Mariana Atencio took the world by storm in 2017 when her TEDx talk "What makes YOU special?" went viral. To date, it has over 20 million views and has been translated into 13 languages.
A former anchor and reporter for Univision and NBC, her work has been honored with a Peabody Award, a Gracie Award, three national Emmy nominations and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Presidential Award.
Focused on the power of authenticity, her book "Perfectly You" was an Amazon Best Seller and selected by Audible and AppleBooks.
She’s quickly become one of the most sought-after motivational speakers, founding her own media company, GoLike, and teaming up with Microsoft, YouTube, Pepsico, Ford, Spotify, P&G, Deloitte, UBS, CitiBank and even the United Nations and World Health Organization, to create motivational events and provide their executives and employees with tools to promote true diversity, corporate storytelling, community building, women’s empowerment, and transformational leadership.
Actress, Producer, NY Times Bestselling Author
With the energy of a teenager and the wisdom of a sage, Marilu Henner is today’s best example of a woman who does it all! She is an actress, author, health guru, talk show host, producer, entrepreneur, director, dancer, singer, comedienne, model, and, most important, wife and mom! It’s no wonder she has earned the nickname “Perpetual Motion.”
VP Strategic Marketing Partnership, Coca Cola Company
Marti Walsh wears many shoes on a daily basis. From running shoes as the sun rises, to heels at her desk or the board room, to flats on the soccer field, Marti thrives in managed chaos.
Marti is a 16 year marketing veteran of The Coca-Cola Company and is highly skilled in consumer marketing strategy. This, coupled with digital and social expertise has allowed her to drive business results throughout her career. She sits on multiple non-profit boards leading branding and marketing strategy to help eradicate family homelessness in Atlanta and drive awareness for early education and learning disability diagnosis and funding.
Chair of the Caign to Help Afghan Women and Girls, Philanthropist, Feminist and the wife of talk show host Jay Leno
Mavis Nicholson Leno is the Chair of the Feminist Majority Foundation's Caign to Help Afghan Women and Girls, and has been the United States' most outspoken critic of the Taliban's horrific treatment of women. Leno joined the Board of Directors of the Feminist Majority Foundation in 1997, after playing an active role in the effort to defeat Proposition 209, the anti-affirmative action initiative on the 1996 California ballot.
Expert on Leadership, Defeating Doubt, Award-Winning CNN Commentator, Best-Selling Author, and Motivational Powerhouse
Mel Robbins is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, internationally recognized social media influencer, and one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the world.
Top Motivational Speaker, Ret. U.S. Army 1st Lt., Bronze Star & Purple Heart Recipient, Paralympic Medalist & World Champion, Author
Named one of the Top 15 Business Growth Experts To Watch, Top 41 Motivational Speakers, and Top 50 Sales Speaker, Meridith Elliott Powell is passionate about helping her clients learn the secrets to turning uncertainty and change into major competitive advantage. Meridith is an award winning strategist and author, whose research in the field of uncertainty and change will shift how you think, how you feel, and most importantly the actions you take to move past extreme obstacles and challenges.
Cross between Daniel Goleman, Tony Robbins & Ellen Degeneres... smart, inspiring & funny! Merit combines content, connection & comedy to increase sales, influence leadership & impact communication.