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Past Speakers

Inspire and ignite. Speaker Series highlights words of wisdom, stories of successes and failures, and funny anecdotes from leaders in business, politics, medicine, and disruption.

Ben Kenyon and Tyrese Maxey

“Climb” book launch and signing with Ben Kenyon moderated by Tyrese Maxey.

Taryn Marie

Fitler Club member Taryn Marie shared a valuable perspective about the importance of leaning into the feelings that come during moments of challenge as opposed to trying to conceal them.

Sister Mary Scullion

Sister Mary Scullion, co-founder of Project H.O.M.E. and one of TIME Magazine’s “Most Influential People in the World” in 2009 spoke about the housing crisis in Philadelphia and how the model she developed now serves as a model across the country.

The Philadelphia Citizen Ultimate Job Interview

The Philadelphia Citizen’s Ultimate Job Interview featured a panel of experts who interviewed Philadelphia’s mayoral candidates using job descriptions created by Philadelphia citizens.

Craig LaBan and the Inquirer's Food Editorial Team

Inquirer LIVE x Fitler Club: Craig LaBan and the Inquirer’s food editorial team shared insights on their 2023 dining guide and the top dining destinations in the best restaurant city in the country.

Jeff McLane and Malcolm Jenkins

The Inquirer’s most seasoned Eagles beat reporter, Jeff McLane, hosted an intimate conversation and Q&A with two-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Pro-Bowler, first-round draft pick, and former Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins.

Drew Davis, Nikki Graziano, Jesse Andreozzi, and Kate Dailey

Drew Davis, co-founder of Gem Life Collective, Nikki Graziano, founder/owner of Bar Palmina, and Jesse Andreozzi, founder of Mr. Zero Proof, joined moderator Kate Dailey, editor with The Philadelphia Inquirer, for an engaging conversation on embracing life without alcohol, particularly in social settings.