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Liza Donnelly

  • Award-Winning Cartoonist for The New Yorker and Author/Editor of 18 Books
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Gloria Steinem

  • Iconic Visionary of the Women's Movement; Co-Founder, National Women’s Political Caucus; Co-Founder, Ms. Magazine
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Ban Ki-moon

  • Secretary-General of the UN; President & Chair of Global Green Growth Institute; & Founder of Ban Ki-Moon Centre for Global Citizens
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Whoopi Goldberg

  • EGOT Award-Winning Actress & Comedian; Moderator, ABC's 'The View'; U.N. Goodwill Ambassador
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Matthew McConaughey

  • Academy Award-Winning Actor, NYT #1 Bestselling Author, and Philanthropist
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L. Jon Wertheim

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Edward Norton

  • Award-Winning Actor, Humanitarian, and Entrepreneur
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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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Alan Dershowitz

  • Renowned Defense Attorney, Bestselling Author, and Prominent Scholar on U.S. Constitutional & Criminal Law
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Sunny Hostin

  • 5x Emmy Award-Winning Co-Host of ABC’s “The View,” and  NYT  Best-Selling 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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Chelsea Clinton

  • Vice Chair of Clinton Foundation, #1 NYT Bestselling Author, Advocate, and Public Health Expert
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Austin Channing Brown

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

  • CNN Anchor and Senior Washington Correspondent and Health Advocate
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Ursula Burns

  • Former CEO and Chairman of Xerox, Groundbreaking CEO, and STEM Advocate
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Emily Oster

  • Brown University Health Economics Professor; Contributor, The Atlantic; NYT Bestselling Author of 'The Family Firm', 'Expecting Better', & 'The Unexpected'
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Andy Roddick

  • Professional Tennis Champion, Philanthropist, and Television Personality
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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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Jason Flom

  • Advocate Against Wrongful Convictions, Founder of Lava Media, Podcaster, and Former Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Records
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Her Majesty Queen Noor

  • Global Humanitarian & Activist, Philanthropist, and Founding Member of Global Zero
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Kristi Yamaguchi

  • Olympic, U.S., & World Hall of Fame Figure Skater; Founder: Always Dream Foundation; Advocate for Early Childhood Literacy
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Anupam B. Jena

  • Harvard Physician-Economist; Podcast Host: 'Freakonomics, M.D.' Podcast; Author 'Random Acts of Medicine'
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Charlie Davies

  • Former Olympian and Famed Soccer Star, Sports Analyst, and Philanthropist
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Charli Turner Thorne

  • Legendary Basketball Coach and Winningest Coach in ASU History
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Martina McBride

  • Award-Winning Country Singer-Songwriter, TV Personality, Cookbook Author, and Philanthropist
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John J. Sullivan

  • Former United States Ambassador to Russia (2019-2022) and Former United States Deputy Secretary of State (2017-2019)
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Richard Lapchick

  • Sportswriter; President, The Institute for Sport & Social Justice; Director, Institute for Diversity & Ethics in Sport
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Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire

  • Assistant Professor, Harvard School of Public Health; Fmr. Scientist Lead at the NIH; Lead Scientist in COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Development
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex

  • Humanitarian, Military Veteran, Mental Wellness Advocate, Environmentalist, and Founder of The Invictus Games
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Pitbull

  • Grammy Award-Winning Artist, Education Advocate, and Entrepreneur
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Matt James

  • First Black Male Lead on ABC's 'The Bachelor'; Food Insecurity Activist; Crypto Founder, Encrypted Energy
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Jarrett Harper

  • Criminal Justice and Foster Care Reform Advocate, and Inspiring Voice for Forgiveness and Hope
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Deval Patrick

  • Governor of Massachusetts (2007-2015), Political Contributor to CBS News, and Leader in Social Impact Investing
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Christopher Worsham

  • Harvard Health Policy Researcher; Crit. Care Physician; Co Author: 'Random Acts of Medicine'
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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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Conor Grennan

  • NYU Stern School of Business, Chief AI Architect; Podcast Host: 'AI Applied'
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Curtis Stone

  • Michelin-Starred Chef; Podcast Host: 'Getting Grilled with Curtis Stone'
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Wendell Potter

