Hamnah Shahid (any/all pronouns) is an award-winning TTRPG performer, producer, and writer. From a queer, agender, Pakistani perspective, they specialize in high-emotion, character-driven narratives. Their work explores themes of the tendervicious, the complexity of morals, and what or who it is that makes life worth living. Hamnah strives to make experimental, emotionally-driven art that not only encourages us to question what we think is possible in TTRPGs, but also uplifts marginalized voices seeking to tell their own stories. You can follow her work on X/Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok at LilithTTRPG.
Allison Carter is the editor-in-chief of PR Daily at Ragan Communications. She spent seven years with the Indianapolis Star as a social media producer, writer, editor and digital strategist. She also has a background in agency work, specializing in content and social media marketing. She lives in Indianapolis.
Rollie is the creator and host of Climate Town, a docu-comedy video series focused on the climate crisis. He moved to NYC to pursue comedy in 2013, and spent six years performing on every stage that would have him. Eventually, he began hosting a climate-focused talk show where he played an unhinged Al Gore on an “I-told-you-so” tour, interviewing comedians and climate scientists. Every scientist told him the same thing: we’re woefully unprepared for the coming environmental crisis.Recognizing that climate change would be the defining issue of our time, he enrolled in Columbia University to get a Master’s degree in Climate Science and Policy so he could actually know what he was talking about. Then in 2020, he combined his degree and comedy background to start Climate Town–a YouTube channel blending comedy and exhaustive research to get people talking about climate change.https://www.youtube.com/c/ClimateTownhttps://www.climatetownproductions.com/
Kahlil Greene, also known as the “Gen Z Historian”, is a 2x Emmy-Nominated and New York Times recognized digital educator with over 30 million views across his Tiktok, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. He has authored op-eds about social advocacy in the Washington Post, LA Times, and Harvard Business Review. Kahlil also graduated from Yale with a degree in History and served as the college’s first Black student body president. Kahlil is now a full-time, self-employed speaker, influencer, and educator and is known for his TikTok series, Hidden History–which dives into stories of American injustice–and for his commentary about US politics.
Dane is a queer oral history enthusiast living in Montreal, but originally from Nova Scotia. His podcast, Resurrection, is an 8-episode documentary deep dive into the life and artwork of Daryl Allen, a playwright who passed away from AIDS in 1991. During its release, Resurrection charted as the #1 Arts podcast in Canada and among the Top 15 overall. Resurrection was named one of the Best Podcasts of 2023 by Amazon Music.
Karen Freberg is a Professor in Strategic Communications at the University of Louisville and is the Director of The Bird's Nest student agency. Dr. Freberg is also an award winning author and has written several books including Social media for strategic communications: Creative strategies and research based applications and Discovering Public Relations: An Introduction to Creative and Strategic Practices.
Jamie Feldman is a journalist, essayist and content creator known for her self-deprecating humor and quick wit. After building a byline over 7.5 years as a lifestyle editor for HuffPost, she amassed a loyal fanbase and 60k+ social media following by documenting her years-long journey paying off $20k in credit card debt. She has published hundreds of articles and editorials which have appeared in Cosmopolitan, Betches, Nylon, Bustle, Parade, and Well+Good. Most recently, she has been featured in Fortune, Business Insider and has appeared on The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, CBS News, and NPR's All Things Considered to discuss her debt journey.
Uma Iyer is the Chief External Affairs Officer for the National Women’s Law Center, with over 20 years of experience in social impact and brand strategy we turn the dial to 11 and discuss the organization’s work on big issues like reproductive rights, equal pay, TItle IX, child care – plus the unique challenges and opportunities in building campaigns and advocacy that change minds and change policy. Check out their podcast Hearsay for more.
Alyson Stoner is an actor, author, digital creator, and the founder of Movement Genius, a platform making mental wellbeing affordable, accessible and culturally relevant. Their top 10 podcast, Dear Hollywood, is dedicated to improving working conditions for young artists in the entertainment industry, and they are currently designing resources to support Creator Wellbeing.
Josh Zimmerman is the CEO of Creator Coach (First-Ever Life Coach for Creators) an ICF Certified Coach (PCC), Executive Coach and Board Member. His clients are recognizable but his discretion is paramount. How he got here is an awesome story, more about that in the episode, but It’s No Fluke why highly recognizable high performing people trust Josh to help them discreetly navigate their career.
Joseph Arujo is a 19-year old Latinx LGBTQ+ mental-health activist. An undergraduate student at the University of California Berkeley, he is also 1 of 10 Community Leaders in the TikTok Diversity Collective, advising companies on diversity, equity, and inclusion. From fashion and lifestyle, to comedy, travel, culture, and advocating for a variety of social causes, Joseph is uniting his online community of close to 1 million and making a mark on the world. He is also an Advisory Board Member to Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation and committed to the foundation’s principles of building a kinder and braver world.
