JJ Barrows is a color-forward visual artist, comic storyteller and the author of the new book Kinda Funny: Stories by a Full-time Comedian (with Four Part-time Jobs.)

Stephen Wilkes is one of America’s most iconic photographers, widely recognized for his fine art, editorial and commercial work. With covers on Vanity Fair, Time, Fortune, National Geographic and Sports Illustrated.

The Nebraska State Poet, Matt Mason, serves as our sherpa guide through a pantheon of poets: Scott Woods, Aliyah American Horse, Denise Duhamel, Deb Carpenter-Nolting, Sean Patrick Mulroy, Nicholle Laffer & Mighty Mike McGee.

Sarah & Shannon are a folk soul duo set to release their debut record with soulful vocals and undeniable musicianship.

Charlie Frye is a versatile variety act who has mastered juggling, sleight-of-hand and physical comedy. Charlie has performed at The Sydney Opera House, The Palace Theater on Broadway and on television in over 20 countries.

Lindsey Ferrentino Is an award-winning playwright and screenwriter whose plays include Ugly Lies the Bone, Amy and the Orphans, This Flat Earth and The Year to Come. She is writing the book for the new musical Queen of Versailles with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

Norbert Leo Butz is a two-time Tony Award winner for best actor in a musical and one of Broadway’s legendary leading men with shows like Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Catch Me if You Can, Big Fish & Wicked.

Apollo Robbins is a world-class performer, speaker, consultant and one of the world's leading experts on pickpockets, confidence crimes and deception.

Aubrey Logan is an unparalleled trombone player, groundbreaking songwriter and lyrical gymnast who elevates contemporary jazz to new heights. Aubrey has enjoyed collaborations with Postmodern Jukebox and Dave Koz.

Scot Nery is a renowned juggler & innovative comedian with appearances on The Tonight Show and The Late Late Show with James Corden. Scot produced and curated the critically-acclaimed circus variety show Scot Nery’s Boobietrap that was LA’s #1 show on Trip Advisor.

Joanie Leeds Is a Grammy winning singer/songwriter that has performed at Lollapalooza, The Kennedy Center & Lincoln Center. Joanie creates music that helps children get in touch with their true selves.

Jeffrey Koterba is an award-winning nationally syndicated editorial cartoonist, storyteller and coach. Jeffrey’s artwork has appeared in over 850 publications including the New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, USA Today and The Washington Post.

Randy Pitchford is the founder and CEO of the Gearbox Entertainment Company, the executive producer of the Borderlands Movie, the publisher of Genii Magazine and the new owner of Hollywood’s Magic Castle.

Cathy Ladman is an acclaimed comedian and actor seen on The Tonight Show, The Late, Late Show, HBO One Night Stand, Modern Family and Mad Men. Cathy won the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand Up Comic.

Jake Shimabukuro an innovative ukulele player that has captivated audiences around the globe with his dynamic style and unique musical abilities. He has collaborated with such artists as Kenny Loggins, Jimmy Buffet, Bette Midler, Willie Nelson & Jack Johnson.

A sought-after coach & teacher to filmmakers and actors around the world. Judith is the author of Directing Actors in it’s 25th anniversary edition and The Film Director's Intuition.

Reggie Watts a comedian, beatboxer, and musician who specializes in improvised musical sets created using only his voice, a keyboard, and a looping machine. Watts led the house band for The Late Late Show with James Corden.

Christine Toy Johnson is a Tony-honored, Obie, Rosetta LeNoire, JACL, and Asian American Arts Alliance award-winning writer, actor, director, filmmaker and advocate for inclusion. Christine was a cast member of the first National Tour of the musical Come From Away.

From Dublin, Ireland, David Nihill is a winner of the San Francisco Comedy Competition and a runner-up in The Moth's largest US Grandslam Storytelling contest. He is the author of the best-selling book Do You Talk Funny?

As the founder and CEO of Concierge Marketing Inc. Publishing Services, Lisa Pelto has been working with authors and small publishers as a publishing consultant and author services provider for over three decades.