Corporations & Associations
Women's Voices
Women's Voices:
Vice Chairman, Morgan Stanley
Carla Harris is a Vice Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley. She is responsible for increasing client connectivity and penetration to enhance revenue generation across the firm.
Emmy Award-Winning Co-Anchor of ABC’s Nightline
One of the most prominent Asian Americans in broadcast news, Juju Chang is the Emmy Award-winning co-anchor of ABC News Nightline and a regular contributor to Good Morning America and 20/20.
TIME Women of the Year 2023, Journalist, Activist & Author
Masih Alinejad is an Iranian-American journalist and women’s rights activist who gained worldwide attention when she removed her veil, or hijab, and posted a photo on her Facebook page standing proudly with her hair blowing in the wind.
First Female U.S. Navy Four-Star Admiral
A ground-breaking leader during her 35-year career in the U.S. Navy, Michelle Howard was the first woman to achieve the rank of four-star admiral and the first woman to be appointed to the position of vice chief of naval operations.
Award-Winning Lawyer Specializing in International Law & Human Rights
Amal represents clients before international courts including the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice and the European Court of Human Rights.
Real Estate Mogul & Star of Shark Tank
Speaker Barbara Corcoran is the real estate contributor for NBC's Today Show and an investor/shark on ABC's reality hit Shark Tank.
Former President of Ireland & Former Chair of The Elders
One of the world’s most respected advocates for human rights and Ireland’s first woman President, Mary Robinson leads the mission of the Mary Robinson Foundation—Climate Justice.
CEO, Kathy Ireland Worldwide
One of the most successful supermodels in history and one of Forbes’ 50 most successful women, business speaker Kathy Ireland is the CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide, a design and marketing company.
Award Winning Actress, Accomplished Writer, Director & Producer
Helen Hunt has enjoyed a distinguished career not only as an award-winning actor but also as an accomplished writer, director and producer. As an actress, her extensive and diverse body of work includes roles in film, theater and television.
1st Woman Thunderbird Pilot & White House Fellow
A leader, a combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Nicole inspires audiences to rethink the challenges they face every day, and urges them to go beyond resilience and become resurgent.
Boxing Champion & International Boxing Hall of Famer
The daughter of boxing icon Muhammad Ali, Laila is a world-class athlete, television host and passionate health advocate who encourages others to live an active lifestyle.
Decorated Clandestine Officer
Intelligence poacher-turned-gamekeeper, Shawnee Delaney is a decorated Intelligence Officer, licensed Private Investigator, and an Insider Threat Expert and Founder of Vaillance Group.
Author, Entrepreneur & Award Winning Keynote Speaker
When leaders want to break team silos, drive exponential growth and innovate through teamwork, they call Erica Dhawan. Erica Dhawan is the world’s leading authority on 21st century Collaboration and Connectional Intelligence.
Inspiring Around-The-World Pilot
In 2014, Amelia Rose Earhart completed an incredible around-the-world flight to symbolically finish the journey of the inspirational American hero she was named after.
Pioneering Female Sports Agent & CEO
Molly Fletcher is a rare talent of business wisdom, relationship brilliance and optimism. As a CEO, she shares her unique practices that made her one of the first female sports agents and successful entrepreneur.
American Two-Time Paralympian & Former U.S. Army Officer
Melissa was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army’s transportation corps. 1 month after being deployed to Iraq, she became the 1st female American soldier in history to lose a limb in active combat after her vehicle was hit by a bomb.
Creator of the 5 Second Rule
Mel Robbins is the co-founder of Inspire52 and an award-winning CNN commentator and legal analyst. In her motivational presentations, Robbins speaks at events around the world on human behavior and leadership.
Bestselling Author of Molly’s Game
Molly Bloom is an inspirational keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Molly’s Game. She is best known for her memoir, Molly’s Game, which was adapted into an award-winning film of the same name by Aaron Sorkin.
Africa’s First Elected Female President
Known as “Africa’s Iron Lady,” Nobel Peace Laureate Ellen Johnson Sirleaf won international acclaim for leading Liberia through the Ebola Crisis and through reconciliation and recovery following her nation’s decade-long civil war.
Founder of Skinnygirl & Best-selling Author
Bethenny Frankel is a businesswoman ahead of the curve, who has always capitalized on business opportunities, from becoming a natural food's chef and ultimately creating the low-calorie cocktail category with the launch of Skinnygirl Cocktail.
Social Activist & Contributor to Vanity Fair
Monica Lewinsky is a social activist, consultant and a contributing editor to Vanity Fair. She advocates for a safer social media environment and addresses such topics as digital resilience + reputation and more.
Former Chairman & CEO, Paramount Pictures
One of Hollywood’s most respected and successful executives, leaders and producers, Sherry Lansing was the first woman to head a major film studio. She is also a philanthropist raising millions for cancer research and education.
U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios
Katty Kay is an award-winning journalist and news anchor who brings an instinctively global perspective to her observations on American politics and global affairs – a result of having grown-up living and traveling all over the Middle East, as well as reporting from Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. throughout her career.
Award-Winning Actress & “Social Action Hero”
Best known for her award-winning work in more than 30 films—including the blockbusters Sister Act, Hocus Pocus, WALL-E and Rat Race—the voice of Peggy Hill on King of the Hill and roles on VEEP, Younger and Graves, Kathy Najimy is also a celebrated advocate on the frontline of myriad progressive social causes.
Bestselling Author, Cancer Survivor, Host of the PBS Series Tell Me More With Kelly Corrigan
Called “the voice of a generation” by O Magazine, Kelly Corrigan is the author of four New York Times bestsellers and host of the PBS primetime interview show Tell Me More with Kelly Corrigan and the weekly podcast, Kelly Corrigan Wonders.
Emmy & Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist
Maria Hinojosa is the Pulitzer Prize-winning founder of Futuro Media based in New York City. She has written four books, won multiple awards, and is the Anchor and Executive Producer of the Peabody Award-winning show Latino US.
Actress, Artist & Philanthropist
A multiple Emmy® and Golden Globe® winner, Jane Seymour has proven her talents in virtually all media, the Broadway stage, motion pictures and television. Her love of art and color has led to her great success as a painter and as a designer.
America's Most Trusted Lifestyle Expert
As founder of Martha Stewart Living, an Emmy Award-winning television show host, and best-selling author, Martha Stewart is America's most trusted lifestyle expert.
Editor-in-Chief, The Cut
One of the nation’s rare Black female editors-in-chief and a 2020 Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, The Cut’s Lindsay Peoples shares an invaluable view of women’s empowerment, marketing to GenZ and elevating your brand in the era of BLM.
"The Wolfette of Wallstreet"
Affectionately known as the "Wolfette Of Wallstreet," at just 28, Lauren Simmons made history becoming the youngest trader on the NYSE floor, and second African-American female trader to work on the exchange in over 228 years.
One of Wall Street’s First Black Women Traders
From humble Southern beginnings to breaking barriers on Wall Street, Martina Marshall Edwards is the epitome of not allowing your circumstances to determine your outcome.
World Champion Adventure Racer & Author
A world champion adventure racer, firefighter and founder of World Class Teams, Flashover Seminars and the Project Athena Foundation, Robyn Benincasa accepts full blame for motivating people to do insane things.
President of the ACLU
The first person of color to lead America’s premiere civil rights and civil liberties organization in its over 100-year history, Deborah Archer is a leading civil rights and civil liberties advocate, civil rights lawyer, professor and writer.
Drama Researcher, NYT Bestselling Author
Cy Wakeman is a dynamic drama researcher, New York Times best-selling author and trainer who has spent more than 20 years cultivating a revolutionary approach to leadership. Grounded in reality, Wakeman’s philosophy teaches people how to turn excuses into results and transform unhappy employees into accountable, successful members of the workforce.
ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent
Martha Raddatz is ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent and co-anchor of This Week with George Stephanopoulos. She has covered national security, foreign policy and politics for decades.
Author & Inspiration for Scandal
The real-life inspiration behind ABC's hit political thriller series Scandal starring Kerry Washington, Judy Smith is the US's premier crisis management expert.
