Isabel Gillies is an American actress and author. She became popular for her role in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit where she played Elliot Stablers wife. Isabel released a memoir that was a New York Times bestseller titled, Happens Every Day. Isabel had several film appearances including Metropolitan, I Shot Andy Warhol and New Orleans, Mon Amour. Aside from... read full bio
Since the publication of her book The Comeback: Seven Stories of Women Who Went from Career to Family and Back Again, Emma Gilbey Keller has traveled around the country talking to women of all ages in professional associations, colleges, parenting groups, town halls, schools and more. Emma was inspired to write the book because of her own experience as a... read full bio
NCAA & World Champion, and hailing from the University of Florida, Christian Taylor is headed for the 2012 Olympic Games in quest for Olympic Gold. Born in Fayetteville, GA, Taylor was a standout track and field athlete setting state high school records in the long jump, triple jump and 400m, and winning a plethora of World Youth Championships. Taylor went... read full bio
Michael Gross is an actor who most notably was in the long running series with Michael J. Fox, Family Ties. He also has a degree from Yale University in Acting. He began his acting career in theatre. After his long stint on Family Ties he also starred in some movie projects, such as Tremors. He has moved on to several... read full bio
He has been a humorist/comedian and keynote speaker at over 700 seminars, conventions and workshops. Neil has written 17 books including the book that inspired the smash-hit movie, Doc Hollywood, produced videos and feature movies, and co-founded charitable organizations which brighten the lives of nursing home residents, arrange heart surgery for children who could not otherwise obtain it and... read full bio
New York Times best-selling author Jenna Blum has been writing professionally since 1986, when her short story The Legacy of Frank Finklestein won First Prize in Seventeen Magazines national fiction contest. Jennas debut novel, Those Who Save Us, was in 2004 and jumped onto The Boston Globe and The New York Times best-seller lists. A World War II mother-daughter story... read full bio
Wendell Potter's journey from health care spokesperson to whistleblower and health care reform advocate was not one he intended. With a long career in the industry, most notably as head of corporate communications and chief corporate spokesperson for CIGNA, Potter could no longer ignore what he saw. He became an active voice on health care reform, as it became clear... read full bio
According to The Boston Globe, bestselling author Elinor Lipman ""has been referred to as 'master of the art of screwball comedy,' but 'screwball' doesn't do justice to her fiction, which renders serious subjects through a lens of humor and hope."" Her first forays into social satire began in college, where she wrote snappy headlines for the school newspaper... read full bio
Former Georgia Democratic congressman, Ben Jones is known for playing Cooter Davenport on the television show The Dukes of Hazzard. Jones has since returned to acting, in the films Primary Colors, The Dukes of Hazard: Reunion, and The Dukes of Hazard: Hazard in Hollywood. He also became a well-known writer, writing many political essays and a one-man play about Dizzy... read full bio
Patrick McGinnis is a venture capitalist, serial 10 percent entrepreneur, author and global keynote speaker. He is the managing partner and founder of Dirigo Advisors, which provides strategic advice to investors and businesses operating globally, from the U.S. and Europe to Latin America and other emerging markets. His insights on entrepreneurship and venture capitalism have been featured in top outlets... read full bio
When most people meet a scholarship pageant representative, they expect to be greeted by smiles, waves, and an unflappable good mood. As Miss Arizona 2002, that was the image most people expected when they met Laura Lawless. She was the face of Arizona in that year's Miss America pageant; she was also the face of mental illness. Diagnosed with clinical... read full bio
Ms. Kingsley is a devoted supporter of people with Down syndrome and a renowned lecturer on the topics of mental retardation and the rights of people with disabilities. She has committed her life to promoting inclusivity and spreading awareness as the loving mother of a kid with Down syndrome. Ms. Kingsley was appointed to the National Down Syndrome Congress's Board of... read full bio
Richard Mohr has written on social issues affecting gay and lesbian Americans. One of the country's leading advocates for lesbian and gay marriage, his essay Gay Basics" has been anthologized over thirty times. Richard is the author of "Gays/Justice: A Study of Ethics, Society, and Law"; "Gay Ideas: Outing and Other Controversies"; "A More Perfect Union"; and "The Long Arc... read full bio
Jonathan Rick helps audiences make sense of- and money from- digital communications. President of the Jonathan Rick Group, a digital communications firm in Washington, DC, Mr. Rick also writes for publications including Mashable and Fast Company, teaches at the University of Maryland, and serves on the board of directors of the International Association of Business Communicators. Jonathans presentations are highly... read full bio
Known as The Dream Leader for Business, Loretta Love Huff helps her audiences reach their inner leader, influence with integrity and produce results that otherwise would not have been achieved. She is a frequent guest on Fox10 Phoenix and featured consultant in The Phoenix Business Journal, the Arizona Republic, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and Working Mother... read full bio
Shorty Rossi is widely known as the star of Pit Boss, a former Animal Planet reality series. Just to name a few of his current titles, he is a motivational speaker, pit bill rescuer/ activist, cigar rights activist, cigar blender, and producer. Also an author, Shorty wrote a book titled Four Feet Tall and Rising. When he was sent to... read full bio
World No. 6 paratriathlete, Amy Dixons inspiration and expertise as an athlete, wine expert and speaker have been recognized and rewarded around the world. With only 2% of her sight, Amy became the first female visually impaired triathlete in CT, putting down a time so fast, she qualified for the USA Para triathlon National Championships in her very first race.... read full bio
Jeremy Travis, president of John Cay College of Criminal Justice, has been serving in the position for over twelve years. He has spearheaded an immense amount of growth in the research conducted at John Jay, which increased research funding by almost $25 million in just a year. Travis' many honors include the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the American Society... read full bio
Laganja Estranja (Jay Jackson) is a choreographer, drag queen, and cannabis activist based in Los Angeles, CA. She appeared on the television show RuPaul's Drag Race, and has gone on to travel the world as a drag performer, tour and choreograph with Miley Cyrus, and teach an international traveling dance school. She is a voice for LGBTQA rights, and speaks... read full bio
Eric Leonardos is a native Texan, living his dream as a Celebrity Hairstylist in West Hollywood, CA. Eric has identified a gay man since he was 18 years old and has been living with HIV for over 11 years. Last year Eric made the bold choice to disclose his HIV status on national television as a contestant on Logo TV's... read full bio
