Author Bios

Adam Rutherford is a British geneticist, science writer, and broadcaster whose work makes cutting-edge genetics and human evolutionary history accessible and engaging to general audiences.

Michael Bungay Stanier is a Canadian author and coach widely recognized for his practical approach to leadership development and coaching in the workplace.

Connor Franta is an American YouTuber, entrepreneur, and author who built a massive online following and translated his experiences into a bestselling memoir.

Joel Stone is a historian and curator at the Detroit Historical Society whose work chronicles the city’s pivotal moments, including the 1967 civil disturbance that reshaped Detroit and American history.

Agnete Friis is a Danish author and journalist best known for her crime fiction co-written with Lene Kaaberbøl, as well as her solo psychological thrillers.

Kenneth Womack is a prolific scholar and author whose work spans rock music history, literary criticism, and biography, with a particular focus on the Beatles and their cultural legacy.

Emmanuel Falque is a French philosopher and theologian, one of the leading voices in contemporary phenomenology and Catholic philosophy.

Danez Smith is an acclaimed American poet whose visceral, innovative work confronts race, queerness, illness, and mortality with raw urgency and lyrical brilliance.

Hilary Pyle is an Irish art historian and author known for her expertise in Irish cultural and political history.

David Treleaven is a Canadian educator and author whose book Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness offers a framework for adapting mindfulness practices to safely support survivors of trauma. His work bridges contemplative practice and trauma-informed care for therapists, teachers, and practitioners.