Big Data Expert, Professor, Host of Nova Wonders
A popular TED speaker and passionate STEM education advocate, Dr. Williams deploys data in unusual and insightful ways, viewing subjects ranging from health to diversity in a new light.
Co-Founder, NYCNext & MaryamB LLC, Award-Winning Chief Marketing Officer
A purpose-driven CMO who led four major businesses through sweeping transformation and growth, Banikarim captured national attention with her viral NYTimes essay on taking a "pause" at the height of her highly successful career.
Chair of Ellevate Network & Former CEO
Sallie Krawcheck is the Chair of Ellevate Network, the global professional woman’s network. She has a track record of turning around and innovating to drive growth in several businesses.
Founder Of Media Platform Swaay
Iman Oubou is a Moroccan American self-made entrepreneur, former beauty queen and a published scientist, on a mission to change the women's media landscape.
Canada’s 1st & Only Female Prime Minister
The first and only female prime minister of Canada, the RH Kim Campbell has spent her ground-breaking career shattering barriers for women, cultivating the next generation of leaders, and speaking out on human rights and the impact of climate change.
NASA Aerospace Engineer, Defense Tech Strategist, Program Manager & STEM Educator
Named one of the top 50 minority women in science and engineering, Ericsson is the first African-American woman to receive a Ph.D. in engineering from NASA’s Goddard Flight Center.
First Female Prime Minister of Norway
Former prime minister of Norway and director-general of the World Health Organization, speaker Gro Brundtland has dedicated herself to making the world a better place.
Best-Selling Author, Creator and Host of Podcasts Thanks for Asking & It’s Going To Be OK
How are you? Nora McInerny wants to know the truth. TED speaker known for her viral talk; Nora specializes in making space for emotional honesty and difficult conversations.
Co-founder & CEO of Sprout
Cindy Eckert is a highly regarded entrepreneur, a strong advocate for female entrepreneurship, a pharmaceutical leader and one of the few self-made woman billionaires in history. Associates of hers call her unapologetically pink.
First Hispanic MLB Franchise Owner
Linda Alvarado made history as the first Hispanic owner of a Major League Baseball franchise. Known for her outstanding leadership, she was named among the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America.
Entrepreneur & Motivator, CEO of Peek.com
Ruzwana is CEO and Founder of Peek.com, building Shopify for experiences, with over $2 billion in bookings. Peek.com combines an award-winning marketplace for consumers with powerful booking/payment tools for businesses (Peek Pro).
Entrepreneur, Creator of Spanx & ASSETS
Sara Blakely wanted footless bodyshaping pantyhose to wear with her cream-colored pants and open-toed shoes, but she couldn’t find them anywhere. Frustrated, Blakely began her adventure in the $2 billion male-dominated hosiery industry.
Science Broadcaster, Decision Making Strategist, Tech/AI Expert, Philanthropist & Poker Champion
Liv Boeree retired from professional poker in 2019 soon after her breakout TED talk (3 Lessons on Decision Making from a Poker Champion) and is now focused on speaking, broadcasting/content creating, philanthropy and her popular podcast, Win-Win.
Founding Member for TIME’S UP Healthcare
A physician and popular health and science communicator, Esther Choo is known as a bold and innovative voice on gender and racial equity in healthcare and an advocate for new frameworks for building positive and productive workplaces.
CEO, Maggie’s All-Natural Fresh Salsas and Dips
Magie, whose birth name is Magdalena de la Cruz cook Garcia, is a Latino businesswoman who was born in an orphanage in Mexico. In 2004, she entered a Fresh Salsa competition for the state of West Virginia and won unanimously.
TED Speaker & Space Exploration Engineer
As a child, Nagin Cox had a dream of exploring space. And through incredible determination, a fighting spirit and a never-quit attitude, she has done just that. Cox has been a spacecraft operations engineer at NASA’s JPL for over 2 decades.
America’s First Latina Fighter Pilot
Turned away from flight school because she was a woman, Custodio went on to break barriers (including the sound barrier) as the first Latina USAF pilot and commercial pilot for American Airlines.
Harvard Medical School Psychologist & WSJ Best-Selling Author
Susan David, Ph.D. is the visionary who developed the concept of Emotional Agility. An award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist, Susan has been named one of the world’s most influential management thinkers.
Author & Host of "It Never Gets Old" Podcast
Meredith Fineman is an entrepreneur, author, and host. She is the founder and CEO of FinePoint, a leadership and professional development company that elevates individuals—CEOs, Founders, and women in positions of power—through visibility and voice.
Global Chief Economist at Kroll & Financial Times Columnist
Renowned for her stunning early economic predictions, global economist Megan Greene examines the intersection of macroeconomics, financial markets and politics—providing illuminating insights and forecasts for your industry and business.
Tech Expert, Digital Trends Authority & Innovation Advisor
Jessica Groopman specializes in automation technologies impacting organizations including IoT, AI and blockchain. She concentrates on the application of sensors and machine learning with a focus on user experience and data integrity.
1st Female Cast Member of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York
As a real estate broker, avid public speaker, and the first female cast member of Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing New York, Kirsten Jordan has brokered an astounding half a billion dollars in sales.
Author & Multi-Generational Workforce Expert
Joan Kuhl is a champion for girls’ leadership and advancing women in the workforce. She is also a generations in the workplace expert with decades of global research and consulting experience. She is the author of Dig Your Heels In.
Strength Trainer & Life Coach
Jillian Michaels is a bestselling author, Daytime Emmy nominated television personality, entrepreneur and one of the nation’s leading health and wellness experts.
President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media
As a connector, curator, convener, Pat Mitchell elevates women’s stories, ideas and leadership to create opportunities for women and girls to engage with their passions, purpose and power. She is the author of Becoming a Dangerous Woman.
Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law at NYU School of Law
Melissa Murray knows the transformational power of women’s rights and gender justice. As a leading scholar of constitutional law and reproductive rights and justice, she researches and writes about the structures, systems, and institutions.
Anchor of Inside Edition & Best-Selling Author
As the anchor of Inside Edition, Norville is an acclaimed television journalist, active volunteer, and author of Back On Track: How to Straighten Out Your Life When it Throws You a Curve, among other books.
Co-Founder of Scripps Networks Interactive
Susan Packard is a media entrepreneur and a sober, hope-rich author who has contributed to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Refinery 29.
Fitness & Transformation Expert
Heidi Powell is the ultimate female force. She is a trainer, transformation specialist, businesswoman and author. Heidi became a fixture in America’s living room as she worked side-by-side husband Chris Powell on ABC’s hit show, Extreme Weight Loss.
Chair of Stuckey's
Stephanie Stuckey is the Chair of Stuckey’s, the roadside oasis famous for its pecan log rolls. The company was founded by her grandfather, W.S. Stuckey, Sr., as a pecan stand in Eastman, GA in 1937 and grew to over 350 stores across the country.
CNN News Anchor
As an anchors on CNN Newsroom and a network correspondent, speaker Fredricka Whitfield reports on breaking news events worldwide.
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist
Sheryl WuDunn, the first Asian-American reporter to win a Pulitzer Prize, is a business executive and best-selling author. She co-founded FullSky Partners, a consulting firm focusing on double-bottom line ventures in new media, technology and health.
Actress & Jenny Craig Brand Ambassador
The Golden Globe-winning star of One Day at a Time, Valerie Bertinelli inspires people to live healthy lives as the Jenny Craig brand ambassador.
Environmental Justice Warrior, Rhodes Scholar & Founder of Black Girl Environmentalist
Wanjiku "Wawa" Gatheru is an environmental justice advocate, writer and current graduate student at the University of Oxford.
Academy Award-Winning Actress
One of Hollywood's most beloved actresses, Goldie Hawn is an Academy Award winner, producer, director, best-selling author, and children's advocate.
Best-Selling Author, Entrepreneur & Confidence Creator
Confidence is the one thing that will change everything. Heather Monahan’s life and career are proof positive. After 20 years shattering glass ceilings, Heather, a.k.a., “Boss in Heels” has dedicated herself to helping others shift mindsets.
