Making Space Creators & Guests

Hoda Kotb is an American broadcast journalist, television personality, and author. Born in Norman, Oklahoma, Kotb is co-anchor of NBC's "Today Show" and co-host of its fourth hour with Jenna Bush Hager. She has earned a reputation for her warm interviewing style and charismatic on-air presence. Before joining the "Today Show," Kotb worked as a correspondent for "Dateline NBC," where she covered various critical news stories. In addition to her journalism career, she is the author of several books, drawing on her personal experiences to inspire and uplift others.

Jenna Bush Hager is a news personality, author, journalist, and co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna the fourth hour of NBC's morning news program Today.

Ursula Sommer is a producer and writer.She has worked on a number of WNYC’s live radio shows, including All Of It, Midday on WNYC, and Indivisible. Ursula’s reporting has appeared on WNYC, Gothamist, and in The Art Newspaper. She has a master’s degree from Freie Universität Berlin where she studied visual and media anthropology and she loves getting lost in an archive.

Allison Berger is a Producer with NBC news.

Céline Dion is a Canadian singer. She is renowned for her powerful, technically skilled vocals. She remains as the best-selling Canadian recording artist in history and one of the best-selling artists of all time

Lainey Wilson is an American country music singer-songwriter and actress.

Drew Brees is a football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL.

Jamie Kern Lima is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, speaker, former journalist, and co-founder & CEO of IT Cosmetics.

Suleika Jaouad is a writer, advocate, and motivational speaker.

Vicky Nguyen is a senior consumer investigative correspondent for NBC News.

Kendra Scott is an American fashion and accessories designer and philanthropist, who has won several awards for her business, designs, and commitment to philanthropy. She is the chairman, CEO, and lead designer of Kendra Scott, LLC. In 2017 she was named Ernst & Young's National Entrepreneur of the Year.

Maria Shriver is an American journalist, author, and philanthropist known for her work in media, politics, and women's empowerment. A Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist, she was a longtime correspondent and anchor for NBC News, including serving as a co-host of Today and a contributor to Dateline NBC. Shriver is also recognized for her advocacy on Alzheimer's disease awareness and women's rights, founding the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement. As the former First Lady of California (2003–2011) during her marriage to Arnold Schwarzenegger, she led initiatives on volunteerism and social issues. A bestselling author, she has written books on personal development, caregiving, and women’s leadership.

Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University's Stern School of Business.

Bette Midler is a singer, songwriter, actress, author, and comedienne. In a career spanning almost half a century, she has won four Golden Globe Awards, three Grammy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award.

Michael Todd is a pastor.

Al Roker is a renowned American weather presenter, journalist, and television personality, best known as the longtime weather anchor on NBC's Today show, a role he has held since 1996. Over his career, Roker has also become known for his engaging personality and insightful weather reports. He has received numerous accolades, including 14 Daytime Emmy Awards, and holds a Guinness World Record for the longest uninterrupted live weather report. In addition to his weather career, Roker has authored several books, including memoirs and cookbooks, and has produced content for television. Roker is a vocal advocate for health awareness, having publicly shared his journey with weight loss surgery and prostate cancer.

Selena Gomez is an American singer, actress, and producer. After appearing on the children's television series Barney & Friends as a child, she received wider recognition for her portrayal of Alex Russo on the Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired for four seasons from 2007 until 2012. Gomez has also starred in the films Another Cinderella Story (2008), Princess Protection Program (2009), Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie (2009), Ramona and Beezus (2010), Monte Carlo (2011), Spring Breakers (2012), Getaway (2013) and The Fundamentals of Caring (2016).

Thomas Rhett is a country music singer and songwriter.

Jill Martin is a contributor at TODAY.