ELIZABETH WINTHROP is the author of over sixty works of fiction for all ages. She is currently at work on a new memoir for adult readers about her parents unlikely romance in wartime England. The American Library Association, the National Council of Social Studies, the International Reading Association and the Childrens Book Council among others chose her most recent historical... read full bio
Avy Ashery exhibits his nationally popular art and design and talks about the controversial stories behind the art. This includes the “The Prayer” the famous illustration that was banned in the USSR and becomes an award winner in a “restricted” country club in Tulsa. Listen to the political story behind the first Chanukah stamp design at the U.S. Postal Service.... read full bio
Before joining Mythbusters, Jamie was a jack of all crafts, having worked as a diving master, yacht skipper, and wilderness survivalist in addition to being fluent in Russian. He has lifetime memberships in the National Science Teachers Association and the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators. Jamie's many years testing weird and risky scenarios for Mythbusters were a trial by... read full bio
Masaharu Morimoto is a well-known Japanese chef, best-known as the third Iron Chef Japanese on the TV cooking show Iron Chef. Chef Morimoto received nearly eight years of culinary training in Hiroshima at a restaurant specializing in sushi and traditional Kaiseki cuisine. Morimoto opened his own restaurant in Hiroshima. and soon distinguished himself from his peers by infusing European... read full bio
Nancy K. Schlossberg is a well known American author and motivational speaker. Schlossberg a professor for over 26 years in psychology brings her immense knowledge to audiences. Not only is Schlossberg an author she is the co-president of TransitionWorks, a consulting firm; professor emerita at the College of Education, University of Maryland, College Park; and served as president of... read full bio
Marc Freedman is CEO and founder of Civic Ventures, a think tank on boomers, work and social purpose. He spearheaded the creation of Experience Corps, now one of Americas largest nonprofit national service programs engaging people over 55, and The Purpose Prize, which annually provides five $100,000 prizes and five $50,000 prizes to social innovators in the second half of... read full bio
Kent Holland wrote on design build liability legal trends and now writes on environmental insurance law for IRMI.com. As Managing Principal of ConstructionRisk.com LLC, Mr. Holland provides construction and environmental risk management services. His consulting services include assisting clients in risk management and legal issues in all phases of construction projects, including drafting and negotiating contracts, preparing change order and... read full bio
Herbert Kelleher is the co-founder, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of U.S. based airline company Southwest Airlines. Born in New Jersey, Herbert, also known as Herb, moved to Texas after obtaining a degree from Wesleyan University in hopes of starting a law business. Along with law client, Texas businessman Rollin King, the duo created the concept for Southwest Airlines. The... read full bio
A star of Cats and Miss Saigon on Broadway and in London's West End was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Her life went from center stage and limos to waiting tables at Wendy's, but she's now back and is doing well. I've had quite a year. I thought the highlight would be getting married. I thought the highlight would be having my... read full bio
Cecelia Dwyer is President of TrueCareers, where she is responsible for the company's strategic plan and performance. TrueCareers is a leading online recruitment site for finding degreed professionals, and wholly owned by Sallie Mae, a Fortune 500 company and the nation's leading provider of education loans. Prior to leading TrueCareers, Dwyer held senior executive positions with Monument Funds Group and... read full bio
Fashion legend and successful designer Donna Karan has been outfitting contemporary ladies for almost 40 years. She has established enduring businesses that have influenced fashion, design, and aesthetics for several generations, winning various accolades like the Womenswear Designer of the Year Award (1996, 1990) and the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award (2004). However, she founded the Urban Zen Foundation, a group... read full bio
Andrew Mason is the founder and former CEO of Groupon, a Chicago-based website offering users deep discounts on local businesses. Since its beginning, Groupon has sold more than six million deals. With Groupon taking 50 percent of every deal, plus a small credit-card handling fee, Groupon's annual revenue is estimated to be $800 million. Since departing Groupon, Mason released a... read full bio
Sue Grafton is published in 28 countries and 26 languagesincluding Estonian, Bulgarian, and Indonesian. Shes an international bestseller with a readership in the millions. Shes a writer who believes in the form that she has chosen to mine: The mystery novel offers a world in which justice is served. Maybe not in a court of law," she has said, "but... read full bio
Nicholas Graham is a Canadian businessman and founder of the very popular brand Joe Boxer. Graham changed the face of fashion with his simple underwear company, when it sounded turned into one of America’s most popular lifestyle brands. Graham’s official title at the company is not just founder, but also CUO, which is Chief Underpants Officer. The company grew to... read full bio
Peter Lynch is vice chairman of Fidelity Management & Research Company, the investment advisor arm of Fidelity Investments and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Fidelity funds. Mr. Lynch was portfolio manager of Fidelity Magellan Fund, which was the best performing fund in the world under his leadership . When he took over Magellan Fund, it had... read full bio
Stefan Persson chairs the hugely successful clothing retailer Hennes & Mauritz AB, a company founded by his father in Sweden in 1947. Known informally as H&M, the international chain of nearly 900 stores has mastered the art of delivering cheap but chic styles and is poised to corner this segment of the United States market. Persson is widely credited with... read full bio
Tim Gunn is the Emmy-winning co-host and mentor for Lifetime’s Project Runway, where he also serves as one of the show’s producers. He and co-host Heidi Klum won the 2013 Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program, nabbing the award after his first nomination. In addition to his television prowess, he served as Fashion Dean... read full bio
Stephen Quinn has been Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Walmart U.S. since January 2007. He is responsible for all aspects of Wal-Marts marketing effort including customer research, marketing and business strategy, private brands and customer communications. He joined Wal-Mart in 2005 as Senior Vice President of Marketing.... read full bio
David L. Bach is an American financial author, television personality, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. David Bach is dedicated to revolutionizing the way people learn about money. One of the most popular and prolific financial authors of our time, he has helped millions of people navigate the world of personal finance to get back on track and take control of their... read full bio
Kevin Mansell, President and Chief Executive Officer, Kohl’s Department Stores, is responsible for the development and execution of strategic initiatives, day-to-day operations and Kohl’s long-term growth plan. Mansell also serves on the Board of Directors. A 27-year veteran of Kohl’s Corporation, Mansell has held a number of progressive positions within the company. He joined Kohl’s in 1982 as a divisional... read full bio
