Television Host

<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.

Dr. Dr. Dr. HC (Yes, it’s a thing), Professor of Practice Jamie Hyneman is best known as host and Executive Producer of Discovery Channel’s long running series, Mythbusters. 

Prior to Mythbusters, Jamie was a jack of all trades with jobs and skills ranging from wilderness survival and Russian linguist to sailboat captain and dive master. He is a lifetime member of both the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, as well as the National Science Teachers Association.

<p>Ross Shafer has the most intriguingly unconventional comedy and business career of any speaker on leading through change, reinvention, and resilience. </p><p>Ross’s funny and energetic style was honed as a headlining comedian and host of TV’s <em>Match Game</em> (ABC), <em>The Late Show </em>(FOX), <em>Almost Live!</em> (NBC and Comedy Central) and <em>Love Me, Love Me Not</em> (USA).

<p>From the pandemic and cryptocurrency to inflation and the war in Ukraine, esteemed financial journalist Ron Insana offers a clear view of our economic future through the lens of the issues of the day.</p><p>Currently a senior analyst and commentator with CNBC, Insana also hosts the nationally syndicated radio program <i>The Market Score Board Report</i>. As a financial journalist, he stands alone as someone who ran his own hedge fund–experience that makes his insights all the more valuable.

<p>John Walsh shares moving tales about ordinary people who make an extraordinary impact to illustrate that anyone can make a difference if they direct their passion toward a lifelong cause. </p><p>A renowned victims’ rights advocate, John was a leading force behind the founding of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children before serving as host of the long-running television show <i>America’s Most Wanted</i>.

<p>For over 3 decades, Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in American homes and truly exemplifies today’s modern working woman. As the longest running host ever on early morning TV, Lunden greeted viewers every morning on Good Morning America for nearly 20 years.

<p>Anderson Cooper takes audiences inside the news of the day, sharing sometimes provocative yet always eye-opening insights on the stories impacting people and issues around the world.</p><p>As the anchor of the Emmy-winning CNN news program Anderson Cooper 360°, he brings the most pressing stories of the day to a worldwide audience from multiple perspectives.

<p>For over two decades, Jeff Corwin has been telling stories of wildlife and nature to global audiences through his many celebrated television series on ABC, NBC, Travel Channel, Food Network, Disney Channel, and Discovery.

<p>With more than two decades of experience in groundbreaking storytelling, Emmy Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Lisa Ling shares stories of her dramatic career to educate and inspire audiences to live without limits.</p><p>Over a twenty-year career in media, journalist Lisa Ling has dedicated herself to shedding light on stories impacting the world in which we live. She joined CBS News in 2023 after 15 years with CNN, where she hosted This Is Life with Lisa Ling.

<p>Greg Gumbel&#39;s standout work in the busy world of sports broadcasting has made his face, his name and his voice as familiar as any in the industry. Across almost 40 years in the business, he has become one of the most outstanding and best known announcers in sports television. In the fall, Gumbel teams with his partner, Dan Dierdorf, to call exciting NFL play-by-play action across America on CBS.</p>