Humans transform everyday, but rarely do we transform all at the same time. On a grand-scale, we’ve crossed a threshold between what it was like to be human to how we want to be human.

This is our moment to redefine the human experience—how we connect, travel, work; how we live, learn, love, and listen. We have options and possibilities we never imagined.

How will you choose to be human?
Productivity Is For Robots! Here's How To Stay Human
Corey McComb / Author

You do ever feel as though you’re just never doing enough? This talk is for anyone who's ever felt overwhelmed or discouraged by what it means to be “productive” in the new world. Here, Corey McComb provides a roadmap for unlearning the “hustle and grind dogma” that leads to stress and burnout.

You’ll learn how to double down on what sets you apart from technology and confirm once and for all: I am not a robot. " Ever have the feeling that the more hours you work, the more work you still have to do? That’s where Corey McComb was in 2018, when the San Diego area writer and digital marketer started investigating how to break out of that cycle. He wrote a book about the experience: “Productivity is for Robots: How to (re)Connect, Get Creative, and Stay Human in the New World.”
Is Masculinity Killing Men?
Rob Wang / Men's Coach

In this talk, we cover the science of what makes suicide the 10th biggest cause of death among American men, what goes through someone’s mind when they’re deciding whether to live or die, and the very simple solution that can begin to turn that around.

A certified charisma coach and entrepreneur who once worked with Fortune 500 brands, Rob Wang seemingly had everything – yet, to him, his life felt empty, and about five years ago the Orange County resident suffered through a period of suicidal depression. After figuring out what was keeping him from seeking help, he successfully navigated that period of his life and now helps other men in similar situations.
​The sublime power of trust 
Steven Kleinman / USAF / CIA

With the false illusion of deception falling apart in the aftermath of interrogations conducted during Operation Desert Storm, a career intelligence officer began a decades-long search for trust-based strategies. Work with behavioral science researchers from around the world led to a deeper understanding of the vital and irreplaceable role of trust not just in geopolitics, but also in business and our personal lives.

​Steven Kleinman’s career as an intelligence officer spans five continents, four wars, three decades, two advanced degrees, and one hope for the future. He earned awards from both the Central Intelligence Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency for his operational achievements while also being named by Human Rights First as one of Nine Heroes Who Stood Up Against Torture. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2015 in the rank of full colonel.
How to build resilient children
Teresse Lewis / Therapist / Social Worker

Why do some kids thrive despite adverse experiences? The answer can be found, not in the children themselves, but in the adults around them. Learn the lessons that every adult needs to teach the children in their lives in order to build resilience in them! 

A child of the inner city, Teresse Lewis has long wondered why some students thrive amid difficulty and others don’t. The answer, she says, is both simple and complicated. As executive director of The Empowerment Center in Temecula, also through her work as a licensed therapist and school social worker, Lewis has helped many youngsters move from risk to resilience.
Math is art. And why it matters
Yudhister Kumar | Student

Mental Abuse To Humans. MATH. Generations of students are taught to hate math in our education system, but it doesn't have to be this way. Teaching mathematics as an art, instead of a tool, can open students' eyes to the wonders numbers have to offer, and stop the degradation of mathematics in society.  A high school sophomore, Yudhister Kumar has already completed the math courses at his current school and also at Mount San Jacinto College; now, he’s tackling more advanced and specialized math instruction at UC Berkeley. He says that all students can be much more successful at math – if given the right tools. 
Why poker is good for you and your brain
Lena Evans

Two-time WSOP World Series of Poker Circuit champion Lena Evans reveals how mental acuity, focus, patience, emotional discipline, and knowledge can slow brain aging. Lena explores how a poker powered brain can improve your cognitive skills by enhancing decision making, critical and strategic thinking, and create deeper intuition. Poker is a sport for the active mind! The founder of Jade Phoenix, a San Diego-based community organization dedicated to helping other nonprofits, Lena Evans also has a side interest – playing poker. She is a two-time World Series of Poker circuit champion, and recently started teaching young adults how mind sports can sharpen their focus when it comes to multitasking, strategic thinking and other skills.
* If our in-person guests do not remember this Talk, Lena was not able to make it the day of, but was a strong part of our 2021 speaker alumn
Polynesian Dance
Vylani's Polynesian Dancers

Entertaining Southern California for over 25 years! Hawaiian / Tahitian / Polynesian Dance Classes
Save Yourself
Wax (Michael Jones)

​Michael Jones (born April 5, 1980), better known by his stage name Wax, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, musician, producer, and comedian.[1] He became a YouTube star after uploading several videos of himself rapping and singing. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

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Palumbo Family Vineyards and Winery continues to be a leader in the California Sustainable Winegrowing Program which  helps showcase our commitment to our community, the environment and our dedication to producing quality wines. The 13 acre, 2500 case per year family-run winery has often been described as “boutique” but favors the term “artisanal” to describe the involvement and passion that goes into the daily operations.​
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