Zonya Foco motivates audiences around the country about the benefits of smart nutrition. She is Americas Nutrition Leader, being the only Registered Dietitian and Certified Health and Fitness Instructor who has earned the Certified Speaking Professional designation. Foco began her nutritional studies at Eastern Michigan University. After receiving her bachelors degree, Zonya worked as a clinical nutritionist for eight years... read full bio
At age 31, Valerie Greene was a healthy, athletic and successful business owner until a massive stroke paralyzed the left side of her body and left her unable to speak. Doctors told her that she might never walk or talk again, and most of her hearing was lost. Sheer determination propelled her out of her wheelchair and into a new... read full bio
Not only is Thurman Thomas one of the first great, modern-era running backs, but he is also one of the greatest complete running backs of all time. As a Buffalo Bill, Thomas was durable and strong as an every-down back; he could handle 20-25 carries a game and possessed the ability to run between the tackles or to the outside.... read full bio
Cynthia Cooper is a former professional basketball player and coach who made history in the WNBA. She was named the head coach of the Phoenix Mercury after leading the Houston Comets to four championships. As a player, Cooper earned numerous accolades, including being named to the WNBA All-Star Team every year the game was played and earning All-WNBA First Team... read full bio
Spud Webb, with a vertical leap of 42 inches, was the shortest person to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, which he won. His participation surprised teammate and defending dunk champion Dominique Wilkins, who had “never seen me dunk before,” Webb said. His dunks included the elevator two-handed double pump dunk, the one-handed off the backboard one-handed jam, a... read full bio
Rob Follows is a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and adventurer who has found a way to integrate his three life passions. He is Founding Partner of STS Capital Partners, an international boutique investment banking firm focused on helping successful entrepreneurs and CEOs in the major strategic decisions that help them move from successful achievements to true significance; Founder of Altruvest Charitable... read full bio
Many bemoan the American public school classroom as a place where young people cannot learn, where drugs are more prevalent than textbooks, where violence and vandalism make corridors look like war zones. For a myriad of reasons, the sad fact that many American public schools are waging a losing battle to complete their mission of training future generations to lead... read full bio
Miriam Peskowitz is the mother of two girls, including an 8-year-old who climbs trees and leads spy missions in the backyard. She has been a camp counselor, an historian, a blogger, a musician, and a professor, and is the author of several books, including The Truth Behind the Mommy Wars and the New York Times bestseller The Daring Book for... read full bio
MIMI SCHWARTZ, the author of five books, is a veteran speaker nationwide and abroad. Recent bookings have included Oberlin College, Princeton University, San Diego's Jewish Book Festival, Decatur Book Festival, and the Geneva Writers Conference in Switzerland. A Professor Emerita of Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, she has been published in over 100 journals and anthologies, and... read full bio
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Ken Ross, son of Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (deceased), pioneering legend in hospice and bereavement education in the United States, and noted author of 22 books in 34 languages about death and dying is President, of the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation, 2005 present. Ken was the principal care provider for his mother in the last 9 years of her life. His... read full bio
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Robert L. Woodson, Sr. is founder and president of the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise (CNE), a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and demonstration organization that supports neighborhood-based initiatives to reduce crime and violence, restore families, create economic enterprise and employment, and revitalize low-income communities. The Center has provided training and technical assistance to more than 2000 leaders of faith-based and community organizations... read full bio
Ingrid Betancourt is a Columbian politician recognized as a global symbol of freedom and human resistance. Ingrid was a former senator as well as an anti-corruption activist. She was the longest female hostage held in captivity. Ingrid was kidnapped by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia and held captive for over six years. The Colombian security forces later rescued Ingrid... read full bio
With an MA and PhD in historical theology from the Catholic University of America, Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio, popularly known as "Dr. Italy," is renowned for his ability to communicate important Catholic truths in a way that is both relevant and easy to understand. Dr. D'Ambrosio has taught at CDU as well as University of Dallas, International Catholic University, Ave Maria... read full bio
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Dr. Perls is a physician and researcher in the study of aging at Boston University Medical School. As Associate Professor in Medicine and a Geriatrician he cares for older patients at Boston Medical Center. Since he first discovered that his centenarian patients were among his healthiest, Dr. Perls has become one of a handful of world’s experts studying these exceptional... read full bio
Deidre Ann Hall is an American actress. She is also an ambassador for Operation Smile. She has won three Soap Opera Digest Awards for outstanding lead actress. She won Outstanding Contribution by an Actress/Actor. Hall also received an award for Favorite Couple. She has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy numerous times. Hall appeared on a number of shows, including... read full bio
R&B vocal duo from Washington, D.C. who have been and continue to be America's Sweethearts of Soul. An amazing 8 Top 40 Hits including: ""Reunited"", ""Shake Your Groove Thing"", ""Close Your Eyes"", and ""I Pledge My Love"".... read full bio
Adrian Belew is simply one of the most innovative electric guitarists of all time. His guitar sound is actually his own, instantly recognizable as only he can play it. He is one of the true creators of the palette of electric guitar sounds that define and continue to inspire two generations of guitar players. Spending time in bands with Frank... read full bio
