A very special public speaker who has a gift for evoking a wide range of emotions from her audience, Sally Karioth teaches one of the most popular courses on death and dying at Florida State. Drawing on her own experiences as a nurse, teacher, writer, talk show hostess and nationally renowned grief therapist, Karioth penned If You Want To Know... read full bio
Jean Driscoll was born with spina bifida, a birth defect that resulted in the improper development of her spine. Despite this fact, she is the only athlete in any division to ever win the Boston Marathon eight times. During her career as an elite wheelchair racer, Jean won two Olympic silver medals, twelve Paralympic medals and numerous prestigious awards,including the... read full bio
Bill King, an Animas insulin pump wearer, marathon runner, diabetes advocate, community volunteer, father and husband, is now sharing his experiences about living with diabetes. Touring the country, Bill will be speaking at diabetes and pump support groups, community events and educational seminars for both patients and healthcare professionals. For most people, running a marathon is only a distant... read full bio
Frank King is a superb comedian, whether if it is his impersonations of John McCain, Bill Clinton, John Edwards, or his clean, clever, just for laughs, comedy keynote: Make a Living, Not a Difference," Frank King will customize his performance for your group, industry and or event. His comedy and motivational keynote performance: "Get Up Off Your Aspirations," or... read full bio
Linda Noble Topf is a voice of compassion and reason for those challenged by injury or illness, was recently chosen as the Grand Prize Winner for Berrett-Koehler's Open Book Editions for her upcoming work, Wheelchair Wisdom: Awaken Your Spirit Through Adversity. Linda's goal in writing the book (as well as her keynote presentations) is to shatter widespread notions of what... 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
Joel Bennett was the youth pastor at Hillsong Australia and helped push it from a small local youth group to a movement for over 10 years. He would love to come in and meet with Youth Pastors, Youth Leaders and Pastors in the area to encourage them and also talk about how to build your church/youth ministry! He is also... read full bio
Amanda Baggs is an American blogger who speaks out on autism and is said to have low-functioning autism as she reportedly rarely speaks. She is best known for her YouTube video, In My Language, which went on to be seen on outlets like CNN. She has also guest-blogged on Anderson Coopers blog where she answered questions about her video. Baggs... 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
Libby takes audiences through her experience with battling breast cancer, the difficult choices she had to make, and her frustrations with the healthcare system. Informative, honest and funny, her step-by-step examples of how to navigate the medical system in the midst of a crisis are very much a metaphor on how to get through life during difficult times.... read full bio
Mary Bryant never intended to be a cancer survivor because, like most people, she never anticipated having cancer. After experiencing her first mammogram, Mary was told she had a seven centimeter tumor and had no choice but a mastectomy. Bryant had the operation and along with her breast, 28 lymph nodes were removed. Surviving is one thing, thriving is another.... read full bio
Dr. Suzanne Metzger is a 12 year breast cancer survivor. Having had a lumpectomy and having gone through chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy, she is certainly aware of what it takes to survive and cope with a disease that requires a very harsh treatment. She knows how important it is for us to have the right attitude. For what... read full bio
Jane E. Brody is the Personal Health columnist for The New York Times. Ms. Brody is a much-sought-after speaker who lectures frequently to both lay and professional audiences on issues relating to health and wellness, including end-of-life preparation and care. Though no fanatic, when it comes to healthful living, she practices what she preaches, enjoying a diet rich in vegetables,... read full bio
Considered by many to be one of the funniest motivational speakers in the country today, Mack Dryden has survived everything from the sharks of showbiz, to bouts with two different types of cancer, to a terrifying stay in an African prison and lived to tell inspiring, motivating and hilarious stories about it all. In addition to being an electrifying... read full bio
Former CNN Headline News Anchor and cancer survivor, Bob Losure eclipsed the milestone of more than 200 emcee and keynote speaking appearances, hosting the Edison Electric Institute Convention in Toronto, and KioskCom Awards presentation in Las Vegas. Bob is author of Five Seconds To Air", detailing his successful fight against testicular cancer and how it led him to anchor at... read full bio
Joan Brock is an extraordinary woman, author and speaker. She has transformed adversity into challenge, and frustration into opportunity. Joan's poignant story of the sudden loss of her sight (WHILE working at a school for blind children), then the loss of her young husband to cancer and the journey of going forward positively and productively, will captivate your audience. As... read full bio
Jackie Mayer is a former Miss Ohio and Miss America and currently travels the United States as a motivational speaker, noted for her recovery from a near-fatal stroke suffered at age 28. For over 20 years, Mayer has dedicated her life to assisting stroke survivors and their families. She speaks to dozens of schools, colleges and corporations each year. She... read full bio
Dr. Yvonne S. Thorton is a double-Board certified specialist in obstetrics, gynecology and maternal-fetal medicine and has risen to the academic rank of Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cornell University Medical College. She is a Diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Thornton is the first... read full bio
Jim Miller, M.Div., D.Min., is an inspirational speaker and award-winning photographer who provides visual inspiration while his words and music inform, invigorate and refresh the heart and soul. Healthcare professionals and caregivers come away from his programs feeling affirmed in their respective roles as a healing presence, facilitating loss & grief and managing life transitions. In his aging program,... read full bio
Dr. Paul Brenner is a physician and counseling psychologist who has lectured throughout America, Europe and Asia. Dr. Brenner has released numerous books on the psychology of health and illness in addition to the unconscious patterns that control our everyday lives. Dr. Brenners lifes work has been trying to determine what makes an individual chronically ill or well. Dr. Brenner's... read full bio
