Creativity in Captivity

A writer, audio book narrator, and head editor at Pandi Press with numerous short-stories and anthologies for Harper Collins and Titan Books. Her debut novel “First Chance” is now available. 

Global Chief Creative Officer & Partner at Joan Creative with a pedigree of creating ad campaigns for such brands as Snickers, Skittles and E*Trade.

An artist, writer, professor and the Chair of Arts and Learning at the Harvard Graduate School of Education whose work focuses on contemporary art, childhood, and play across schools, museums, and public spaces.

The co-writer of the Pixar animated feature films Soul, Luca and Elio. He also wrote and directed Dream Productions 4-part limited series set in the world of Inside Out. 

The curator of Impossible Science for the Fleet Science Center in San Diego and a World Champion magician who designs interactive science experiments to engage curiosity and wonder. 

A breathtaking singer who toured in “The Music of Andrew Llyod Weber” and as a member of The Brian May Band, now half of the musical duo Cath & Seth.

The composer of the TV theme songs for Seinfeld, Will & Grace, Who’s the Boss, Married With Children, Dave’s World and over 70 other primetime network series, Jonathan created some of TV’s best-known sonic brands.

The co-creator of the digital entertainment sensations Jib-Jab & Elfyourself  and the co-founder of the independent animation house Spiridellis Bros. Studios. Evan and his brother Gregg redefined children’s programming in the age of streaming with Story Bots.  

A veteran director of variety shows and a renowned magic performance coach who made her name as a world-class dancer and half of the legendary illusion duo Kalin & Jinger

An experienced scenic artist with 20 years in the theme-park industry and a tool box full of skills in theatre, film production, television and magic.

The founder and keeper of Good Things Vending. Transforming snack machines into small store fronts for local art and playful outlets for oddities and curiosities.  

A Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist whose compelling visual storytelling has been featured in National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Magazine, and TIME Magazine.

The creator of the Showbiz Blueprint, a four-time World Juggling Champion, a six-time TED talker and a best-selling author of "I Love Me More Than Sugar."

The author of the book Eating Adverbs: A Recipe for Living Fully, Boldly and Unapologetically and a seasoned performing arts administrator. 

An Austin-based multimedia artist with 17 full length albums as well as being the author of two books and being a prolific visual storyteller that expresses himself through photography, music, drawing, painting and writing. 

Once known as “The Restaurant Doctor of San Francisco” she is the author of the new kitchen table book Chickens Don’t Fly loaded with 100 recipes and food-inspired stories from around the world.

A nationally-touring headline comedian that has been seen on Conan, The Late Show, The Tonight Show as well as his two Netflix specials.  

An award-winning fine art photographer that blends nature, grief and fear to create surreal self-portraits.  

An author and storyteller that straddles the universe of astrophysics and folklore allowing mythology and astronomy to share a plate together.

A puppet maker and voice actor known for his work as one of the principle Muppet members, performing characters like Gonzo the Great, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beauregard, Hoot and Waldorf. He joined Jim Henson's Muppet team in 1973 and has remained a key performer on many projects including The Muppet Show, Fraggle Rock, and Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas.

A multidisciplinary artist, creativity coach, author of the book Prioritize Play and the co-host of the Chaotic Creative Podcast.  

A prominent magic historian, collector and author of Exposing Houdini:The Lost Glass Plate Images and Ionia: Magician Princess Secrets Unlocked.

A renown cinematographer recognized for his exceptional visual storytelling on the films  300, Watchmen, Sucker Punch, Super 8, Batman v Superman, Kong: Skull Island and The TV pilot for Lost.

The creator and performer in the longest running solo show in Las Vegas history and the longest running magic show. Widely regarded as the busiest comedy magician working in the world today. In his Las Vegas show at the Excalibur Hotel Mac captivates audiences as he casts out a fishing line over their heads and catches live goldfish in mid-air, does amazing stunts with an appearing grizzly bear an...

A multi-faceted internet content creator. public speaker and artist known for her viral comics that have amplified ADHD awareness and acceptance online.