"Scott's story is the hero's journey. By the age of 19, he played college football at FSU and was a top-ranked kick-boxing Black Belt champion whose last fight was broadcast by ESPN. During that time, Scott's life changed dramatically, he survived a horrendous automobile accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down and diagnosed a quadriplegic. Despite his... read full bio
Ricki Lake has managed to successfully reinvent herself at every stage of her career, always connecting with her audience through her talent and endearing spirit. Ricki's film debut as Tracy Turnblad, the zaftig heroine of the original John Waters' film Hairspray positioned her as an entertainer to watch and earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actress. She also... read full bio
Gale Sayers is a former college and professional football player, who was a running back in the National Football League for seven seasons during the 1960s and early 1970s. He played college football for the University of Kansas, and was twice recognized as an All-American. He was a first-round pick in the NFL Draft, and played his entire pro career... read full bio
Actress Robin Givens is model, activist, and television and film actress. After her personal experiences with domestic abuse, she also authored the Grace Will Lead Me Home, a vivid and intelligent memoir chronicling her tumultuous marriage to Mike Tyson and her path to salvation through religion and family. Givens reveals the difficulties and horrors of an abusive relationship in her... read full bio
Glynn Washington is a fascinating storyteller, radio broadcaster, and public media personality who has made an unmistakable imprint on the podcasting and broadcasting worlds. Washington has received considerable appreciation for his work on the critically acclaimed radio show and podcast "Snap Judgment." He has a distinct voice and a gift for generating fascinating storylines. Washington was born and reared in Detroit,... read full bio
Within 18 months of her arrival in New York, Ms. Feldshuh starred in the play Yentl. Some of her other New York credits include the title roles in the Roundabout Theatre's She Stoops to Conquer and Mistress of the Inn, BAM's Three Sisters with Rosemary Harris and Ellen Burstyn, the long-running hit The Vagina Monologues, and roles on Broadway in... read full bio
In 1997, Jody Williams became the tenth woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Williams served as the founding coordinator of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) until February 1998. Williams oversaw ICBL's growth to more than 1,300 organizations in 95 countries working to eliminate antipersonnel landmines. In an unprecedented cooperative effort with governments, UN bodies, and the International... read full bio
For the past four decades, John Bradshaw has combined his exceptional skills as the role of counselor, author, management consultant, theologian, philosopher, and public speaker, becoming one of the leading figures in the fields of addiction/recovery, family systems, relationships, Spiritual and emotional growth, and management training. John brought the phrases dysfunctional families and inner child into mainstream society. His dynamic... read full bio
Actress Alice Doesn't Live Her Anymore, Wild at Heart, Rambling Rose, Citizen Ruth Independent Spirit Award winner Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or Award winner British Academy Award winner Golden Globe Award winner Our great country is rich and abundant in so many ways. It is totally unacceptable to me that we have children and families going hungry! I eagerly... read full bio
Gray's first appearance on television was in 1967 as a dancer in the variety series, Malibu U. After moving to Hollywood, she soon had her first starring role on the mini-series Evening In Byzantium, in 1978. Following good notices, in 1978 Gray was put on a seven year contract at Universal Studios, which led directly to her taking the role... read full bio
Director/Producer/Writer of Two Weeks - (From an interview) Two Weeks would have been a different film if you hadn't lost your mother Steve Stockman: I think it's... yeah, there's a lot of stuff that goes on when a family goes through something like this that is surprisingly common to all families but we don't know about it. In today's society... read full bio
Heidi Fleiss is an American columnist and television personality regularly featured in the 1990s in American media. She is often referred to as the Hollywood Madam. At the age of 22 Heidi Fleiss began managing a prostitution ring under Madam Alex after meeting the famous Madam 90210 in 1987. Heidi Fleiss eventually parted with Alex and began her own prostitute... read full bio
Ira Byock, MD is Director of Palliative Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire and a Professor at Dartmouth Medical School. He has been involved in hospice and palliative care since 1978. At that time he helped found a hospice home care program for the indigent population served by the university hospital and county clinics of Fresno, California.... read full bio
Joan Ganz Cooney is an American television producer. She is one of the founders of the Children's Television Workshop (now known as Sesame Workshop), the organization famous for the creation of the children's television show Sesame Street. Cooney grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and earned a B.A. degree in education from the University of Arizona in 1951. After working for... read full bio
VICTORIA STILLWELL is one of the world's most recognized and respected dog trainers. She is best known for her role as the host of Animal Planet's hit TV series It's Me or the Dog, through which she is able to share her insight and passion for positive, reward-based dog training and as a judge on CBS's Greatest American Dog. By... read full bio
An LGBT Advocate and Policy Attorney, Brian Sims is the former Staff Counsel for Policy & Planning at the Philadelphia Bar Association. Currently he serves as the President of Equality Pennsylvania, and as the Chairman of the Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia(GALLOP). In 2010, Sims joined the faculty of the Center for Progressive Leadership and the National Campaign Board... read full bio
Elizabeth Smart is a strong and inspirational person whose incredible path has made her a source of inspiration and hope for countless others all around the world. Elizabeth is best known for having survived a kidnapping, but her unwavering spirit and willpower have enabled her to establish herself as a passionate advocate, company creator, and dynamic speaker. Following her terrifying experience,... read full bio
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American non-fiction author Eugene Linden is well known for his works on a variety of subjects, including science, technology, the environment, and how people interact with nature. He is considered as one of the greatest authorities on these subjects and has won significant praise for his work from the critics. Linden has published a number of publications throughout his career, drawing... read full bio
Scott Glenn had horrible health growing up in Appalachia; doctors said he would limp for the rest of his life and he was bedridden for a year. Glenn was reading a lot and "dreaming of becoming Lord Byron" during his extended bouts of illness. Through rigorous training regimens, he overcame his disease and eventually lost his limp. Glenn quickly developed a passion... read full bio