  • Health Insurance Reformer, Whistleblower, News Media Commentator, NYT Best Selling Author
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Mohamed ElBaradei

  • Former Vice President of Egypt, Nobel Laureate, and Expert on Geopolitics & Global Security
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Kevin Bacon

  • Acclaimed Actor, Producer, & Director; Philanthropist: Six Degrees
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LaTosha Brown

  • Contributor to MSNBC, NYT, & More; Co-Founder, Black Voters Matter; Principle: TruthSpeaks Consulting, Inc.
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Alanis Morissette

  • Singer-Songwriter, Actor, and Activist
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Laura Ling

  • Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Producer, and Author
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Eitan Bernath

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

  • Science Communcator, 'Ologies Podcast'; Correspondent, CBS's 'Innovation Nation'
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Billie Jean King

  • Sports Icon, Equality Pioneer, and New York Times Bestselling Author
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Serena Williams

  • 23-time Grand Slam Champion, Entrepreneur, and Founder of Serena Ventures
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Landyn Hutchinson

  • Lifestyle Influencer, Blogger, and Creator of Living With Landyn
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Keechant Sewell

  • SVP of Security & Guest Experience for The Mets and 45th NYPD Police Commissioner
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Rahul Jandial

  • Dream Specialist, Neuroscientist & Brain Surgeon, Bestselling Author, Expert on Brain Science and Neurofitness
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David Plouffe

  • Fmr. Obama White House Senior Advisor; 2x NYT Bestselling Author: 'The Audacity to Win' & 'A Citizen's Guide to Beating Donald Trump'
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John Della Volpe

  • Harvard's Director of Polling; MSNBC Contributor; Author of 'Fight' on Generational Politics
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Meek Mill

  • Grammy Award-Nominated Recording Artist, Entrepreneur, Criminal Justice Reform Advocate and Co-Chair of REFORM Alliance
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

  • Women's Rights Advocate, Co-Founder of Archewell, Host of 'Archetypes' Podcast, and Author of NYT Bestselling Children's Book 'The Bench'
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Sheena Iyengar

  • Columbia Business School Professor, Director, Global Leadership Matrix, Author, 'Think Bigger' & 'The Art of Choosing'
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Mary Roach

  • Seven-Time NYT Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Journalist
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Marc Lasry

  • Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Avenue Capital Group; Pioneer and Leading Authority in Distressed Investing
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Tenille Townes

  • Award-Winning Country Music Singer-Songwriter and Philanthropist
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Stephen Dubner

  • Bestselling Author of the 'Freakonomics' Series, Host of the 'Freakonomics Radio' Podcast, and Award-Winning Journalist
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James Conlon

  • Renowned International Conductor & Founder of the OREL Foundation
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Shaina Taub

  • Two-Time Tony Award-Winning Composer
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Dr. Jill Biden

  • First Lady of the United States (2021-2025), Second Lady of the United States (2009-2017)
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Kendra Scott

  • Self-Made Billionaire & Philanthropist; Author: 'Born to Shine'
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Michael Sandel

  • Harvard Philosophy Professor; "Rock Star" Philosopher; Bestselling Author: 'The Tyranny of Merit', 'Justice', &'Democracy's Discontent'
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Tracy McGrady

  • Legendary NBA Player and Hall of Famer; 7x NBA All Star
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Joy-Ann Reid

  • MSNBC Political Analyst; Podcast Host: 'Reid This, Reid That' & 'What to Reid'; NYT Bestselling Author of 'The Man Who Sold America' & More
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Sharon McMahon

  • Social Media Sensation & "America's Government Teacher"
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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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Charles Blow

  • NYT Op-Ed Columnist & MSNBC Analyst; NYT Bestselling Author: 'Fire Shut Up in My Bones' & 'The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto'
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Matthew Walker

  • Sleep Scientist and New York Times Bestselling Author of 'Why We Sleep'
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Carol Browner

  • Fmr. Director, White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy; Fmr. Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Board Chair, League of Conservation Voters
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Venus Williams

  • Legendary Tennis Champion ; Philanthropist & Founder (V Starr, Happy Viking); NYT Bestselling Author of 'Strive' & 'Come to Win'
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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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James Blake

