Ignore the occasional grazing buffalo, and central Tennessee's rolling hills bear a passing resemblance to the rugged terrain of Ayr, Sheila Walsh's hometown in southwest Scotland. Yet Ayr is truly a world away from the contented life Sheila now leads in rural Franklin, just south of Nashville. Long one of the most dynamic and recognizable women in the church, Sheila... read full bio
Neal Bascomb is the author of the national bestseller The Perfect Mile, the critically acclaimed Higher, and the award-winning Red Mutiny. A former editor and international journalist in London and Paris, he has also contributed to the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. Although not of Jewish heritage, Bascomb came to write about Eichmann's capture after meeting several... read full bio
Listed in Who's Who Among America's Teachers, Brenda Combs is a symbol of inspiration and perseverance to all who meet her. Fewer than thirteen years ago, Combs was a homeless crack addict and criminal who had been shot, beaten, and raped. Today, having completely turned her life around, the media has lauded her journey as being from homeless to hero.... read full bio
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Jessamyn W. Rodriguez is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the award-winning Hot Bread Kitchen. Since its inception, she has led the growth of the organization from a visionary idea to a thriving bakery and workforce development program. Jessamyn combines her passions for baking and social justice for foreign-born women in Hot Bread Kitchen. Her efforts have also been... read full bio
Mallory Brown, at the age of 20, became curious with what else the world had to offer so she strapped on a backpack and set out to discover new people and places. What she found was more than she ever expected. She learned to appreciate different ways of life and was deeply touched by the universality of basic human need.... read full bio
A social entrepreneur, Jill Vialet is the CEO and founder of Playworks. The non-profit organization provides play and physical activities to more than 650 schools in over twenty-seven cities across the United States. Jill also founded the Museum of Childrens Arts (mocha) in Oakland, California, where she served as the executive director for nine years. She assisted in the expansion... read full bio
Bryant Terry is the author of the critically acclaimed Vegan Soul Kitchen: Fresh, Healthy, and Creative African-American Cuisine, which was named one of the best vegetarian/vegan cookbooks of the last 25 years by Cooking Light Magazine. He also authored the book Afro Vegan, which was named by Amazon.com as one of the best cookbooks of its release year, and nominated... read full bio
Anthony Giglio is a Sommelier, author, and journalist. Anthony has written columns, such as “Liquid Assets” in Trader Monthly and Deal Maker magazines and the award-winning “Liquids” in Boston magazine. He was the editor at Wine & Spirits Magazine and broadcast the daily wine report on CBS Radio’s Boston affiliate. Anthony has authored several books including, “Cocktails... read full bio
A vegan for thirty years and counting, Tracye McQuirter is a public health nutritionist and international speaker. She is also a best-selling author of the book By Any Greens Necessary, which was the number one recommended vegan book on The Huffington Post. McQuirter was recognized as a national food hero, changing the way American eats for the better, by Vegetarian... read full bio
Latham Thomas, a renowned pioneer of the maternal wellness movement, is a maternity lifestyle guru, wellness & birth coach, and yoga instructor. A graduate of Columbia University & The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, her practice offers support to pre/postnatal women along their journey to motherhood, providing culinary and nutritional assistance, yoga, and birth coaching services. Latham wrote the best-selling book... read full bio
Michael Rezendes is an investigative reporter and political writer for the Boston Globe. Michael has been part of the Boston Globe team for over a decade and is also part of the spotlight team that won the Pulitzer Prize for investigating the cover up of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church. He has reported on topics such... read full bio
Todd Talbot is an actor and television personality. He is better known as one of the co-hosts of Love it or List it on HGTV as well as the Canadian version of the same show. Love it or List It, as well as other W network programs Who Lives Here and Game of Homes, mark Todds return to the small... read full bio
Sacha Pfeiffer is a journalist and radio host, best known for being part of the Boston Globes Spotlight team. The Spotlight team won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for exposing the Roman Catholic Churchs cover-up of clergy sex abuse. Pfeiffer joined the Boston Globe in 1995; she left in 2008 and returned in 2014. She currently writes at the... read full bio
Harvey has literally reached millions of individuals with his own tried-and-true philosophy, "Be the Best." His enduring message of personal accountability for success has raised people's spirits, sparked personal development, and transformed lives. Harvey raises people to a higher quality and a place where they only aim for the BEST with his stirring, introspective speech. regarded as one of America's... read full bio
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Stephanie Decker has become a true symbol of survival and overcoming adversity. Decker’s life and those around her were in danger when a category 4 tornado came hurling for her house. Ensuring that her children were safe, Decker covered them with her body as their house started collapsing around them. All of the debris and bricks fell all over Decker’s... read full bio
A former top model who appeared in Glamour, Vogue, Cosmo and on the cover of Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue has turned her back on the career to dedicate herself to exposing exploitation of women. She has a powerful multi-media presentation that exposes the effects media has on society and how it shapes our perceptions. ... read full bio
With a joint appointment in History and at Wagner, CNN Presidential historian Timothy Naftali is also a Clinical Associate Professor of History and Public Service at NYU. A native of Montreal and a graduate of Yale with a doctorate in history from Harvard, Naftali writes on national security and intelligence policy, international history and presidential history. Using Soviet-era documents, he... read full bio
Tony Award-winning playwright, screenwriter, and theatre/film director, John Patrick Shanley is the author of over 23 plays. These have been translated and performed across the globe, including 80 productions in North America. His play Doubt: A Parable won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama and four Tony Awards, including one for Best Play. Shanley also won three Academy Awards, including one... read full bio
