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
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
M. Sanjayan is the lead scientist for The Nature Conservancy & was recently named Science and Environmental Contributor to CBS News. On-air, Sanjayan provides insight into a broad range of scientific and environmental topics across multiple platforms including contributing to CBS News broadcasts, CBS This Morning and CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley. As lead scientist at The Nature Conservancy,... read full bio
Déjà Dead, Kathy Reichs's debut book, received the Ellis Award for Best First Novel and became a New York Times bestseller, propelling her to stardom. Death du Jour, Deadly Decisions, Fatal Voyage, Grave Secrets, Bare Bones, Monday Mourning, Cross Bones, Break No Bones, Bones to Ashes, Devil Bones, 206 Bones, Spider Bones, Flash and Bones, Bones Are Forever, Bones of... read full bio
Actor, singer, writer, and social entrepreneur Daniel Beaty is a visionary who exists at the nexus of art, spirit, and social transformation. Growing up in Dayton, Ohio, Daniel was the younger sibling of a heroin addict brother and the son of a father who was incarcerated and addicted to heroin. Early on, Daniel discovered that the arts might aid in... read full bio
Robert Mazur is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on the financial misadventures of the criminal underworld. Nobody has greater direct experience with the ways the global black money markets launder almost $2 trillion in illicit proceeds each year than they do. He was viewed for years by leaders of organized crime as a highly accomplished money... read full bio
A self-described "crusader for joy and our common humanity," Susan Fales-Hill has dedicated her twenty-seven-year writing career to bridging the American racial divide by demolishing stereotypes of women and of people of color. One might say it is the job for which she was born. An engaging and dynamic speaker, her topics are all woven with the thread of identity,... read full bio
Famie opened his own restaurant which was called Les Auteurs: an American Bistro, and in the same year was recognized in Food & Wine magazine. Famie and his VEP team have produced a wide range of primetime programs, in what has been referred to as the most important documentaries ever made. The programs delve into the stories of Detroit immigrants... 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
Melissa Donovan d’Arabian is an American chef and television show host. She is most famous for winning the fifth season of Food Network Star and then went on to host Ten Dollar Dinners on Food Network. She is also the host of web series ‘Smart Carts: Winning the Supermarket’ on Food Network, she has also been on Guy’s Grocery Games,... read full bio
With the publication of his first book in 1962 at the age of 26, RSW began the singular passion of his life: making information understandable. He chaired the International Design, the first Federal Design Assembly, followed by the National AIA Convention, before creating and chairing TED (Technology/Entertainment/Design) conferences. He created and chaired the TEDMED and conferences. ... read full bio
Chef, Restauranteur, TV Host, Cookbook Author and Face of Taco Bell’s “Cantina Bell” Menu, Lorena has become well known for fusing the Latin flavors she grew up with in Venezuela with healthier ingredients and techniques. She has guest starred on both Top Chef All-Star and The Biggest Loser, and is one of the best know Latin chefs in America.... read full bio
According to Reggie Williams, an athlete, activist, and politician who has triumphed over both hearing and speech issues in his own life, a hurdler doesn't stop after the first obstacle they face. Mr. Williams served as the national chairman for the Council for Better Hearing and Speech Month in 1991. He has also participated in a number of public service... read full bio
"Chris Santos is an American chef. He started from the bottom and has worked his way up the culinary world. He soon found himself wanting to be like the chefs he had worked with. He enrolled in Johnson and Wales University in Providence, RI, and, upon graduating, traveled around Europe and the United States to better understand different cultural cuisines.... read full bio
Alex Guarnaschelli is an American Chef, best known for her guest judging role on Iron Chef. She is also the executive chef for the distinguished New York restaurant called Butter, and previously for The Darby. She has competed in the Iron Chef and hosted her cooking show on the Food Network. Guarnaschelli has been a judge on Food Network's competition... read full bio
Celebrity chef and foodie Aarti Sequeira rose to fame after winning Food Network Star and subsequently earning her own cooking show. She successfully combines her passions in her entertaining blog and online cooking variety show “Aarti Paarti.” Additionally, she shares her cooking and entertaining ideas on her Food Network series Aarti Party, where she surprises viewers with unexpected flavors and... read full bio
Best-Selling author and comedic Host/Emcee for Award Galas, National Sales Meetings, Motivational/Sales Leadership Junkets and his “IMPROV for BUSINESS” Leadership Development & Creative Group Dynamics team building workshops, three time Emmy Award winning comedian and TV personality [Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Travel Channel, Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius) Mark DeCarlo performs on-message Safe for Work comedy and creates viral content to... read full bio
Over the course of more than three decades, Dan Hicks, one of NBC Sports' longest-tenured on-air personalities, has hosted and called play-by-play for some of the network's most renowned sporting events. Hicks calls swimming and skiing at the Olympics, leads NBC Sports' golf coverage, and rejoins Notre Dame Football as the primary play-by-play announcer. Hicks has been the primary play-by-play presenter for... read full bio
Mischa Barton is a British-American film, television, and stage actress, perhaps best known for her role as Marissa Cooper in the American television series The O.C. Barton is currently the spokesperson for Climate Star", an organization that fights Global Warming through social and legislative activism. Barton serves as an Entertainment Industry Foundation Ambassador teaming up with QVC to spread awareness... read full bio
Brandi Denise Chastain is a former professional soccer defender and midfielder, who was on the U. S. womens national soccer team. She is best known for her game-winning penalty kick against China in the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup final and her bra-baring celebration afterwards. Brandi has played for the San Jose CyberRays of the WUSA, FC Gold... read full bio
