CeCe McDonald is a transgender activist and LGBTQ+ advocate. She rose to attention after being assaulted with her friends outside of a bar. McDonald was attacked with glass by the assaulters friend and in defense, McDonald stabbed the man which led to her serving 41 months for second-degree manslaughter. The story gained attention world wide as it was seen as... read full bio
Cecelia Dwyer is President of TrueCareers, where she is responsible for the company's strategic plan and performance. TrueCareers is a leading online recruitment site for finding degreed professionals, and wholly owned by Sallie Mae, a Fortune 500 company and the nation's leading provider of education loans. Prior to leading TrueCareers, Dwyer held senior executive positions with Monument Funds Group and... read full bio
Cecile Richards is an American abortion rights activist who has served as the president of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America as well as the president of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Richards was born in Waco, Texas, and was raised by a mother who was an activist and politician, and a father who practiced law. At a young age,... read full bio
Cedric Jennings was a bright and ferociously determined honor student at Ballou, a high school in one of Washington, D.C.'s most dangerous neighborhoods, where the dropout rate was well into double digits and just 80 students out of more than 1,350 boast an average of B or better. At Ballou, Cedric had few friends. Cedric Jennings's driving ambition - which... read full bio
Cesar Millan is a best-selling author, an in-demand public speaker, a branded pet care product designer/entrepreneur, and, not least of all, the internationally renowned star of the hit TV show ""Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan,"" one of National Geographic WILD's flagship series. Milan is the pet care industry's most recognized and sought-after authority working in the field of dog care... read full bio
Chad Eastham is a speaker, author, and founder of Revolve Tour for Teen Girls. When Easham gives a presentation, its easy to see that the audience absorbs his every word. Sometimes called the young Dr. Drew, Easthams style is captivating. He has spoken to over one million teens and young adults, giving insight into different types of relationships. Eastham has... read full bio
Charles Clark is one of the most sought after motivational speakers and mindset coaches. Throughout his long battle of pain and struggling, both physical and mental, Clark developed the skills to inspire those who would listen to him. Since 2014, Clark has been addressing wide audiences with the goal of turning their lives around – and he has very much... read full bio
Charles Schewe is a notable speaker on topics of aging in America, marketing, and strategic planning. In addition to his speaking engagements, Schewe is also a professor of marketing at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a principal at Lifestage Matrix Marketing. Schewe has advised companies like K-Mart, International Business Machines (IBM), and Procter & Gamble about concepts like... read full bio
Charlie Appelstein's motto is There's not such thing as a bad kid." He has worked in the field of child welfare for more than twenty-five years. In his position as president of Appelstein Training Resources, LLC, he provides original, strength-based training, consultation, and youth care literature to individuals and groups who want to better understand and interact with troubled children... read full bio
Among the most elite ultramarathon runners in the world, Charlie Engle has a remarkable reputation of winning or placing in many of the toughest endurance foot races across the globe. He has raced in jungles, summited high ranging mountains and volcanoes, and traversed large expanses of deserts through sand storms. The list of Charlie’s international races is expansive, but he... read full bio
Charlotte Ayanna grew up in foster care after her mother was deemed mentally unfit to care for her. At the age of seventeen, Charlotte was adopted into a foster home. Inspired by her past, Charlotte is a spokeswoman for foster children. Charlotte won Miss Teen USA and garnered national exposure, leading to her feature in television series like Weird Science... read full bio
Charris Ford is an activist and founder of Grassolean, a biodiesel company. In his teens, Ford ran his family’s organic farm, utilizing solar panels, rain water, and other sustainable means to keep the farm productive. Since, Ford has dedicated his life to living off the grid. Ford raises awareness on the problems of the earth, including dwindling resources, population increase,... read full bio
Chasten Buttigieg is an author, tech, and advocate who is best known for being the husband of former mayor and presidential candidate, Pete Buttigieg. Buttigieg has been a drama teacher and through his husband, Pete’s presidential race, Chasten used his platform to bring attention to topics such as improving public schools, mental healthcare, and access to arts education. After Pete... read full bio
Cherie Blair is a leading human rights lawyer and a passionate campaigner for women’s equality across the world. Her determination to help women overcome prejudice has seen her visit and speak in many countries. She also actively promotes work-life balance policies, having herself experienced the pressures of combining a demanding career with being the wife of Tony Blair and a... read full bio
Cheryl Ladd possessing an effervescent personality and embodying the beauty, grace, class and charm of old Hollywood, its no wonder Cheryl Ladd remains one of Tinseltowns favorite actresses. Since her big break as one of the beloved Charlies Angels, Ladds career has traversed television, film, and Broadway, and the beautiful actor-singer-author is still very much a triple-threat! ... read full bio
Cheryl Richardson is a self-help author and speaker who uses her experience of watching her life unravel in place of others. She preaches a balance thru selfishness leads to selflessness" and devotes her life to helping others thru personal fulfillment. She is a New York Times Bestselling author, mainstay on the Oprah Winfrey network and accompanying publications, and self-proclaimed "Coach... read full bio
Cheryl Strayed is a New York Times best selling author. Her memoir, Wild, was a number one best selling book, and books Tiny Beautiful Things, Brave Enough and Torch also were included on the New York Times best sellers list. Strayeds book, Wild, was chosen by Oprah Winfrey for Oprahs Book Club 2.0 and also turned into an Oscar-nominated movie... read full bio
Chief Almir Narayamoga Surui is the Surui Tribe leader and a political activist. For over 15 years, Surui has been fighting to save his Surui tribe and the Amazon rainforest and he is credited for almost single-handedly bringing his tribe back from the brink of extinction. Amidst several death threats for his oppositions to mining, logging, Surui relies on the... read full bio
Chief David Brown is a former Dallas Police Chief known for being an advocate on community law enforcement. Brown has been known to create reforms that would reduce violent confrontations between police and the people of the community. He is currently a news consultant for ABC News. Brown is a story of sadness, perseverance, and strength, he grew up in... read full bio
Chip St. Clair has been capturing the hearts of audiences everywhere with his compelling story of hope, triumph, and the true measure of strength each of us has when we can simply gain the courage to look within. St. Clairs own harrowing story is chronicled in his inspirational, bestselling memoir The Butterfly Garden (HCI, 2008) a haunting account of... read full bio
