Performing Arts
Performers from the stage and screen, these authors, actors, comedians, and entertainment speakers share personal and professional stories with your audience, offering the unique perspective of a professional in the performing arts.
Atticus
The Love Her Wild author unveils the man behind the mask and shares poignant lessons on life, love, and adventure for the first time as the poet unmasked.
- Poet;
- Creativity;
- Social Media;
- Storyteller;
- Author
James Balog
The renowned Chasing Ice environmental photographer helps you see our natural world with fresh eyes as he sheds light on the fascinating, inseparable relationship between humans and nature.
- Environment;
- Mountaineer;
- Climate Change;
- Chasing Ice;
- Photographer
Jeff Corwin
This Emmy-winning television host, conservationist, and wildlife biologist shares his passion for the environment, inspiring others to be part of the solution to save our planet.
- Television Host;
- Ocean Mysteries;
- Environmental Conservation;
- Journalist
Jackie Cruz
One of the breakout stars of Orange is the New Black, she inspires with her story of overcoming adversity after a near-fatal accident and urges others to purse their dreams in the face of life’s challenges.
- Orange is the New Black;
- Homelessness;
- Overcoming Adversity;
- Actress;
- Musician
Scott Dikkers
Founder of the iconic comedy empire The Onion; Public Relations and Marketing Authority
- The Onion;
- Editor-in-Chief;
- Humor;
- Media
Garrison Keillor
The beloved author, humorist and radio personality dispenses novel insights on love, modernity, nostalgia, religion and other facets of daily life.
Captain Scott Kelly
History-Making NASA Astronaut; First to Complete a Year-in-Space Mission
- Astronaut;
- American Hero;
- NASA;
- Author;
- Year In Space
RJ Mitte
The Breaking Bad actor’s unfalteringly positive outlook on life with physical disability will change the way you view diversity, your world and how you conquer personal challenges.
- Breaking Bad;
- Physical Disability;
- Overcoming Adversity;
- Actor;
- Anti-bullying
Brandon Stanton
Discover new perspectives as the Humans of New York founder tells the stories of people from around the world and inspires audiences to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
- Humans of New York;
- Storyteller;
- Internet;
- Photographer;
- Author
- Pulitzer Prize;
- Author;
- Cultural Commentary
- Comedian;
- Actor;
- Popular Culture;
- Entertainment
Bill Bryson
International best-selling author of A Walk in the Woods and A Short History of Nearly Everything
- Author;
- A Walk In The Woods;
- Appalachian Trail