  • Legendary Tennis Player, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Philanthropist
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Isha Sesay

  • Peabody Award-Winning Journalist, Entrepreneur, Author, and the First Female CEO of OkayMedia
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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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Afua Hirsch

  • Award-Winning Writer, Broadcaster and Film Maker on Issues of Race and Equality
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Glennon Doyle

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

  • Korean American Pop Superstar; Mental Health & Antiviolence Advocate
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Tyler Oakley

  • LGBTQ+ YouTube Vlogger & Influencer; Digital Consultant to the President; Philanthropist & Advocate
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Jay Caspian Kang

  • Author of TIME & NPR "Best Books of the Year" 'The Loneliest Americans', Emmy Award-Nominated Correspondent, and Podcaster
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Masai Ujiri

  • First African Team President in Pro Sports; Vice-Chairman & President, Toronto Raptors; Founder, Giants of Africa
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Amanda Gorman

  • First-Ever U.S.A. Youth Poet Laureate; #1 NYT Bestselling Author: 'Change Signs' & more
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Dr. Marcia Chatelain

  • Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of 'Franchise', Professor of History & African American Studies, and Creator of the #FergusonSyllabus
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Abby Wambach

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

  • 1st & Only USAF U2 Pilot; STEM Equity Advocate; Author of 'Shatter the Sky,' a Motivational Memoir
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Michael B. Jordan

  • Critically-Acclaimed Actor, Director, and Producer; Founder of Outlier Society Productions, Philanthropist, Activist, and Advocate for Justice and Inclusion
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John Legend

  • First African-American Male EGOT Winner; Entrepreneur: Get Lifted Film Co; Philanthropist
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Ilana Glazer

  • Comedian, Writer, Director, Producer, and Actor
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

  • Harvard University Director of African-American Research; Host, PBS's 'Finding Your Roots'; NYT Bestselling Author of 30+ Books, including 'Stony the Road' & 'The Black Church'
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Gina Belafonte

  • Activist; Creator of Women's March; Producer: 'Sing Your Song,' 'A Survivor's Guide To Prison,' and 'The March'
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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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Qian Julie Wang

  • Civil Rights Litigator; Advocate for Marginalized Communities; NYT Bestselling Author of 'Beautiful Country'
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David Sinclair

  • Harvard Medical School Longevity Researcher & Professor; NYT Bestselling Author of 'Lifespan'
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Joel Bervell

  • Award-Winning Science Communicator; Doctor; 2024 TED Fellow
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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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Antonia Hylton

  • Correspondent: NBC News & MSNBC; NYT Bestselling Author: 'Madness'
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Kay Bailey Hutchison

  • Former U.S. Senator and Ambassador to NATO, Advisor on Foreign and Security Policy, Voice for Bipartisan Policy Solutions
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Mark Wahlberg

  • Award-Winning Actor and Producer, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur
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Joseph Telushkin

  • Widely Acclaimed Authority on Judaism & Ethics, Award-Winning Author of 'Words That Hurt, Words That Heal'
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W. Kamau Bell

  • Sociopolitical Comedian, Host of CNN's 'United Shades', Podcaster, and NYT Bestselling Author
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Martin Sheen

  • Award-Winning Actor and Advocate for Human Rights
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Lawrence Summers

  • Fmr. Treasury Secretary; Fmr. White House National Economic Council; OpenAI Board Member
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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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Peggy Noonan

  • Pulitzer Prize-Winning Columnist for WSJ, NYT Bestselling Author of 'A Certain Idea of America' & many more, and Political Analyst for NBC & MSNBC
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William J. Bratton

  • Former Commissioner of New York City & Boston Police Department; Former Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department
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Katherine Martinko

  • Author of 'Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance', Creator of Popular Substack Newsletter 'The Analog Family'
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Wendy K. Smith

  • Organizational Psychologist, Leading Expert on the Power of Paradox, and Author of Business Bestseller 'Both/And Thinking"
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Scott Budnick

  • Producer of the 'Hangover' Trilogy, Founder of the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, CEO of 1Community
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Steven Van Zandt

  • Founding Member of the E Street Band; Rock & Roll Hall of Famer
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Stephen A. Smith

