A creative entrepreneur, experience designer and the curator behind STORY, a conference of artists, creators and storytellers. Harris III’s expertise at crafting transformative learning experiences has drawn the attention of creative leaders and executives at global brands like Apple, Disney and Nike. Along with some of the most innovative non-profit organizations and government agencies worldwide–including NASA. He is the founder of The Istoria Collective, a consultancy & innovation lab and the author of the best-selling book The Wonder Switch, a study of where storytelling intersects with wonder. In 2019, he founded the STORY Foundation, a non-profit focused on raising up and empowering the next generation of storytellers to change the future.

Half of the comedy duo Mack & Jamie, star of the syndicated TV show Comedy Break, video game voice actor and author of Tin Man Diaries: A Sudden Change of Heart about being the recipient of a double organ transplant.

Author of the memoir Saga Boy, the novel Black Cherokee and the children’s picture book Stars in My Crown. He writes and performs music under the name John Orpheus. 

The founder of TheOnion.com, a best-selling author with over 30 published books, and a creative catalyst and coach who also founded The AV Club and How to Write Funny.

A bestselling writer, public speaker, gender equality advocate, co-founder of the acclaimed Iceland Writers Retreat and a former first lady of Iceland.

A fiercely independent musician, accomplished artist, filmmaker & poet who has 59 Austin Music Awards, recorded more than 20 albums and written over 2000 songs. 

A Senior Research Scientist at Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and the author of The Creativity Choice: The Science of Making Decisions to Turn Ideas into Action. 

A Los Angeles-based artist, writer, poet and actor whose art is full of vibrant texture and layers, exploring the depth and beauty of imperfection. 

The president and founder of Potter & Potter Auctions specializing in the sale of rare books, paper Americana, vintage posters, gambling memorabilia and magic antiques and collectibles.

Claire Keane is an author, an illustrator and a visual development artist who contributes to the Disney films Enchanted, Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph and Frozen.

Warren Etheredge is host of the Emmy-nominated series, The High Bar, founder of The Warren Report and Editor-at-Large for Media Inc. Warren has interviewed over 4000 people and takes the reins to moderate a conversation with Pat Hazell.

Harrison Greenbaum is a comedian & magician who headlined Cirque du Soleil’s Mad Apple, has been featured on America's Got Talent, Last Comic Standing, Conan and he co-founded the Harvard College Stand-Up Comic Society.

Sarah Pirie-Nally is a globally recognized innovation strategist, design thinker and the author of The Wonder Mindset who is on a mission to transform companies, foster community and empower human potential. 

Rachel Marie Martin Is the author of The Brave Art of Motherhood, Mom Enough and Get your Spark Back. Rachel is the founder of the online community FindingJoy.net, and she is an impactful influence for moms and underdogs everywhere.

Christopher Michael is an international literary artist and nationally ranked slam poet that uses poetry to address mental health, relationship accountability, and Black American history. Michael is the founder of 310 Brown Street Publishing that aims to make poets immortal.

Laurie Berkner is a singer, songwriter, lyricist, author, and founder of Two Tomatoes Records. Laurie has 15 award-winning albums, more than 1 billion total streams, and nearly 450 million YouTube channel views. She has graced the boards of Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the White House.

One of sports photography’s preeminent visual storytellers and co-founder of Grassroots Baseball, a non-profit that promotes and celebrates the amateur game around the globe.

JJ Barrows is a color-forward visual artist, comic storyteller and the author of the new book Kinda Funny: Stories by a Full-time Comedian (with Four Part-time Jobs.)

A sought-after coach & teacher to filmmakers and actors around the world. Judith is the author of Directing Actors in it’s 25th anniversary edition and The Film Director's Intuition.

Mario The Maker Magician is a New York-based touring performer, author and maker known for his unique brand of robot magic. From the Edinburgh Fringe to Off-Broadway, he is the ringmaster of controlled chaos who inspires kids to make and create without limits.