Storyteller

<p>Alex Sheen inspires audiences to make a positive impact on the world, simply by keeping their promises and honoring their commitments.</p><p>Alex is the founder of because I said I would, a global social movement and nonprofit dedicated to bettering humanity through promises made and kept, created in memory of his father, whose word was his bond. To help others remember the importance of their goals and commitments, Alex and his organization send “promise cards” to anyone anywhere in the world at no cost.</p><p>Alex embodies the meaning of commitment.

<p>David Baldacci enthralls as he brings stories from the page to the stage, with insight into his celebrated career as a best-selling novelist and his passion and advocacy for literacy. </p><p>David Baldacci is a global #1 bestselling author and one of the world’s favorite storytellers. His books are published in over 45 languages and in more than 80 countries, with 150 million copies sold worldwide.

<p>Ken Burns has been making documentary films for over forty years.</p><p>Since the Academy Award nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, Ken has gone on to direct and produce some of the most acclaimed historical documentaries ever made, including <i>The Civil War</i>; <i>Baseball</i>; <i>Jazz</i>; <i>The Statue of Liberty</i>; <i>Huey Long</i>; <i>Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery</i>; <i>Frank Lloyd Wright</i>; <i>Mark Twain</i>; <i>Unforgivable Black

<p>Robbie Bach draws from his unparalleled career building the team at Microsoft that created Xbox to help organizations build resilient, innovative, and growth-oriented cultures in our competitive and rapidly-changing world.</p><p>Robbie Bach is a true practitioner of innovation and growth across numerous industries and company profiles. Whether he is operating in a fledgling business, a mid-sized growth company, or a Fortune 500 titan like Microsoft, Robbie offers real-world leadership tools and practical strategies to harness change, generate new ideas, and drive growth

<p>Kelly McEvers is a two-time Peabody Award-winning journalist and former host of NPR&#39;s flagship newsmagazine, <em>All Things Considered</em>. She spent much of her career as an international correspondent, reporting from Asia, the former Soviet Union, and the Middle East. She is the creator and host of the acclaimed <em>Embedded</em> podcast, a documentary show that goes to hard places to make sense of the news.

<p>Brandon Stanton shares his journey of personal growth and discovery, and uncovers the stories behind the stories featured on <i>Humans of New York</i>, powerfully illustrating the value of sharing your experiences. </p><p>As the founder of the street portrait blog, <i>Humans of New York</i>, Brandon has emerged as a worldwide Internet phenomenon and one of today’s most influential storytellers.

<p>Aron Ralston&#39;s extraordinary story of survival after an 800-pound boulder trapped him in a remote Utah canyon captured global headlines in 2003.

<p>Brad Meltzer is the former host of the History Channel TV show, <i>Brad Meltzer&#39;s Decoded</i>, and is the #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Escape Artist</i>, <i>The Inner Circle</i>, <i>The Book of Fate</i>, and many other best-selling thrillers.</p><p>In addition to his fiction, Brad is one of the only authors to ever have books on the best-seller list for Non-Fiction (<i>History Decoded</i>), Advice (<i>Heroes for My Son</i> and <i>Heroes for My Daugh

<p>True survivor of extreme challenge, and business leader, Lauren Manning shares experiences that help organizations thrive even in the most difficult of times.</p><p>“It was my moment. my choice. Keep fighting or surrender and die. I made the choice. I decided to live.”</p><p>The most catastrophically wounded survivor in the September 11th attacks, Lauren battled against all odds to emerge from the fires. A world-renowned role model for her resilience and fortitude surmounting personal and professional challenges.

<p>Steve Inskeep is host of NPR&#39;s <i>Morning Edition</i>, as well as NPR&#39;s morning news podcast <i>Up First</i>, along with Rachel Martin, David Greene, and Noel King.</p>

<p>Known for interviews with presidents and Congressional leaders, Inskeep has a passion for stories of the less famous: Pennsylvania truck drivers, Kentucky coal miners, U.S.-Mexico border detainees, Yemeni refugees, California firefighters, American soldiers.</p>