  • Legendary Sportscaster; Host, ESPN's 'First Take' &'SportsCenter; Podcaster, 'Know Mercy'; Author of NYT Bestselling Memoir: 'Straight Shooter'
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Richard Thaler

  • Winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, Field-Defining Pioneer of Behavioral Economics, and Bestselling Author
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Erin Brockovich

  • Iconic Environmental Activist & Consumer Advocate
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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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Elaine Weiss

  • Award-Winning Journalist, Critically Acclaimed Author, and Expert on Women's History, Voting Rights, and Civic Engagement
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Michael 'Killer Mike' Render

  • Grammy Award-Winning Rapper, Entrepreneur, Activist, and Advocate
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Eric Schlosser

  • Investigative Journalist & Documentary Filmmaker; NYT Bestselling Author: 'Fast Food Nation,' 'Reefer Madness,' & 'Command and Control'
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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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Elizabeth Nyamayaro

  • Fmr. UN Sr. Advisor on Gender Equality; Founder: HeForShe Movement; Author: 'I Am a Girl From Africa'
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Jeannie Mai

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

  • Co-Founder & Organizer, Solidarity Sundays; NYT Bestselling Author, 'Rad American Women A-Z', 'Do the Work!', & More
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Demi-Leigh Tebow

  • Miss Universe 2017, Author, 'A Crown That Lasts,' Entrepreneur, Influencer, Philanthropist, and Advocate Against Human Trafficking
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Sanna Marin

  • Former Prime Minister & Head of Government of Finland (2019-2023)
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Val Demings

  • Former U.S. Representative (D-FL, 2017-2023) and First Female Police Chief for Orlando
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Ron Klain

  • Chief of Staff to President Biden (2021-2023) & Longest Serving First Chief of Staff for Any Democratic President
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Gotham Chopra

  • Co-Founder of Religion of Sports, Documentary Filmmaker, Producer, and Author
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Judit Polgár

  • Chess Grandmaster & Best Female Chess Player of All Time
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Ayọ Tometi

  • Civil Rights Leader; Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter
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Alton Brown

  • Chef, Food Scientist & Television Personality; Creator/Host of Food Network's 'Good Eats'
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David McRaney

  • Internationally Bestselling Author, Podcaster, and Expert in the Psychology of Reasoning and Decision-Making
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Allyson Felix

  • Olympic Gold Medalist in Track & Field; Founder of Lifestyle Brand Saysh; Leader in Workplace Equity for Moms
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Dr. Jessica B. Harris

  • Leading Authority on Food of the African Diaspora, Culinary Historian, NYT Bestselling Author, James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
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Tressie McMillan Cottom

  • Renowned Cultural Critic, Sociologist, NYT Opinion Columnist, Award-Winning Author of 'Thick' and 'Lower Ed', and MacArthur Fellow
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David Miliband

  • CEO of the International Rescue Committee, Former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (UK)
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Kurt Andersen

  • Multiple Bestselling Author, Peabody-Winning Host of 'Studio 360', and Groundbreaking Media Entrepreneur
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Bono

  • Humanitarian, Philanthropist, and Lead Singer of U2
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Jack Lew

  • Secretary of the Treasury (2013-2016), White House Chief of Staff (2012-2013), Director Office Management & Budget (2010-2012), Citigroup Senior Executive, COO, New York University & United States Ambassador to Israel (2023-2025)   
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Amy Schumer

  • Emmy and Peabody Award-Winning Comedian, Actor, Writer and Producer; NYT Bestselling Author, and Activist
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LeVar Burton

  • Actor, Writer, Director, & Producer Best Known for 'Reading Rainbow,' 'Roots,' & 'Star Trek'; Podcast Host: 'LeVar Burton Reads'; Author of 'Aftermath', 'The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm', & 'A Kids Book About Imagination'
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Michael Moss

  • #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of 'Salt Sugar Fat', Pulitzer-Prize Winning Investigative Journalist, and Expert on the Food Industry
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Ronan Farrow

  • Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Reporter; Fmr. State Department Diplomat; #1 NYT Bestselling Author: 'Catch & Kill
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James Kakalios

