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<p>Vanessa Priya Daniel is an award-winning leader for racial and gender justice who helps organizations rethink power, leadership, and impact in an era of rapid social and political change.

<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>Jessie Diggins is a four-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated American cross-country skier in history.

<p>Sandra Fluke inspired a nation when she boldly testified before Congress on the need for access to contraception—now, in the heightened era of the “me too” movement, she inspires you to take action in the name of causes important to you and your community.</p>

<p>Star Jones has worked in television for nearly 20 years; offering a fresh perspective to the day's most talked about crime and justice, political and sociological issues from the worlds of news, entertainment, politics and pop culture.</p>

<p>Star of Mindy Kaling’s hit comedy <em>The Sex Lives of College Girls</em>, Pauline Chalamet discusses her life, career, and creativity.   </p><p>Pauline Chalamet is best known for her starring role in Mindy Kaling’s hit comedy<em> The Sex Lives of College Girls</em> on HBO Max.

<p>Named one of 2025’s “Thinkers50”—placing her among the world’s most influential management thinkers—Rahaf Harfoush empowers audiences to decode change, anticipate what's next, and lead with clarity in a fast-moving world.</p><p>Exploring emerging technologies, cultural shifts, and human behavior, Rahaf Farhoush shares bold, thought-provoking perspectives grounded in cutting-edge research.

<p>Jennifer Granholm is an American lawyer, educator, author and politician who served most recently as the 16th United States Secretary of Energy, and previously as the two-term governor of Michigan. </p><p>As governor, she spearheaded Michigan’s economic recovery after the Great Recession by diversifying the state’s economy to focus on clean energy. </p><p>As Secretary of Energy (2021-2025), Granholm restructured the U.S.

<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>The innovative creator of culturally-inclusive AI software ChatBlackGPT, Erin Reddick provides expert insights into the ever-changing landscape of AI and the importance of inclusive technology development.</p><p>Erin Reddick has forged a vital path in the technology industry. With a career encompassing significant roles at major tech companies including Meta, Microsoft, and AWS, her most impactful contribution to the field is the creation of ChatBlackGPT, an AI software providing perspectives from the Black and African American communities.