, BRAVOS's Top Chef Franchise
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Itzhak Perlman

  • 16x Grammy Award-Winning Violinist; Recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Margaret I. Cuomo

  • Board-Certified Radiologist, Author of 'A World Without Cancer', and Advocate for the Prevention of Cancer, Heart Disease, and Diabetes
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Deshauna Barber

  • Fmr. Miss USA; Fmr. Captain in the Army Reserve; Fmr. President of Service Women's Action Network; Author: 'Pretty Ugly Lessons'
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Natan Sharansky

  • Chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel, Prominent Human Rights Advocate, and Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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Richard Phillips

  • Hero of the High Seas & Real Life Inspiration for the Movie 'Captain Phillips'
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Jessie James Decker

  • Singer-Songwriter, TV Personality, Entrepreneur, and 2x NYT Bestselling Author
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Wendy Davis

  • Texas State Senator (2009-2015); Founder of Deeds Not Words, non-profit for women's empowerment
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Matt Iseman

  • Emmy-Winning TV Host & Comedian; Physician; Cancer & Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient
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Austin Channing Brown

  • Cultural Commentator; NYT Bestselling Author of 'I'm Still Here' on Black Dignity

Doc Hendley

  • Founder and President, Wine To Water

Christine Clifford

  • Industry Leading Salesperson

Maggie Doyne

  • Humanitarian and Activist

David Nico

  • Transformational Health Expert

Giuliana and Bill Rancic

  • Entrepreneurs, Restaurateurs & New York Times Bestselling Authors

Janet Stovall

  • Diversity & Inclusion Pragmatist, TED Speaker, and Fortune 500 Speechwriter

Cheryl Shavers

  • Silicon Valley Success Story

Izzy Ezagui

  • Author; Inspirational Speaker; Veteran

Amy Blankson

  • Authority on Happiness in a Digital Era; Member UN Global Happiness Council; Best-Selling author of The Future of Happiness

Isaac Lidsky

  • Transformative CEO, Leadership Expert, Tech Startup and Government Advisor

Michele Rigby Assad

  • Former CIA Counterintelligence Specialist

Jacob Morgan

  • Leading Authority on the Future of Work, Employee Experience, & Leadership

Jack Horner

  • Leading Paleontologist

Marissa Orr

  • Leadership and Diversity Speaker with a Revolutionary and Researched Perspective on Women in the Workplace

Joan Lunden

  • Award-Winning Journalist; Former Host Good Morning America

John Maxwell

  • Internationally Recognized Leadership Expert

Kat Cressida

  • Cancer Survivor, Disney Voice Talent, Motivational & TEDx UCLA Speaker

David Romanelli

  • Best-Selling Author, Wellness Innovator, Entrepreneur, and Intergenerational Pioneer

Shane Feldman

  • Founder & CEO of Count Me In; Leadership Keynote Speaker

Deirdre Van Nest

  • International Speaker and Trainer, Certified World Class Speaking™ Coach, and Certified Fearless Living Coach

Ranulph Fiennes

  • “World’s Greatest Living Explorer” - Guinness Book of Records

Ronan Tynan

  • Irish Tenor, Paralympic Champion, and M.D.

Robert Herjavec

  • Panelist on ABC’s Shark Tank, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur

Robyn Benincasa

  • New York Times Bestselling Author of How Winning Works; Adventure Racing World Champion; Top Leadership and Teamwork Motivational Speaker

Jeff Haden

  • Leading Speaker on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Personal Development

Bill Rancic

  • Serial Entrepreneur, Winner of the First 'Apprentice', and New York Times Bestselling Author of 'You're Hired'

Molly Bloom

  • Inspirational Keynote Speaker

Chris Bashinelli

  • National Geographic Explorer & TV Host, United Nations Moderator, Actor from The Sopranos (HBO), Expert on Human Connection & Happiness in Business

