Eric Thomas, Ph.D. is a critically acclaimed author, world-renowned speaker, educator, pastor, audible.com Audie Awards Finalist and the electrifying Voice-Over talent credited with propelling the Miami Heat to total victory in the NBA Finals in 2012. His fiery & galvanizing charge of “ALL IN!” took the Cleveland Cavaliers, the city, and the fans of the Cleveland Cavaliers to a unifying plateau they had never before experienced before game three of the 2015 NBA Finals! ET, as he is better known, has taken the world by storm, with his creative style and high-energy messages. His words continue to impact tens of millions of people across the planet through a significant social media presence. With his recent domestic and international tours, “ET, The Hip Hop Preacher” has become a global phenomenon!

Drawing from his personal experiences, ET allows his life to be an “open book” from which radiates compelling and inspiring messages. While the typical undergraduate student takes between four to six years to complete their studies, ET took 12. For most, that would have signaled the end of any future academic aspirations. For ET, it was a springboard from which his academic success would launch! In 2005, ET completed and received a Master’s Degree from Michigan State University. On February 5, 2015, Eric successfully defended his Ph.D. dissertation and received his Ph.D. in Education Administration on May 8, 2015, from Michigan State University.

Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in New York and received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University. Oprah has hailed Dr. Shefali’s work as “revolutionary.” A NYT bestselling author of two groundbreaking books on parenting, namely, The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family, she is spearheading a movement towards Inner Disarmament. Dr. Shefali believes that it is only through a process of disarming our inner conflicts that we can manifest a conflict-free world in our lives. The process of inner disarmament allows not only the individual to be free, but also transforms families, corporate cultures, and ultimately, entire societies. As she was exposed to Eastern teachings at an early age, her specialty is in the integration of Eastern philosophy and Western psychology. It is this blend of East and West that allows her to reach a global audience, and establishes her as one-of-a-kind in the field of mindfulness psychology.

Meet the British born former Monk who is now an Award-Winning Filmmaker, Storyteller and Viral Content Creator. Since launching his video channel in 2016, Jay’s viral wisdom videos have garnered over 2 billion views and gained over 10 million followers across social media. Jay was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2017 for being a game-changer and Influencer in the world of Media. Jay's work has received significant praise from Russell Brand, Emma Roberts, Arianna Huffington and Deepak Chopra to name a few. Jay aims to share wisdom at the pace we want entertainment and make wisdom go viral. He has created content for and partnered with the likes of Snapchat, Facebook, National Geographic and HuffPost to name a few. In 2018, he was named the only public figure in the Top 20 Brands on Facebook.

Amy Purdy has defied the odds throughout her life to accomplish some extraordinary things. She grew up with a passion for snowboarding and travel, and despite fighting for her life and losing both of her legs below the knees to Bacterial Meningitis at the age of 19 her passion for life carried her not only to the upper echelons of athletics but onto the dance floor of Hollywood and well, well beyond.

Amy is professional snowboarder and was the bronze medalist in the 2014 Paralympic Games. She is a NY Times best-selling author and a highly requested international motivational speaker and has toured with none other than Oprah Winfrey to packed arenas across the country. Amy was the subject of a critically acclaimed Super Bowl commercial, she very nearly won ( was the runner-up) on the ABC hit show Dancing with the Stars with her partner Derek Hough, and she went on to dance in front of hundreds of millions of viewers during the Opening Ceremonies of the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. In 2017 she took on the roll of Cultural Envoy where she traveled to Brazil on behalf of the Ambassador and Consult General bridging ties between the Brazil and the United States and inspiring women, youth and communities to live their best life.

Amy's beauty inside and out has made her a household name through countless interviews, articles and public events. She has inspired millions of people through her TED talk, motivational speeches and social media platforms with her "Live Inspired" message.

