What do cryptology, soul-searching, orange scarves, food sustainability, and a harmonious Japanese dog have in common? They all are part of the multilayered, fascinating life of David Landraf - event producer extraordinaire.

Who knew that when Juriël Zeligman’s mom “invited” him to leave the house when he was 17 years old, that his career would take him on such a wild trip. From his early days as a club promoter and party producer in Amsterdam to international artist manager to high-level elevated spectacle producer in New York, Juriël’s career has been nothing if not unique. Sitting down and getting to hear Juriël’s story for the first time in our six years of working together was both illuminating and inspiring.

Anthony Robinson is a personal trainer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. Anthony’s philosophy on having a positive mental outlook followed by hard work both in and out of the gym helps transforms the lives of the people he works with. Being a sneakerhead is Anthony’s fascinating secret passion, and the fact that he shares his coveted sneaker collection with people in need is inspiring.

Gregory Boroff of City Harvest speaks about his job with deep passion. Coming from a childhood where his family depended on food assistance for a time, this is personal for him. People being in need of food assistance is a serious subject and yet Gregory manages to find and spread joy, infusing a sense of being part of something wonderful to those around him. Seeing a City Harvest truck on the streets in NYC, one gets the sense that something good is on that truck for someone in serious need, and Gregory and his team are behind the good things happening at City Harvest.

“The idea of not knowing where one is going to be tomorrow is something that frightens a lot of people. I grew up moving countries every two or three years, and I found comfort in the temporary nature of it.  I continue to live that way. “

An inspiring and humorous conversation with Ramon Ray, best-selling author, global speaker, entrepreneur and founder of Smart Hustle Media. Ramon knows how to make the business of business fun. His high energy, engaging persona lights up the room. We had a great time learning about the man who helps small business owners become successful entrepreneurs.

Finding talent and giving it a voice and a space to grow is the essence of what Saadia Zahid does. Currently managing Studio 525, an event space in Manhattan, Saadia’s path from Dubai to New York City was full of personal loss and growth. Saadia embodies the term “good human” and it was inspiring to hear about the depth of her personal and professional background and vision for the future.

Kate Dunphy is a gifted musician, performer, composer, and arranger, leading two successful working bands based in NYC. Kate’s passion for music is inspiring on many levels - not the least of which is that her band is bringing back music from the early 1900s to an audience who may be discovering it for the first time, and some who are revisiting cherished memories. Kate’s day job in healthcare is awe-inspiring; she works in pediatric hospice - giving palliative care for children who are at end-of-life. To balance both these passions takes an extraordinary person - and Kate Dunphy is just that.

“Being an event planner is like being a duck on water.  The top of the duck looks relaxed, while underneath it's paddling like crazy.”

Jaclyn Zendrian is an educator and an event planner who is helping shine a light on the little known disease PSP. Through the non-profit entity, CurePSP, Jaclyn curates events that help educate and connect patients and their families with others who have experienced many of the same pitfalls.

“That’s The Power Of Google - creating something that hasn’t yet been created.”

Molly Shapiro’s day-to-day work at Google Beauty involves helping clients create successful and unique marketing strategies. Molly is a marketing professional at Google by day, a passionate sculptor reconnecting with a dream project, a budding improv artist, and much more than “slightly comedic.”