Pamela McElvane, the CEO and founder of P&L Group, Ltd and author of "The SkiNy on Diversity Recruiting,”provides invaluable insights and strategies for businesses aiming to enhance their recruitment practices with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

Casey Soward, the executive director of the Cabot Performing Arts Theater in Beverly and the incoming CEO of the Bach Center in Boston. Casey talks about the performing arts industry in today’s changing world and offers some creative ideas for future opportunities at the Wang and Schubert Theaters.

Patricia Cornwell, legendary thriller writer and author of dozens of New York Times bestsellers, talks eloquently about UFO’s, Harriet Beecher Stowe, crime scenes, Jack the Ripper, and her most recent novel, Identity Unknown.

Alexander Brash, co-author of A Whaler at Twilight: A Long-Lost True Account of Whaling and Redemption in the South Pacific talks about his great, great grandfather’s epic journey and the importance of marine conservation in the context of today’s environmental challenges.

Rosemary Jolly, Penn State professor and author of the recently released book, The Effluent Eye: Narratives for Decolonial Right-Making, discusses an approach to human rights that challenges the tired narratives and sparks vital conversations in today's diverse and interconnected world.

Dr. Michael Gordon, noted addiction medicine specialist, talks with Mike Christian about addiction in America today and his new book, The 12 Step Pathway: A Heroic Journey of Recovery.

Dr. Jill Long Thompson is a former congresswoman from Indiana and author/editor of Across the Aisle, Why Bipartisanship Works for America. Citing key points from Across the Aisle, Congresswoman Thompson argues persuasively that, time and again, bipartisanship on the local, state, and national levels has proven integral to moving America forward.

Jessica Hoppe is author of the new book First in the Family: A Story of Survival, Recovery, and the American Dream. Jessica captures the historical significance of the addiction crisis while sharing a deeply personal, lyrical and compelling story, exploring the pressures of exceptionalism, the impact of intergenerational trauma, and the shame associated with addiction.

Matt Murphy, former DA and author of THE BOOK OF MURDER, A Prosecutor’s Journey Through Love and Death, reveals his quest for justice through gripping accounts of his investigative work. He offers an honest account of what being a homicide prosecutor demands. Matt also shares his deeply personal story of finding fulfillment and peace in his calling.

Dr. Kumar Murty is a distinguished mathematician and scholar at the University of Toronto and Director of the Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences. Drawing from his dual expertise in science and philosophy, Murty illuminates the interconnectedness of mental acuity and spiritual enlightenment.