MEETING YOUR CHALLENGES As a motivational speaker, drawing from his experiences as a POW for over five years, Captain Dave Carey brings to his audiences a positive and up-beat message about being your best-doing your best. Dave reminds us of the power stored within each of us that adversity can help unlock. He relates to his audience in a down-to-earth yet... read full bio
Bryce Austin is a technology executive, keynote presenter, and best-selling author. He started his career working on a Commodore 64 computer and working with a cassette tape drive, which started his love in technology. Since his early work, Austin now is a leading voice on technology and cybersecurity and CEO of TCE Strategy. He has a CISM cerification and is... read full bio
Debbie Allen is recognized as one of the most accomplished professional women speakers all over the world because to the fact that she has earned the title of CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) from both the National Speakers Association and the International Speakers Federation. She has 23 years of experience as a professional business speaker and has given presentations in front... read full bio
Dethra U. Giles is a well-known keynote speaker, best-selling author and consultant on a global scale. ExecuPrep, a global company that offers coaching, leadership development and performance enhancement at work, was founded by her as well. The Happily Ever Employed podcast is hosted by Dethra. She has worked with thousands of leaders across a variety of industries, with hundreds of clients. Dethra has dedicated... read full bio
Rita Bailey is an entrepreneur, consultant, strategist, speaker, coach, and facilitator. Since a young age, Bailey was always a leader and throughout the years she has worked for numerous companies such as Southwest Airlines where she worked in operations, sales, marketing, HR, learning and development. She has also started her own consulting firm, QVF Partners, LLC, which she is the... read full bio
Ananda Lewis has always loved the stage, but her passion for social justice is stronger. As a teenager, she volunteered at the Head Start agency, helping kids from poor families. After a traumatizing episode with a boyfriend, Ananda focused her energies on teaching young girls about date rape and abstinence. While attending college, her spare time was spent volunteering at... read full bio
Former mayor Bill Campbell has long served as a forceful advocate on behalf of Atlanta's most precious resources: young people and senior citizens. Campbell hosted the City's first-ever Conference on Intergenerational Living to explore how the needs of the elderly and children can be better served through cooperation. He has also initiated a variety of community service programs. Deserving youngsters... read full bio
In April 1997, Warren Macdonalds life would forever be changed. While climbing on Hinchinbrook Island in Northern Austrlia a tragic accident happened. A giant boulder came down and crushed Warrens legs; they were both completely amputated at the thigh. Extraordinarily Warren began climbing again only a short 10 months later. He climbed Cradle Mountain and Federation Peak in Tasmania... read full bio
Billed as Americas First Hearing Impaired Comedienne, Kathy Buckley is a five-time Comedy Award nominee as best stand-up comedienne, as well as a motivational speaker. Kathy Buckley autobiographical play, Dont Buck With Me! A One Woman Show and Tale, enjoyed a three-month return engagement in West Hollywood, CA. Kathy Buckley became one of the most popular comediennes in the country,... read full bio
Bettina Gregory has long been considered one of the best female voices in the broadcast business. For many years, Bettina used her skills as an award-winning Correspondent for ABC News. She is a classically trained actress and worked in English repertory theatre, as well as here in the US. Her narration of the Biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, produced for... read full bio
Of course, DINNER & A MOVIE wouldn't be possible without someone to come up with all those odd and fabulous recipes. That job falls on our own Certified Professional Chef, Claud Mann. Before signing on as TBS's own Chef de Cuisine, Claud Mann spent 15 years cooking honest to goodness food without the benefit of clever names or blockbuster movies.... read full bio
Bill Phillips had been publishing bodybuilding magazines and marketing nutritional supplements for years when he had a weird revelation at a trade show: many of the most loyal and enthusiastic readers he had were totally out of shape. From that uncomfortable realization came Bill Phillips's popular Physique Transformation Contest (top prize that first year: Phillips's own Lamborghini), now world famous,... read full bio
Allison Parris is a fashion designer who developed her talent at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, while working with staples of the American Fashion industry, such as Cynthia Rowley. She lines her feminine, flattering tops, sweaters, coats, dresses, and skirts with recycled PET satin made from used soda bottles. Her luxurious, vintage-inspired pieces are replete... read full bio
Don't we all want a healthier planet and a cleaner environment, but often don't know how to help and where to start Colin Beavan, aka No Impact Man" discusses the triumphs and difficulties, the personal satisfaction, and the sacrifices he and his family experienced during his No Impact project. His simple goal is to personally reduce his "footprint" on planet... read full bio
Nationally renowned broadcast journalist Susan Stamberg is Special Correspondent for NPR. She is the first woman to anchor a national nightly news program, has won every major award in broadcasting, and has been inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame and the Radio Hall of Fame. Stamberg spent 14 years as co-host of NPR's award-winning newsmagazine All Things Considered. Then,... read full bio
Author of 6 books, 2 nominated for Pulitzer Prize. have been on the same Best Sellers List approaching 13 years. In a word, Dave Pelzer embodies Esprit: Spirit, Humor & Wit. As a child his resilience enabled him to overcome extreme life-threatening obstacles. As an adult, for over 20 years, Daves inspirational work has encouraged countless organizations and millions of... read full bio
As a biracial, bicultural, and bilingual citizen of the world, Dr. Betances has worked in all fifty states, all six U.S. territories and in various countries including Japan, Korea, Germany and Mexico. Decades of university teaching, publishing articles and consultantships with private and public organizations bring to each event a breadth and depth of understanding on how we must make... read full bio
Kathy Smith is an globally renowned expert in the Wellness field. Her unique brand has earned her iconic prominence in the home fitness market that she helped build. Smith reaches millions of people each year, and her national media appearances include The Today Show, CNN, Oprah, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, along with several other high profile television shows.... 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
The enthusiastic and passionate fitness and diet guru Susan Powter is a self-help sensation, the star of infomercials and motivational seminars and the author of the bestseller Stop the Insanity! Susan Powter has been easily recognized by her high energy and white buzzcut hairstyle, and her in-your-face delivery won over fans who sympathized with her own personal success story. Susan... read full bio
