Known mononymously as Jewel, Jewel Kilcher is a four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, musician, poet, author and actress who has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. She rose from an Alaska homestead to international stardom with her 1995 debut “Pieces of You.” Her non-profit Inspiring Children Foundation helps at-risk youth in Las Vegas. She is co-founder of Innerworld, a virtual community for safe, peer-led mental health support and co-founder of the Wellness Experience, a festival that unites brans with music to promote holistic health. Jewel began her musical training on a vocal scholarship at Interlochen Arts Academy and studied operatic voice and guitar before launching her career.