Aliya Jasmine, "AJ", is an award-winning television host, producer, and environmental journalist. AJ was the anchor of MTV News in Canada for over a decade and currently hosts NBC News in Los Angeles. She is also the co-founder of the environmentally focused media production and climate research lab, LILI Media & Design Lab. As a field reporter for Discovery Channel, she was on the ground in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. AJ holds a Bachelor of Communications degree from the University of Ottawa and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Journalism from the University of Southern California.

Tim Chan is the Director of Products and Commerce at Rolling Stone Magazine. He is also a producer and consultant to a number of publications and brands across the globe. His portfolio includes work for L'Uomo Vogue, Vogue Korea, i-D Magazine, Neuehouse, Snapchat and Ahlem Eyewear, among others. In 2019, Tim was hired as the first-ever Lifestyle and Market Editor at Rolling Stone. In addition to his consulting work, Tim was the Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Corduroy Magazine - an award-winning arts and culture bi-annual. Tim got his start in television, producing the morning show for Time-Warner cable news network NY1, and working on the production team that launched the E! Network in Canada. Tim has a masters degree in journalism from Columbia University in New York City.

Mercedes Bankston a LinkedIn Top Voice and a dynamic leader serving as Director at the Founder Institute, the world's premier idea-stage accelerator and startup launch program. In this role, she has helped over 1000 start-ups launch, raise capital, and exit. Mercedes is instrumental in helping participants refine their ideas, build strong teams, secure initial customers, and raise the necessary funding. Under her guidance, Founder Institute maintains an impressive portfolio valued at an estimated $20 Billion, a 80% graduate survival rate after five years, and has successfully launched over 3500 companies.

Christen Nino De Guzman is a content creator and the founder of Clara. Christen has more than 10 years of experience working with creators at companies such as Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest, and has run hundreds of sponsored campaigns with some of the world’s largest brands. She advises companies on how to best leverage influencers and content for marketing. Christen is an advocate for diversity in tech, and is also extremely passionate about helping people land their dream jobs and break into the tech industry.

Tiffany Gaines is the Owner and Founder of SS Global Entertainment, a global online Marketing/PR Agency & Distribution company with a conglomerate of record labels that have marketed and distributed for acts such as Chris Brown, Missy Elliot, Sean Kingston, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, E40, Kurupt, and Moneybagg Yo. She has been building a name for herself as a woman of integrity and professionalism for over 20 years. She's also the CEO of LRT Entertainment, Vice President of Hush Media Networks, COO of Amada Records and holds contracts with over 6,000 musicians, managers, producers, actors, authors and 65+ record labels.

Bill Capsalis is a recognized expert in healthy lifestyles and go-to-market strategies in the natural product industry. He was previously the CEO of Haystack Mountain Creamery - an artisanal goat cheese company and saw the company through a sale in early 2021. Today he is the Executive Director of Naturally Boulder - a trade association in the natural products industry with over 1,000 members and 100 sponsoring companies. His in-depth industry knowledge gives him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing today’s food and beverage brands. He has mentored, advised and coached over 250 food, beverage, personal care, vitamins and nutritional supplement brands over the past 27 years.