Meet Your Judges for the 2021 Grand Slam: Rebirth

Brian Miller is known as The Connection Magician. For 17 years he has shared his magic and message on five continents. Today he is the go-to speaking coach for TEDx speakers and a messaging consultant for entrepreneurs and international organizations. He is the author of Three New People, which Publishers Weekly said, “brilliantly outlines a system for deepening relationships.” His podcast Beyond Networking cracked the Top 200 under ‘Careers’ on Apple. And his TEDx talk "How to Magically Connect with Anyone" has been viewed 3.5 million times.

Joel Huculak is the CEO and founder of Motiversity, a fast-growing motivational media company that includes 5 of the most popular brands in the motivational industry: Motiversity, Motivation2Study, MotivationHub, T&H Inspiration and Life Lessons. With over 8 million subscribers on YouTube and over 20 million views a month, his company is focused on creating motivational videos that inspire and empower millions to pursue their dreams and achieve their greatest potential.

Keka DasGupta is a 50x award-winning marketer who has worked with such brands as: Disney, Nike, American Express, IKEA, Johnson & Johnson, and many other Fortune 500 companies. Today, this international keynote speaker and Art of Life-ing founder is the only expert to use powerful global branding principles to radically transform our mental health (after all, have you ever met a brand with low self-esteem? No!). TED.com also chose Keka’s TEDx talk as one of its top 5 talks on gratitude. Keka serves our speaking community too, as a board member for the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) in Toronto.

Raina Yoo is the Senior Video Producer for A Plus. She has a full spectrum of production, editorial, and development experience across multiple platforms, including television, digital video, and social media.

Selena Soo is a publicity and marketing strategist for visionary entrepreneurs, experts, and authors who want to reach millions with their message. She’s helped clients and students get featured in places like O, The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, and Inc., and land interviews on popular podcasts and national TV. Many of Selena's clients have become industry leaders with 7-figure businesses, raving fan bases, and hundreds of thousands of followers.