SecRet medIa neTWORK 100

This is Secret Media Network 100, the first-ever annual list of entrepreneurs, creators and innovators shaping the way you spend your most treasured asset: your free time.

This isn’t your average power list. These are the local visionaries reimagining what it means to live and play. From the masterminds of cutting-edge experiences and the artisans breathing new life into tradition to the urban designers and artists transforming your third place.

Join us in uncovering the faces shaping leisure in the US!

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The caTeGoRIeS

fOOd & dRInK

These tastemakers are elevating our culinary journeys. From farm-to-table innovations to mind-blowing mixology, they're reimagining the way we eat, drink, and socialize.

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fOOd & dRInK

aRts & cultuRe

These individuals are redefining how we connect with art, history, and culture. From immersive installations to groundbreaking performances, they're creating experiences that inspire, challenge, and transport us to new worlds.

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aRts & cultuRe

eXpeRIentIaL & SpoRt

These are the minds pushing the boundaries of physical and cerebral exploration. From thrilling sports events to immersive outdoor adventures, they're creating unforgettable experiences that get our hearts racing.

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eXpeRIentIaL & SpoRt

pIOneeRs

This category honors those writing the future of leisure. Their work elevates the entire industry, inspiring us to dream bigger.

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pIOneeRs

hOW It woRks

We've tasked our worldwide team of local insiders to nominate people across the country to compile our list. Along with that, we have set aside a few seats in each category for the Public's Pick which have been nominated through a nationwide online survey distributed to our audiences across the US.

This selection of individuals is not officially affiliated with Secret Media Network. It is a purely editorial list with no payment or exchange of any kind between Secret Media Network and any parties mentioned on our #SMN100 list.

If you have been featured but prefer not to be on the list, just let us know and we will remove all related content.