THE COURAGE CHAPTER
LINEUP
SPEAKERS
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NYC-based journalist and host of Pushback for The Grayzone, covering U.S. foreign policy and investigative journalism.
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CEO of SHA Wellness, leads in integrative health by blending Western medicine with Eastern therapies. His vision has made SHA a premier destination for transformative wellness, fostering well-being for mind, body, and spirit.
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An entrepreneur with a personal journey of resilience. Amy is the co-founder of Aqua-Spark, the first global sustainable aquaculture fund, and a champion of innovation for economic justice.
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Swedish politician and gender equality advocate, currently serving as Deputy Executive Director of UN Women. With a background in social policy, she has led efforts to advance women's rights and gender equality globally. Previously, she was Sweden’s Minister for Gender Equality.
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A technologist and Executive Director at the Center for Humane Technology, he focuses on aligning technology with societal well-being. His work spans global-scale innovation, ethical tech practices, and responsible AI and social media development.
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The co-founder and CEO of Commune, a platform for personal and societal well-being, he hosts the Commune podcast, writes the “Commusings” essay, and created GOOD STRESS, a wellness program and upcoming book. He also co-founded Wanderlust and was named to Oprah’s SuperSoul100.
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Award-winning composer, arranger, and music supervisor celebrated for his work in theater and film. He garnered critical acclaim for his contributions to Moulin Rouge! The Musical and, more recently, The Outsiders.
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An Indigenous leader and environmental activist from Ecuador, known for her work in protecting the Amazon rainforest and advancing Indigenous rights.
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Social entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Morning Gloryville, pioneering wellness-focused experiences and conscious community-building.
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Indian-British activist, pacifist, and former Jain monk. He founded and directs Schumacher College, an international center for ecological studies.
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A network expert and connector, bringing together global entrepreneurs, innovators, and organizations to tackle pressing issues.
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Thomas Chatterton Williams is an American writer and cultural critic, known for his work on race, identity, and culture. His books, including Self-Portrait in Black and White and In the Face of Fear, explore racial identity complexities. He frequently contributes to The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Guardian.
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Poet, artist, and performer whose powerful work blends vulnerability with simplicity, exploring themes of love, loss, trauma, healing, and feminine strength.
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French journalist, author, filmmaker, and prominent activist advocating for racial, gender, and religious equality.