Women's Health & Issues

Entrepreneur, influencer, model, and philanthropist Demi-Leigh Tebow utilizes her platforms as Miss South Africa and Miss Universe to educate and inspire on a global scale.

Debra "Debbie" Sterling is a driving force in the STEM industry, a powerful voice for women, and a leader for the next generation of female engineers.

Doctor of Human Sexuality, Emily Morse, is on a mission to liberate the conversation around sex and pleasure. With the longest-running sex and relationship podcast, Dr. Morse has helped millions…

Charity Dean MD, MPH&TM is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Public Health Company which brings together the best expertise in public health disease control with private sector tech innovation…

When Dara Treseder speaks, prepare to observe mastery in motion. Her ability to deconstruct questions of purpose, storytelling, and intent while constructing a way forward is a reflection of genius.

At the University of Texas, Dr. Kate Biberdorf is breaking stereotypes and blowing stuff up—all in a good pair of heels.

Dr. Helen Powell-Stoddart is a board-certified physician of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She began her career at Oakwood University where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree studying Biology and…

Dr. Jennifer Berman is a recurring co-host on the Emmy® Award-winning talk show, The Doctors, and a practicing urologist with specialized training in female urology and female sexual medicine. Dr.…

Velma P. Scantlebury, M.D., is the associate director of the Kidney Transplant Program at Christiana Care. She comes to Christiana Care from the University of South Alabama’s Regional Transplant Center,…

Debra (Debbi) J. Fields epitomizes the American dream. From America's cherished tradition of humble beginnings, she launched what has become one of the nation's most visible, successful dessert empires. She…

A Philadelphia native, Deesha Dyer’s unconventional story is woven together by themes of heart, dedication, and an incessant quest for excellence. After graduating from Milton Hershey School, a private philanthropic…

Deborah Willis, Ph.D, is University Professor and Chair of the Department of Photography & Imaging at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and has an affiliated…

Shakti Butler, PhD, filmmaker and Founder and Creative Director of World Trust, is a dynamic educator in the field of racial equity.  She engages her audience with participatory keynotes and…

Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world. Her life, with all its challenges and successes, was brought to the screen…

Dr. Carole Boyce-Davies is a student-first, Caribbean-American radically intellectual committed to social justice.  Currently, Professor of Africana Studies and English at Cornell University, from the mid1980’s and throughout the 1990’s,…

Brittney Cooper is Assistant Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies and Africana Studies at Rutgers University. She is a Black feminist theorist who specializes in the study of Black women’s…

Daphne Maxwell Reid, an actress, producer, entrepreneur and author, People remember Daphne as “Aunt Vivian” from “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” Throughout her years of work on television, she…

Dr. Edith Widder is an expert in oceanographic research and a leader in designing and inventing new submersible equipment to enable unobtrusive deep-sea observations. Widder is co-founder of the Ocean…

Dr Brenda Wade, nationally recognized relationship expert, author, and trainer creator and founder of the Love, Money & Seva Seminars and Power Coaching and Training International, Dr. Wade ignites change…

Carmen Vázquez co-founded the Women's Building, became the Executive Director of the National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and then the Coordinator of Lesbian and Gay Health Services for…

Since 2001, Debbye Turner Bell has been enjoying her role in broadcast journalism as a staff correspondent for CBS News. She covers a variety of subjects, and is from time…

For almost three decades Dr. Nancy Snyderman has combined careers as a head and neck cancer surgeon, network television correspondent, and advisor to Fortune 500 corporations and is one of…

Devyn Simone is a dating expert, matchmaker, and the executive producer, co-creator, and co-host of Love At First Swipe on TLC.

