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
Author, coach, and inspirational speaker Rev. Mary Murray Shelton has a history in theater. Rev. Mary, a skilled storyteller and ordained minister in the United Church of Religious Science, served as senior pastor for the churches in Santa Rosa and Huntington Beach for a combined total of seven and four years, respectively. She was given the Beverly O'Neill Women's Empowerment... read full bio
Reza Aslan is an award winning writer, professor, producer, and scholar. Aslan is best known for his award-winning, best-selling books, including Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth and God: A Human History. This creative mind has produced series on channels like HBO; his shows include The Leftovers and Dune: Sisterhood. Aslan contributes to a variety of publications,... read full bio
Rhonda Britten - Emmy Award-winner, repeat Oprah guest - is the founder of the Fearless Living Institute, an organization dedicated to giving anyone the tools they need to master their emotional fears, and the author of four national bestsellers including Fearless Living which features Rohonda Brittens groundbreaking work called the Wheel Technology. Rhonda Britten has written several national bestsellers based... read full bio
Social systems scientist, cultural historian, futurist, and lawyer Riane Eisler has changed people's lives all around the world with her writing, lecturing, and research. Co-authored with anthropologist Douglas Fry, her most recent book, Nurturing Our Humanity: How Domination and Partnership Shape Our Brains, Lives, and Future, demonstrates how to create a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world by emphasizing Partnership... read full bio
Richard Dean Anderson is probably best known as MacGyver, the clever and inventive nonviolent hero who solved problems in his own unique way for seven successful seasons on ABC. In Richard Dean Andersons roles before and since, this gifted actor has continued to demonstrate his remarkable talent and versatility. Throughout his career, Richard Dean Anderson has made a point of... read full bio
Richard Florida is an American urban studies theorist. Florida's focus is on social and economic theory. He is currently a professor and head of the Martin Prosperity Institute at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. He is best known for his concept of the creative class and urban regeneration. Prof. Florida received a PhD from Columbia... read full bio
Richard is the author of hundreds of essays and articles that can be found on websites like Resilience.org, CommonDreams.org, Alternet.org, ProjectCensored.com, and Counterpunch.com, as well as in publications like Nature, Reuters, Wall Street Journal, The American Prospect, Public Policy Research, Quarterly Review, Literary Review, Yes!, and The Sun. His monthly MuseLetter has been published, and it was listed among the... read full bio
Richard Lapchick, a pioneer for racial equality and author, has used his position in the sports world to promote inclusiveness. For more than 50 years, he has urged players to speak out against injustice and has provided consulting services to businesses as a specialist in managing diversity. Along with Billie Jean King, Muhammad Ali and Nelson Mandela, he was listed on... 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
Richie Reseda is an activist, feminist, hip-hop artist, and co-founder of the non-profit, Initiate Justice. Reseda began Initiate Justice while he was incarcerated, and it is a non-profit that help people affected by mass incarceration to change laws to end punitive justice systems and to invest in the people and communities to help reduce harm. Reseda also works with organizations... read full bio
Ricki Lake has managed to successfully reinvent herself at every stage of her career, always connecting with her audience through her talent and endearing spirit. Ricki's film debut as Tracy Turnblad, the zaftig heroine of the original John Waters' film Hairspray positioned her as an entertainer to watch and earned an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actress. She also... read full bio
Rigoberta Menchu-Tum became involved in social reform activities through the Catholic Church, and became prominent in the women's rights movement when still only a teenager. Such reform work aroused considerable opposition in influential circles, especially after a guerilla organization established itself in the area. Over the years, Menchu-Tum has become widely known as a leading advocate of Indian rights and... read full bio
Rob Follows is a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and adventurer who has found a way to integrate his three life passions. He is Founding Partner of STS Capital Partners, an international boutique investment banking firm focused on helping successful entrepreneurs and CEOs in the major strategic decisions that help them move from successful achievements to true significance; Founder of Altruvest Charitable... read full bio
Booker, Robert Author and former CIA case officer Baer was from the United States and worked largely in the Middle East. In addition to writing for Vanity Fair, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post, he is Time's intelligence writer. Baer is a prominent commentator and author on topics connected to international relations, espionage, and American foreign policy. He... read full bio
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Robert L. Woodson, Sr. is founder and president of the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise (CNE), a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and demonstration organization that supports neighborhood-based initiatives to reduce crime and violence, restore families, create economic enterprise and employment, and revitalize low-income communities. The Center has provided training and technical assistance to more than 2000 leaders of faith-based and community organizations... read full bio
Dr. Roberta Bondar, after many years of training, became Canada's first female astronaut when she flew on the space shuttle Discovery in January 1992. She currently conducts research into blood flow in the brain during microgravity and various pathological states. Dr. Bondar is keenly interested in physical fitness and in educating students about environmental issues. She has received many honours,... read full bio
