Inspiration
Star of ABC’s 'Shark Tank,' Top Business Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, Venture Capitalist and Investor, Featured in Harvard Business Review Case Study in 2023
Certified Executive, Life & Wellbeing Coach & Retreat Facilitator, former Interim Executive Director former CEO ARC Minnesota
High-Energy & Experienced Stage Dynamo
Laura Best is a keynote speaker, author, coach, and founder of global community Passion Collective. Her "practical inspiration" has motivated thousands who are seeking to do more of what they love in their work and life without sacrificing their career and responsibilities. She is the author of the upcoming book, "Born to Buzz: How to Spark Your Passions (Without Quitting It All)".
Host, Our America with Lisa Ling on OWN, Journalist, Author, Correspondent, National Geographic Explorer
Journalist Lisa Ling travels around the world, bringing attention to stories that often go unreported. As the field correspondent for OWN – The Oprah Winfrey Network and contributor to ABC News’ Nightline and National Geographic’s Explorer, Ling reported from dozens of countries, covering stories ranging from gang rape in the Congo and bride burning in India to the treatment of animals on farms here in the United States.
Writer, Director Producer, Activist, Author
Lisa Niemi Swayze has spent decades in the film industry, both in front of and behind the cameras. She has written, directed and produced several films and plays, and as an actress, Lisa has held many film, television, and Broadway roles.
Author, Performer, Truth/Fun Seeker
Writing and theater were Lorna Landvik’s twin passions when she was growing up in her home town of Minneapolis, Minnesota. After graduating from high school, she and her best friend traveled in Europe, settling in Bavaria where they supported themselves as hotel chamber maids and English tutors.
Genocide Survivor. Mental Health Advocate. Entrepreneur.