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<p>Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.) defies stereotypes. Yes, she was a jet fighter pilot, but if you think you know her based on that, you’d be wrong.</p><p>An accomplished military leader, combat veteran, the first woman pilot on the Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron, a White House Fellow, and inductee into both the National Women’s Hall of Fame and the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame, Malachowski says that her distinguished 20-year-plus Air Force career has exceeded her wildest dreams.

<p>From former rock star to visionary thought leader, Brant Menswar ignites unstoppable momentum in organizations and individual trailblazers facing uncertainty.</p><p> He seamlessly fuses proprietary research, personal growth principles, and cutting-edge leadership strategies to forge unbreakable, high-performing cultures while inspiring companies to crush their BIG goals.

<p>Ann Handley is one of the most respected voices in marketing and the world’s first Chief Content Officer.</p><p> She’s a <em>Wall Street Journal</em> bestselling author of three books, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who has built two multimillion-dollar companies. She’s a partner at MarketingProfs, a LinkedIn Influencer with 496K followers, and the author of a popular fortnightly newsletter with 51K subscribers. With more than 1 million social followers, Ann was named by IBM as one of seven people shaping the future of marketing.

<p>Howard Kurtz, one of the nation’s leading authorities on journalistic accountability, takes you behind the political headlines and sound bites for an in-depth analysis of fairness and objectivity in media today. </p><p>A former CNN and <em>Washington Post</em> reporter currently serving as host of FOX News MediaBuzz, Howard Kurtz is known for his comprehensive looks at bias and shortcomings of journalists and media organizations.

<p>Appointed the 23rd Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) by President Trump, Dr. Tom Price served at the forefront of health care policy and is a leading expert on the U.S. health care system. As the nation faces the new challenges ushered in by COVID-19, Dr. Price’s voice has been sought after in the media for his take on this unprecedented pandemic.

<p>Acclaimed foreign policy expert KT McFarland helps business leaders understand how shifting trade, security, and energy dynamics are transforming markets, supply chains, and investment decisions.</p><p>A key architect of conservative national security strategy, KT McFarland was President Trump’s Deputy National Security Advisor in his first term, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the "America First" and "Peace through Strength" doctrines.</p><p>KT has been a media commentator for decades, appearing on Fox News, Fox Business News,

<p>Kevin Blackistone has been a national sports columnist since 1990, last at <em>The Washington Post</em>. </p><p>He was a panelist on ESPN’s long-running talk show “Around the Horn. He is cohost of an award-winning podcast <em>Our New South</em>, a contributor to NPR, and a University of Maryland journalism professor.

<p>Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva, an online graphic design tool. He is a brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz and an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley).</p>

<p>Garrison Keillor captivates with his signature blend of humor, charisma and wisdom as he shares his journey to becoming one of America’s greatest storytellers. </p>

<p>Garrison regaled audiences for more than 40 years as the host of <i>A Prairie Home Companion</i>, and brought stories to life on public radio’s <i>The Writers Almanac</i>.</p>

<p>Inky Johnson, the former collegiate football player permanently injured on the field, shares his dramatic story of overcoming hardship and life-threatening injury. His motivational words inspire others to embrace adversity, face their own daily challenges, and live life with a greater purpose.</p><p>Inky is a former University of Tennessee defensive back who refused to allow misfortune on the football field to stop him from pursuing a life of purpose.