Erik Larson

Erik Larson is the author of six New York Times bestsellers, including The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz, which examines how Winston Churchill a

Will Tracy

Will Tracy was a writer and executive producer on the HBO series SUCCESSION, where he won three Emmy awards, as well as a WGA award for writing the episode "Tern Haven." He was part of the inaugural writing staff of LAST WEEK TONIGHT with JOHN OLIVER, winning three

Jordan Salcito

Jordan Salcito is an award-winning sommelier and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience at renowned restaurants including Momofuku, Restaurant Daniel, and Eleven Madison Park, where she was part of the team to win the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Wine

Christine Brennan

Christine Brennan is an award-winning national sports columnist for USA Today, a commentator for CNN, ABC News, PBS NewsHour and National Public Radio, a New York Times bestselling author and a nationally-known speaker.

Elyce Arons

Elyce Arons was the co-founder of Kate Spade and is the co-founder and CEO of Frances Valentine, a New York-based luxury apparel and accessories company.

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