As one of the most popular talk show hosts in radio history, Dr. Laura Schlessinger offers no-nonsense advice infused with a strong sense of ethics, accountability, and personal responsibility; she's…

Dr. Judith Reichman is considered to be one of the leading voices in America on women’s health issues. She has been a medical contributor on women’s health for the NBC…

Dr. Jo Ann Piña is an ethnically diverse speaker and one of the most acclaimed experts in cross-cultural communication in the country with expertise in executive presence and executive presentations.…

Dr. Drew Pinsky is a practicing physician, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, and Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. Pinsky starred in the hit reality series Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew…

The acclaimed late-night series RUSSELL SIMMONS PRESENTS DEF POETRY. Poets to be selected from the following: Suheir, Black Ice, Poetri, Stacey Ann Chin, Lemon, Beau Sia, Mayda and the best…

Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D. is the founder of aha! Process and an author, speaker, publisher, and career educator. Every successful organization needs a driver, a leader who keeps it focused,…

Dr. Mehmet Oz, two-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning host of the three-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning The Dr. Oz Show, is Vice-Chair and Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. He directs the…

When Dr. Antonia Novello grew up in the small city of Farjardo, Puerto Rico, she never dreamed she would spread her wings beyond its borders.

At the age of 64, in her fifth and final attempt, Diana Nyad successfully fulfilled her lifelong dream of completing the 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida on September 2,…

Christiane Northrup, M.D., is a visionary pioneer and a leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness, which includes the unity of mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Internationally…

Two-time “Emmy Award” winner Deborah Norville is Anchor of Inside Edition, the country’s top-rated and most honored syndicated newsmagazine. Ratings jumped 15% the week Norville joined the program and have…

Nicola McFadzean Ducharme, ND is the founder and Medical Director of RestorMedicine. She practices holistic medicine specializing in Lyme disease, hormone balancing, autistic-spectrum disorders, pre-conception health care and digestive disorders.…

Dr. Julianne Malveaux has long been recognized for her progressive and insightful observations.

Dawnn Lewis a multitalented and multifaceted individual. Perhaps best known for her roles on the hit TV shows A DIFFERENT WORLD (composer of shows theme song) and HANGIN’ WITH MR.…

Dufflyn Lammers performed her poem SINGLE LIFE on Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on HBO. She also appeared in the DVD release of BELLY from Artisan Films, and on ABC…

Doris Kearns Goodwin is a world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Goodwin is the author of six critically acclaimed and New York Times best-selling books, including her most recent,…

Jean Kilbourne is internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on the image of women in advertising and her critical studies of alcohol and tobacco advertising. Her films, lectures, and television…

Donna Richardson Joyner has sold millions of fitness videos including ESPN, Nike and Buns of Steel, Sweatin in the Spirit. She has the #1 Inspirational Fitness Infomercial in America “Body…

Robert Huizenga (better known simply as Dr. H), is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCLA. He is the author of multiple scientific abstracts and papers on the aggressive…

Marilyn J. Harran is professor of history and religious studies, holder of the Stern Chair in Holocaust Education, and the founding director of the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education and…

Dr. Cris Haltom has been a professional psychologist delivering psychotherapy services for over 25 years.  She individualizes her approach to each person and family, drawing from many skills learned over…

Dr. Gwendolyn Goldsby Grant has earned a Bachelor of Science degree, two Masters degrees (one in Guidance and Counseling, the other in Behavioral Science), a Doctorate in Theology, and a…

Jewelle Taylor Gibbs is professor emerita at the School of Social Welfare as well as a clinical psychologist and noted writer. She is the author of Preserving Privilege: California Politics,…

Dorothy Butler Gilliam was a journalist with The Washington Post

Dana Gilmore’s brand of poetry is both invigorating and cathartic. She has appeared on seasons 3 and 4 of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam where she received several standing ovations.  She…

Daria Dolan, Financial expert and co-host of “Smart Money With the Dolans,” a daily national radio call-in show, and a regular contributor to “CBS This Morning.”

Dominique Dawes is best known for her tremendous success as an Olympic gymnast who competed in three Olympic Games, winning team medals in all three Olympic Games becoming the only…