Best-Selling Author & Accomplished Entertainment Executive
After overcoming a childhood of adversity, Tara Schuster quickly rose up the ranks of Comedy Central where she rocketed upwards to become the youngest Vice President of Talent and Development at the network.
Award-Winning Medical Journalist & CNN Analyst
Seema Yasmin is an Emmy Award-winning medical journalist, public health physician, CNN analyst and author. She was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in breaking news reporting in 2017 for her reporting on a mass shooting.
Co-Authors of We Are Not Like Them & You Were Always Mine
Christine Pride partnered with Jo Piazza to write We Are Not Like Them, a story of an interracial friendship upended by a police shooting that hits close to home for two women.
Co-Authors of The Thread Collectors
Richman is an internationally bestselling author of several novels and Edwards is a former corporate attorney who now leads Global Talent and DEI for an international law firm.
Gracie Award-Winning Media Personality, Motivational Speaker & Boy's Prep Basketball Coach
For nearly two decades, Gracie Award-Winning media personality and basketball coach, MalaniKai has dedicated her life to training and mentoring youth and daring to speak her mind on radio and television.
Co-Authors of The Price She Pays, Mental Health Advocates & Licensed Experts
For Katie Steele and Dr. Tiffany Brown, sports have always been a means of connection, and when they witnessed first-hand the mental health crisis facing athletes, they could not look away.
Global Authority on Using Soft Power to Change Behavior, Forbes Columnist on Leadership Strategies & Fellow-in-Residence at the McSilver Institute of Poverty Policy and Research, NYU
Penny Abeywardena is an award-winning public official and international columnist with a rapidly growing audience. She has learned a lot about how and why political and social progress happens — especially before and after courts and politicians get involved.
Author, Own The Arena & Vice President, International Tennis Federation (ITF) Executive Director
With an outstanding track record in leading, innovating and collaborating, Katrina Adams is a woman of many firsts. She is the first African American to lead the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
President in Blue Chip Companies
Isabel Aguilera is a strategy, sustainability and innovation consultant with extensive management experience in the best valued multinationals worldwide (GE, Google, Dell Computer, Vodafone…).
Former Senior Vice President, Apple Retail
Angela Ahrendts DBE was most recently Senior Vice President, Apple Retail. During her five years, she integrated Apple's physical and digital businesses to create a seamless customer journey for over a billion visitors a year.
Serial Entrepreneur, Wall Street Investment Banker & Globally Recognized Transformation Expert
Rashmi Airan is a captivating and motivational speaker, consultant, and catalyst for transformation with a mission to foster organizational cultures centered around authenticity.
Renowned Expert on Happiness & Inclusion
Valerie Alexander is a renowned expert on happiness and inclusion, and a nationally-recognized speaker on the topics of happiness in the workplace, the advancement of women, and unconscious bias.
80s Supermodel, Nutritional Author & Advocate for Clean Living
62-year-old, Kim Alexis grew up in the suburbs of Buffalo, New York. Having been discovered at age seventeen, in a Buffalo, New York agency, Kim quickly became one of the top models of the late 1970’s and 1980’s.
CNN Political Analyst & Anchor for theGrio
Natasha S. Alford an award-winning journalist, host and media executive driven by the
power of storytelling to inspire and change people’s lives.
Award-Winning Author & Curator
Samina Ali is an award-winning author, curator, and popular speaker. Her debut novel, Madras on Rainy Days , was the winner of France’s prestigious Prix Premier Roman Etranger Award and a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award in Fiction.
Creator of grown™ & Wife of Ray Allen
Shannon Allen is the creator of grown™, the first 100 percent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certified fast-food restaurant with a drive thru on the East Coast.
Peabody Award-Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur, Inspiring Storyteller & Host/Moderator
Mariana Atencio is on a mission to help people supercharge their careers, their workplace cultures, and their happiness by embracing the power of authenticity.
Former Head, Mike’s Hard Lemonade & Futurist
Anat Baron is a force of nature whose forte is building brands, leading teams, and growing companies. She has led major organizations through periods of internal upheaval, intense competition, and market disruption.
Emmy Award-Winning TV Host & Best-Selling Cookbook Author
Lidia Matticchio Bastianich is an Emmy award-winning public television host, best‐selling cookbook author, successful restaurateur, and owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business.
Actress
Meredith Baxter has been an actress for 49 years; she’s also a writer, artist and mother of five, grandmother of 3. She starred in five television series, including the long-running Family Ties.
Best-Selling Author, Permission to Speak
Samara Bay is a sought-after speech coach and thought leader on a mission to change how power sounds. Her clients include top actors in Hollywood, C-suite execs and thought leaders, candidates for U.S. Congress, celebrities, activists, diplomats, moms returning to work, and high school girls who want to make a difference.
Senior National Correspondent, Yahoo! News
Lisa Belkin is the Senior National Correspondent for Yahoo! News. Prior to joining Yahoo!, she was the Senior Correspondent at the Huffington Post, where she reported on life, work and family.
Academy Award Winning Producer, Period. End of Sentence.
An Academy Award winning producer for Best Documentary Short (2019), Melissa Berton taught English at Oakwood Secondary School, where she inspired her students to make the film Period. End of Sentence. to raise awareness about menstrual health.
Founder & CEO of Turning Point Leadership Group LLC
Dr. Linda Wiley Bing is founder and CEO of Turning Point Leadership Group LLC, an innovative performance improvement company that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion, leadership development, and relationship management.
New York Times Best-Selling Author & Award-Winning Historian
Dr. Keisha N. Blain is one of the most innovative and influential young historians of her generation. Her research and writing examine the dynamics of race, gender, and politics in both national and global perspectives.
First Neurologist In Space
The world’s first neurologist in space, Dr. Roberta Bondar is globally recognized for her pioneering contributions to space medicine research, fine art photography and environment education.
Founder, PINK Magazine
Entrepreneur Genevieve Bos is the founding publisher and co-owner of PINK, the nation's only national magazine and website designed exclusively for career women.
Best-Selling Author; Leadership Speaker, Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership; CEO, Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership
Susan Brady is the author and co-author of four books, including the Wall Street Journal bestseller Arrive & Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership (McGraw-Hill, April 2022), which sold 11,000 copies within nine days.
CEO, Female Factor Corp. & Author, Why She Buys
Bridget Brennan is a pioneer in developing strategies that appeal to the world's most powerful consumers: women. She is the founder and CEO of Female Factor and founder of the Marketing to Moms coalition.
Youngest Ever New York Times Opinion Writer & Host of ASK VIV Podcast
Bianca Vivion Brooks is a writer, artist, and designer from East Atlanta, Georgia. Born in Los Angeles and later raised between Atlanta and Oakland, Brooks was marked from an early age as an imaginative storyteller and critical thinker.
Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter
LaTosha Brown is an award-winning visionary thought leader, institution builder, Cultural Activist and Artist, and Connector. She is a nationally recognized, “go-to” expert in Black Voting Rights and Voter Suppression.
Fraud-Busting Body Language Expert
TIME Magazine has named Traci Brown, CSP, one of the Nation’s Top Deception Detection Experts. NBC, CBS and FOX have asked this fraud-busting body language expert to reveal secrets hidden in plain sight.
Chief Science Officer, Athletes Mental Health Organization; Co-Author of The Price She Pays
Tiffany Brown, Ph.D., LMFT, is an award-winning senior faculty member at the University of Oregon Couples and Family Therapy graduate program and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with student-athletes.
Dean of Harvard’s Renowned Radcliffe Institute
Tomiko Brown Nagin is a prize-winning author, eminent legal scholar and historian, dean of Harvard’s renowned Radcliffe Institute, and pathbreaking leader in higher education.
Bestselling Author & Chief Revolutionary at quietrev.com
Susan Cain is the author of the bestsellers Quiet Power, and Quiet: The Power of Introverts in A World That Can’t Stop Talking, which has been translated into 40 languages and is in its seventh year on the NYT best seller list.
