Breaking Barriers

<p>Erin Jackson’s journey to Olympic gold is defined by perseverance, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Raised at a local skating rink, Erin’s athletic career evolved across disciplines—from roller figure skating and inline racing to roller derby and ultimately speed skating on ice.</p><p>Her defining moment came at the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games, where she captured gold in the 500 meters, securing her place in history as the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in the sport.

<p>Debra L. Lee, the legendary former Chairman & CEO of BET Networks, provides an unforgettable conversation on leadership, resilience, breaking barriers in business and what it takes to shatter ceilings and thrive in high-stakes boardrooms.</p>

<p>Two of NASA’s most extraordinary trailblazers—Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a space shuttle, and Scott Kelly, record-breaking astronaut who spent a year in space—join for an unforgettable conversation about courage, resilience, and the future of exploration.</p><p>From the triumphs and challenges of breaking barriers in spaceflight to the critical role of mental toughness in high-stakes missions, Colonel Eileen Collins and Captain Scott Kelly offer an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to push beyond limits. </p><p>In a riveting

<p>A futurist poet, artist, and astronaut-explorer, Dr. Sian Leo Proctor shares her extraordinary story of breaking barriers and reaching for the stars.</p><p>Dr.

<p>Sharing his inspiring story of unwavering determination, Nicolas Hamilton helps individuals and organizations overcome obstacles, stay resilient through change, and embrace failure to achieve success.</p><p>Born with cerebral palsy, Nicolas Hamilton was told as a young child he’d spend his life reliant on a wheelchair. Not one to be told he can’t do things, Nicolas endured years of grueling, painful training so that by the age of 17 he could walk completely unaided.

<p>A history-making cultural icon, ballet dancer Misty Copeland shares her inspiring life journey—from living in a motel room with her five siblings to becoming the first Black principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre in the company’s 75-year history. </p><p>When Misty discovered ballet, she was living in a shabby motel room, struggling with her five siblings for a place to sleep on the floor.

<p>Johnny Quinn is a dynamic keynote speaker, U.S. Olympian, and former pro football player who helps organizations Push What's Possible by turning great teams into unstoppable ultra performers who stay ready for what’s next.</p><p>As the third person in history to play pro football and compete in the Winter Olympics, Johnny brings a rare perspective on what it takes to perform under pressure.

<p>The youngest woman and the only South Asian-American ever to earn the title of Master Sommelier, Alpana Singh shares stories and insights from her trailblazing career.</p><p>From her humble beginnings as the daughter of Fijian-Indian immigrant parents to becoming a Master Sommelier, restauranteur, and host of a multi-Emmy Award-winning TV show, Alpana Singh has had an extraordinary career. Born and raised in Monterey, California, Alpana’s strong work ethic and ease with people of all ages stemmed from a youth spent working in her family’s ethnic grocery store.

<p>An award-winning, record-breaking organizational change leader for the NFL, Sam Rapoport shares actionable takeaways for how to identify opportunities, drive progress, and achieve exponential growth.</p><p>Sam Rapoport has spent 22 seasons working in football, dedicating her career to creating innovative business models aimed at driving organizational change and increasing diversity and inclusion in sport.

<p>A renowned NASA astronaut named one of <em>TIME</em>’s Most Influential People and one of <em>Forbes</em>’ 50 Over 50, Peggy Whitson shares insight on leadership, building resilient teams, developing soft skills for success, and the importance of STEM education. </p><p>An inspirational leader dedicated to pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and advancing our understanding of space, Peggy Whitson has over 37 years of experience with NASA.