Dr. Hyman is a practicing family physician, a 11-time New York Times bestselling author, and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. He is the Pritzker Foundation Chair in Functional Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. He is Founder and Director of The UltraWellness Center chairman of the Institute for Functional Medicine, medical editor of The Huffington Post, and a regular medical contributor in the media for CBS This Morning, Good Morning America, CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, and more.

Shaun T is a world-renowned health and fitness expert, TV host, motivator and creator of the best-selling fitness programs INSANITY, HIP HOP ABS, FOCUS T25, INSANITY MAX:30, CIZE and newly released SHAUN WEEK. He has hosted several primetime TV series and shared the stage with Adam Lambert and Val Kilmer in the musical version of the Ten Commandments, as well as landing roles in Pippin, Applause, Six Feet Under and the feature film Beauty Shop. A native of New Jersey, Shaun T received a BS in Sports Science and a minor in Theater and Dance from Rowan University. He’s danced with Mariah Carey as well as Aaron and Nick Carter and choreographed for USTA’s Arthur Ashe Kids Day, the NCAA Final Four Halftime Show and the movie Bring it on: All or Nothing.

Through personal appearances, his workout programs, the Transformation Academy, his podcast Trust and Believe with Shaun T, and his self-help memoir T IS FOR TRANSFORMATION, Shaun T is focused on affecting positive lifestyle changes in people around the world and proving that becoming the best version of yourself is attainable. Shaun T’s self-help memoir, T IS FOR TRANSFORMATION, is available now! Order your copy at shauntfitness.com/book!

Dr. Tererai Trent is one of the most internationally acclaimed voices for women’s empowerment and quality education. Distinguished as Oprah Winfrey’s “All-Time Favorite Guest,” Dr. Trent is an inspiring scholar, educator, humanitarian, motivational speaker, author and the founder of Tererai Trent International.

Today, Dr. Trent is celebrating the release of her book, The Awakened Woman – Remembering & Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams (Atria/Enliven Books), foreword by Oprah Winfrey. Through the lens of her amazing life’s journey and ancient African wisdom, she created this powerful guidebook that is accessible to women to awaken and ignite their sacred dreams. She is honored to have received the NAACP 2018 Award for Outstanding Literary Work.

Rooted in humble beginnings, Tererai grew up in a cattle-herding family in rural Zimbabwe, in a country known as Rhodesia under colonial rule, where cultural practices and a war that liberated her country charted the course of her life. Despite facing many obstacles, she never lost sight of her dreams for an education. Dr. Trent could not have imagined that her steadfast determination, hard work and belief in her dreams would eventually earn her multiple degrees, and a prominent global platform with world leaders and international businesses and audiences where she advocates for universal access to quality education.

Dr. Trent continues to lead the global charge in the fight for quality education for all children and women’s rights, and she has become a symbol of hope, and living proof that anything is possible. Her favorite motto is “Tinogona,” meaning, “It is achievable!”

IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam Champion and multi-platinum songwriter. Recently named one of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 thought leaders, his groundbreaking performances include selling out the largest one-man poetry show in Los Angeles history, being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil, and being featured on HBO's Def Poetry Jam and A&E’s Look Closer campaign. Several of his recent poetry videos have gone viral with over 50 million combined views.

As a songwriter, IN-Q’s hit single “Love You Like a Love Song” by Selena Gomez went multi-platinum, winning him a BMI award. He has also written with renowned artists including Aloe Blacc, Miley Cyrus, Mike Posner, and Foster the People. His other work includes co-writing the Official Coca-Cola FIFA 2014 World Cup Anthem and being featured on “Good Life”, from ZHU's Generation Why album. Combined, his songs have accumulated over 1 billion views on YouTube alone.

Leading organizations including Google, Facebook, IBM, Nike, Spotify, Lululemon, Shazam, Live Nation, The Grammy Foundation and many more have brought IN-Q in to lead his creativity and storytelling workshop and motivate their teams through his performance.

Ultimately IN-Q writes to entertain, inspire, and challenge his audiences to look deeper into the human experience and ask questions about themselves, their environment, and the world at large.

