From Richard Santanas youth as a tough-talking Latino gangster to his present role as a college- educated nationally recognized presenter, Richard Santanas journey provides a powerful and graphic illustration of the true implications of cultural relevance in defining the human condition. Richard Santanas moving accounts of how his personal gang- life experiences shaped his beliefs, attitudes and expectations for himself... read full bio
Georgia born, Roosevelt Rosey" Grier, is an actor, singer, Christian minister, and former professional American football player. He was a notable college football player for Pennsylvania State University. As a professional player, Grier was a member of the original Fearsome Foursome of the Los Angeles Rams and played in the Pro Bowl twice. Grier worked as a bodyguard for Robert... read full bio
Robert Jarvik was born in Midland, Michigan to Dr. Norman Eugene Jarvik and Edythe Koffler Jarvik also raised in Stamford, Connecticut. Robert Jarvik is married to Parade magazine columnist Marilyn vos Savant. They reside in New York. Robert Jarvik is also the nephew of Dr. Murray Jarvik, a pharmacologist who was the co-inventor of the nicotine patch. Robert Jarvik is... read full bio
Though it's not a fair fight, and probably ought to be stopped, it thrives and rages for the most primal of reasons -- it's endlessly mysterious, fascinating and fun! Rex Havens braves this haunting, daunting battlefield armed with the only weapon essential to survival -- laughter! Based on the only two truths Rex has learned about men and women --... read full bio
Rob Schiffmann is an internactive keynote speaker, award-winning corporate host, and emcee that has over 20 years of experience performing in corporate. Schiffmann has hosted meetings internationally and nationally for companies and corporations such as Folgers, Microsoft, Bank of America, BMW, Genentech, Pepsi, Dannon, Big Lots, IBM, and many more. Schiffmann is also known for directing and performing with Broadway’s... read full bio
Rafer Johnson is an American former decathlete, film actor and member of the Art of the Olympians. He was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year in 1958 and won the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States in 1960, breaking that award's color barrier. He was chosen to ignite the Olympic Flame during... read full bio
Randy Lopez is a stage IV colon cancer survivor. Diagnosed at the age of 35, he has appeared in various publications and feature articles including a campaign for M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Lopez was previously the spokesperson for the Colon Cancer Alliance Roots of Support Campaign along with Olympic Champion Dara Torres. As a motivational speaker... read full bio
When Ross Watson talks about taking risks, teamwork, and personal dignity, he truly speaks from experience. An outdoor enthusiast for over 20 years, Ross was the first blind climber to attempt North America's highest mountain, 20,320 foot Mount McKinley in Alaska in 1990.... read full bio
Ralph is a full-time professional speaker and award-winning writer. He writes several regular columns for nationwide trade magazines. My columns," he says, "are widely read by my wife." His books, The Truth & Other Lies and Southern Raised in the Fifties, have sold from Australia to England and across the U.S.A. Ralph, a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), and compares flying... read full bio
A renowned Torah scholar, well-known international speaker, and best-selling author, Rabbi Daniel Lapin is referred to as America's Rabbi. Along with his wife, Susan, he co-hosted the Ancient Jewish Wisdom TV Show on the TCT network for many years. He now broadcasts the Rabbi Daniel Lapin podcast. One of the most articulate speakers in America, he has drawn untold thousands... read full bio
Although Tehran Mission is his first novel Rudy Wright is by no means a first-time author. As a film and television director he wrote and directed a wide variety of documentaries, corporate presentations, business theater productions and multi-image spectaculars. He won a film festival award for Americana 2000 a theme presentation for Americas Bicentennial which premiered at the White House.... read full bio
Renaldo Nehemiah is an American athlete who dominated the 110 m hurdle event from 1978 until 1981. He was the world record holder and the first man to run the high hurdles in under 13 seconds. He was ranked number one in the world for four straight years. Nehemiah worked out in 1982 for several NFL teams, including the Pittsburgh... read full bio
Rolland Smith is an Emmy Award broadcast journalist with 40 years of broadcast experience as an anchor, reporter, documentary producer, and writer. Mr. Smith formally worked for the CBS network where he was co-host of The CBS Morning Program. He also anchored WCBS-TV Channel Two News and the Ten Oclock News at WWOR-TV in New York. Mr. Smith is also... read full bio
When I was young, I loved to draw and paint in my spare time. While studying art at the Rhode Island School of Design, I decided that I wanted to illustrate children's books someday. I began illustrating educational books and materials. A few years later, I was given my first picture book to illustrate. I was very excited! That book,... read full bio
For more than 25 years, Renée Loux has been a pioneer in the plant-based food movement and the natural product industry. She has been a prominent specialist in the fields of multi-media communication to a large and diverse audience as a chef, author, restaurant, natural goods entrepreneur, culinary nutrition expert and educator, program and curriculum developer, TV host, journalist, consultant,... read full bio
A native of Lexington, NC, Coppley is rapidly becoming one of America's fastest growing, most popular and requested regional live acts, sharing the stage with artists such as Luke Bryan, Rodney Atkins, Joe Nichols, and more. With a long list of accomplishments that include: a contract to front the house band at America's largest country nightclub, Wild Bill's Atlanta,... read full bio
In general, Ryan Stout loves to explore morally repugnant subject matter with smart and sterile objectivity. His exaggerated honesty, delightful insincerity, and cute self-righteousness sell his wickedly witty material. No matter what the topic, this suit clad comic appeals to everyone's sense of logic. And to assure his brand of ""offensive humor"" stays on an intellectual level, he tries to... read full bio
Roman Danylo is one of Canada's most prolific comedy writers and performers. A headlining stand-up comedian, an award-winning improviser and a trained theatre actor, Danylo has been performing comedy for 15 years. Danylo has appeared in the feature films Duets with Gwyneth Paltrow and Happy Birthday with John Goodman. In Hollywood, he starred in the UPN series Off Limits,... read full bio
Robin Cee is a one woman comedy variety show, you'll have no idea what she is going to say or do in her act, one second she's telling a joke, then she'll break into a quick song parody, next she'll shoot off a quick impression, if you're expecting a conventional stand up routine, you won't get one from Robin, she's... read full bio
Rachel Farley bleeds so much life into the songs she writes and performs that youd swear she was at least twice her age. She possesses a maturity and composure that far belies her young age. Shes been dreaming of becoming an artist practically since she was born, and has spent most of those years trying to make that... read full bio