Human Behavior Expert
Colette Carlson is a human behavior expert and CPAE Hall of Fame motivational keynote speaker who inspires organizations and individuals to connect and communicate in real and relevant ways.
Hall of Fame WNBA Player & Motivational/Inspirational Speaker
Indiana’s “do-everything” forward completed 16 seasons in the WNBA, stepping away from her future-hall-of-fame-career in 2016. Her 14-year run of community service by her Catch The Stars Foundation is testament to her work off the court.
Award-Winning Creative, Author & Co-Founder of TDW+Co
Bernice Chao is an award-winning creative leader and Chief Creative Officer at TDW+Co, renowned for her impactful work with global brands.
Founder, ZipCar & GoLoco
Speaker Robin Chase is the founder of ZipCar, the largest car-sharing company in the world, and GoLoco, an online ride-sharing community that helps people share car trips.
Emmy-Award Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, Global Communication Expert & CEO of Soulcast Media
Jessica Chen is an Emmy-Award Winner, a global communication expert, bestselling author, and speaker. She has taught over 2 million people how to improve their communication skills at work.
2x Top 50 Business Thinkers in the World
Dorie Clark helps individuals and companies get their best ideas heard in a crowded, noisy world. She has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50.
Biden-Harris Presidential Appointee leading the Office of Women’s Business Ownership at the U.S. Small Business Administration
Natalie has provided some of the nation's most prominent CEOs of billion-dollar organizations, executives of global brands, senior advisors to the White House, and more with inspiration, insight and advice.
ESPN Sportscenter Anchor, NHL Analyst/ Reporter & Author
Hall of Fame sportscaster Linda Cohn has served as a SportsCenter anchor since joining ESPN in 1992. She is ESPN’s longest-tenured SportsCenter anchor.
Award-Winning Actress, “Taylor McKessie” in Disney’s High School Musical
Monique Coleman is an award-winning actress, producer, host, and humanitarian whose career has spanned over three decades. She’s most recognized for her role in Disney's High School Musical Franchise, but Monique's impact goes far beyond the screen.
Environmental Activist, Documentary Filmmaker & Host
Céline Cousteau is an environmental activist, international speaker, documentary filmmaker, facilitator, and author committed to sharing the vital message of interconnectivity between humans and the natural world.
Award-Winning Actress, Producer & Equal Rights Advocate
With various ‘firsts’ in her already impressive career, Laverne Cox is a four-time Emmy- nominated actress, Emmy-winning producer, and a prominent equal rights advocate and public speaker.
Expert In Climate Adaptation & Public Policy, Author
An inspiring, thoughtful, and ever-optimistic authority on the implications for humanity of rapidly rising sea levels, Susan Crawford is the author of Charleston.
Sierra Leone Princess, Humanitarian & Author
Princess Sarah has an extraordinary journey that has been featured on CNN, GMA, BBC, and numerous other media outlets. Her story inspired the book she co-wrote, A Princess Found, which is being adapted into a live-action movie with Disney.
Professor in the George Mason University College of Engineering and Computing
Professor Mary (Missy) Cummings is a Professor in the George Mason University College of Engineering and Computing, and directs the Mason Responsible AI program as well as the Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC).
CEO of Pizza Girl, Inc.
Caroline D’Amore is the founder and CEO of her own organic Italian foods and kitchen electronics company called Pizza Girl. She’ll also be opening her first Pizza Girl pizza shop later this year.
Trendspotter, Serial Entrepreneur & Investor
Named one of the “most creative people in business” by Fast Company, Soraya Darabi is a serial entrepreneur with a recognized eye for spotting tomorrow’s hottest trends in digital consumerism.
Internationally Recognized Adventurer, Author & Entrepreneur
Jennifer Pharr Davis is an internationally recognized adventurer, speaker, author, and entrepreneur who has hiked more than 14,000 miles of trails on six different continents.
Communications Expert
Rachel DeAlto is a communications expert, media personality, and the author of relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You).
Storyteller & Comedian
Amy Dee is recognized by audiences across the country as a master storyteller and brilliant comedian. She combines her background in standup comedy and theatre with her RN degree and experience as a successful business owner.
Self-Care Expert & Workplace Wellness Strategist
As a Professional Speaker, Certified Life and Career Coach, Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Erica Diamond helps women completely transform their days to vibrate at a high energy frequency, and feel calm at the same time.
Keynote Speaker on Meaningful Influence & Presence
Connie Dieken is a social scientist whose research focuses on leadership influence. She advises C-suite executives at the world’s leading brands on how to influence positive outcomes under challenging conditions in all directions.
National Book Award-Nominated Author & Executive Editor of YES! Media
Evette Dionne, known across the internet as @freeblackgirl, is a journalist, critic, and magazine editor. She’s the National Book Award-nominated and Coretta Scott King honor author of Lifting As We Climb.
Editorial Director of Protocol
Emily Dreyfuss is the Editorial Director of Protocol, a new tech news publication from the publisher of Politico. Dreyfuss was named a member of The Neiman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard.
2x All-American Sprinter & Change Agent
During the pandemic, music executive, founder and philanthropist Michelle Edgar discovered a whole new self as she unleashed the inner athlete through a newfound passion in running and track & field.
Comedian, Writer & Host
Ophira Eisenberg is a standup comic, storyteller and host of NPR’s national comedy-trivia show Ask Me Another where she interviews and plays silly games with celebrities.
Founder of Headbands of Hope
In 2012, she took a $300 grant and launched Headbands of Hope, a company that provides headbands to kids with illnesses. Since then, her company has donated millions of headbands all over the world.
NASA Principal Investigator, Planetary Scientist and Educator & Expert in Teamwork and Leadership
Lindy Elkins-Tanton is a world-renowned planetary scientist, educator, and member of the National Academy of Sciences. She is the Principal Investigator of NASA’s Psyche mission and co-founder of the education company Beagle Learning.
Author & Vice Chair, Ms. Foundation For Women
Phoebe Eng helps leading companies tap into the power of globalism and diversity to spur innovation. By designing “border-busting” initiatives, Eng has helped amplify the voices of women and diverse communities.
Former CNN Executive & Best-Selling Author
Gail Evans is the best-selling author of Play Like A Man Win Like A Woman: What Men Know About Success That Women Need to Learn. On CNN Evans developed various original talk shows such as CNN & Company.
CEO & Co-founder at ArO & Investor
Robin Farmanfarmaian is an entrepreneur and angel investor, focusing on cutting-edge medical and biotech companies poised to impact 100M patients. Currently she is the CEO of ArO, an early stage software and device company in VR and AR.
Leading Activist & Best-Selling Author
Gloria Feldt is a women's rights activist and the leading author and media commentator on reproductive rights and health from that point of view where the personal meets the political.
Founder & Managing Director of digitalundivided
Over the past ten years, Kathryn Finney has made her mark as a tech entrepreneur, social media visionary, investor, and writer. In entertaining and on-point talks, Finney empowers women to be fearless innovators.
Author of A Minute To Think
Juliet Funt is a globally renowned keynote speaker, tough-love advisor to the Fortune 500, founder and CEO of the efficiency training firm, Juliet Funt Group.
Award-Winning Author, Speaker & Storyteller
A gifted storyteller, Marra is deeply dedicated to expanding and exploring belonging across multiple spectrums, offering personal insights about overcoming bias, and finding peace in a world that does not always embrace her.
Former Alibaba Executive, AI Keynote Speaker & Author
Sharon Gai is an international female keynote speaker on ecommerce, digital transformation and AI. She is the former Head of Global Key Accounts at Alibaba and General Manager at a billion dollar ecommerce unicorn.
CEO of Clarity and Action Consulting, Life Coach, Best-Selling Author
Jaclyn Gallo is a keynote speaker, author, and in-demand life coach. Gallo has mentored hundreds of women, published two best-selling books, and has spoken on 125+ stages in seven countries, including the TEDX stage.
Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter
Alicia Garza is someone who believes that black communities deserve what all communities deserve — to be powerful in every aspect of their lives. That’s what drives Garza as an innovator, strategist, internationally recognized organizer and writer.
