Chad Pregracke
Environmental Hero.
Entrepreneur.
Visionary.
Chad Pregracke is a CNN Hero and founder of Living Lands & Waters, leading one of the largest grassroots river cleanups in American history.
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.
Koelle Simpson
Horse Whisperer.
EQ Catalyst.
Somatic Healer.
Koelle Simpson is a leading voice in equine-assisted therapy, recognized for advancing the field through innovative, trauma-informed practice.
Brian Skerry
Underwater Photographer
Whale Whisperer.
Mainer.
Brian Skerry is a National Geographic Photography Fellow whose immersive ocean storytelling reveals the intelligence, beauty, and fragility of marine life.
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.
Bryan Smith
Giant Screen Storyteller.
Wonder Seeker.
Risk Taker.
Bryan Smith is a filmmaker and adventurer whose cinematic storytelling brings science and exploration to life.
Shaesta Waiz
Left Seater.
Trailblazer.
Afghan Refugee.
Shaesta Waiz is a pioneering pilot and STEM advocate who made history as the first Afghan American—and at the time, the youngest woman—to fly solo around the world.
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.
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.
Dereck Joubert
Big Cat Hero.
Emergency Conservationist.
Wildlife Filmmaker.
This decorated filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer works tirelessly to inspire conservation of Africa’s keystone species.
Beverly Joubert
Big Cat Hero.
Wildlife Filmmaker.
Survivor.
Beverly Joubert is a wildlife photographer and National Geographic Explorer who creates powerful images to inspire protection of Africa’s wild animals.
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.
Peter Hillary
Himalayan Mountaineer.
Global Philanthropist.
|Climbing Royalty.
Renowned mountaineer Peter Hillary, whose name is synonymous with Everest, shares powerful lessons on resilience, service, and legacy.
Angus Hervey
Solutions Journalist.
Optimist.
Visionary.
Angus Hervey is a political economist, solutions journalist, and founder of Fix the News, an independent media company uncovering stories of human progress.