  • Physics Professor of Superhero Science
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Ciara

  • Grammy Award-Winning Musician & NAACP Image Award-Winning Actress; Co-Founder, Why Not You Foundation; Founder: Beauty Marks Entertainment, Ten to One, & OAM
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Deborah Lipstadt

  • Ambassador (ret.) / Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism (2022-2025), with the rank of Ambassador, Distinguished University Professor, Emory University
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Bill Frist

  • U.S. Senator (R-TN) and Senate Majority Leader, Transplant Surgeon & Physician, and Chairman of Nature Conservancy's Global Board
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Mark Gitenstein

  • US Ambassador to the European Union (2021-2025), US Ambassador to Romania (2009-2012)
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Jake Sullivan

  • U.S. National Security Advisor (2021-2024), Director of Policy Planning, US Department of State (2011-2013), Deputy Chief of Staff,  US Department of State (2009-2011)

Liz Wiseman

  • CEO of Wiseman Group, NYT & WSJ Bestselling Author, and Executive Strategy & Leadership Expert

Gloria Allred

Katty Kay

  • U.S. Special Correspondent for BBC Studios, Award-winning Journalist, and Bestselling Author

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson

  • NBA Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, and Philanthropist

Jeremy Rifkin

  • Author, Economic and Social Theorist, Advisor to the European Union and Heads of State, and President of the Foundation on Economic Trends

Beau Lotto

  • Renowned Neuroscientist, Creativity Expert, Entrepreneur, and Professor of Neuroscience at the University of London

Scott Galloway

  • NYU Business School Professor, Serial Entrepreneur, & NYT Bestselling Author

Jennifer Granholm

  • 47th Governor of Michigan (2002-2011), Secretary of Energy (2021-2025)

Mia Farrow

Brad Meltzer

  • #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Historian, TV Host, and Philanthropist

Lisa Wardell

  • Chairman and Former CEO of Adtalem Global Education, and Advocate for Diversity, Inclusion, and Access to Education

Steven Donziger

  • Renowned Human Rights Attorney and Environmental Advocate who Led the Team that Won $9.5B Against Chevron

Elan Carr

  • Attorney, Politician, and Former U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism

Carl Nassib

  • 7yr NFL Veteran & Fmr. Captain of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Tech Founder; LGBTQ+ Activist

Daniel Germain

  • Philanthropist and Social Entrepreneurship Visionary; Founder, The Breakfast Club of Canada,

Kelly Yang

  • #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of children’s and adult literature, Winner of the Asian Pacific American Award for Literature, Social Entrepreneur & Educator

Judy Smith

  • Crisis Strategist and Communications Advisor

Brandon Farbstein

  • Keynote Speaker, Author & Activist, Global Advocate for Diversity and People with Disabilities

Radha Agrawal

  • Co-Founder, CEO, and Chief Community Architect of Daybreaker, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author

Zainab Salbi

Shawn Achor

  • Leading expert on the connection between happiness and success, Bestselling Author of The Happiness Advantage & TED Speaker

Annie Duke

  • World Champion in Poker, WSJ Bestselling Author, and Renowned Decision Strategist

Susan Cain

Julianne Malveaux

Ron Garan

Al Sharpton

Robert Cialdini

  • Internationally Recognized Authority on the Psychology of Influence

Christopher Jackson

Dan Buettner

Jill Bolte Taylor

Denise Grace Gitsham

  • Attorney, Political Contributor on NewsNation, and Author

Elliot Williams

  • CNN Legal Analyst, Former Senior Justice Department Leader, and Federal Prosecutor

Dr. Luana Marques

  • Global Speaker, Executive Coach, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School, and Author

Michael Ventura

  • Founder of Sub Rosa; Accomplished Leader, Practitioner, and Educator; Author, 'Applied Empathy'

Bart Banfield

  • Author, "Virtual Leadership"

Byron Reese

Dov Seidman

  • Expert on Leadership, Principled Performance, & Business Ethics; Author, and Founder of LRN

Erika Karp

  • CIO at Pathstone and Expert on ESG Investing, Corporate Sustainability Strategy, LGBTQ Inclusion in Finance