Emmy-Winning Journalist & Host
From TV journalist to radio personality, producer and businesswoman, Gibbons has been a part of America's living rooms for over 20 years. She hosts What Should You Do? and won The Celebrity Apprentice Season 7.
Singer/Songwriter
For more than 35 years, Debbie Gibson has been a true pioneer and force in the entertainment industry. A singer, songwriter, producer, musician, actor, and entrepreneur, she embodies what it truly means to be an icon.
Former Executive, Leadership Authority & Author
An entertainment industry veteran, Libby Gill delivers keynote addresses and training programs for companies desiring to create a culture of risk-taking, innovation, and bold leadership.
Principal at MG2 & Founder of The Lionesque Group, an MG2 Studio
Continually pushing the boundaries of experiential retail, Melissa Gonzalez is an award-winning innovator and storyteller.
Chief of Staff to Chief Content Officer, Netflix
As Obama’s personal aide, Ferial Govashiri spent the past 10 years within arm’s length of one of the world’s most powerful leaders. She is now the Chief Of Staff to Chief Content Officer at Netflix.
Edgy Expert on Equity, Trainer & Author
Risha Grant is diversity personified. From her race, gender and lifestyle choices, to being a young, small business owner and tackling economic issues, every area of her life intersects diversity.
Former White House Press Secretary for Donald Trump
Stephanie Grisham is a public relations specialist and television pundit with over 15 years of experience at the highest levels of government and media relations. She is one of just 31 people in American history to hold the title of White House Press Secretary.
Transforming Human Emotion
You’ll know it when Khaliah O. Guillory walks into a room. Khaliah worked her way from banker to Vice President at a Fortune 100 company that oversaw a $1 billion-dollar book of business and over 220 employees.
USAF, Retired, Senior Executive Advisor, Founder & CEO, TAIOH Partners
Colonel DeDe Halfill, USAF (ret.), transforms how leaders navigate today’s complex environment by addressing the ever-present but unearthed emotional dynamics that drive trust, collaboration, and success — what she calls Everyday Courage™.
Bravo’s Top Chef & Top Chef: All Stars
Carla Hall first won over audiences when she competed on Bravo’s Top Chef and Top Chef: All Stars and shared her philosophy to always cook with love.
Nonverbal Communications Expert
Jan Hargrave is the nation’s leading behavioral authority and body language expert. Jan proves with her contagious warmth, wit, and knowledge that there is a method, and style, to success.
Highest Ranking African American Female, US Navy
Earning her stripes in the pressure-cooker of the intelligence community, Gail Harris’ pursuit of excellence in performance through hard work fired by courage and persistence sets the stage for a gripping talk.
Biologist & Stress Expert, Author
Dr. Heiss is a stress expert dedicated to transforming our fears into fuel we can use through her T-minus 3 Technique. Her research has been designated “transformative” by the National Science Foundation.
Globally Recognized Authority on Leading & Creating Cultures of Dignity
Harvard’s Dr. Donna Hicks is an expert in human dignity and a specialist in conflict resolution. Through her work Dr. Hicks has identified a major obstacle in our human relationships and shares how to use dignity as a way of repairing relationships.
Award-Winning Business Leader
Brittany Hodak is an international keynote speaker and award-winning business leader. Entrepreneur calls her an “expert at creating loyal fans for your brand,” and she is widely regarded as the “go-to source” on creating and retaining superfans.
Powerful Mental Health Advocate, Olympic Gold Medalist & WNBA Hall of Famer
Chamique Holdsclaw was the #1 Pick in the 1999 WNBA Draft by the Washington Mystics. Aside from her outstanding athletic career, Chamique has dedicated her life’s work to mental health and wellness activism.
Award Winning Television Executive & Creative Corporate Change Agent
Michelle D. Hord is a creative storyteller and media executive. As the President of Hope Warrior, Inc., and former Vice President of Creative Content and Talent Management for NBCUniversal, Michelle has produced content for television shows.
Award-Winning Director, Writer & Producer
Cheryl Miller Houser is an award-winning director, writer and producer who makes documentaries, commercials and brand videos that move audiences deeply.
Award Winning Corporate Head of DEI & Multidimensional Change Leader
Amy E. Hull, M.Ed. is the First Director and Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Paycor, Inc. She brings authenticity to the forefront of leadership, action, and learning in the field of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Founder & CEO of Simply Pure
James is the co-founder and CEO of Simply Pure and is a leading advocate in the cannabis industry. In 2009, she and her husband, Scott Durrah, became the first African Americans, legally licensed, to own a dispensary, a cultivation and edible company.
Former Press Secretary and Special Advisor to former President Biden, Author, Activist & Media Personality
Karine Jean-Pierre is the former Press Secretary and Special Advisor to former President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. She is the first Black person and first openly queer person to serve as the White House Press Secretary and is the longest serving female in this role.
Professor of Economics, London School of Economics
A Harvard-trained economist, Dr. Keyu Jin is a global authority on international macroeconomics, geopolitics, international finance and the Chinese economy.
First African-American Supermodel
Beverly Johnson made world history as the first black model on the cover of Vogue magazine in August 1974. She is often called upon to speak about beauty, fashion, style, hair, fitness and health.
Entrepreneur, Diversity & Inclusion Advocate
An industry thought leader in marketing, technology, and fostering gender diversity, former SAP CMO Jones is committed to empowering more women and people of color to reach the C-Suite.
Olympic Hurdler & Bobsledder
Lolo Jones is a three-time summer and winter Olympian who competes in both track and field and bobsled.
MSNBC Political Analyst, Host of the Fast Politics Podcast & Vanity Fair Special Correspondent
Molly Jong-Fast is an American writer, journalist, author, political commentator, and podcaster. Jong-Fast is the author of two novels; Normal Girl and The Social Climber's Handbook, and her memoir will be coming out from Viking in spring 2025.
Broadway Star
Sandra Joseph is a legendary Broadway star who played the leading female role (Christine) in The Phantom of the Opera longer than any other actress in history — more than 1,500 shows in a record-breaking 10 years.
Confidence Sherpa, Best-Selling Author & Host of the "This Is Woman's Work" Podcast
Nicole’s passion for eliminating gender expectations and redefining what doing “Woman’s Work” actually means, has fueled her as a keynote speaker, coach, and host of the “This Is Woman’s Work” Podcast.
CEO of Boston Harbor Distillery & Entrepreneur
The most successful woman in the beer and spirits industries, Rhonda Kallman is the co-founder of Boston Beer Company and the Founder/CEO of Boston Harbor Distillery. She speaks on growth and overcoming adversity.
International Inspirational Speaker, TEDx Speaker, Expert on Creating Enduring Success & Founder of Enduring Success Strategies
Trish is proof that true success—enduring success—comes from making a choice. We each have the power to make that choice and achieve enduring success, no matter the obstacles.
Actress, Sports Broadcaster, Television Personality, Writer & Producer
Jayne Kennedy is an actress, sports broadcaster, television personality, writer, and producer. Her accolades for being a trailblazer are numerous, including the National Sports Media Association’s Roone Arledge Award for Innovation.
Founder of Phia, Host of The Burnouts, Youngest Appointed United Nations Advisor & Social Entrepreneur
Sophia Kianni is an Iranian-American activist studying science, technology, & society at Stanford University. She is the founder and executive director of Climate Cardinals, an international nonprofit.
Author, Notorious RBG, Attorney & Activist
Knizhnik is a staff attorney at the Legal Aid Society of New York City’s Criminal Defense Practice. While a student at NYU School of Law, she created the Notorious RBG Tumblr, and in 2015 she co-wrote Notorious RBG with journalist Irin Carmon.
Former VC & the Founder of Happier
A leading expert on emotional fitness, Nataly Kogan is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and keynote speaker on a mission to help millions of people embrace their Awesome Human, struggle less and thrive more in work and life!
CEO of Kozyr, AI Luminary, Former Chief Decision Scientist at Google & Pioneer of Decision Intelligence
As Google's first Chief Decision Scientist and the founder of Decision Intelligence, Cassie Kozyrkov redefined how industry leaders leverage data and AI for strategic advantage.
