Icons and Their Influences

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Neil Gaiman muses on his love of J.R.R. Tolkien. Learn about creative writing, finding inspiration, and creating fantasy worlds.

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman on J.R.R. Tolkien

Gloria Steinem pays homage to women’s rights leader Bella Abzug. See how their connection inspired Gloria to be a force of change in the world.

Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem on Bella Abzug

Kevin Smith talks about his greatest influence,  Stan Lee. Learn about making comics, the writing process, and stealing from your heroes. 

Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith on Stan Lee

Cornel West pays tribute to the legendary Muhammad Ali. Discover the profound inspiration found in Ali's battles, both inside and outside the ring, and delve into the enduring legacy he left behind.


Cornel West

Dr. Cornel West on Muhammad Ali

Blend Science With Fiction Creatively

Set Scenes in Rich Eras

Learn a Different Historical Perspective

Transform Life Into Captivating Fiction

Create Relatable Characters

Community & Government

Promote Racial Justice & Gender Equality

Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice Teach Diplomacy

Madeleine Albright & Condoleezza Rice

Teach Diplomacy

Teaches Scientific Thinking and Communication

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson Teaches Scientific Thinking and Communication

Teaches U.S. Presidential History and Leadership

Doris Kearns Goodwin

Doris Kearns Goodwin Teaches U.S. Presidential History and Leadership

Teaches Disruptive Entrepreneurship 

Richard Branson

Richard Branson Teaches Disruptive Entrepreneurship 

Teaches Mindfulness and Meditation

Jon Kabat-Zinn

Jon Kabat-Zinn Teaches Mindfulness and Meditation

Teaches Inclusive Leadership

Bill Clinton

President Bill Clinton Teaches Inclusive Leadership

Teach Advertising and Creativity

Jeff Goodby & Rich Silverstein

Jeff Goodby & Rich Silverstein Teach Advertising and Creativity

Teaches The Power of Resilience

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Teaches the Power of Resilience

Hillary Rodham Clinton Teaches The Power of Resilience

Teaches Mental Strength

Robin Arzón

Robin Arzón Teaches Mental Strength

Teaches Conservation

Dr. Jane Goodall

Dr. Jane Goodall Teaches Conservation

Teaches Authentic Leadership

George W. Bush

President George W. Bush Teaches Authentic Leadership

Teaches Designing Your Career

Elaine Welteroth

Elaine Welteroth Teaches Designing Your Career

Lessons from Influential Black Voices

Black History, Black Freedom, and Black Love

Teaches Self-Expression and Authenticity

RuPaul

RuPaul Teaches Self-Expression and Authenticity

Teaches the Power of Storytelling

LeVar Burton

Teaches the Power of Storytelling 

LeVar Burton Teaches the Power of Storytelling

José Andrés with Special Guest Chefs

Food, Stories, and Connections

Teaches Economics and Society

Paul Krugman

Paul Krugman Teaches Economics and Society

Teaches Purposeful Communication

George Stephanopoulos

George Stephanopoulos Teaches Purposeful Communication

Rewriting the Rules of Business and Life

Whitney Wolfe Herd

Teaches Art and Creativity

Jeff Koons

Jeff Koons Teaches Art and Creativity

Teaches Independent Filmmaking

Spike Lee

Spike Lee Teaches Independent Filmmaking

Teaches Business Innovation

Rosalind Brewer

Rosalind Brewer Teaches Business Innovation

A Documentary by Academy Award Nominee Andrea Nevins

The Cowboy and the Queen

A Documentary by Andrea Nevins

Teaches Investigative Journalism

Bob Woodward

Bob Woodward Teaches Investigative Journalism

Teaches Impactful Giving

Melinda French Gates

Melinda French Gates Teaches Impactful Giving

Teaches Poetic Thinking

Joy Harjo

Joy Harjo Teaches Poetic Thinking

Pharrell Williams and Noted Co-Instructors

The Power of Empathy

The Power of Empathy With Pharrell Williams and Noted Co-Instructors

A Documentary Film From Artist JR

Tehachapi

A Documentary by Artist JR

Teaches Writing and Performing Poetry

Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman Teaches Writing and Performing Poetry

Teaches Writing

Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell Teaches Writing

Chris Hadfield and Noted Co-Experts

Crisis Day

Chris Voss and Noted Co-Experts

Teaches Tracing Your Roots Through Food

Michael W. Twitty

Michael W. Twitty Teaches Tracing Your Roots Through Food

Teaches Storytelling and Writing

Salman Rushdie

Salman Rushdie Teaches Storytelling and Writing

Teaches Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing

N. K. Jemisin

N. K. Jemisin Teaches Fantasy and Science Fiction Writing

Malala Teaches Creating Change

Malala Yousafzai

Teaches Creating Change

Gloria Steinem and Noted Co-Instructors

Redefining Feminism

Redefining Feminism with Gloria Steinem and Noted Co-Instructors

Teaches Writing for Social Change

Roxane Gay

Roxane Gay Teaches Writing for Social Change

Teaches Philosophy

Cornel West Teaches Philosophy

Teaches Science and Problem-Solving

Bill Nye

Bill Nye Teaches Science and Problem-Solving

Teach Campaign Strategy and Messaging

David Axelrod and Karl Rove

David Axelrod and Karl Rove Teach Campaign Strategy and Messaging

Reframe Your Thinking

Ava DuVernay

With Noted Investors

Mastering the Markets

Teaches a Winning Mindset

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton Teaches a Winning Mindset

Teaches Independent Thinking and Media’s Invisible Powers

Noam Chomsky

Independent Thinking and Media’s Invisible Powers

Noam Chomsky Teaches Independent Thinking and Media’s Invisible Powers

Teaches Effective and Authentic Communication

Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts Teaches Effective and Authentic Communication