From Richard Santanas youth as a tough-talking Latino gangster to his present role as a college- educated nationally recognized presenter, Richard Santanas journey provides a powerful and graphic illustration of the true implications of cultural relevance in defining the human condition. Richard Santanas moving accounts of how his personal gang- life experiences shaped his beliefs, attitudes and expectations for himself... read full bio
Terri L. Bowersock is the founder and Chairwoman of Terris Consigned and Design Furnishings Inc., a muti-million dollar chain of consignment stores stretching from coast to coast. As a successful businesswoman, Terri Bowersock's uncontained drive and enthusiasm has lead to the development of four additional highly successful businesses. Through her book, Success It Can Be Yours, Terri Bowersock has shared... read full bio
Jacqueline Marcell is the devoted daughter in the riveting true story, Elder Rage, or Take My Father... Please! How To Survive Caring For Aging Parents. A former college professor and television executive, Jacqueline Marcell gave up her life for a year to take care of her elderly parents. After fighting through an unsympathetic medical system and enduring her father's rages,... read full bio
Marie Savard, MD is one of the most trusted voices on womens health, wellness, and patient empowerment. Marie Savard is an accomplished author having penned several books including Apples & Pears: the Body Shape Solution for Weight Loss and Wellness, How to Save Your Own Life: The Savard System for Managing and Controlling Your Health Care, and The... read full bio
Jeanne Benedict is fast becoming a household name and face! Jeanne Benedict's popularity has been on the rise since the success of her first book and as the host / designer of the TV theme party show, Weekend Entertaining, now in its 4th Season on the DIY network. Jeanne Benedict partnered with Michael's Arts & Crafts in a national media... read full bio
"Nora Pouillon embodies the idea of healthy living She has been a longtime advocate for increasing the quality and nutritional value of our food supply. Chef and owner of Restaurant Nora and Asia Nora, she is a pioneer who first introduced organic dining to the Washington area over twenty two years ago. Restaurant Nora became the first certified organic restaurant... read full bio
Named Sportscaster of the Year seventeen times, Scott Murray has won two Emmy Awards for Best Sportscaster. As recipient of the Silver Circle Lifetime Achievement Award, Scott Murray is Vice President of Public Affairs for Plains Capital and is author of Whatever It Takes. Scott Murray also serves on the Board of Directors of the Lone Star Film Festival, Dallas... read full bio
James Jim" Ellis is an American swim coach and subject of the feature film Pride. In 1971 Ellis formed the PDR (Pride, Determination, Resilience) swim team which was the first African-American swim team and located at the Marcus Foster Recreation Center in Nicetown, Pennsylvania, a neighborhood in Philadelphia. Ellis' protgs include Michael Norment, the first black swimmer on the U.S.... read full bio
Stan Humphries is a former NFL football quarterback. He played for the National Football League with the Washington Redskins and the San Diego Chargers. Stan played college football at Northeast Louisiana and was later inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. During the 1988 NFL Draft Stan, was selected by the Redskins in the sixth round and in... read full bio
Robert Jarvik was born in Midland, Michigan to Dr. Norman Eugene Jarvik and Edythe Koffler Jarvik also raised in Stamford, Connecticut. Robert Jarvik is married to Parade magazine columnist Marilyn vos Savant. They reside in New York. Robert Jarvik is also the nephew of Dr. Murray Jarvik, a pharmacologist who was the co-inventor of the nicotine patch. Robert Jarvik is... read full bio
Geneen Roth is an esteemed and respected authority on the subject of well-being and relationships. Shes an inspirational speaker who inspires, motivates and uplifts audiences worldwide. She is a thoughtful leader on the subject of compulsive eating and perpetual dieting and how it is linked with both personal and spiritual issues. She has helped thousands of individuals improve the quality... read full bio
Richard Peck has written thirty novels, and is one of Americas most highly respected writers for the young. A versatile author, he is beloved by middle-graders as well as young adults for his mysteries and coming-of-age novels. Mr. Peck spends a great deal of time traveling around the country to speaking engagements at conferences, schools, and libraries. Mr. Peck is... read full bio
James E. Jones is one of the country's top basketball handlers and is a highly demanded motivational speaker. His motivational talks are very animated and story based. He explains his Three pointers for Life" to students and his inspirational story as an "LD" (learning disability) student. Struggling with Dyslexia, Jim spent his first five years of school in... read full bio
A very well known nationally syndicated journalist, broadcaster, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and literacy advocate Nelson Lauver has a very successful career. But most importantly...he's a guy who beat the odds. Nobody would have ever guessed that at age 29, Nelson Lauver was functionally illiterate. Nelson's struggle with literacy was a result of his severe dyslexia that had gone undiagnosed. Nelson... read full bio
Libby takes audiences through her experience with battling breast cancer, the difficult choices she had to make, and her frustrations with the healthcare system. Informative, honest and funny, her step-by-step examples of how to navigate the medical system in the midst of a crisis are very much a metaphor on how to get through life during difficult times.... read full bio
Mary Bryant never intended to be a cancer survivor because, like most people, she never anticipated having cancer. After experiencing her first mammogram, Mary was told she had a seven centimeter tumor and had no choice but a mastectomy. Bryant had the operation and along with her breast, 28 lymph nodes were removed. Surviving is one thing, thriving is another.... read full bio
Dr. Suzanne Metzger is a 12 year breast cancer survivor. Having had a lumpectomy and having gone through chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy, she is certainly aware of what it takes to survive and cope with a disease that requires a very harsh treatment. She knows how important it is for us to have the right attitude. For what... read full bio
Jane E. Brody is the Personal Health columnist for The New York Times. Ms. Brody is a much-sought-after speaker who lectures frequently to both lay and professional audiences on issues relating to health and wellness, including end-of-life preparation and care. Though no fanatic, when it comes to healthful living, she practices what she preaches, enjoying a diet rich in vegetables,... read full bio
Considered by many to be one of the funniest motivational speakers in the country today, Mack Dryden has survived everything from the sharks of showbiz, to bouts with two different types of cancer, to a terrifying stay in an African prison and lived to tell inspiring, motivating and hilarious stories about it all. In addition to being an electrifying... read full bio
Former CNN Headline News Anchor and cancer survivor, Bob Losure eclipsed the milestone of more than 200 emcee and keynote speaking appearances, hosting the Edison Electric Institute Convention in Toronto, and KioskCom Awards presentation in Las Vegas. Bob is author of Five Seconds To Air", detailing his successful fight against testicular cancer and how it led him to anchor at... read full bio
