Rick Welts is a sports executive and the Golden State Warriors’ advisor. He was previously the president and the CEO for the Phoenix Sun from 2002 until 2011. In the late 1990’s, Rick was the third-highest-ranking official for the NBA, while serving as executive video president and SMO. Rick was born in Seattle and attended the University of Washington, graduated... read full bio
Lynsey Addario is a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and photojournalist who has covered an array of hard-hitting things within dangerous conflict areas and warzones all over the world: Haiti, South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. She contributes regularly to major publications like The New York Times, TIME Magazine, and National Geographic. Lynsey wrote a memoir called “It’s What I Do”... read full bio
Mike Rogers was a Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee from January 2019 to January 2021, a member of the Alabama House of Representative from the 36th district, Calhoun County Commissioner (for which he was the youngest person in history to join at the age of 28), and is currently a Member of the United States House of... read full bio
David Robert Jones is a technology and brand guru and is the founder and CEO of The Brandtech Group, a business partnership of many different brand and technology experts, and similar entrepreneurs from all over the globe. David raised $350 million to launch to company with the goal of helping global brands have the ability to market in a faster,... read full bio
Jenji Kohan is the writer, executive producer, and creator of the highly praised and award winning Netflix show called Orange is the New Black, which is one of the biggest shows on the streaming service to date. Jenji received six Emmy nominations for the show Weeds, for which she served as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. She won an Emmy... read full bio
Dr. John Medina is a molecular biologist who specializes in the isolation and characterization of genes that are involved in the development of the human brain, as well as the genetics of various psychiatric disorders. He’s spent a good portion of his professional career as an analytical research consultant who works mostly in the field of pharmaceutical and biotechnology. Most... read full bio
Distinguished fashion accessory designer Nikki Chu, recognized across the country for her exceptional flare, sleek designs and diverse taste, has been a prominent interior designer to celebrities for over a decade. She has fulfilled a vast range of interior projects, along with fashion collaborations with some of the biggest names in the industry. Originally based out of Toronto, Chu discovered... read full bio
Dr. Rachael Ross is a recurring co-host on the Emmy Award-winning talk show The Doctors, and a practicing board-certified family medicine physician and sexologist, whose engaging manner and frankness has received comparisons to Dr. Ruth Westheimer. A pioneer of groundbreaking discussions about relationships, sex, health, abstinence, HIV/AIDS prevention and comprehensive sex education for teenagers, Dr. Rachael has spread her message... read full bio
Maci Peterson is the co-founder and CEO of On Second Thought, a mobile messaging app whose patented technology lets users take back text messages before they reach the other person’s phone. Maci has been named among Inc Magazine’s “30 Under 30 List” and Washington Business Journal’s “40 Under 40 List”. She has also been recognized as a rising leader in... read full bio
Avital Isaacs currently serves as Babeland’s NYC Workshop Coordinator, where she has been a sex educator for 12 years and counting. Her work has included building consent based curricula for peer sex educators at Columbia University, leading menopause support groups, and teaching workshops at colleges and medical schools in the NYC area. Avital’s approach to sex education is explicitly... read full bio
Julie Larson is a professional in young adult loss and transition, as well as a psychotherapist with a private practice in NYC. She works primarily with people under the age of forty regarding issues of wellness, loss and life transitions. Julie often speaks and educates both survivors and professionals on the impact of a serious illness at a young age.... read full bio
Dr. Jenny Lyman has been practicing obstetrics and gynecology for over fifteen years. Her clients range from teenagers to post-menopausal women. Focusing solely on all aspects of gynecology in recent years, she particularly enjoys educating her patients on prevention, education, normal changes and problems. In addition to being married with three children, Dr. Lyman enjoys cooking, eating, traveling and voraciously... read full bio
Angie Marin’s passion for cooking led to her earning certification in French Culinary Techniques at the French Culinary Institute. Her love of cooking and interest in food disparities in NYC brought her to Cook for Your Life (CFYL) to help with Hispanic programs as a bilingual volunteer. Angie’s talents impressed, and she eventually became Program Director of CFYL, in charge... read full bio
Dr. Sabitha Pillai-Friedman is building sexual resilience while breaking down assumptions about age, offering a new direction for therapists, counselors, and educators. She is an AASECT certified sex therapist and approved supervisor. Currently, Sabitha serves as an Associate Professor at the Center for Human Sexuality Studies at Widener University. She also serves as a sex therapist and relationship expert at... read full bio
Shawna Rich-Ginsberg is the Senior Manager of Education and Support at Rethink Breast Cancer working to support and advocate for young women at every stage of the disease. With a professional background in grief and bereavement work, Shawna brings a deep understanding of the nature of trauma and what it is like to experience a loss of identity and self-due... read full bio
Jean Rowe, is a licensed clinical oncology certified social worker and journal therapist. As the Associate Director of Support Services for the Young Survival Coalition, she is an expert on the important issues that many young women who are diagnosed with breast cancer face. Young Survival Coalition is a worldwide nonprofit that aims to help out these young women, as... read full bio
Ali Schaffer, the manager of Patient and Family Center Care at the Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center (or VICC), oversaw the management of the Patient and Family Resource Center, as well as The Hope Connection, pet therapy, music therapy, and clinic volunteers. Ali has collaborated with all kinds of medical professionals, national organizations, and local organizations in order to create new... read full bio
Justin Klosky, founder of the OCD Experience, has a desire to help people find organizational discipline in their lives. Through his own story of living with OCD, he has created this business which brings full-service organization to high-profile clients and businesses nationwide. A regular “in-house” Organizational expert on The Talk!, Klosky also appears on Anderson Cooper’s daytime show “Anderson”, and... read full bio
Tiana Tozer is a motivational speaker, consultant, and trainer, with programs based on real-life experiences. Through her empowering personal stories, Tiana inspires her audiences to strive for their full potential. When she was twenty years old, she was injured by a drunk driver. Since then, she has worked to change attitudes about people with disabilities, lobbied for the ADA, sat... read full bio
Kathy Kaehler, a member of the Fitness Hall of Fame and a nationally recognized spokesperson for healthy living, is America's go-to source for the best information, services, and initiatives. She captivates audiences across the nation with her exceptional blend of unmatched expertise and practical experience. In the national media spotlight for more than 20 years, Kathy has earned a reputation as... read full bio
