Margaret Heffernan is an entrepreneur, CEO, writer, and keynote speaker. Currently, she serves as a Professor of Practice at the University of Bath School of Management in the UK. Margaret is the former chief executive officer of five businesses and is the author of five books that explore the areas of business and effective leadership.
Gary Keller is a popular American entrepreneur and best-selling author. Currently, Gary works as the founder of Keller Williams, which is the largest real estate company in the globe by agent count but second in closed sales volume, and units sold. Gary created Keller Williams on training and education and afterward brought his teachings to print. He is also the executive chairman at KWx, the holding company that oversees all Keller Williams properties, as well is considered one of the most influential people in real estate.
Kenneth Fisher is a well-known American billionaire investment analyst and author. He is the founder and chairman of Fisher Investments. His Forbes “Portfolio Strategy” column ran from 1984 to 2017 becoming the continuously-running columnist in the magazine’s history. Currently, he writes for USA Today and the Financial Times. Additionally, he has authored eleven books on investing, and research papers in the field of behavioral finance.
Denise Austin is an American fitness instructor, author, and columnist. She is a former member of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Denise has been teaching classes, producing fitness shows, creating exercise video tapes, and writing books and columns on exercise and staying fit.
James Frey is an American writer and businessman. He is the author of A Million Little Pieces (2003) and My Friend Leonard (2005) which were bestsellers marketed as memoirs. Large parts of the stories were later found to be exaggerated or fabricated, sparking a media controversy.
Jen Sincero is a renowned American writer, speaker, and success coach. She is known for The You Are a Badass book series. Her 2013 book You Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life has been NY Times bestseller list for over five years. In addition, Badass Habits was a finalist for the 2022 Audie Award for Business and Personal Development.
Marco Pierre White is a British chef, restaurateur, and television personality. He has been named “the first celebrity chef” and the enfant terrible of the UK restaurant scene. In January 1995, aged 33, Marco became the first British chef and the youngest chef at the time to be awarded three Michelin stars.
Shannon Bennett is an Australian chef and author. He became best known as the head chef of restaurant Vue de Monde at Melbourne’s Rialto Tower. Currently, Shannon serves as the creative director at the restaurant and its parent company Vue Groups, having previously been the executive chef.
Candice Kumai is an American author, health journalist, and professional trained chef. She is based in New York City. Candice was the youngest chef competing on the first season of Top Chef. Her approach to cooking is based on her Japanese American heritage. She became the host for Lifetime’s show, Cook Yourself Thin.
Susan Feniger is an American chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and radio and TV personality. She became known for starring in the cooking show Too Hot Tamales on the Food Network and opening several influential restaurants in Los Angeles. Susan has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the California Restaurant Association.