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Bradley Schurman is Founder and CEO of The Super Age – a global strategic research and advisory firm helping public and private organizations understand the challenges and harness the opportunities of demographic change, with a focus on population aging. The Super Age is a global strategic foresight and inclusive design firm that helps organizations develop […]

Alex Newell is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his recurring role as Wade “Unique” Adams on Fox’s musical comedy-drama Glee, and as being a first season runner-up on Oxygen’s The Glee Project. Newell was born in Lynn, Massachusetts. His father died of cancer when he was six years old, at which point […]

In the face of adversity, Sean Swarner epitomizes the indomitable human spirit. His journey from fighting for survival in a hospital bed to conquering the world’s highest peaks serves as a testament to resilience, determination, and the power of the human will. Sean’s remarkable odyssey began with a seemingly insurmountable challenge: to crawl a mere […]

Alysia Reiner is best known from her breakout performance as “Fig” for all 7 seasons of the Netflix Hit Series Orange Is The New Black – for which she took home a SAG Award; and from originating the role of Agent Sadie Deever in Ms. Marvel on Disney+ (Pan Asian Critics Choice Best Ensemble Cast). […]

Shane Feldman, a dynamic and impactful speaker renowned for delivering inspiring, customized, and actionable keynotes. With a passion for fostering thriving teams and inclusive communities, Shane offers insights and strategies that can be applied immediately in the face of the challenges posed by the digital age. In today’s fast-paced and digitally connected world, the importance […]

After years of conversations and consultations, research and interviews regarding diversity & inclusion, Risha Grant has learnt that companies don’t have diversity problems; they have people problems. For too long, diversity has been blamed for loss of productivity, discrimination and a litany of other workplace faux pas, but diversity has never been the issue. It can’t […]

Brea Baker is an activist and writer working to build a world where joy, safety, and community are accessible to all Black people. She has a B.A. in Political Science from Yale University where she held internships with the U.S. Department of State in Botswana, Public Defender Service D.C., Co-Director of AIDS Walk New Haven, […]

Widely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani DiFranco is the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the first artists to create her own record label in 1990. While she has been known as the “Little Folksinger,” her music has embraced punk, funk, hip hop, jazz, soul, electronica and even more distant sounds. […]

Kudzi Chikumbu, a dynamic force in the realms of lifestyle influence and digital creativity. As the Global Head of Creator Marketing at TikTok, Kudzi is at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of social media and empowering creators worldwide. With a wealth of expertise, a passion for storytelling, and a commitment to driving positive […]

A nuptial maestro for almost a decade, José Rolon has made a name for himself as one of the top wedding planners in NYC. He is frequently sought for his expertise in The New York Times, Brides, Martha Stewart, Essence Magazine, and many more. Recently, he was named one of Biz Bash’s Most Influential Event Professionals. José now travels the […]

Dr. Vivienne Ming explores maximizing human capacity as a theoretical neuroscientist, delusional inventor, and demented author. Over her career she’s founded 8 startups, been chief scientist at 2 others, and launched the “mad science incubator”, Socos Labs, where she explores seemingly intractable problems—from a lone child’s disability to global economic inclusion—for free. As the co-founder […]

Butterscotch Clinton, the vocal percussionist virtuosa, uses her powerful voice to defy gender and music social constructs. She began her career in the underground male-dominated beatbox battle scene, where she was crowned the world’s first female beatbox champion. Soon thereafter, a breakthrough performance on America’s Got Talent lead her to place third on the hit […]