Monte Schulz was born in 1952 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. After spending a few years in Minnesota, the Schulz family moved to California in 1958 and settled in the town of Santa Rosa. Monte's father, Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz, who was diagnosed and died of complications from colon cancer, opened the Redwood Empire Ice Arena a couple of years... read full bio
Debbi Fields is the founder and current spokesperson of Mrs. Fields Bakeries. Additionally, she has written several cookbooks. She currently lives in Memphis, Tennessee, with her husband, former Holiday Inn and Harrah's CEO, Michael Rose. She and her husband are very involved in philanthropic work throughout the area. In 1969, Oakland Athletics owner Charles O. Finley introduced ball girls" to... read full bio
Eric Koester is the VP of Operations and General Counsel at Appature Inc., a technology company providing relationship marketing software, and a former attorney at Cooley LLP with a practice focused on emerging technology companies, venture capital firms and investment banks, with particular emphases on venture capital and bank financings, corporate partnerships, commercial agreements, intellectual property licensing, public offerings,... read full bio
The celebrated host of over 2,000 cooking shows broadcast world-wide, Martin Yan enjoys distinction as a certified Master Chef, a highly respected food consultant, a cooking instructor and a prolific author. A valued instructor at top culinary institutions, Chef Yan has taught at The Culinary Institute of America, Johnson & Wales University, The California Culinary Academy and The Chinese Cuisine... read full bio
From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders; as a broadcaster, author, publisher, advocate, and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding voice for change. Smiley is currently the host of the late-night television talk show Tavis Smiley on PBS and The Tavis Smiley Show from Public Radio International (PRI).... read full bio
Schussler held executive roles in the television and radio broadcast industries before venturing into the restaurant and entertainment industries. He first sold radio air time in Miami and subsequently television air time for networks, independent, and cable television across the country. Having always been creative, Schussler is passionate about coming up with ideas that the general public would find appealing. With... read full bio
Michael Rogers, a well-known name in the field of technology and innovation, holds the position of Futurist in Residence at The New York Times, where he offers priceless insights into the rapidly changing technological landscape and its effects on society. Rogers has established himself as a sought-after thought leader and speaker on future technologies and their ramifications thanks to his... read full bio
For over a decade, Bobbie Thomas has been passionate about communicating Style is the way you speak to the world without words." Beyond fashion and beauty, she has built a buzzworthy brand as a 'professional girlfriend'. From the red carpet to front row at fashion week, Bobbie possesses a rare ability to be relatable, regardless of where she is or... read full bio
Bold, tenacious, solution-oriented and forward-looking, Phil Fontaine is an articulate advocate for the future of Canada and for their indigenous peoples. As the former three-term National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, he is a shining example of how strong leadership can work. Known for his calm and confident demeanor, he has a proven track record of opening the... read full bio
Kevin has not only put his extraordinary talents and determination to work in the music industry, he has also been a visionary, activist and philanthropist and an advocate for numerous social causes, including free speech, civil rights and voting rights. From an unpaid internship, Kevin Liles has had a meteoric rise through the ranks to become President and CEO of... read full bio
When Roscoe Orman joined the cast of Sesame Street as Gordon in 1974, he became part of one of the first African American families on television. Over three decades later, as a beloved actor, he remains an enduring inspiration to generations of children and adults of all races, ages, and social classes. Ormans real life isnt all that different from... read full bio
The daughter of Holocaust survivors, Hadassah Lieberman found herself amid a whirlwind of excitement on the presidential campaign trail. Married to Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate in the 2000 presidential election, Mrs. Lieberman has dedicated much of her life's work to women's health issues, assisting nonprofit organizations, improving educational standards, and promoting international understanding.... read full bio
Eikenberry has co-produced a one-hour documentary for NBC entitled Destined to Live, which dealt with the emotional aspects of breast cancer, from diagnosis to recovery. She battled the disease in 1986 and was aware of the importance of letting other women know that they were not alone and could recover and lead full and normal lives. Eikenberry and Tucker are... read full bio
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In the fifties and sixties, a new school of artists, pop artists," emerged on the scene. They made Pop Art a household name. This group included Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, Mark Rosenquist, Robert Rauschenberg and James Francis Gill. James Gill was one of the standouts among the pop artists. He experienced a rapid ascent in the art world,... read full bio
In 1938, Joel Meyerowitz was born in the Bronx, a place that provided daily lessons in the tragedies and divine comedy of human nature. His joy in observing people was fostered by that "street" schooling, and this perception serves as the foundation for his photography. He worked as an art director in advertising in the early 1960s after graduating from Ohio... read full bio
Fashion and nature share one common thing: Beauty in its purest form. Vancouver-based, eco-friendly green designer Pauline Siu founded Flora & Fauna as an ode to British Columbia's natural beauty and abundant wildlife. It is only natural that the world of fashion is now increasingly incorporating greater sustainable practices into the production of its products. Pauline Siu successfully merges the... read full bio
Mara Devitt specializes in developing customer focused marketing and merchandising strategies and tactics that drive sales and profits for her clients. Her approach is grounded in a structured method for operating model development to ensure that recommendations made to clients are achievable, repeatable and the benefits can be sustained over time. Give the lady what she wants in full... read full bio
Antoine van Agtmael is founder, president and chief investment officer of Emerging Markets Management, L.L.C. He is known for coining the term emerging markets. He has held several senior level management positions at the World Bank Group, where he founded the IFC Emerging Markets Index and Data Base. He is the author of Emerging Securities Markets and co-editor of... read full bio
Michael or Mike Jeffries is CEO and chairman of the popular clothing brand of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. He is a visionary leader with the passion in fashion and youth. Michael studied business at Columbia Business School in 1968. Mike first founded a retail chain store that was targeted to woman. The brand had initial success, but failed because... read full bio
