Changemaker Talent

10/10/2026

You love him on CBS Sunday Morning—now is your chance to spend the evening with him! Five-time Daytime Emmy Award-winner Conor Knighton headlines the Changemaker Speaker Series tonight, at the Virginia Somerville Sutton Theatre, in Greensboro, NC. Join him on a wild year when he traveled to all U.S. National Parks to experience their wonder and share it with the rest of us through CBS Sunday Morning broadcasts and in the pages of his bestselling 2020 memoir, Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park.

Saturday, October 10, 2026
🎟️🎟️Limited tickets remain.

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09/16/2026

Bay Area friends: join us for an unforgettable night of adventure and discovery as the one and only, Dr. Paul Sereno takes the stage at Blackhawk Museum to share a lifetime of blending art, history, exploration, and science to unearth the most significant fossils of our time. 🦖

Thursday, September 17
Tickets available

See you there!

09/12/2026

Twenty-five years ago, the world changed in a matter of moments.

Today, we remember the nearly 3,000 souls lost on September 11, 2001—and the countless families, friends, first responders, survivors, and communities who carried the weight of that day, and whose lives it would color forever.

These photographs, made by Changemaker Stephen Wilkes in the aftermath at Ground Zero, and on the 9th anniversary of the attacks bear witness to a place transformed by unimaginable loss, and to moments that would reshape our country and our world.

A quarter century later, we pause to honor those who were lost, to thank those who ran toward danger to help others, and to reflect on all that changed that cloudless September morning.

We remember.

Photographs © Stephen Wilkes

1) Aftermath at Ground Zero (2001)
In this photograph, Stephen felt the shaft of light and smoke resembled the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

2) Tribute in Light (2010)
From Stephen's Day to Night TM series - capturing two shafts of light shining behind the construction cranes of One World Trade Center, beyond the Flatiron building, illuminating the lower Manhattan skyline, on the ninth anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

07/16/2026

We’re excited to welcome Melanie Curtis (Melanie Curtis) to the Changemaker Talent speaker community.

What if the biggest barrier to your next level isn’t talent or ambition, but the way you’re approaching opportunity?

A world-record professional skydiver, peak performance coach, and author, Melanie helps leaders and high performers close the gap between where they are and where they’re capable of going.

Blending science-backed insights, stories from more than 12,000 jumps, and plenty of humor, her presentations challenge audiences to rethink fear, take smart risks, and unlock more of their potential. Attendees leave with practical tools to lead with greater confidence and create results that match their ambition.

🎥 Melanie recorded this message to introduce herself. Take a moment to watch, get to know her, and join us in welcoming her to the lineup.

07/03/2026

06/26/2026

🎟️ Free Community Event on July 2!

A single photograph has the power to shape how we remember history.

Join Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist Deanne Fitzmaurice for A250: Portrait of a Nation, an illustrated talk exploring nearly four decades of visual storytelling through some of America’s defining moments. From sporting events and social movements to everyday acts of resilience, Deanne’s work offers a powerful look at the people and events that have shaped our collective story.

As part of the Wheeler Opera House’s Changemaker Speaker Series, this special presentation celebrates the power of storytelling to spark reflection, conversation, and connection as we approach America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th.

📍 Wheeler Opera House, Aspen CO
🗓️ July 2
🕖 7:00 PM

This event is FREE and open to the public, but advance RSVP is required through the Wheeler Opera House website. Reserve your seat today—we hope to see you there!

06/02/2026

We’re excited to welcome business theorist, reinvention expert, and author Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva (.nadyazhexembayeva) to the Changemaker Talent speaker community.

Known as “The Reinvention Guru,” Nadya helps leaders and organizations turn disruption into opportunity, building the capacity to adapt, evolve, and reinvent again and again.

From growing up in Kazakhstan during the final years of the Soviet Union to advising global organizations including Coca-Cola, IBM, Cisco, and L’Oréal, Nadya’s work is grounded in resilience, transformation, and the belief that change can become a competitive advantage.

Through her talks, teaching, and bestselling books, Nadya equips audiences with practical tools to navigate uncertainty, lead through complexity, and rethink what’s possible in times of rapid change.

We’re proud to bring Nadya’s voice to the Changemaker lineup. Learn more at the link in bio.

05/11/2026

We’re honored to welcome fine art photographer, mixed media artist, and writer Brooke Shaden (Brooke Shaden) to the Changemaker Talent speaker community.

Through hauntingly cinematic self-portraiture and deeply personal storytelling, Brooke explores vulnerability, resilience, grief, and the complexities of being human. Her work invites audiences to confront darkness with curiosity and compassion, revealing how creativity can transform inner struggle into meaning, connection, and hope.

For more than fifteen years, Brooke has built a global community around art, reflection, and personal growth — inspiring hundreds of thousands of artists through her photography, writing, teaching, and speaking.

In her talks, Brooke encourages audiences to embrace creativity not just as expression, but as a pathway toward healing, purpose, and deeper understanding.

We’re proud to bring Brooke’s voice to the Changemaker lineup.
Learn more at the link in bio.
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