Diana Jordan's clients adore her and find her messages strong and her humor hilarious. Event planners find her professional and fun to work with. Her Oklahoma roots shine through with her down-to-earthiness with every group she talks to. Diana realized that she wanted to do more than just make people laugh, she wanted to really help people, motivate them, teach... read full bio
Dr. Lori Verderame is an award-winning TV personality, author, event headliner, keynote speaker, TV talk show host, and Ph.D. antiques appraiser. Dr. Lori Verderame (best known as Dr. Lori) is the star appraiser on Discovery channels hit TV show, Auction Kings and the History channels treasure-hunting hit TV show The Curse of Oak Island. Dr. Lori has shared her expertise... read full bio
Originally from Northern Ireland, Les Hewitt is one of the top performance coaches and business speakers in North America. He has more than 30 years experience as a business owner and entrepreneur, 25 of which have been focused in the professional training industry. Les Hewitt created more than 700 workshops and training programs that have been successfully utilized by thousands... read full bio
Gloria Loring is recognized internationally for her award-winning creative approach to becoming a brilliantly executed, keynote speaker for corporations and non-profits as well as her most striking ability to capture and engage audiences. Her speeches inspire business organizations, spiritual groups and womens assemblies. Originally known for her number one hit song, Friends and Lovers, she was also an audience favorite... read full bio
Marc Weiss, The Chef That Rocks, is the only entertainer who simultaneously cooks & deejays for special events world wide. Marc will deejay the event while serving up a gourmet food tasting. This format can be embellished by adding an interactive cooking demo with the honoree or a volunteer, video simulcast, dancer/servers, lighting etc. Hes a big hit at fundraisers,... read full bio
Stella Metsovas is a globally recognized clinical nutritionist and media health expert based in California. A former National USA Swimmer, Stella really began her career at age 13. Training under top Olympic coaches, she competed at the Junior Olympic and National levels. Stella is a specialist in Food Science and Human Nutrition, with over 15 years of experience in the... read full bio
Vanessa Van Petten, youthologist and teen author of the parenting book You're Grounded!, manages RadicalParenting.com, a parenting blog written by teen writers, ages 12-20 to help parents and adults get an honest and open view into the world and mind of youth. Now in her mid-20's and a Magna Cum Laude graduate from Emory University, Vanessa's mission is to improve... read full bio
Jody Adams has often been praised for her creativity, support for local farmers, continuous charitable work, and business knowledge by local and national publications. She was a contestant on the second season of Top Chef Masters, one of BRAVO TV’s popular culinary competition, there she prevailed through cooking challenges like offsite wedding wars, preparing a meal for a member of... 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
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
Mallory Weggemann is a fantastic American Paralympic swimmer who has overcome great obstacles to achieve incredible accomplishment. She received an epidural injection for post-shingles back discomfort in 2008, which permanently changed the path of her life and left her a T10-complete paraplegic. Weggemann didn't let her impairment stop her from setting multiple world records in the S7 classification and becoming a... read full bio
Josh Kilmer-Purcell is a New York Times Best Selling author, columnist, advertising executive, and star of The Fabulous Beekman Boys, on Discovery's Planet Green network. Kilmer-Purcell moved to New York City, working as an advertising art director. Using his marketing experience, Kilmer-Purcell is dedicated to helping small farms and villages find new ways to survive and thrive. Kilmer-Purcell's story is... read full bio
Whitney Miller is the very first winner of America’s Masterchef. At the young age of 22, Whitney was able to beat out all of her competitors on the show, proving she was the best chef out there. Her young age and culinary skills impressed the judges and the world. Whitney pursued a degree in nutrition from the University of Southern... read full bio
Filled with the loved for food at a young age, Chef Adrianne Calvo focused her efforts on her one true aspiration: gourmet cuisine. Calvo has enjoyed an incredible number of accolades during her remarkable journey, including graduating at the top of her class at Johnson & Wales University, and owning and operating her own restaurant. Through Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant... read full bio
Alex McKay is a chef from New Zealand. His culinary journey began in France and continued all over the world. When he left New Zealand he bought a one-way ticket to France, knowing that what he wanted to learn was not in New Zealand. Whilst working in the kitchens of two and three star Michelin restaurants in Burgundy, Tours... read full bio
Jeff McInnis is an American Chef. His culinary career began as a Sous Chef at Asolare in the Virgin Islands. After his short stint there he started working in San Francisco at the Asian-French restaurant, Azie. In 2006 he became Chef de Cuisine of The DiLido Beach Club at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach. Since joining the Ritz-Carlton, Chef McInnis has... read full bio
Andrew Knowlton is an American culinary writer and the Restaurant Editor of Bon Appétit magazine, where he writes features and monthly columns including The Hot 10 and The Dish. He has appeared as a very opinionated judge on The Food Network’s The Next Iron Chef America and Iron Chef America, as well as Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen. He has also... read full bio
Chef Michael Schwartz, based in Miami, FL, is best known for his interpretation of local cuisine. He has been praised by publications such as the New York Times, Food & Wine, and Condé Nast Traveler. He has been seen nationally on many television shows, including The Martha Stewart Show, After Hours With Daniel Boulud, Top Chef, and Fresh Food Fast... read full bio
Rory Freedman has written numerous books on the food industry. She started as a successful agent at Ford Models. She is now known as a best selling and New York Times best selling author. With her friend Kim Barnouin doing the research, Rory wrote and provided the ""voice"" for Skinny Bitch. With one million copies in print and translations in... read full bio
"Kelsey got her start in the food media industry when she created Kelsey’s Kitchen, a college cooking show at Brigham Young University, emphasizing fast, fun, and affordable meals for college students. Kelsey’s passion is creating recipes that target the home cook – breaking down the basics, teaching proper technique, and making everyone feel comfortable in the kitchen. "... read full bio
