John Lescroart (pronounced ""less-kwah"") is a big believer in hard work and single-minded dedication, although he'll acknowledge that a little luck never hurts. Now a New York Times bestselling author whose books have been translated into 16 languages in more than 75 countries he is best known for two series of legal and crime thriller novels featuring the characters Dismas... read full bio
World-renowned author, Pulitzer Prize winner and internationally best-selling novelist, Geraldine Brooks is one of the most celebrated literary authors of our era. Originally planning to only compose a remarkable Australian novel, Brooks instead manufactured an entire library full of worldwide bestsellers whose characters and themes surpass geographic limitations. Her first book, Nine Parts of Desire, was based on her experiences... read full bio
Marti Barletta helps organizations get smart about marketing to women. Her dynamic style, command of her subject and passion for her topic make her a popular speaker at corporations and conferences. Combining gender expertise, marketing experience and a lively sense of humor, she delivers eye-opening insights that audiences find enlightening, entertaining and actionable. ... read full bio
Christine Day, a former Starbucks executive left the caffeinated coffee business to concentrate on a different type of awakening. Ms. Day was the CEO of Lululemon Athletica, which made a name for itself creating active wear for yogis from enlightened" fabrics. She then became the CEO of Luvo Christine is a seasoned retail industry executive who has a proven... read full bio
The name of Shawna Robinson and Natalie Sydoruk's label Label! Made locally in Torontoanyone noticing a trend hereLabel's stylish pieces have a whiff of the avant-garde, with Robinson and Sydoruk reinterpreting classic wardrobe mainstays in bamboo, tencel, deadstock wool, and silk chiffon.... read full bio
With a diverse culinary background and a passion for sharing her knowledge with food enthusiasts, cooking expert Aida Mollenkamp prepared delicious dishes while providing answers to questions submitted by Food Network viewers in her first interactive cooking show, Ask Aida. She currently hosts FoodCrafters, on the Cooking Channel, in which she leaves the kitchen to uncover handmade food finds from... read full bio
Sara Snow is the bright and vibrant face of Discovery Health's green-living primetime series Get Fresh with Sara Snow, and Discovery Home's Living Fresh. As a green lifestyle expert, Snow has been able to share her knowledge through helpful tips, six nights a week, to over 68 million homes nationwide. Recently, Snow signed on to serve as an environmental expert... read full bio
A James Beard award-winning chef and one of the nation’s leading advisors on health and nutrition, Cheryl Forberg is chef and nutritionist for TV’s ""The Biggest Loser.” Cheryl’s role is to help overweight contestants transform their bodies, health and, ultimately, their lives. She's co-written the eating plan for the show, shared cooking and nutrition tips with the contestants for sixteen... read full bio
Dr. Elmont Adam Honea has been Provost & Senior Vice-President for Academic Affairs, University of Phoenix, since March 1, 2007. Dr. Honeas association with University of Phoenix began as a faculty member in 1991, progressed to Associate Dean in 1998, and then became Dean of the College of Information Systems & Technology in 1999. Dr. Honea has a Doctor of... read full bio
Ann Magnuson is an actress, performance artist, singer, writer, and one half of the former psychedelic rock group Bongwater. She had a brother, Bobby, who died in 1998 of complications from AIDS. After graduating from Denison University in 1978, she moved to New York City and was a DJ and performer at Club 57 and the Mudd Club in Manhattan... read full bio
Dan is passionate about spreading his healing message on how effective and essential humor is to our well-being. Educating and empowering people on how to achieve greater health and well-being by understanding and applying their own unique sense of humor. Dan's front-line knowledge on the subject is deep and diverse. He has over 15 years professional experience in comedy as... read full bio
Michael Nash is best known for his directorial debut film titled Fuel, a film that won The Grand Jury Award at the International Lisbon Film Festival. Nash was born in Chicago, Illinois. He studied acting and writing at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institution in New York before moving to Los Angeles where he has been working in the... read full bio
Clarence Page is the 1989 Pulitzer Prize winner for Commentary. He has been a columnist for the Chicago Tribune's since 1984. His column is syndicated nationally by Tribune Media Services. Page is an occasional guest panelist on The McLaughlin Group. He is a frequent guest on national news programs, including ABC's Nightline and Good Morning America, NBC's... read full bio
Sherry's deep-seated passion for friendship and humor make her a true inspiration. She loves to stir her audience to an understanding that when cancer steals the song in their heart, friendship and laughter will sing it back to them. In an "intimate girlfriend-to-girlfriend fashion" she shares how her friends did that for her and incorporates fun, imaginative ideas she's learned... read full bio
Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. He is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology. His books include... read full bio
Dr. Steve Allen, Jr. combines his expertise as a Board Certified family physician with his family's gift of humor. The son of famous TV comedian Steve Allen, he delights audiences with his unique approach to managing stress. He teaches everyone in the audience to juggle brightly colored scarves as the lesson through which they learn to play and laugh their... read full bio
Former CNN sportscaster Roger Cawthon and award-winning author and photographer Kathy Cawthon are co-founders of The Cancer Crusade, an organization dedicated to fighting cancer with hope and humor. Through this organization, they provide encouragement and support to cancer survivors, their family members and friends, and the medical professionals who care for them by offering a comprehensive series of uplifting programs... read full bio
Marilyn Tucker Quayle brings a unique perspective to the issues facing the American people. She is the closest advisor of her husband, Dan Quayle, who served as Vice President under President George Bush. She has an insider’s knowledge on the workings of Washington and respects and understands both the power of the free enterprise system and the limits of government’s... read full bio
When Kenneth Hardy Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., published his first bestseller, Aerobics, in 1968, he introduced a new word and a new concept to America that launched a worldwide fitness revolution. Dr. Cooper is recognized as the leader of the international physical fitness movement and credited with motivating more people to exercise in pursuit of good health than any other person.... read full bio
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained and published neuroanatomist who experienced a severe hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain. It took eight years for Dr. Jill to completely recover all of her physical function and thinking ability. Dr. Jill gave a presentation at the TED Conference, which turned out to be the first TED talk to ever... read full bio