Climate Justice & Renewable Energy Advocate
Melina is a renowned advocate for climate justice, Indigenous sovereignty and women's rights. She is Lubicon Cree from Northern Alberta, Canada. She is the Founder of Sacred Earth Solar and a Climate Fellow at the David Suzuki Foundation.
Champion NASCAR Driver
Julia Landauer is a NASCAR racer and 2-time champion. With dozens of wins across different series, Julia has set records since she was 10 years old, including becoming the highest finishing female in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series’ 64-year history.
Founder, FEED
Lauren Bush Lauren is the founder and CEO of FEED, the impact driven lifestyle brand, making products that help feed the children of the world.
Grief Advocate, Entrepreneur & Bestselling Author
Marisa Renee Lee is a called upon grief advocate, entrepreneur, and bestselling author of Grief is Love: Living with Loss.
Award-Winning Author, Former NASA Scientist & TED Speaker
Named the “Modern Day Hidden Figure” by People Magazine and Newsweek, Olympia LePoint is a former NASA rocket scientist and now award-winning author who is helping audiences overcome fear with science.
Most-Recognized Player of Both the WNBA & Team USA
When the "face" of your sport is a Wilhelmina model, you know you're off to a good start. Lisa Leslie is undoubtedly the most-recognized player of both the WNBA and Team USA, who brought considerably more than a stunning visage to the court.
Bestselling Author, Expert on Transformation & Extraordinary Mindset
Amanda Lindhout is an unparalleled voice on the topics of resilience, extraordinary mindset, and transformation.
Fashion Expert
Stacy London is one of America’s foremost fashion experts. She is best known as the co-host of TLC’s hugely popular show, What Not to Wear for 10 years.
Best-Selling Author of The Sleep Fix, ABC News Anchor & Correspondent
Diane Macedo is currently the daytime anchor for ABC News Live, ABC News’ 24/7 streaming news channel, anchoring ABC News Live Update, The Breakdown and breaking news and special events.
Entrepreneur, Experienced CEO, Investor, Advisor, Philanthropist & Athlete
Anne Mahlum is an American entrepreneur, motivational speaker, experienced CEO, investor, advisor, philanthropist and athlete. She is extremely passionate about empowering people how to live life on their own terms.
Author of The 7 Simple Habits of Inclusive Leaders
Melissa Majors has spent 25+ years of her career optimizing the business impact of education, innovation, inclusion, and leadership.
Social Justice Leader & Movement Strategist
Tamika D. Mallory is a Harlem born award-winning social justice leader, activist and mother. Quick-witted, strategic, and bold, Tamika speaks truth to power no matter the consequences. She is being hailed as one of the most influential Black voices.
WSJ Best Selling Author & Salesforce Executive
Karen Mangia is a WSJ Best Selling Author and one of the most sought after thought leaders in the world, sharing her thought leadership with over 10,000 organizations during the course of her career.
Work & Life Balance Expert
Marston is one of the most sought-after experts in the country. Her company Life Quality Seminars is dedicated to spreading the message of how to balance life’s competing priorities and create a high quality life.
Iconic Storyteller for Leaders & Changemakers — Celebrated Artist, Burn Survivor, Entrepreneur, Encourager
Hailed as “life-changing,” “extraordinary,” and “bold” by audiences worldwide, Allison Massari’s motivational and artistic message of courage, compassion and perseverance inspires participants.
Board Director, Hollywood Executive & Communications Expert
In today’s unrelenting, fast-paced corporate landscape, knowing your stress triggers, as well as those of the people around you, is the key to success. This is where Dr. Joanna Dodd Massey shines.
Environmental Policy Expert & Former EPA Deputy Administrator
Janet McCabe is an accomplished environmental policy expert with a distinguished career in public service, law, and academia.
Hall-of-Fame NCAA Basketball Coach, Best-Selling Author & Mental Health Warrior
When it comes to coaching, teamwork and the leadership needed to excel, no one does it better than Joanne “Coach P” McCallie, former NCAA Division I women’s basketball head coach for 28 years.
Award-Winning Social Entrepreneur, Cultural Thought Leader, Founder & CEO of NOOR by Grant Blvd
Dr. Kimberly McGlonn is an award-winning social entrepreneur, cultural thought leader, and motivational speaker who inspires bold, intentional living at every level — from how we build businesses to how we design our lives.
Top-Ranked Futurist & 2x Bestselling Author
One of Forbes' Top Futurists, Heather E. McGowan is a globally recognized future-of-work strategist, keynote speaker, and 2x bestselling author who equips leaders and organizations to navigate relentless change.
Corporate Responsibility Expert
Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. She is the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on the intersection of brands and social impact.
Courageous Pioneer & Combat-Proven Leader
Colonel Martha E. McSally is a pioneering combat-proven leader and celebrated author. McSally is a compelling example of overcoming adversity and fear to achieve extraordinary feats.
Expert on Interfaith, Interracial & Multicultural Experiences
Samira K. Mehta is the Director of Jewish Studies and an Associate Professor of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research and teaching focus on the intersections religion, culture, and gender.
Acclaimed Cinematic Pioneer & CalArts Faculty
Considered a cinematic feminist pioneer and one of America’s foremost independent filmmakers, Menkes has shown widely in major international film festivals including multiple premieres at Sundance, the Berlinale, Cannes and more.
Abuse & Homelessness Survivor, Author of CinderGirl
Empowering others with her inspiring life story, Christina Meredith survived sexual, mental and emotional abuse, incest, trauma, aging out of foster care, poverty and homelessness to forge a life committed to helping others.
Founder & President of The Humanized Internet
With over 25 years of experience as a global technology leader, Monique Morrow has established a proven track record of success in driving business growth and innovation through emerging technologies.
Seasoned Physician Executive & National Thought Leader
As a seasoned physician executive and national thought leader, Dr. Dankwa-Mullan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the forefront of healthcare innovation.
Human Rights Activist & Nobel Peace Prize Laureate; President & Chairwoman of Nadia’s Initiative
Human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad became a leading advocate for survivors of genocide and sexual violence after surviving the horrific Yazidi Genocide in Iraq carried out by the Islamic State (ISIS).
Inspirational Speaker & Best-Selling Author
Formerly homeless, Liz Murray transformed her life of despair into an inspiring journey of determination, hope and hard-won success. Lifetime produced a movie about Murray’s life story entitled Homeless to Harvard, which was nominated for three Emmys.
Triple Emmy Award Winner, Bestselling Author & Entrepreneur
Triple EMMY award winner, bestselling author, and entrepreneur Gaby Natale helps organizations embrace their uniqueness, break barriers, and redefine what is possible.
Physician Executive, Health Tech & Business Leader
Dr. Geeta Nayyar is a physician-executive and a nationally-recognized leader in health technology that bridges the divides between clinical medicine, the business sector and digital health.
CEO of Figure 8 Thinking, LLC
Natalie Nixon changes lives through ideas so that people build their creative confidence for years to come, get paid their worth and make an impact. She is a creativity strategist and author of the award winning The Creativity Leap.
Leadership, Culture & Allyship Expert
Dr. Tina Opie stands at the pinnacle of global leadership and management thinkers, with a proven track record of inspiring thousands of changemakers.
Host of The Suze Orman Show & Bestselling Author
The host of the acclaimed Suze Orman Show, Orman is America's most recognized expert on personal finance.
Chief Operating Officer, NAIC, Transformational Leader & Advocate
Trail-blazing Executive. Authentic Leader. Unwavering Advocate. These are just a few of the descriptions that come to mind when describing the emergent and compelling voice of Carmen Ortiz-McGhee.
Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Executive Leadership Expert & ABC Contributor
Author, Catalyst, and Executive Coach Laura Gassner Otting inspires people to push past the doubt and indecision that keep great ideas in limbo.
Corporate Women's Leadership and Resilience Consultant & Coach, and Former Civil Rights Attorney
Full of energy, a passion for advocacy, confidence and courage, Diana R. Patton, Esq has helped hundreds of women leaders, and the organizations that they work for, to do their greatest work.
