Chris Riddell is known as an inspirational keynote speaker. He is a futurist and has spent his life connecting with businesses and individuals. His experience ranges from working on discovering new technological trends to playing a role in defining businesses and brands internationally. He has worked in the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Kuwait, China, and other countries. Due to... read full bio
Story Musgrave was born in 1935 on a dairy farm in Stockbridge, MA. Story never finished school, ran off to Korea with the U.S. Marines where he became an aircraft electrician and an engine mechanic. He started flying with the Marines and over the next 55 years accumulated 18,000 hours flying over 160 aircrafts. Musgrave has seven graduate degrees in... read full bio
Shari Fitzpatrick, the Founder of Shari’s Berries, is back! After 20 years as the owner/operator of the first successful chocolate covered strawberry retail company in the country, Shari turned to her interests in writing and motivational speaking. Her book Berried in Chocolate, an emotional journey of her successes and mistakes, appeals to anyone with a dream. Berried in Chocolate... read full bio
Vincent Ivan Phipps is the Attitude Amplifier! This is due to his high energy and interactive presentation style. Vincent is owner of Communication VIP. The "VIP" represents the company's expertise, "Very Important People-skills." The VIP are also Vincent's initials, Vincent Ivan Phipps. For 22 years, Vincent specializes in giving keynote speeches and facilitating workshops. Vincent is author of "Lead Out... read full bio
Ellen Stofan was NASAs Chief Scientist, running their science programs and science-related planning and investments. She has background as vice president of Proxemy Research and was an honorary processor in the department of Earth sciences at the University College London in England. Dr. Stofans background in science led her to appear on TED Talks and to author and publish professional... read full bio
Jia Jiang identifies as an entrepreneur and author. He is best known for his involvement in Rejection Therapy, a company he acquired from Canadian innovator, Jason Comely. Jiang drew inspiration from Rejection Therapy to create his own products and services to inspire fearlessness on a daily basis. He explores ways to turn rejection into enterprise, ambition, and courage. Jiang wrote... read full bio
Quentin Hardy is currently the Head of Editorial for the Google Cloud. He graduated from Kenyon College with an AB in English and went on to graduate from SOAS University of London with an MA in Area Studies-Southeast Asia, he then went to Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Hardy started his career as a reporter at Dow Jones for... read full bio
Lew believes that "Civility is its own reward". She suggests that "In choosing civility, people find their best self, and in doing so, they experience the grace, courage, generosity, humanity, and humility that civility engenders." LEW BAYER ... 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
