Human Interest

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Brandon Farbstein

At 3’9” he has transformed the lives of individuals across the globe, with a shift in perspective

Rita Moreno

Legendary Oscar-winning actress-singer-dancer

Phyllis Karas

Novelist and Author, Dubbed the Unofficial Biographer of the Whitey Bulger Gang

Gerald Posner

Investigative journalist and author of thirteen books, including Case Closed, Killing the Dream, God’s Bankers and his most recent Pharma

Ben Rattray

Ben Rattray – Founder and CEO of Change.org

Rick Steves

Host of the public television series, Rick Steves‘ Europe, and author of 22 European travel books

Tomasz Drybala

Extreme runner, author, and mindful movement teacher who plans to run the circumference of the Earth

Robert Swan

The first person in history to walk to both the North and South Poles

Susan Stamberg

Special Correspondent for National Public Radio and the first woman to anchor a national nightly news program,

Dewitt Jones

Freelance photographer for National Geographic, author, speaker on Leadership, Vision and Creativity

Karen Daley

Past President of the American Nurses Association, Once voted among the “Top 25 Women in Healthcare”

Natalie Randolph

Seasoned Educator, Title IX Coordinator, Founder of the Student Athlete Project, Former Head HS Football Coach

Bob Costas

Award-Winning Sportscaster, Broadcaster and Best-Selling Author

Hill Harper

Award-winning Actor know for television’s CSI: NY and The Good Doctor, Bestselling Author and Philanthropist

Mahtob Mahmoody

Subject of the biographical book “Not Without My Daughter” which was made into a major motion picture featuring Sally Field

Dr. Lonise Bias

After the tragic death of her two sons, Dr. Bias decided to bring new solutions to solve old problems in her speeches

Scott Turow

Scott Turow is a writer and attorney. He is the author of eleven best-selling works

Jennifer Arnold

Star of the hit TV show “The Little Couple”, this real life doctor’s family’s adventure is now in it’s 7th season

Dr. Temple Grandin

Author and professor of animal science whose personal story of living with autism has inspired millions

Neal Petersen

Inspiring organizations to foster innovation, build stronger teams, adapt under pressure, and cultivate a mind-set that focuses on solutions!

Ken Burns photo by Tim Llewellyn Photography

Ken Burns

An award-winning documentary filmmaker, Ken Burns has directed film projects such as The Civil War,

Gregg Treinish

Gregg Treinish founded Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation in 2011, with a strong passion for

Ashley Rhodes-Courter

Ashley Rhodes-Courter is the quintessential American success story. Born in 1985 to a single teen

Winona LaDuke

Winona LaDuke is an internationally renowned activist working on issues of sustainable development renewable energy

Josette Sheeran

Josette Sheeran is the seventh president and CEO of Asia Society. In the position, which

Christopher Gardner

He conquered grave challenges to become a successful entrepreneur, his autobiography “The Pursuit of Happyness” was made into a major motion picture

Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant

Rev. Dr. Iyanla Vanzant‘s story reads like an epic adventure filled with near misses, struggle,

Barbara Corcoran

Real estate mogul, author, self-made millionaire and ‘Shark Investor’ in the hit ABC series Shark Tank

Peter Brown

Peter Jay Brown is a director and cinematographer, who specializes in real life stories, cultural

Dr. Joseph MacInnis

Dr. Joseph MacInnis is a physician-scientist, author and deep-sea explorer. He has led over 30

Chris Madden

Celebrity designer Chris Madden is the force behind the multi-million dollar home furnishings empire that

Jacqueline Marcell

“Edu-taining” speaker on Caregiving, Eldercare, Alzheimer’s, Breast Cancer. Jacqueline Marcell was a photographer and also

Christopher Lowell

As an Emmy Award-winning host and best selling author, Christopher Lowell’s mix of practical advice

Rikki Klieman

Television anchor, legal analyst, trial attorney, actor and best-selling author, Rikki Klieman has earned a

Jackie Kallen

After 33 years in the boxing world as publicist and then manager, Jackie Kallen has

Ellen Goodman

Ellen Goodman has spent most of her life chronicling social change and its impact on

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