Young adult fiction author Ann Brashares is known for the wildly popular Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants four book series. The first novel was made into the 2005 film of the same name, with the subsequent three being combined for the second film Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. Brashares entered the world of adult fiction with her novel The... read full bio
Dr. Farrah Gray is the Co-CEO of Realty Pros Real Estate Asset Management Company Brokerage with over 30 million under management and is also the Co-Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Prominent an online Edutainment Magazine. He is an icon, business mogul and bestselling author of the book Get Real, Get Rich. By the age of 14 Dr. Gray was a self-made millionaire. In... read full bio
Emmy Award-winner Linda Dano is best known for her starring role as the flamboyant Felicia Gallant on the daytime drama, Another World." Personally affected by her father's long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease, Dano has been actively supporting a campaign to help people recognize the early symptoms of Alzheimer's. The Mother's Day Campaign Spokesperson for the National Osteoporosis Foundation, Dano also... read full bio
A trailblazing individual in the nexus of healthcare, policy, and media is Susan Dentzer. She has become a key player in determining the direction of healthcare delivery as the President and CEO of the Network for Excellence in Health Innovation. She has established herself as a trailblazer in the sector thanks to her visionary leadership and dedication to improving healthcare... read full bio
Kevin Salwen is a writer and entrepreneur. With his 15-year-old daughter, Hannah, he is co-author of The Power of Half. The book is the story of a eureka moment by Hannah that resulted in the Salwen family's commitment to reduce their consumption by half - started by selling their house and moving into one half its size. Kevin and Hannah... read full bio
Lea DeLaria is currently most popular for playing inmate Big Boo on the Netflix original series Orange is the New Black. DeLaria has distinguished herself in every form of entertainment that she touches. Jazz Musician, Broadway Diva, Actor Writer and Stand-Up Comic, and it is plain to see why Ben Brantley of the New York Times describes Lea as, Every... read full bio
Speaking professionally since she was in her twenties, humorist, motivational speaker, and author Jeanne Robertson has the unique ability to turn personal experiences into humorous presentations that do more than elicit laughter - they make audiences think about her message. In a funny, positive style, Jeanne Robertson talks about accepting things about yourself that cannot be changed, using humor as... read full bio
His breakthrough picture book, NO JUMPING ON THE BED! His second son, William, now stars in NO MORE WATER IN THE TUB!, a sequel to his first book. He has now published over 50 books as author and illustrator. His book, Hi! Fly Guy received a 2006 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor from the American Library Association. During a full... read full bio
Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. is a recognized pioneer in integrative medicine and a master in the mind/body connection arena. Articulate and moving in settings that range from hospitals to hospices, from theaters to conferences, and from meeting rooms to places of worship, she is a solid bridge between faith and reason. Her brightness, silliness, and genuineness—combined with the latest research—make her... read full bio
Nicole Parker has revealed her acting range in numerous blockbuster and independent films. She has starred in the very popular film Remember the Titans," "Blue Streak," "Boogie Nights", and "Dancing in September." Her independent film credits include "200 Cigarettes," Shooting Gallery's "Loving Jezebel," "Subway Stories," The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love and "The Adventures of Sebastian Cole"... read full bio
Dawn Breedon is a motivational speaker, Certified Life Coach, activist, and author of REMEMBER TO BREATHE. Determined not to allow the situations in her life to dictate her success, Dawn speaks at corporate events, churches, for women's groups and for high schools. She offers up empowering useable techniques to manage change, and to help push through gut wrenching emotional pain.... read full bio
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach is a family and relationship counselor and he is one of the most prominent voices for the Jewish community in the world. He is the international best-selling author of 15 books, and an acclaimed syndicated columnist who in 2005 won the American Jewish Press Association's highest award for excellence in commentary. A winner of the London... read full bio
It is hard to imagine a topic that hasn't appeared in Dear Abby." The column has spotlighted domestic abuse, crimes against children, alcohol and drug abuse, and suicide prevention. It has promoted the rights of gays and lesbians, people with disabilities, the mentally ill, and raised cancer and diabetes awareness. "Abby" has also promoted sex education, volunteerism, child safety and... read full bio
Stephen Lewis is one of Canada's most influential commentators on social affairs, international development and human rights. He researches his speeches with obsessive care, enlivens them with personal anecdotes, and is never ashamed to be both passionate and emotional. Most compelling perhaps, is the way in which Mr. Lewis engages, moves and motivates his audience so that they emerge challenged... read full bio
Tatyana Ali is a Broadway-trained actress, singer, producer, activist, graduate of Harvard University, and a fierce advocate for youth and education. During the 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns, she traveled to college campuses across the United States speaking to young people about the importance of voting. She has been a spokesperson for the Millennium Momentum Foundation and is actively involved... read full bio
Following the murder of her husband, civil rights activist Medger Evers, Myrlie Evers-Williams became a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. For over three decades, she has fought to carry on his legacy, never relenting in her determination to change the face of race relations in this country. She has become a symbol of courage and perseverance, and made... read full bio
John Hume is a former Northern Irish politician from Derry, founding member of the Social Democratic and Labour Party and co-recipient of the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize, with David Trimble. He was the second leader of the Social Democratic and Labour Party SDLP, a position he held from 1979 until 2001. He has served as a Member of the European... read full bio
Lauren Weisberger, acclaimed author of The Devil Wears Prada, which spent more than a year on the New York Times best-seller list, just released the long-awaited sequel, Revenge Wears Prada. From the lectern, Weisberger brings her wit and charm to audiences, discussing her books, personal experiences and women’s research for a sense of self. With the same irresistible blend... read full bio
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an award-winning author and poet. Her work is widely known, as she has been published in over 50 magazines, including the Atlantic Monthly and The New Yorker, and her writing has been included in over 50 anthologies. Her works have been translated into 13 languages, including Dutch, Hebrew and Japanese. Several of her novels have been... read full bio
Actress and humorist Annabelle Gurwitch is best known to television audiences for her many years as the co-host of the cult favorite Dinner and a Movie on TBS. She is currently a contributing writer and commentator on Day to Day on NPR and a columnist for The Nation. She has also written for Los Angeles Times Magazine, Glamour, FreshYarn.com and... read full bio