First Female White House Chief Information Officer
Theresa Payton is a trailblazer in technology and cybersecurity, making history as the first female White House Chief Information Officer, under President George W. Bush.
Actress
Peete is a TV star with roles in comedy and drama. Married to football player Rodney Peete, they have formed a foundation HollyRod, to help improve the lives of people plagued with devastating life circumstances.
Lawyer, Judge Cristina’s Court, Activist
Known as the internationally popular judge on Telemundo’s La Corte de la Familia and Cristina's Court, Perez is also a sought after lawyer with a practice specializing in immigration and nationality law.
Dynamic Physician Leader & Social Change Agent
Dr. Chris T. Pernell is a dynamic physician leader and social change agent. In her practice, she focuses on health justice, community-based advocacy, and population-wide health promotion and disease prevention.
Personal Branding, Global Diversity & Inclusion Thought Leader, Spiritual Teacher & Author
Colette Phillips has captivated many audiences with her amazing speaking skills and her motivational presence.
Internationally Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Journalist & Podcast Creator
Jo Piazza is a bestselling author, podcast creator and award-winning journalist. Jo is the national and international bestselling author of many critically acclaimed novels and nonfiction books including We Are Not Like Them.
Branding Strategist & Author
Michelle Poler is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear facer, branding strategist and author of Hello, Fears: Crush Your Comfort Zone and Become Who You’re Meant to Be.
Author. Optimist. Creative. Badass.
Shannon Huffman Polson is the author of The Grit Factor: Courage, Resilience and Leadership in the Most Male Dominated Organization in the World.
Editor, Writer, Co-Author of We Are Not Like Them & You Were Always Mine
Christine Pride is a writer, editor and long time publishing veteran. She’s held editorial posts at many different imprints including Doubleday, Broadway, Crown, Hyperion, and Simon and Schuster.
Globally Recognized Trailblazer in Workplace Wellbeing
Laura Putnam is a workplace wellbeing expert, change agent, author of Workplace Wellness that Works, and Chief Learning Officer at Upli (workplace wellbeing provider).
Gold Medal Gymnast & Advocate
Aly Raisman, team captain of the gold medal winning Women’s Gymnastics teams in 2012 and 2016, is the third most decorated American gymnast of all-time.
ABC News Correspondent & U.S. Army Reserve Major
Stephanie Ramos is a correspondent for ABC News based in NYC. She has been front and center on every major news story and has covered everything from the White House, the COVID pandemic, the tragic Parkland shooting, and more.
International Explorer, World Record Setting Climber & Skier, and Award Winning Nonfiction Author
Jan Reynolds is a world record setting climber and skier, Olympic athlete, award winning author and photographer known for her ability to capture extraordinary imagery and stories while climbing and skiing in extremely high-risk environments.
Scientist, Inventor & Entrepreneur
Christalyn Rhodes is a scientist, inventor and entrepreneur. She is a pioneering biotech innovator and strategist responsible for the innovation strategies at 3 VC funded biotech startups.
Former Dir. of Global Brand Development, LEGO
Sara Riis-Carstensen is the woman behind LEGO’s global brand success. She is considered one of the world’s leading thought leaders for all things brand and marketing. Sara draws on experience from positions at LEGO, Carlsberg and Giorgio Armani.
Former Head of Marketing for LaFace Records
Sheri Riley works with high achievers to make choices that lead to less stress and more clarity. She ran the marketing at LaFace Records where her innovative approach helped introduce the world to some of the most influential, multi-platinum artists.
Award-Winning Producer, Transgender Fashion Model & Activist
Geena Rocero, born and raised in Manila, Philippines, is an Award Winning Producer, Writer, Director, Model, Public Speaker, Trans Rights Advocate and co-host of the Webby Awards honoree TV Show ASPIREist, broadcasted on HLN/CNN.
Host, Voiceover Artist & Content Creator
Attorney, educator, journalist, producer, host, moderator, voiceover artist and author, Angélique Roché believes in the power of story and the impact that fiction and non-fiction narratives can have.
Founder of Money Mindset Wealth Management & a Trailblazer Reshaping the Finance Landscape
Meet Scarlette Joyce Rojas, a trailblazer reshaping the finance landscape with her unparalleled mix of financial acumen and behavioral science expertise.
Award-Winning Gender Economist, Data Scientist & CEO of Pipeline
Katica Roy is an award-winning gender economist, former Global 500 global executive, programmer, data scientist, and the CEO and founder of an award-winning SaaS company, Pipeline.
Female Empowerment Expert
A modern multi-hyphenate, Wendy Sachs is a documentary filmmaker, Emmy-award winning television producer, author, writer and sought-after speaker. She is an expert on female empowerment, taking risks, embracing failure and growing confidence.
Space Diplomat, Astronaut, Explorer & Artist
Namira Salim has an unusual nickname: “Collector of Firsts.” And there is good reason for it. Namira is the first Pakistani astronaut, the first astronaut from Monaco and the first female astronaut from the UAE.
Global Business Futurist, Supply Chain Authority & AI Expert
Dr. Nada Sanders is an internationally recognized expert in forecasting, enterprise digital transformation, and global supply chain management.
Former Managing Director of Black Lives Matter Global Network
Kailee is a global strategist, champion of social justice, and public speaker. She has served as the former Managing Director of Black Lives Matter Global Network.
New York Post Columnist & Author of The Canceling of the American Mind
Rikki Schlott is a free speech activist, a columnist for the New York Post, co-author of a bestselling book—The Canceling of the American Mind--and a political commentator.
Academy Award Nominee for Hidden Figures
Allison Schroeder is a screenwriter and film producer known for Brooklyn Sound, Side Effects, and Hidden Figures, which earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Executive Editor/Founder of The Diversity Council at America's Test Kitchen
If you could only use one word to describe Elle Simone Scott, it would be warrior. The Executive Editor and Founder of The Diversity Council at America’s Test Kitchen fought for herself—navigating a career and life full of extreme highs and lows.
Prominent Israeli Political Leader & Trailblazer
Ayelet Shaked is a prominent Israeli political leader and a trailblazer in Israeli politics. She made history as Israel’s first female Minister of the Interior and the second female Minister of Justice.
Reality TV Star & Winner of Survivor
Parvati Shallow is an internationally recognized yoga teacher, executive coach, and speaker. She holds advanced certifications in both Hatha and Kundalini Yoga and is a four-time competitor and winner of CBS’s hit series SURVIVOR.
Artificial Intelligence Speaker & Humorist
Janelle Shane is a top virtual keynote speaker, AI humor blogger, and one of Fast Company’s 100 most creative people in business. Her keynotes highlight the features of AI in engaging ways.
TV Personality & Author of She’s Unlikeable
The breakout star of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated Indian Matchmaking Seasons 1 and 2, Aparna Shewakramani became an overnight ambassador for those women demanding to have their voices heard.
Highly Sought After Consultant in Global Branding & Personal Transformation
For nearly two decades, Melissa Dawn Simkins has blended human insight with brand-building innovation, to be coined, “The First Lady of Personal Branding.”
CEO of Lobos 1707, Brand Building & Leadership Expert, Market Disruptor
One of the country’s few female and African American CEOs, Dia Simms is renowned for her expertise in leading brand strategies and launching brands, as well as being a trailblazing leader.
2x Emmy Winning ESPN Sportscaster & Addiction Prevention Advocate
Lauren Sisler is a two-time Emmy award-winning sports broadcaster who joined ESPN and SEC Network in 2016 as a sideline reporter for both college football and gymnastics.
Legendary Lawyer & Noted Mental Health Advocate
Rolling Out magazine calls Corey Minor Smith a “legendary lawyer, renowned attorney, noted mental health advocate, prominent media fixture, and New York Times celebrated author.”
1st African American Female Coach in NFL History
Collette V. Smith is the Founder and President of Believe N You, Inc. and the NFL’s 1st African American Female Coach in the History of the National Football League by way of being the 1st Female Coach in NY Jets Franchise History, Coaching the Defensive Backs in 2017 during Training Camp.
