Brooke Shaden
Self-portrait Artist.
Creativity Catalyst.
Grief Healer.
Brooke Shaden is a fine art photographer who uses mixed-media self-portraiture to explore vulnerability, resilience, and the human psyche.
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.
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.
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.
Mike Libecki
First Ascent Junkie.
Global Explorer.
Reality Bender.
Mike Libecki is a National Geographic Explorer and climber who pursues first ascents in the planet’s wildest places, inspiring awe, grit, and global compassion.
David Guttenfelder
Visual Explorer.
Pathfinder.
Culture Whisperer.
David Guttenfelder is a Pulitzer Prize–winning documentary photographer whose rare access to war zones and closed nations reveals the resilience of the human spirit.
Andrew Ellis Evans
Travel Writer.
Digital Nomad.
Black Penguin.
Andrew Ellis Evans is an author and journalist whose explorations—from global travel to psychedelics and mental health—reveal new frontiers of healing and human understanding.
Ronan Donovan
Wolf-Whisperer.
Wildlife Biologist.
Natural History Filmmaker.
Ronan Donovan is a wildlife biologist and National Geographic photographer who reveals the social lives of wolves and the deep connections that bind all living things.
Michael Davie
Documentarian.
Compassionate Witness.
Explorer.
Michael Davie is an Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker who explores conflict, courage, and the human spirit in stories that challenge and inspire.
Endia Beal
Bridge Builder.
Artist.
Cultural Visionary.
Endia Beal is a photographer and keen observer who uses art and storytelling to challenge stereotypes and celebrate Black women’s voices.
Cory Richards
Climbing Legend.
Mental Health Advocate.
Global Raconteur.
Cory Richards is a Nat Geo photographer, record-setting mountaineer, and mental health advocate who proves that what others call “disability” can become your greatest strength.