Featured Speakers

Ed Yong

Pulitzer Prize-winner and bestselling author of An Immense World

Priya Parker

Facilitator, strategic advisor, and acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering

Dr. Mona Hanna

Physician, scientist and activist who exposed the Flint water crisis
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Programming Ideas

Women’s History Month 2025: Women Educating & Inspiring Generations

In 2024, Women’s History Month celebrates the theme Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Let yourself be inspired by the speakers on our roster who are fighting for equity and fairness.

Sarah Kay: Poet and Spoken Word Performer

Sarah Kay is a celebrated writer, performer, educator, and founder of Project VOICE—an organization that has brought spoken word poetry into hundreds of classrooms and communities around the world.

Inspiring Speakers on Connection, Friendship, and Community

In today’s world, fostering social connection and building a sense of community are more important than ever. We’ve curated a list of top speakers who specialize in themes of friendship, connection, and community.

Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in May

If you’re looking for a speaker to motivate, inspire, and educate your audience on the achievements, struggles, and diverse experiences of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, look no further than these amazing individuals who have enriched American history, society, and culture.

10 Years of STATION ELEVEN: The Legacy of Emily St. John Mandel’s Masterpiece

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Emily St. John Mandel’s groundbreaking novel, Station Eleven. First published in 2014, it has become a defining work of the last decade that launched a spectacular speaking career for Mandel.

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