The son of the late Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to summit Mount Everest, Peter Hillary has completed more than 38 mountaineering expeditions, including his 1995 bid for K2, one of the defining moments of his life: Just a few hundred meters from the peak, in a raging blizzard, he trusted his intuition and turned back as the other... read full bio
Best known for his role as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on the favorite American television show M*A*S*H, Mike Farell has become a well-known face around the country. In his early acting career, Farell guest starred in a few television series. He played notable roles on the various television shows such as, The Monkees, I Dream of Jeannie, Days of Our Lives... read full bio
Josh Gracin catapulted to fame after auditioning for the second season of the hit television series American Idol. Josh, who was serving in the United States Marine Corps at the time, quickly became a fan favorite and won the hearts of viewers with his strong fourth place finish on Idol. Following his appearance on the series, Josh released his self-titled... read full bio
Big Country is not your average band. This Scottish rock band is predominantly known for their ability to infuse Scottish folk and rock together. They often utilize their guitar sounds to help mimic the inspirational sounds of bagpipes and fiddles. The band, Big Country is currently composed of members Mark Brzezicki, Jamie Watson, Scott Whitley, Simon Hough, and Bruce Watson.... read full bio
Naturally 7 is an American a cappella band from New York City that is comprised of two brothers Roger and Warren Thomas, and five other very talented singers. After the two brothers formed together the group, they went on to win competitions in NYC and took two more wins away at nationals. The group at first struggled with their sound,... read full bio
Steven S. Little is a much sought after expert on the subject of business growth and the future of opportunity. As a former President of three fast-growth companies, he now advises thousands of leaders of growing organizations and communities each year. For over ten years, Steve was also a Senior Consultant for Inc. magazine. He is the author of three... read full bio
Laura Rowley is an author and journalist who focus on the topics on personal finance and values. Rowley has devoted her efforts to identifying people’s deepest values, setting goals, and helping people manage the tough decisions and risks involved in attaining them. Rowley gained her degrees at University of Illinois and Master of Divinity- New York Theological Seminary. She was... read full bio
Matt Long was cycling to work in New York City on an early December morning when he was struck by and sucked under a 20-ton bus making an illegal turn. The injuries he sustained pushed him to within inches of his life. After five months in the hospital and more than 40 operations later, Matt was able to start his... read full bio
Before she addressed the Republican National convention in Houston in 1992, Mary Davis Fisher had worked as a successful television producer and as an assistant to President Gerald Ford. However, following the speech, in which Mary stunned millions around the world and brought the convention floor to silence and tears, she had a new role-ambassador of compassion in the fight... read full bio
MARISA ACOCELLA is the New York Times bestselling author of the graphic novels The Big She-Bang and Ann Tenna, as well as the graphic memoirs Cancer Vixen and Just Who the Hell is She, Anyway She is also a cartoonist for The New Yorker, with work published in the New York Times, Glamour, and O, The Oprah Magazine. She is... read full bio
Betty Rollin is a TV correspondent, an accomplished author and a captivating speaker. A former correspondent for NBC News, her special reports for Nightly News included a series on the Native Americans of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, which won both the duPont and Emmy awards. She now contributes reports for PBS' Religion and Ethics Newsweekly. Rollin is the author of... read full bio
Ever since Dr. Robert Kriegel co-founded one of America's first sports psychology institutes in 1972 he's been a trailblazer, developing and applying innovative, groundbreaking strategies for keeping ahead of the changes, challenges and competition in both the business and sports worlds. A former allAmerican swimmer, Bob has been a mental coach for many Olympic and professional teams and athletes. The... read full bio
Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Famer Melba Moore began her career in the ground breaking musical Hair, where she originated the role of Dionne. During her 18 months in the show, she eventually replaced Dianne Keaton; becoming the first black actress to replace a white actress is a lead role on Broadway. History repeated itself the third time when... read full bio
The Buckinghams is one of the most beloved and respected bands in the Chicago area. The American sunshine pop group formed back in the late 1960s. A year after the band formed, they became one of the best selling acts of the sixties. The band released twelve singles in the same year that they signed their first contract with... read full bio
Chicagos Entertainer, Ron Hawking, knows how to deliver a performance that truly comes from his heart. And, its that special quality of performance that allows him to touch the heart of his audience every time he walks onto the stage. Then, at any moment, he can seamlessly step in and out of any personality he chooses to portrays. ... read full bio
Paul Provenza has been on the cutting edge of comedy for the past decade. Funny, confident and always challenging, Paul's standup comedy has been critically acclaimed as bright, edgy and honest by journalists from coast to coast. An accomplished comedian and a classically trained actor, his versatility has taken him all over the entertainment map. Among his experiences in theatre,... read full bio
The Flatlanders are a country band with considerable country rock influence from Lubbock, Texas. The group was founded by long time friends and singers/songwriters/guitarists Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, and Butch Hancock. One of their first performances was at the Kerrville Folk Festival, where they were named one of the winners of the inaugural Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Singer/Songwriter... read full bio
In Josh Thompson, working-class country has found its most authentic spokesman in a generation. A compelling singer, he is an artist whose songwriting reflects both the gritty realities of blue-collar life and the beer-fueled release of the Friday-night honky-tonk. His work ethic, the honesty in his writing and the energy in his performances have combined to make Josh a powerful... read full bio
For over twenty years, Bob Davies has been helping people to break through emotional gridlock, overcome fears, procrastination and have the results in their lives that they have always dreamed of. Davies is a keynote speaker, author, trainer and coach, specializing in creating clarity, focus and accountability for motivated individuals and businesses. Bob teaches a system that breaks through fear... read full bio
Carrie Snow is a busy lady, whether it's doing voiceovers and stand-up comedy, performing her heartwarming and funny solo show, "7,000 Sailors Can't Be Wrong," or just enjoying the spotlight after being in "The Aristocrats." Carrie's graduation from UC Berkeley with a degree in rhetoric served as a precursor to her stand-up career. She could hardly make a living by asking pointed... read full bio
