Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. He is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology. His books include... read full bio
Dr. Steve Allen, Jr. combines his expertise as a Board Certified family physician with his family's gift of humor. The son of famous TV comedian Steve Allen, he delights audiences with his unique approach to managing stress. He teaches everyone in the audience to juggle brightly colored scarves as the lesson through which they learn to play and laugh their... read full bio
After losing her spouse to Lou Gehrig's disease, and surviving her own suicide attempt, Wise wrote Waking Up: Climbing Through the Darkness, a highly-acclaimed roadmap to restoring emotional health. Through her gripping story of hope and personal triumph, she reveals coping skills, pragmatic tools, and provides inspiration to those on their own journey to emotional health. She offers insight on... read full bio
Former CNN sportscaster Roger Cawthon and award-winning author and photographer Kathy Cawthon are co-founders of The Cancer Crusade, an organization dedicated to fighting cancer with hope and humor. Through this organization, they provide encouragement and support to cancer survivors, their family members and friends, and the medical professionals who care for them by offering a comprehensive series of uplifting programs... read full bio
Marilyn Tucker Quayle brings a unique perspective to the issues facing the American people. She is the closest advisor of her husband, Dan Quayle, who served as Vice President under President George Bush. She has an insider’s knowledge on the workings of Washington and respects and understands both the power of the free enterprise system and the limits of government’s... read full bio
When Kenneth Hardy Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., published his first bestseller, Aerobics, in 1968, he introduced a new word and a new concept to America that launched a worldwide fitness revolution. Dr. Cooper is recognized as the leader of the international physical fitness movement and credited with motivating more people to exercise in pursuit of good health than any other person.... read full bio
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist who experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain. It took eight years for Dr. Jill to completely recover all of her physical function and thinking ability. Dr. Jill gave a presentation at the TED Conference, which turned out to be the first TED talk to ever... read full bio
Zonya Foco motivates audiences around the country about the benefits of smart nutrition. She is Americas Nutrition Leader, being the only Registered Dietitian and Certified Health and Fitness Instructor who has earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation. Foco began her nutritional studies at Eastern Michigan University. After receiving her bachelors degree, Zonya worked as a clinical nutritionist for eight years... read full bio
At age 31, Valerie Greene was a healthy, athletic and successful business owner until a massive stroke paralyzed the left side of her body and left her unable to speak. Doctors told her that she might never walk or talk again, and most of her hearing was lost. Sheer determination propelled her out of her wheelchair and into a new... read full bio
Don Yaeger, motivational speaker, four-time New York Times best-selling author, thrills audiences with messages. Don Yaeger says Success rarely presents itself without reason or cause. People do not simply find success, but rather put themselves in a position to earn it by how well they prepare and how hard they work to overcome the challenges and adversity they face in... read full bio
Dr. Jim," is best known as a co-host on the Dr. Phil hit series called, THE DOCTORS!, a nationally syndicated daily talk show whose medical dream team uses their knowledge and years of hands-on experience to educate viewers and provide valuable resources. Dr Jim has been featured on Parenting.com's Ask the Experts, and has written for Parenting and BabyTalk magazines.... read full bio
Ernestine Bradley is a woman of many talents and many distinct lives. She is a cancer survivor, author, professor, mother and the wife of former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley of New Jersey. It is pretty difficult to find another woman more distinguished than Ernestine. Sadly, diagnosed with breast cancer, she had literally never been sick a day in her life,... read full bio
Suzy Chaffee, cofounder of the Native American Olympic Team Foundation. She is a former Olympic alpine ski racer and actress. Following her racing career, she modelled in New York with Ford Models and then became the pre-eminent freestyle ballet skier of the early 1970s. She is perhaps best known by the nickname, Suzy Chapstick, from the 1970s, when she was... read full bio
Dr. Rippe is regarded as one of the leading authorities on preventive cardiology, health and fitness and healthy weight loss in the United States. Under his leadership the Rippe Lifestyle Institute has conducted numerous research projects on cardiovascular risk factor reduction, fitness walking, weight loss, running, basketball, bodybuilding, cycling, rowing, cholesterol reduction and low fat diets. ... read full bio
Her personal conviction about life and how to live it says it best: serve greatly, love deeply, live passionately. And throughout her journey, with every new challenge, and with every success, Katie Harman has adhered to her deep-seeded faith. It earned her the nickname Ambassador of Hope among her fans. It fuels the passion that flows from her classically trained... read full bio
Daughter of former President Gerald R. Ford and Mrs. Betty Ford, Susan Ford Bales speaks throughout the world about the impact of alcoholism/drug addiction on families. Susan was the former Chairman of the Board of the Betty Ford Center in California. In working side by side with her mother at the Betty Ford Center since 1992, Susan shares her insights... read full bio
The master builder of basketball programs, Rutgers head coach and Womens Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Vivian Stringer has catapulted three different college basketball programs from obscurity to national prominence during her 35 years as a head coach. A pioneer, visionary, and innovator during her three decades on the sideline, she was the first in mens or womens basketball to... read full bio
The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company is one of the most sought-after dance troupes in the world -- the company has performed in 30 countries and over 120 cities since its creation 20 years ago. There is Bill T. Jones, the provocateur; there is Bill T. Jones, the social conscience; there is Bill T. Jones, the vocalist, the... read full bio
Dr. Carl Djerassi is one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. Creator of the birth control pill and director of major biomedical companies. Still a renowned chemist wrestling with the profound social and reproductive issues of our time.... read full bio
Wambui Bahati is an entertainer, author, speaker and holistic mental health and 'empowerment over domestic violence' advocate. Wambui's regional and touring credits include starring roles in The Magic Show, Joseph Papp's rock version of Two Gentlemen of Verona, Little Ham, Nunsense, Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope, Gone With the Wind the musical, The Wiz and Crowns. Wambui wrote, produced... read full bio
