Paul Salopek
World Walker.
Writer as Witness.
Chief Listener
Paul Salopek is a two-time Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and founder of the Out of Eden Walk, a 24,000-mile journey retracing humanity’s ancient migration routes.
Eliza Reid
Gender Equality Champ.
Former First Lady.
Novelist.
Eliza Reid is a novelist and the former First Lady of Iceland who champions gender equality, civic leadership, and the power of seizing opportunity.
David Sengeh
Chief Innovation Officer.
Biomedical Engineer.
World’s Best Minister.
David Sengeh is the Chief Minister of Sierra Leone - he’s also an inventor, scientist, and policymaker shaping Africa’s future through creativity and equity.
John Moore
Special Correspondent.
Eyewitness.
Pulitzer Prize-Winner.
John Moore is a Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist and Special Correspondent for Getty Images whose work documents some of the most urgent human stories of our time.
Kiliii Yuyan
Indigenous Storyteller.
Culture Keeper.
Worldview Shaper.
Kiliii Yuyan is an Indigenous Nanai and Chinese American photographer, filmmaker, and author exploring the intersection of culture, conservation, and climate.
Michael Yamashita
Culture Keeper.
Far East Expert.
Early Adopter.
Michael Yamashita is a National Geographic photographer and storyteller renowned for his deep cultural exploration of Asia.
Cristina Mittermeier
Founder.
Ocean Steward.
Enough.
Cristina Mittermeier is a photographer and marine biologist who uses visual storytelling to inspire ocean conservation and global environmental action.
David McLain
Globetrotter.
Blue Zones Documentarian.
Brand Wizard.
David McLain is an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker whose work with the Blue Zones Project explores the science, culture, and daily rituals behind long, healthy lives.
Mark Synnott
Big Wall Climber.
Best-Selling Author.
The North Face Athlete.
Mark Synnott is an acclaimed climber, adventurer, and bestselling author whose work explores the outer edges of human endurance.
Rick Smolan
Big Picture Guy.
Day in the Life Creator.
Freedom Fighter.
Rick Smolan is a visionary photographer and storyteller best known as the creator of the Day in the Life series and revealing the human story behind a rapidly changing world.
Stephen Wilkes
Chief Innovator.
Time Capsule Creator.
Photographic Visionary.
Stephen Wilkes is a fine art photographer best known for his groundbreaking Day to Night images, which compress 24 hours into a single frame.
David Vobora
Adaptive.
Life After Coach.
Mr. Irrelevant.
Former NFL linebacker and founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation. After a career-ending injury and dark chapter that followed, David Vobora reinvented his life around service.
Ami Vitale
Rhino Rescuer.
Wildlife Advocate.
Conservation Queen.
Ami Vitale is a National Geographic photographer, filmmaker, conservationist and nonprofit chief whose work explores humanity’s connection to wildlife and wild places.
Jake Viramontez
Sower of Seeds.
Social Justice Champion.
Catalyst.
Jake Viramontez is a filmmaker, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder who harnesses storytelling to inspire action and believes that generosity unlocks abundance.
Terry Virts
Astro.
Photographer.
Entrepreneur.
Terry Virts is a former NASA astronaut, U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, and commander of the International Space Station who shares battle-tested leadership lessons.
Albert Lin
High-Tech Explorer.
Bionic Man.
Culture Whisperer.
Dr. Albert Lin is an engineer, scientist, and explorer whose groundbreaking tech discoveries and inspiring personal journey redefine exploration and human resilience.
Louise Leakey
3rd Generation Kenyan.
Princess.
Fossil Hunter.
Louise Leakey, daughter of Richard and Meave Leakey, is a paleontologist, Explorers Club Fellow, and Stony Brook professor exploring human origins
Conor Knighton
5-time Emmy Award winner.
National Park Nerd.
Morning Person.
Conor Knighton is a CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and Emmy winner who shares witty, heartfelt stories of America and its people.
Ash Bhardwaj
Best-Selling Travel Guru.
Storytelling Champion.
Leadership Coach.
Ash Bhardwaj is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, filmmaker, military strategist, and BCC travel expert who has reported from over 50 countries.
Ryan Jenkins
Author.
Connection Catalyst.
Generational Expert.
Ryan Jenkins is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author and top global expert on team connection, generational dynamics, and the future of work.