Rana Awdish is an American critical care physician, author, pulmonologist, and medical director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at the Henry Ford Hospital. Awdish was born in Michigan and she has earned her undergraduate degree from University of Michigan before going on to earn her M.D. from Wayne State University Medical School. She then finished her training at Mount Sinai... read full bio
Angela E. Oh first gained attention back in 1992, a time of great civil unrest after horrifying cases of police brutality (the case of Rodney King) led to mass riots in Los Angeles. The riots greatly impacted her community as many Korean-owned businesses were destroyed. She has since trained as a criminal defense lawyer and remains active in the civil... read full bio
This Washington journalist has placed world affairs into amazingly sharp focus for more than 25 years. His national best seller Who Will Tell the People: The Betrayal of American Democracy foretold the mood of the country with its call for political change. His latest book, One World, Ready or Not, sheds similar light on the world economy, delivering a visionary... read full bio
1) Awakening the Fearless Leader Within Do you lead with fear or with presence Does your workplace resemble a battlefield, or do you rise above it Do you listen to your team and clients, or do expectations get in your way Fearless leaders aren't brave in the face of danger. Instead, they understand how fear-based thinking keeps everyone stuck-and they forge a... read full bio
From prison to Yale Law School, New York Times bestseller Reginald Dwayne Betts shares his experiences with audiences across the nation. Born in Maryland, Betts hijacked a car with a friend, was arrested and charged as an adult, spending over eight years in prison. Writing poetry and reading in prison inspired Betts to pursue the subjects upon his release. He... read full bio
Behind the Lens is a captivating live show, where photographers share their stories and photos with audiences nationwide. The show sold-out its first tour, exhibiting to cheering crowds and standing ovations. Behind The Lens brings the visual aspect to music. It features live presentations of still and moving pictures, along with stories told by each photographer.... read full bio
Jim Thomas is a Washington, D.C. attorney, author, speaker, trainer, and one of the most acclaimed and respected negotiators in the United States. For the past 30 years, Mr. Thomas' law practice has focused exclusively on negotiating. His negotiating experience encompasses domestic and international business transactions, arms control, the environment, trade and diplomacy, real estate, mergers and acquisitions, labor relations, criminal and family issues, and a... read full bio
Wes Schaeffer is an obsessively pragmatic mentor and the founder of The Sales Whisperer®. He has helped over 2,400 of the world's top speakers, authors, coaches, and sales professionals achieve nearly miraculous growth by implementing his repeatable, transferrable, and proven processes, which have been developed, honed, and refined since 1988. Wes combines Southern common sense with his formal training and... read full bio
MEETING YOUR CHALLENGES As a motivational speaker, drawing from his experiences as a POW for over five years, Captain Dave Carey brings to his audiences a positive and up-beat message about being your best-doing your best. Dave reminds us of the power stored within each of us that adversity can help unlock. He relates to his audience in a down-to-earth yet... read full bio
Bryce Austin is a technology executive, keynote presenter, and best-selling author. He started his career working on a Commodore 64 computer and working with a cassette tape drive, which started his love in technology. Since his early work, Austin now is a leading voice on technology and cybersecurity and CEO of TCE Strategy. He has a CISM cerification and is... read full bio
Debbie Allen is recognized as one of the most accomplished professional women speakers all over the world because to the fact that she has earned the title of CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) from both the National Speakers Association and the International Speakers Federation. She has 23 years of experience as a professional business speaker and has given presentations in front... read full bio
Dethra U. Giles is a well-known keynote speaker, best-selling author and consultant on a global scale. ExecuPrep, a global company that offers coaching, leadership development and performance enhancement at work, was founded by her as well. The Happily Ever Employed podcast is hosted by Dethra. She has worked with thousands of leaders across a variety of industries, with hundreds of clients. Dethra has dedicated... read full bio
Rita Bailey is an entrepreneur, consultant, strategist, speaker, coach, and facilitator. Since a young age, Bailey was always a leader and throughout the years she has worked for numerous companies such as Southwest Airlines where she worked in operations, sales, marketing, HR, learning and development. She has also started her own consulting firm, QVF Partners, LLC, which she is the... read full bio
Ananda Lewis has always loved the stage, but her passion for social justice is stronger. As a teenager, she volunteered at the Head Start agency, helping kids from poor families. After a traumatizing episode with a boyfriend, Ananda focused her energies on teaching young girls about date rape and abstinence. While attending college, her spare time was spent volunteering at... read full bio
Former mayor Bill Campbell has long served as a forceful advocate on behalf of Atlanta's most precious resources: young people and senior citizens. Campbell hosted the City's first-ever Conference on Intergenerational Living to explore how the needs of the elderly and children can be better served through cooperation. He has also initiated a variety of community service programs. Deserving youngsters... read full bio
In April 1997, Warren Macdonalds life would forever be changed. While climbing on Hinchinbrook Island in Northern Austrlia a tragic accident happened. A giant boulder came down and crushed Warrens legs; they were both completely amputated at the thigh. Extraordinarily Warren began climbing again only a short 10 months later. He climbed Cradle Mountain and Federation Peak in Tasmania... read full bio
Billed as Americas First Hearing Impaired Comedienne, Kathy Buckley is a five-time Comedy Award nominee as best stand-up comedienne, as well as a motivational speaker. Kathy Buckley autobiographical play, Dont Buck With Me! A One Woman Show and Tale, enjoyed a three-month return engagement in West Hollywood, CA. Kathy Buckley became one of the most popular comediennes in the country,... read full bio
Bettina Gregory has long been considered one of the best female voices in the broadcast business. For many years, Bettina used her skills as an award-winning Correspondent for ABC News. She is a classically trained actress and worked in English repertory theatre, as well as here in the US. Her narration of the Biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, produced for... read full bio
Of course, DINNER & A MOVIE wouldn't be possible without someone to come up with all those odd and fabulous recipes. That job falls on our own Certified Professional Chef, Claud Mann. Before signing on as TBS's own Chef de Cuisine, Claud Mann spent 15 years cooking honest to goodness food without the benefit of clever names or blockbuster movies.... read full bio
Bill Phillips had been publishing bodybuilding magazines and marketing nutritional supplements for years when he had a weird revelation at a trade show: many of the most loyal and enthusiastic readers he had were totally out of shape. From that uncomfortable realization came Bill Phillips's popular Physique Transformation Contest (top prize that first year: Phillips's own Lamborghini), now world famous,... read full bio