Tina Tchen

  • EVP and Chief Strategy and Policy Officer for the Obama Foundation, Former President & CEO of Time's Up

Heather E. McGowan

  • Future of Work Keynote Speaker, Innovation Thought Leader, Bestselling Author of 'The Adaptation Advantage' and 'The Empathy Advantage'

James Clear

  • New York Times Bestselling Author of 'Atomic Habits', Founder of Habits Academy

Sam Roberts

Joshua Medcalf

Becky Margiotta

Chris Riddell

  • Award-Winning, Industry Recognized, Human Futurist

Erin Merryn

  • Survivor and Sexual Abuse Activist

Mallory Brown

  • Social Entrepreneur, Adventure Traveler, Humanitarian

Katara McCarty

John Hope Bryant

  • Founder, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE

Bakari Sellers

  • CNN Political Analyst & Former Representative from South Carolina

Kathleen Kennedy Townsend

Jonathan Eig

Susan Dentzer

  • President and CEO, Network for Excellence in Health Innovation

Alex Sheen

  • Founder of Because I Said I Would

Carlos Curbelo

Bill Benjamin

  • Performance, Leadership, and High Pressure Environment Expert

Daniel Goldhagen

Yamiche Alcindor

  • PBS NewsHour White House Correspondent & Award-Winning Journalist

Jason Ma

  • Founder, CEO and Chief Mentor of ThreeEQ; Leading Member of The B20 for The G20

Michael Steele

Joy Behar

  • New York Times Bestselling Author and Co-Host of ABC's The View

Stuart Eizenstat

Delano Lewis

  • Former Ambassador to South Africa and Former President and CEO at NPR

Mickey Edwards

  • Conservative Author and Commentator, Former Vice President Aspen Institute

David Nour

Aaron Keyak

  • Former Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, Council on Foreign Relations Term Member

Adam Braun

  • NYT & WSJ Bestselling Author, Founder of Pencils of Promise and MissionU, and Leader of the For-Purpose Industry

Cedric Jennings

  • New York Times Bestselling Author of Hope in the Unseen: An American Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League

Michael Smerconish

  • Host of The Michael Smerconish Program on SiriusXM, Host of CNN's Smerconish and Contributor, Newspaper Columnist and NYT Bestselling Author

April Rinne

  • Global Authority on New Economies, Innovation, and Future of Work, and Author of the Business Bestseller 'Flux'

Chad Sanders

  • Creator, Screenwriter, Author, and Entrepreneur

Sara Sidner

  • Award-Winning Investigative Journalist, CNN Senior Correspondent and Host of 'The Big Picture'

Ozan Varol

Chris Evert

  • Tennis Icon, Commentator, and Philanthropist

Amy Ziering

  • Oscar-nominated & Two-Time Emmy-winning Investigative Filmmaker, Activist, and Changemaker

Nicola Benedetti CBE

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

Edgar Villanueva

  • Award-Winning Author, Activist, and Expert on the Intersection of Race, Power, and Wealth

Robert Rebhan

Tiffany Shlain

  • Founder of The Webby Awards, Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker, Best-Selling Author, Internet Pioneer & Futurist

Torrey Smith

  • 2x Super Bowl Champion, Philanthropist and Founder of Level82, Host of 'The Opening Drive'

Brandon P. Fleming

  • Renowned Author, Entrepreneur, and International Speaker

Damon West

  • Criminal Justice Professor, 3x Bestselling Author of 'The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change'

Michelle Gielan

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

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David Rowan

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Mick Ebeling

Steve Wozniak

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Helder Guimarães

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Aaron Wolf

Daniel Gilbert

Leslie Gifford

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Jaime Harrison

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Anthony Gardner

Justin Dillon

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Doug Jones

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Richard Culatta

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Tara Cunningham

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John Stossel

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Ghida Fakhry

Rabia Chaudry

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Thomas Gabor

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Arthur C. Brooks

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Matthew Lieberman

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Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal

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Ryan Stelzer

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Majid Fotuhi

Peter Thum

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Angela Davis

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Sheila Heen

Shane Feldman

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Todd Buchholz

Doc Hendley

Amy Blankson

Sally Hogshead

Maggie Doyne

Kenneth Cole

Steve Brown

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