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Michael Levine is an icon in the public relations business with a client list that includes 58 Academy Award winners, 34 Grammy recipients, and 43 New York Times bestselling authors. He is the author of 19 books, including "Guerrilla PR," the most widely used introduction to public relations. Michael has shaped PR strategies for Hollywood's elite for four decades.

Scott "Intake" Kartvedt is a true aviation legend! A retired Navy fighter pilot, his military career included three tours in Iraq and two in Afghanistan. He received a Bronze Star, and flew with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. “Intake” was also a stunt pilot in the 2022 action movie, “Top Gun: Maverick,” and supervised aviation safety for the spy action film, “Mission Impossible 8.”

Brittany Hodak is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and customer experience speaker. She has worked with some of the world’s biggest brands and entertainers, including Walmart, Disney, Katy Perry, and Dolly Parton. Brittany is widely regarded as the “go-to source” on creating loyal fans for your brand, and she is the author of the bestselling book, “Creating Superfans: How to Turn Your Customers Into Lifelong Advocates.”

Jerry Meek is the Founder and CEO of Desert Star Construction, a company dedicated to building an impressive variety of architectural styles, net-zero energy and LEED Certified homes and residential projects in the most luxurious communities across Phoenix and throughout Arizona. Desert Star has been recognized in dozens of magazines and earned numerous honors.

Julie McQueen is a leader and innovator in the digital media industry, and is currently the President and CEO of CarbonTV, the #1 streaming video platform for the outdoor enthusiast. Julie also hosts Outdoor Weekly, a popular show on CarbonTV, that covers the latest news and trends in the outdoor community.

Peter Thomas is an internationally renowned mega-entrepreneur and motivational speaker. He is Chairman Emeritus of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), and the author of five groundbreaking books. Peter discusses why it’s so important to orient our life around our values, and the seeds of genius that exist in all of us.