Elizabeth Smart

  • Abduction Survivor & NYT Bestselling Author

Wendy Booker

  • Mountain Climber, Marathoner and Adventurer with Multiple Sclerosis

Michael Uslan

  • Originator & Executive Producer of all Batman Movies

Lady Mone

  • One of Britain's Most Powerful Female Entrepreneurs

Matthew Lieberman

  • Politician; Educator

Arthur C. Brooks

  • Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School

Amy B. Chesler

  • Author of 'Working for Justice: One Family's Tale of Murder, Betrayal, and Healing', Award Winning Blogger & Podcaster, Survivor and Victim Advocate

Valorie Kondos Field

  • Renowned Former Head Coach for UCLA Women's Gymnastics Team and Author

Alex Toussaint

  • Peloton Cycling Instructor

Maha Bodhi, M.A.

  • Inspirational Speaker; Transformational Yoga and Meditation Instructor; CEO & Founder Women in Leadership Space

Nataly Kogan

  • Happiness Expert, Venture Capitalist & Successful Tech Entrepreneur; Author of Happier Now

Kelly Rippon

  • Author, Inspiring Change-Maker, and Olympian Parent

Garrison Wynn

  • Influence Expert

Liz Bohannon

  • Founder & CEO of Socially Conscious Brand Sseko Designs; Author of Beginner’s Pluck: Build Your Life of Purpose & Impact Now

Aminatou Sow

  • Co-host, Call Your Girlfriend Podcast

Chonda Pierce

  • Comedian, Author, and Philanthropist

Leslie Gifford

  • Serial Fashion Entrepreneur, Breast Cancer Research Advocate

Jay Williams

  • CEO & Co-Founder of Improbable Media, ESPN Personality, New York Times Bestselling Author, College Basketball Champion & Hall of Famer

Dr. Adjoa B. Asamoah

  • The "Crown Act" Champion, Racial and Gender Equity Czar, Social Impact Strategist & Global Leadership Guru

Tipper Gore

  • Advocate, Activist, Artist and Philanthropist

Daniel Gilbert

  • Bestselling Author, Stumbling on Happiness

Emma Seppala

  • Happiness and Success Scientist and Expert

Michael Veltri

  • Business Transformation Expert, Experienced Leader & Author

Nancy Snyderman

  • Former Chief Medical Editor for NBC News

Erik Wahl

  • Internationally Recognized Graffiti Artist

Amanda Gore

  • Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker

Vinh Giang

  • Personal Development Speaker with a Magical Twist

Nancy Spielberg

  • Accomplished Producer, Businesswoman, Fundraiser & Philanthropist

Bryan Terrell Clark

  • Famed Actor, Singer, and Songwriter

Bob 'Sully' Sullivan

  • Negotiation Expert

Ricky Kalmon

  • Celebrity Hypnotist, TV Personality, Motivational Speaker

Josh Levs

  • Award-winning CNN Journalist, Editor and Host

Dan Thurmon

  • Workplace Performance Expert

Jason Hewlett

  • Leadership Expert

Ashish J. Thakkar

  • Africa's Youngest Billionaire

Helder Guimarães

  • World Champion of Card Magic

Leroy Chiao

  • Former Astronaut and Commercial Space Flight Pioneer

Nicole Malachowski

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

Michelle Gielan

  • Founder, Institute for Applied Positive Research & Expert on the Science of Positive Communication

Gary Bradt

  • Psychologist

Robert Waldinger

  • Psychiatrist; Psychoanalyst; Zen Priest

Allison Massari

  • Artist, Resilience Expert, Burn Survivor, Entrepreneur, Inspirational Storyteller

Deborah Norville

  • Emmy Award-Winning Anchor

Chris Evert

  • Tennis Icon, Commentator, and Philanthropist

Nicola Benedetti CBE

  • Renowned Violinist, Awarded The Grammy, The Queen's Medal for Music, and many more.

David Barrett

  • Emmy-Winning Composer and Producer Known for the Iconic Song 'One Shining Moment'

Mariana Atencio

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