Dr. Trisha Smith is on a mission with her brand, Expand Your Human, to empower people in optimizing their human performance and expanding their capacities. She coaches people on enhancing their focus, mindset, recovery, and sleep/wake routines. She has worked with professional athletes, including the San Diego Padres, celebrities and high-performance professionals. Dr. Trisha is also one of the first US Wim Hof Method (WHM) Certified Instructors, teaches breathing anatomy and mechanics for the WHM Academy and is a speaker on Wim’s Tour.

Workout Description
Wim Hof Method Breathing & Meditation. Prepare for your day of “Greatness” ahead by priming your body and mindfulness, and kick-starting your energy, Come learn the basic Wim Hof Method Breathing Technique, while exploring optimal breathing mechanics and meditation. No experience is necessary. NOTE: You cannot participate if you are pregnant, epileptic, or suffer from heart conditions.

Steve Weatherford is a former American football punter for the New York Giants. He also played for the New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars and the New York Jets. Steve is a dedicated husband, doting father, an all-around family man, avid health and fitness role model, a nationally recognized philanthropist, and a Super Bowl winning Punter.

He has been recognized nationwide for his charitable endeavors including being the recipient of the coveted Wellington Mara Award for outstanding community service. He is a spokesperson for several other non-profits Through his various initiatives, he has served as a role model to over 100,000 youths with his primary outreach focused on children, health and fitness, and family.

Workout Description
Start your day releasing restrictions and moving your body! We'll power up through a high intensity interval circuit to get your heart rate boosted, blood pumping and fat burning.

As an athlete, Nick has found much success on the track and in the mountains.

A two-time Olympian, Nick competed for the United States in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. Though he has focused on the 800 meters for the majority of his career, he also has a personal best in the mile of 3 minutes and 56 seconds.

In the mountains, Nick has built up an impressive resume in a very short time. He is currently working on collecting all 50 state high-points and has publicly expressed his desire to climb the 7 Summits, the tallest mountain on each continent.

When Nick isn't running or climbing he can be found working on the business that he co-founded in 2014, Run Gum. Nick currently serves as the CEO for the fast growing energy company.

Workout Description
Group Run will meet at the Carousel on the East Rich Street side of Columbus Commons park. The run will begin 6am sharp by heading West on Rich Street onto the Scioto Trail via the Bicentennial Park entry. The route will be out and back and all paces and walkers are welcome. There will be a three mile route and option to add on more miles for anyone interested.

Jacquelyn Umof, also known as Action Jacquelyn to her tribe, is a professional dancer turned yogi who teaches mind-body-soul connection, mindful movement and agility, breathwork, and meditation as a way to relieve pain, regain flexibility, reduce anxiety, and build self-worth, so you can live the life of your dreams!

Before opening her online yoga flexibility course, Get Stretchy, Jacquelyn was a Los Angeles Laker Girl and classically trained ballerina. She became a certified Pilates Instructor at the age of 17, and since then has become certified in Yoga, Barre, Personal Training, Pranayam (Breathing), and Ergonomics. After a successful career training celebrities in Los Angeles, Jacquelyn now connects and educates people about the healing effects of her Get Stretch Program all over the world through her wildly-popular @ActionJacquelyn Instagram page and Youtube channel on how become flexible again, relieve pain, reduce stress, and become the highest versions of themselves. Jacquelyn believes that your dream life begins with a single, steady breath on your mat.

Jacquelyn has loved moving her body, since she was a young girl. While Jacquelyn is not teaching, she enjoys being in the ocean surfing alongside dolphins, or listening to latin music and salsa dancing.

Workout Description
Want to feel GREAT all day? Join us for an inspiring workout that will leave you having amazing energy all day long. Jacquelyn uses the traditional essence of vinyasa flow and partners it with an inspiring, fun, and creative series of sequences and postures to offer a one-of-a-kind class. Be ready for high-energy, laughter and a challenge! Enjoy the strength, flexibility and balance that comes from flowing through a yoga class.