Founder, President & CEO of Lifeway Foods
Julie Smolyansky became the youngest female CEO of a publicly held firm at the age of 27, when she took over leadership of Lifeway Foods in 2002 after her father’s unexpected passing.
Actress & Human Rights Advocate
Mira Sorvino is an Academy Award-winning actress, documentary filmmaker, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and a passionate voice for victims of social injustice. She's a powerful voice for global causes.
Motivator & Author on Resilience, Adversity & Achievement
Nina Sossamon-Pogue is sought-after speaker and author on resilience, adversity and achievement. A former member the USA Gymnastics team, she became an award-winning journalist and television news anchor.
Actress, Model, Disability Advocate & Lifestyle Influencer
At just 14 years old, Lauren “Lolo” Spencer was diagnosed with ALS and given five years to live. The news was devastating. But instead of letting it define her, she made a life-changing decision—she would live fully and fearlessly.
Chief Scientist, Founder of Women in Data & Top 30 Women in AI
Sadie St. Lawrence is the Chief Scientist at SSL Innovations and the Founder of Women in Data. Women in Data is an international non-profit organization represented in 55 countries.
Former President of Keurig, Inc.
Michelle is a senior leader with the consistent ability to run and scale businesses, and a commitment to creating world class cultures by developing and articulating a clear vision that ignites the organization to deliver innovation.
Former Co-Host of ESPN's Sportcenter
Sage Steele is one of the country’s most popular and respected broadcasters. Most recently, she was a fixture at ESPN from 2007-2023, hosting the network’s flagship show, SportsCenter.
Founder & Executive Director, Athletes Mental Health Organization; Co-Author of The Price She Pays
Katie Steele is the Founder and Executive Director of the Athletes Mental Health Organization, a non-profit organization dedicated to changing athletic systems and providing resources to support mental health in athletes.
NYT Best-Selling Author, Former Corporate Executive & Domestic Violence Survivor
Leslie Morgan Steiner seemed to have it all: a Harvard diploma, a glamorous job at Seventeen magazine, a funky NYC apartment. Plus a handsome boyfriend who adored her. But behind a façade of success, this golden girl hid a dark secret.
Lifebiz Organizer, Author & University Instructor
Jane Stoller is a Swiss-Canadian lifebiz organizer, speaker, author and university instructor whose passion is in decluttering spaces, organizing business processes and helping people become better versions of themselves.
America’s First-Ever Olympic Champion in the Sport of Inverted Aerial Skiing
At the Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan, Nikki Stone became America’s first-ever Olympic Champion in the sport of inverted aerial skiing.
Performance Practice Specialist & Multi-Bestselling Author
Jayne Storey is a Performance Practice Specialist and the multi-bestselling author of Breathe Golf, Connected Golf and The Athlete’s Ascent.
A Climate Action Pioneer in the Gen Z Creator Economy
Estella Struck is the visionary force behind Viviene New York, the pioneering sustainability-focused product marketing agency, driven by Gen Z.
Market Intelligence Authority
Zeroing in on the impact of technology on customer experience (CX) and employee experience (EX), Jaimy advises corporate leaders and change agents in managing digital transformation and innovation efforts.
International Business Leader
An entrepreneur and humanitarian, speaker Marilyn Tam helps organizations integrate social and environmental concerns into business profitably.
Former Chief Brand Officer Taco Bell
One of Forbes’ world’s most influential chief marketing executives, Marisa is known as a brand-building innovator, digital and social marketing pioneer and expert storyteller. She has worked across industries ranging from beauty to fast food.
Actress & Comedian
Speaker Lily Tomlin's success as a comedian and actress has spanned a range of media for decades. In her entertaining keynotes, she recalls her career with candor and charm.
Champion for Women's and Refugee Rights, First Rhodes Scholar from Afghanistan & Founder of Dosti Network
Summia Tora is the founder of Dosti Network, an organization dedicated to empowering Afghans both within Afghanistan and those living as refugees with crucial resources and education.
White House Coronavirus Task Force Whistleblower
Olivia Troye is a risk management and national security executive whose most recent role was serving as the Homeland Security, Counterterrorism, and White House Coronavirus Task Force Advisor to the Vice President of the United States.
Former VP, Chick-fil-A
Dee Ann Turner is a 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Prior to retirement in 2018, she was Vice President, Talent and Vice President, Sustainability for Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Whole30 Co-Founder
Melissa Hartwig Urban is the Whole30 co-founder and CEO, and a Certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create life-long, healthy habits.
Writer, Producer & Actor
Nia Vardalos is a writer, producer, and actor best known for her work in My Big Fat Greek Wedding. She is also an adoption advocate and the author of Instant Mom.
Purpose Strategy Expert & Former Head of Global Purpose Strategy at Adidas
Kathy is an expert at driving profit with purpose. She created the Global Purpose Strategy for adidas, a $22 billion company, encompassing everything adidas does to positively impact People and Planet.
NY Times Bestselling Author, Entrepreneur & CEO of Inherit Learning Company
Nicole Walters is on a mission to inspire people to not only live better lives but also leave a legacy. Known as the coach you need in your business and life, she is adept at identifying ways to turn influence into income and popularity into profits.
Author & Global Authority on Leadership Courage
You’ve Got This!, Train the Brave, Make Your Mark, Find Your Courage, Stop Playing Safe. The titles of Margie’s bestselling books reflect her passion for emboldening people to lead braver and more purposeful lives.
Happiness Expert
Jessica Weiss is a dynamic Happiness Strategist and Well-being Innovation Expert who transforms organizations by proving that “Happiness, Works.”
Olympian & Dynamic Keynote Speaker
Sarah Wells, an Olympian and dynamic keynote speaker, is a leader in the field of cultivating excellence. Sarah delivers powerful, research-backed insights that unlock potential both personally and professionally.
Former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan & Author
Speaker Kate White led Cosmopolitan to become the US's top-selling women's magazine. She motivates others to reach goals in their personal and professional lives.
Thought Leader & Human Resource Expert
Lisa is a seasoned human capital strategist and an employee engagement expert with extensive global automotive manufacturing experience. She has a strategic perspective and knowledge of industrial manufacturing industries.
Founder & CEO, Wet Cement
Jennifer Willey launched Wet Cement in 2017 to help individuals and organizations to fear less to accelerate inclusivity, leadership and growth.
Political Analyst, Social Justice Activist & Creator of Sunday Civics Podcast
Recognizing the need for civics education and engagement in an accessible format, L. Joy Williams created the hit show and podcast Sunday Civics to teach civics using the current political landscape.
Entrepreneur, Board Director, Investor & Author
Having launched the luxury e-commerce site that quickly became an industry legend, Wilson speaks regularly, sharing stories ranging from launching a startup to building a brand, and navigating work-life balance.
Founder & CEO of Technology Startup Resilia
Sevetri Wilson is the Founder and CEO of technology startup Resilia, founded in 2016. Sevetri is a 2010 recipient of the Nobel Prize for Public Service, the Jefferson Award; and her work was featured in the U.S. Senate report to the White House.
World’s Leading Expert on Change Enthusiasm
Cassandra Worthy is the world’s leading expert on Change Enthusiasm. She is lighting the world on fire with her refreshingly unique take on not just ‘managing’ but growing through change.
Social Entrepreneur & Co-Founder of 321 Coffee
Lindsay Wrege is the co-founder and CEO of 321 Coffee, a coffee shop and roaster in Raleigh, NC that employs individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Award-Winning Journalist & Author
Robin Wright has reported on numerous wars and revolutions and recently covered foreign policy for The Washington Post. She authored The Last Great Revolution.
Award-Winning Board-Certified Psychiatrist & Executive Coach
Dr. Anna Yusim is an internationally recognized, award-winning, Stanford- and Yale-educated Board-Certified Psychiatrist and Executive Coach.
Award-Winning Advocate and Trans Justice Leader & Campaign Manager at the ACLU
LaLa B Zannell is an advocate, organizer, and artist working towards liberation for transgender and nonbinary communities, with a particular focus on trans women of color and trans sex workers.