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
Sean Swarner has broken through defined human limitation in order to redefine the way the world views success. Sean was diagnosed with two completely different types of cancer, once at the age of 13 and again at the age of 16 where he was given fourteen days to live and read his last rights. He astounded the medical community when... read full bio
Dr. Peter Hanson is a leading authority on stress management and the author of Stress for Success and The Joy of Stress. He is also one of America's most entertaining speakers. Hanson started performing comedy before audiences at age 14. Graduating from the University of Toronto Medical School at the age of 23, he became the youngest doctor in professional... read full bio
Lessons & Laughter About Breast Health & Cancer In this presentation, Dr. Axelrod sets out to demystify breasts. One of the world's foremost breast experts, she draws on her own professional experience, as well as in-depth conversations with patients, physicians, and breast cancer survivors, to answer questions on breast cancer and breast health. With heart and humor, she shares vital... read full bio
Award Winner Humanitarian Key Note Motivational Speaker/Host/Actor Bruce E Johnson is known as a mainstay in many professions, but most of all- he's known for his altruistic work with the "yet to be privileged." Mr. Johnson uses this terms in an enduring way because he believes everyone has challenges and greater things to come are possible and attainable. Out of... read full bio
With passion and a persuasive eloquence, Barbara Dossey is expanding the domain of traditional nursing. As a pioneer in the holistic nursing movement, she works to advance the practice and philosophies of holistic care, both within the health professions and in the lives of lay people. Barbara articulates how healing is promoted by attending to the delicate interaction of body,... read full bio
Jerome Groopman, M.D., is the Dina and Raphael Recanati Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and the chief of Experimental Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He is one of the world's leading researchers in cancer and AIDS; his laboratory helped to develop the new protease inhibitors for the treatment of AIDS, and in January of... read full bio
In his talks, Osterholm discusses the potential human, social, and economic consequences of a flu pandemic, and the preparations that need to be made to meet this threat. He provides concrete examples of some of the steps that have already been taken to prepare, and what other measures governments and companies, such as yours, should explore. As businesses develop pandemic... read full bio
It's not easy to talk about health issues in a way that captivates the audience and makes them walk away and want to take action. Dr. Mache will give your audiences the information and inspiration they need to stay healthy, happy, and productive. Your audience will learn to: Overcome barriers to good health Get out... read full bio
