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Motivational Speaker; Former Football Player at the University of Notre Dame; Basis for the Award-Winning Movie "Rudy"
Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, best known for his awe-inspiring story of carving his name into the history books of college football and becoming the most famous graduate of the University of…
Intellectual, Essayist and Television Journalist Known for "Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez"
Richard Rodriguez was born on July 31, 1944, in San Francisco, California, to Mexican immigrants Leopoldo and Victoria Moran Rodriguez, the third of their four children. When Rodriguez was still…
Chef, Businesswoman, Author and Host, "Rachael Ray Show"
Rachael Ray is a New York Times best-selling author of more than twenty cookbooks, including “Week in a Day,” “My Year in Meals” and “The Book of Burger.” Her latest…
Actor, Film Director, Producer, Businessman, Environmentalist, Philanthropist, and Founder of the Sundance Film Festival
Robert Redford, the iconic independent filmmaker who founded the Sundance Film Festiva. Redford, who was recently labeled the “Godfather of Indie Film” by TIME magazine, best known for his career…
Winner of NBC's "Apprentice" Season 4 and President & CEO, BCT Partners
Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and scholar, and as a leading voice for his generation in business and technology. He is the founder, chairman…
Political Advisor, Consultant, and Lobbyist who worked with the Reagan Administration as Assistant Secretary of Defense
Richard Perle's research areas are defense, intelligence, national security, Europe, the Middle East and Russia.Mr. Perle presently serves as consultant to the Department of Defense; Chairman and CEO of Hollinger…
Former Presidential Candidate & Consumer Advocate
For a self-described "public citizen," Ralph Nader has achieved a phenomenal level of national prominence. Honored by Time magazine as "One of the 100 Most Influential Americans of the 20th…
Award-Winning Actress, Dancer & Singer
Rita Moreno remains one of the busiest stars in show business: she recently released her first book, Rita Moreno: A Memoir
Author & Harvard University Professor Who Specializes in Strategy, Innovation and Leadership for Change
Rosabeth Moss Kanter holds the Ernest L. Arbuckle Professorship at Harvard Business School, where she specializes in strategy, innovation, and leadership for change. Her strategic and practical insights have guided…
Award-Winning Journalist & Media Personality, Author of "Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith"
Over the course of a journalistic career that has seen him interview newsmakers ranging from multiple U.S. presidents to the top athletes and entertainers in Hollywood, Roland S. Martin is…
Award-Winning Author, Teacher, and Publisher. Impacting with Inspiration Empowering through Education
Dr. Roger Leslie is a scholar in the fields of education and success, as well as motion pictures. A prolific writer of books that include inspirational self-help, teaching and librarianship,…
Multi-Media Journalist and Innovative Business Leader
A respected multi-media journalist and innovative business leader, Roy S. Johnson joined the Alabama Media Group/Al.com as Director, Sports, in April 2014. He successfully leads a team of digital journalists…
Powerful Speaker and Best-Selling Author. Using stories of famous leaders, Robin has inspired audiences around the world
Robin Gerber is a powerful speaker, best-selling author and historian. She has appeared on History Channel and Biography Channel programming, as well as The PBS Newshour, and CBS and FOX…
Television News Anchor and Correspondent, Radio Host, and Best Selling Author
Rita Cosby is one of the most recognized and respected broadcasters in America and has been quoted and profiled by hundreds of media outlets across the country and overseas. Born…
Widely recognized internationally as Australia's most influential diplomat in contemporary times
A recognized expert in nuclear arms control and disarmament, Ambassador Richard Butler is Penn State's Distinguished Scholar of International Peace and Security. An Australian, Professor Butler has held numerous senior Australian…
Producer for Reuters in Washington, D.C. She is likely best known for anchoring CNN Headline News Tonight, a prime-time national three-hour news cast in the United States
Rudi Bakhtiar is an Iranian-American journalist, producer for Reuters in Washington, D.C. Being born in the United States, Rudi moved back and forth between U.S. and Iran. Her family settled…
Marketing Consultant & Author
Rick Barrera is a nationally acclaimed speaker, marketing consultant and author known throughout the Fortune 500 for his extraordinary speaking ability and his unique approach to brand building. His research…
Cherokee Businessperson and Advocate. She is former director, former president, and founder of First Nations Development Institute and the founder of First Peoples Worldwide
Rebecca Adamson, a Cherokee, is the founder and president of First Nations Development Institute. She has worked directly with grassroots tribal communities and as a national advocate of local tribal…