Christopher Gardner is the owner and CEO of brokerage firm Gardner Rich LLC with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. Conquering grave challenges to become a successful entrepreneur, Christopher Gardner is an avid motivational and aspirational speaker, addressing the keys to overcoming obstacles and breaking cycles. Gardner is also a passionate philanthropist whose work has been recognized... read full bio
American multi-talented person Ben Stein has had a big impact in a number of industries. His early political success can be seen in his work as a speechwriter for American presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. But he later made the switch to the entertainment business and rose to fame as an actor, comedian, and Emmy Award–winning game show host. Ben... read full bio
Deborah Norville is a two-time Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist with nearly three decades of reporting experience. As the anchor of the top-rated syndicated news magazine, Inside Edition, Deborah Norville is credited with bringing new strength and respect to the program, seen by roughly five million daily viewers in the U.S. and 30 countries worldwide. Deborah Norville has hosted Today... read full bio
Sherri Shepherd is a Daytime Emmy® Award-winning actress, comedian, author, and television personality known for her magnetic personality and hilarious sense of humor. In 2009, Sherri made history when the hosts of “The View” won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host, of which she was a part. Time magazine also named her and her co-hosts as part of... read full bio
Laila Ali is legendary boxer Muhammad Ali’s daughter, but has become so much more. Laila has been able to step out of her father’s shadow and become a boxing legend of her own as well as a television personality. Laila made her professional boxing debut in 1899 at the age of 21. She faced many leading names in women’s boxing... read full bio
"Paul Azinger has been on the PGA Tour since 1982. He has twelve wins, including the 1993 PGA Championship. He has also had the opportunity to play on four US Ryder Cup teams. In 1993, Paul was on top of his game, but was diagnosed with cancer at the end of the season. After undergoing treatment,... read full bio
Tony Hawk was just nine years old when his brother gave him his first skateboard. This moment marked a turning point in Tony's life. By the time Tony Hawk was 12 years old, he had had national sponsors. By the time he was 14, he had turned pro, and by the time he was 16, he was widely regarded as... read full bio
Diane von Furstenberg first entered the fashion world with a suitcase full of jersey dresses. Two years later, she created the wrap dress, which came to symbolize power and independence for an entire generation of women. Within four years, she had sold over a million of the dresses and was featured on the cover of Newsweek. After a hiatus from... read full bio
Erin Burnett is one of the most talented business news anchors in the history of reporting. As a reporter and interviewer for CNBC television she conducted or has been apart of some of the momentous moments in history. She is the co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk on the Street program and the host of CNBC's Street Signs program, just some examples... read full bio
Nate Berkus is an interior designer and a best selling author. Nate started his career when he was invited to make over a small space for “The Oprah Winfrey Show,"" after which he became a featured design expert for the show and continued to garner national press in publications such as Elle Decor, US Weekly, People, O Magazine, Lucky, InStyle... read full bio
Barbara Eden is an American film and television actress who is best known for her starring role in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. Eden was initially passed over for the role as she was blonde and of small stature, but Sidney Sheldon called on her when he was unable to find a suitable brunette to play the part.... read full bio
She started a makeup revolution in 1991 with a handful of lipsticks and a simple philosophy: ""Women want to look and feel like themselves, only prettier and more confident."" Makeup artist Bobbi Brown's dream was realized when she debuted her line of cosmetics, just 10 brown-based lipsticks, at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City. With this set of lipsticks,... read full bio
Tricia Rose is a renowned American sociologist and author who has made a significant impact in the field of hip hop studies. Born on October 18, 1962, she is a pioneering scholar in the examination of the intersection of pop music and gender. Tricia Rose's works have been instrumental in shaping the way that hip hop is understood and analyzed... read full bio
Film director Timothy Greenfield-Sanders is a Grammy winner and Emmy nominee. As a photographer, he has won praise from critics for his work, which includes portraits of prominent writers, artists, musicians, presidents, and other world leaders. Including Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart (a Grammy Award winner), The Black List (an NAACP Spirit Award), The Latino List, The Out List, About... read full bio
"Wendy Williams burst onto the national talk show scene with the launch of her daily, syndicated program, The Wendy Williams Show. Her hit show appears on FOX Network and BET throughout the United States and airs internationally in the United Kingdom, Africa and Middle East. People Magazine named The Wendy Williams Show one of the ""Best Shows of 2009"" and... read full bio
Model and actress Nicole Ari Parker is from the United States. She starred in the critically praised independent film The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love, which marked her on-screen debut, before moving on to feature films, including Paul Thomas Anderson's Boogie Nights. Blue Streak, Remember the Titans, Brown Sugar, Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins, Black Dynamite, and Almost... read full bio
Lee Daniels' background is filled with bold stories as real and gritty as the narratives from the films he creates. By the age of 21, Daniels had founded and was running his own health care agency, providing nurses to private homes and hospitals; he was simultaneously trying to be a screenwriter. After selling his health care business, and giving up... read full bio
Tyler Florence is a very popular chef and television host that has also released several books. He graduated from the College of Culinary Arts at the campus of Johnson & Wales University and went on to receive an honorary doctorate from the university. Florence has been on numerous shows over the years including being the host of “Tyler’s Ultimate”, host... read full bio
American tennis player John Patrick McEnroe, a former World No. 1 in the sport, made an enduring impression on the game during his illustrious career. McEnroe, who is renowned for his shot-making brilliance and superb volleying talents, leaves behind a legacy that is embellished with many honors and memorable occasions. John McEnroe won seven Grand Slam singles titles throughout the course... read full bio
Nyakio Grieco is a driven businesswoman who has devoted 20 years of her life to the beauty industry, gaining priceless insights and experiences that go far beyond financial metrics and operational processes. Her journey has been one of constant development and change, formed not just by the written words and office walls but also by the lessons discovered outside of... read full bio