Brandon Groce is a designer and content creator for Adobe, LG, Disney, Hilton and more – trusted to build design products and scale design communities. He built the largest design community in the country and is also an ambassador and evangelist for Wix. He creates content that helps designers skill up and get highly paid with his community Newform. And I know this is a podcast, not a visual medium, but one look at what Brandon can build even with a simple Zoom intro and background and it’s no fluke why he’s in high-demand.
Kirby Porter is an award-winning sports entrepreneur with a track record of building innovative platforms in the industry across global brands, venture capital and startups. In her transition from Harvard Women’s Basketball to the corporate world, her contributions to the sports business landscape have garnered recognition from the likes of Sports Business Journal, Front Office Sports, LinkedIn's Top Voices in Sports, and selection as an Advisor to Meta's NIL Accelerator. Follow Kirby on LinkedIn, and New Game Labs
Martin Bowier is the Director of Influencer and Talent Marketing at the NFL. In his role he oversees the day-to-day strategic marketing of talent and creator partnerships, working with A-List celebrities, content creators, and industry leaders in music, tv/film, fashion, fitness/wellness, and other lifestyle categories. Martin has been instrumental in the launch and execution of the NFL x YouTube Creator of the Week program.
Kacie Willis is a creator and arts advocate based out of Atlanta, Georgia. She earned a BS in music recording technology from Hampton University and an MFA in sound design from Savannah College of Art and Design. After participating in the 2019 Spotify Sound of Accelerator program, she formed the production company Could Be Pretty Cool, whose mission is to produce unique creative experiences to inspire community building through the arts. She's the creator and host of the Spotify original podcast, You Heard Me Right, and has been named one of the 40 under 40 in podcasting by Podcast Magazine.
Nicole Rechtszaid is a visionary livestreamer, digital marketer, and influencer management expert on a mission to enhance the human experience through the power of livestream and digital connection. With over 9 years of livestream experience across platforms such as Twitch, TikTok Live, Amazon Live, YouNow, and Instagram Live, Nicole has mastered the art of captivating audiences and forging meaningful connections in the digital realm. She and Jenny Woo created Ghost Agency which has solidified its position as a pioneer in TikTok marketing. As one of the first US TikTok Shop Partners, it's no fluke how the agency has leveraged its deep understanding of the platform to create impactful campaigns that resonate with Gen Z and millennial audiences.
Guy Kawasaki needs very little introduction. He is the chief evangelist of Canva and previously the chief evangelist of Apple. He is an executive fellow of the Haas School of Business (UC Berkeley), and an adjunct professor of the University of New South Wales. His podcast Remarkable People is a must listen and the reason we connected here. His latest book Think Remarkable, which he wrote with producer Madisun Nuismer drops March 6th and is available for pre-order now.
Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning entirely disabled-run and led social enterprise to elevate disability pride. She has been named a TikTok API (Asian & Pacific Islander) Trailblazer, a LinkedIn Top Voice in Disability Advocacy, and a Well+Good Changemaker. Her first book, The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, is available for pre-order now. Tiffany has helped to invest over $170,000 in disability initiatives through the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter and the Disability Empowerment Endowed Fund at Georgetown University. She has been featured in Marie Claire, the Guardian, and Forbes. She started her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and has also worked at Bloomberg and Sean Diddy Combs' REVOLT Media & TV. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a master's from the London School of Economics. At the age of 9, Tiffany became disabled as a result of a car accident that also took the life of her father. And as we talk you’ll understand why it’s no fluke why she has the credibility, vulnerability and empathy to built a network of hundreds of thousands of people to counteract ableism and empower diversability. Visit our sponsor: https://www.waveapps.com/nofluke
Touré is the host and Creative Director at TheGrio. He is a TV host, a podcaster, and the author of eight books including The Ivy League Counterfeiter and the Prince oral history Nothing Compares 2 U. He is the host and writer of the podcast docuseries “Being Black: the 80s” and “Star Stories with Tourè.” He is also the host of the podcast “Toure Show” and the creator and host of “Who Was Prince?” a podcast docuseries exploring the life of Prince. He was the co-host of MSNBC’s The Cycle and a host at MTV and BET and a correspondent at CNN and a writer for Rolling Stone, the New York Times, The New Yorker, and many other publications. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two kids.
One of the world's best interviewers becomes the interviewee. We talk about being able to read a room, where to focus, how to make people feel comfortable and all the skills needed to be a great interviewer -- which is a skill that can be used in so many places. Josh Horowitz is a television and podcast host, writer, author, producer, and actor. He is a host for MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount+, and since 2014, the celebrity interview podcast Happy Sad Confused. He serves as a frequent moderator in New York and Los Angeles, and as a perennial presence on red carpets from the Oscars to San Diego Comic-Con. You can follow Josh on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter