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Colin O’Brady is a ten-time world record breaking explorer,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Impossible First, speaker, entrepreneur, and expert on mindset. His mission: sharing his hard-earned wisdom to empower others to conquer their minds and unlock their best lives. Colin’s highly publicized expeditions have been followed by millions and his work has been featured in The New York TimesandForbesand onThe Tonight Show,the BBC,The Joe Rogan Experience, and NBC’sToday. His feats include the world’s first solo, unsupported, and fully human-powered crossing of Antarctica, speed records for the Explorers Grand Slam and the Seven Summits, and the first human-powered ocean row across Drake Passage.He regularly speaks on mindset and high performance at Fortune 100 companies such as Nike, Google, and Amazon and at top universities including Harvard, Yale, and UPenn. His TEDx talk has nearly 3 million views. He’s also the cofounder of 29029 Everesting.Native to the Pacific Northwest, he now lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with his wife, Jenna Besaw, and their dog, Jack. Engage with Colin and his work@ColinOBrady or at ColinOBrady.com.Visit 12HourWalk.com and IG @12HourWalk, and download the 12HourWalk app to join the movement!The 12-Hour Walk Book Here: Amazon US Pre-order my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS

Anjelah Johnson-Reyesis currently one of the most successful stand-up comics touring today, selling out theaters and clubs across the country. Well, not today, because global pandemic, but today-adjacent.MaximMagazine hailed the comedian and actress as “uproariously funny” (weird they didn’t write “unapologetically sexy,” but okay), andTime Out Chicagodescribed her shows as “filled with almost non-stop laughter.”Anjelah, born and raised in San Jose and of Mexican and Native American descent, has guest starred on shows such asSuperstore,The Shield,Ugly Betty,Curb Your Enthusiasm, andAbout a Boy. She has also appeared in such films asEnough Said,Our Family Wedding, andAlvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, as well as voicing a role inThe Book of Life. After a stint as a professional cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders, Anjelah became an Internet sensation with her viral video, “Nail Salon.” That same year she joined the cast ofMADtvas a series regular, which spawned another Internet sensation, “Bon Qui Qui.” This original character, a disgruntled fast food employee with no filter, has been viewed by over 85 million people worldwide. Her new book 'Who Do I think I Am' Amazon US Amazon AUSPre-order my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS

Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a Sudanese-Australian writer, engineer and award-winning social advocate. Whether through literary essays, educational tiktoks, or live television broadcasts, Yassmin is an assured and intelligent voice, analysing society’s systemic challenges, reframing established narratives and making complex ideas accessible to all. Yassmin has published four books, written two plays and is currently developing a number of projects for screen. In non-fiction, Yassmin writes on politics, technology and culture, exploring how we can collectively build a more just world. In her fiction and scripted work, Yassmin enjoys examining rich, complex themes and centering Black Muslim women (with a healthy dose of humour!).An award-winning speaker and globally sought-after advisor on issues at the intersections of race, gender and faith, Yassmin has delivered keynotes and workshops in 25 countries in Arabic, English and a smattering of French. She founded her first organisation, Youth Without Borders, at the age of 16, leading it for nine years before co-founding two other organisations focused on serving women of colour. Yassmin is currently a Trustee of the London Library and Stakeholder Committee Chair with the Black Writers Guild. Her TED talk has been viewed over 2.5 million times and recognised as one of TED’s top 10 ideas. In all her work, Yassmin is an advocate for transformative justice and a fairer, safer world for all.Get her new book Talking About A Revolution Amazon AUS Amazon US Pre-order my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS

Dr. Dean Sherzai is a behavioral neurologist/neuroscientist whose entire life has been dedicated to behavioral change models at the community and population level. He has revolutionized the world of public health nationally and internationally. Dean finished his medical and neurology residencies at Georgetown University with a subsequent fellowship in neurodegenerative diseases at the National Institutes of Health, followed by a second fellowship in Dementia and Geriatrics at the University of California, San Diego. He also holds two master’s Degrees; in advanced sciences at UCSD and in lifestyle epidemiology from Loma Linda University.Dr. Ayesha Sherzai finished two residencies at Loma Linda University; preventive medicine and neurology. She also holds a master’s in advanced sciences from UCSD. Subsequent to completing her residency Dr. Sherzai completed a fellowship in vascular neurology from Columbia University, and is currently enrolled to finish a PhD in women’s leadership. Knowing the importance of empowering her patients, and their communities Ayesha completed an extensive culinary training program and now teaches large populations how to make tasty, easy, and healthy food for their brain health.Connect with the Sherzai's WebsitePre-order my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS

Terri Cole, MSW, LCSW,is a licensed psychotherapist and global leading expert in female empowerment. For two decades, Terri has worked with some of the world’s most well-known personalities, from international pop stars to Fortune 500 CEOs. Terri has a gift for making complex psychological concepts accessible and then actionable, so that clients and students achieve sustainable change―that is,truetransformation. She empowers over 250,000 people weekly through her blog; social media platform; signature courses,Real Love Revolution™ andBoundary Bootcamp™; and popular podcast,The Terri Cole Show. Learn more about her work at terricole.com.InBoundary Boss, psychotherapist Terri Cole reveals a specific set of skills that can help you stop abandoning yourself for the sake of others (without guilt or drama) and get empowered to consciously take control of every aspect of your emotional, spiritual, physical, personal, and professional life.Get Boundary Boss Here: Amazon US Amazon AUS Pre-order my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS

Born in Sydney in 1974, Matthew Reilly was not always a big fan of reading. It was only after he readTo Kill A MockingbirdandLord of the Fliesin Year 10 that he realised reading could transport you to another world. Following this revelation, Matthew soon began creating stories of his own and set about writing his first novel,Contest, at the age of 19 while still at university studying law.Following rejections from all the major publishers, Matthew self-publishedContestin 1996, printing 1000 copies. He produced a big-budget-looking novel which he sold into bookshops throughout Sydney, one shop at a time.In January 1997, a Commissioning Editor for Pan Macmillan Australia walked into Angus & Robertson's Pitt Street Mall store and bought a copy ofContest. The editor tracked Matthew down through his contact details in the front of the book. Interestingly, those original self-published editions ofContesthave now become much sought after collectors' items. One recently sold on eBay for $1200!Matthew Reilly is now the internationally bestselling author of the Scarecrow novels:Ice Station,Area 7,Scarecrow,Scarecrow and the Army of Thievesand the novellaHell Island; the Jack West novels:The Seven Ancient Wonders,The Six Sacred Stones,The Five Greatest Warriors, The Four Legendary Kingdoms,The Three Secret Cities,andThe Two Lost Mountains; and the standalone novelsContest,Temple,Hover Car Racer,The Tournament,Troll Mountain,The Great Zoo of ChinaandThe Secret Runners of New York.His books are published in over 20 languages with worldwide sales of over 8 million copies.Pre-order my new book 'The Path of an Eagle: How To Overcome & Lead After Being Knocked Down'.► AMAZON US► AMAZON AUS