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Mel Robbins

Mel is in a category all her own. As one of the most widely booked and followed podcast hosts and authors in the world, she’s sought after by the world’s leading brands and medical professionals for her research-backed tools and motivation. And, at the same time, Mel has amassed millions of followers online, with her advice going viral online almost daily.

A New York Times Bestselling author and self-publishing phenom, Mel’s work includes The High 5 Habit, The 5 Second Rule, and the #1 ranking The Mel Robbins Podcast. Her female-led media company produces provocative, life-changing content, with millions of books sold, billions of video views, and six #1 audiobooks on Audible. Her work has been translated into 41 languages and has changed the lives of millions of people worldwide.

And despite all that, Mel is one of the most down-to-earth and relatable people you’ll ever know. Probably because she learned everything she teaches the hard way: by first screwing up her own life, and out of necessity, discovering the tools and research that transformed her life and got her to where she is today.

Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones has forged a singular path as a cultural fixture who’s starred in, written, produced and directed some of the biggest films, tv series and documentaries of the past 20 years. Her work, both on-screen and behind-the-camera, has earned her millions of fans and garnered her two Emmys and a Grammy award.

Jones grew up in Los Angeles and later attended the prestigious Harvard University, where she studied religion and philosophy and was involved with the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club, the Signet Society, and the Black Students Association. After graduating in 1997, she began pursuing her acting career and quickly found herself making her professional debut.

In 2020, Jones launched a podcast with Bill Gates called Bill Gates and Rashida Jones Ask Big Questions. Each week, the two hosts tackled some of the biggest questions facing us today: Is it too late to solve climate change? Does everybody lie? Is inequality inevitable? Their premiere episode featured Dr. Anthony Fauci.

An active philanthropist, Rashida is a 4-time nominee of the NAACP Awards and has worked with charitable causes and organizations including Peace First, Stand Up to Cancer, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Maverick Carter

Maverick Carter, an entrepreneur and CEO, has significantly impacted the sports and media landscape and helped usher in a new era of athlete empowerment. As LeBron James’ longtime business partner and CEO of The SpringHill Company, Carter has channeled his passionate curiosity and determination to uplift others into building brands that develop authentic, award-winning content spanning several platforms, all with a common thread of empowering others. The SpringHill Company owns notable brands including athlete empowerment brand UNINTERRUPTED and its More Than movement and the trailblazing hit show for leading cultural conversations, The Shop.

With an extensive background in marketing and business development, Carter was instrumental in building LRMR Ventures and in securing James’ lifetime deal with Nike, the first in the company’s history. Carter also provides strategic insights to leading companies and several nonprofit organizations, serving on the Board of Directors for Live Nation Entertainment and Equinox Group as well as the Advisory Council for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of AfricanAmerican History and Culture, Walmart’s Opportunity Leadership Council and the LeBron James Family Foundation that is committed to creating generational change in his hometown of Akron.

David Mericle

David Mericle is Chief US Economist in Global Investment Research at Goldman Sachs. He joined Goldman Sachs in 2012 as an associate and was named managing director in 2017.

David is one of a handful of people monitoring, evaluating, and forecasting the US economy at this high of a level. When he arrives at Summit in September, he’ll have just met with the Federal Reserve. David will be prepared to share expert perspectives on important issues affecting the multifamily housing market, like the current economic climate, inflation and interest rates.

He earned an AB in Economics and History and an AM in Statistics in 2005 from Harvard University. David later earned a PhD and completed his postdoctoral fellowship in Economics at Harvard University in 2012

Syd and Shea McGee

Syd and Shea McGee founded Studio McGee in 2014. It’s now one of the most prolific design brands in the industry. Studio McGee’s success paved the way for the TV series Dream Home Makeover, the best-selling book Make Life Beautiful, and a product collaboration with Target, Threshold™ with Studio McGee.

Syd McGee is the Chief Executive Officer of Studio McGee, balancing operational and strategic leadership responsibilities across both the interior design and product sides of the business. He’s responsible for the overall growth and development of the company’s portfolio of brands and works closely with his wife Shea to lead strategy, operations, finances and marketing for all facets of the business.

Shea McGee is a renowned designer, entrepreneur, Emmy-nominated TV personality, and New York Times bestselling author. She inspires millions to make life beautiful with her timeless, approachable interiors. Shea’s projects have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, and Better Homes & Gardens, and her second book The Art of Home is set to be released this fall.