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Best-Selling Author, Singer/Songwriter, Eating Disorder and Trauma Advocate
Jenni Schaefer is one of the foremost motivational speakers of her generation. She has carried her message of self-acceptance and triumph over adversity to the campuses of Harvard and Yale,…
The Granddaughter of Civil and Labor Rights Activist Cesar Chavez, Human Rights Activist and Diversity Speaker
The granddaughter of civil and labor rights activist Cesar Chavez, human rights activist and diversity speaker Julie Chavez Rodriguez was introduced to the farm worker movement at an early age.…
Founder, SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Health Collective; Reproductive Justice Activist
Loretta J. Ross was a co-founder and the National Coordinator of the SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective from 2005-2012, a network founded in 1997 of women of color…
TV Host and Actress, known for "Days Of Our Lives"; Creator of the Lisa Rinna Collection on QVC
With her exotic looks, prodigious talent, infectious energy and savvy business acumen, Lisa Rinna has become one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood. And along with that face, comes…
Dancer, Singer, Actress; Best Known for Performances in Broadway Musicals Such as "West Side Story" and "Chicago"
Chita Rivera first performances were in shows her brother organized for production in the basement of their home. She took voice, piano, and ballet classes, and dance became her favourite…
Journalist who writes about women’s empowerment and a social entrepreneur.
Tara Roberts is a National Geographic Storytelling Fellow and a Fellow at MIT’s Open Documentary Lab.
News Anchor, "Good Morning America"
Robin Roberts has been the anchor for ABC’s Good Morning America since 2005. She began contributing to the morning program in 1995
Author, Activist, Educator & Daughter Of The Legendary Jackie Robinson
Sharon Robinson, daughter of the legendary baseball superstar Jackie Robinson, is an author, activist and educator. Sharon has written several widely praised books about her father, including her most recent…
President of Ireland (1990-1997) & President of the Mary Robinson Foundation: Climate Justice
Mary Robinson served as president of Ireland from 1990 to 1997, and as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights from 1997 to 2002.
Actress, Dean of Fine Arts at Howard University, Advocate for Children, Women's Issues & Fine Arts
An accomplished actor and stage director, Phylicia Rashad became a household name when she portrayed Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show, a character whose enduring appeal has earned her numerous…
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…
Women’s Health Expert, Physician Correspondent for the Today Show, and Bestselling Author
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…
Award-Winning Poet, Activist, Transformational Leader & Founder of The Body Is Not An Apology
Sonya Renee Taylor is the Founder and Radical Executive Officer of The Body is Not An Apology, an international movement and organization committed to radical self-love and body empowerment as…
Stand-Up Comedian, Television Personality and Panelist on NPR's "Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me"
Heralded as one of our country’s foremost comics, Paula Poundstone’s quick-thinking, unscripted approach to comedy makes for a perfect fit as a regular panelist on NPR’s #1 show, the screwball…
Biosphere 2, Author, TV Host and Company President. After weathering two years in Biosphere 2, She is trying to create technologies that allow us to live in hostile environments like outer space
Jane Poynter is the world’s first female space travel entrepreneur. The British-born Poynter, who was sealed in an artificial, self-sustaining world for two years as a Biosphere 2 crewmember and…
Award-Winning Financial Journalist, Author and one of the nation's leading commentators on personal finance
Jane Bryant Quinn is a nationally known commentator on personal finance, with books and columns read and trusted by millions. In her long career, she has established herself as America’s…
Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Singer & Producer
From bringing characters to life on screen, performing on Broadway, producing, landing the title of national bestselling author with her literary debut and her deep-rooted philanthropic endeavors which touch lives…
Inspiring Speaker and Author Who Shares Her Story of Surviving a Terrorist Attack
When elementary education major Jackie Ann Nink from Pasadena took a course entitled Abnormal Psychology in the fall of 1976, she had no idea that nine years later she would…
Is one of the most acclaimed experts in cross-cultural communication and a leading authority on Hispanic values and culture
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.…
Trusted Health and Wellness Advocate and Host of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew
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…
U.S. Clinical Psychologist and Author, most recently of The Green Boat, which was published by Riverhead Books in June 2013
A clinical psychologist in private practice in Lincoln, Nebraska, Mary Pipher has been seeing adolescent girls and families for some 25 years. She received her BA in Cultural Anthropology from…
An Evening With Def Poetry
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…
Author, Activist, and National Lecturer
Letty Cottin Pogrebin is an author, activist, and national lecturer. A founding editor and writer for Ms. Magazine, Pogrebin is also the author of eleven books, including her new novel,…
Star on MTV's "Jersey Shore," International Television Personality, New York Times Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur
International television personality, New York Times Bestselling author, and entrepreneur Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has quickly become a household name over the years and is positioned to continue to take the…
Financial Coach, Author, National Speaker, Senior Director of Investments for a National Firm, Founder of Money Matters for Youth
Detroiter Gail Perry-Mason has come a long way, from foster care to caring for others. Gail is a respected authority in the financial industry. Add to that bestselling author and…
Renowned Actress, Poet, Playwright, Educator and Advocate
Liza Jessie Peterson is a renowned actress, poet, playwright, educator and advocate. Liza has written several plays including her most recent one woman play The Peculiar Patriot, which embarked on…
Founder of aha! Process and an Author, Speaker, Publisher, and Career Educator
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,…
Award-Winning Journalist and Writer. She is the widow of Daniel Pearl, an journalist who was the Southeast Asia bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal
Mariane Pearl is an award-winning journalist and writer who works in English, French and Spanish. She is currently the Managing Editor of CHIME FOR CHANGE global journalism platform that focuses…
Celebrated Author, Actress and Advocate for Health and Families
From Holly Robinson Peete first appearance on the award-winning children's show Sesame Street at the age of four to her most recent gig on the hit comedy series Mike &…
Actress, Choreographer, Activist and Talk Show Host
Rosie Perez, a actress, community activist, talk show host, author, dancer, and choreographer. Her film breakthrough was in Spike Lee's Do the Right Thing (1989). She followed this with White…
Singer and TV Personality; Author of "Behind The Smile: My Journey Out of Postpartum Depression"
Beginning with her national debut at age three on "The Andy Williams Show," Marie Osmond has proven to be a resilient talent with a magnetic presence recognized across generations. Entertaining…
Hip-Hop Journalist. Kim Rose to Prominence As The First and Only Woman To Have Been Editor-In-Chief of The Source Magazine
Trying to survive in the male-dominated hip-hop industry, Kim Osorio excelled when she became the first ever and only female Editor In Chief of the Source Magazine. Having been with…
Model and Actress
Teen runaway, supermodel, and actress Carré Otis found herself in the public eye from a very tender age. Millions of people gazed at provocative images of her in magazine and…
Renowned Doctor, Host of "The Dr. Oz Show," Professor of Surgery & Author
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…
Veteran Media Personality & TV Host
SuChin Pak is most proud of her work as the host and co-producer of the documentary series, “My Life Translated.” A personal, narrative doc series for MTV, the show follows…
Daughter of Sarah Palin, Author and Contestant on "Dancing with the Stars"
The daughter of former governor of Alaska and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, Bristol Palin appeared as herself on The Secret Life of the American Teenager in 2010,…
14th Surgeon General of the United States
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.
Record-Breaking Endurance Athlete & Sports Journalist & Broadcaster. First Person to Successfully Swim from Cuba to Florida Without the Protection of a Shark Cage
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,…
Former Host of "The Suze Orman Show" Financial Advisor, Motivational Speaker & Best-Selling Author
Suze Orman has been called “a force in the world of personal finance” and a “one-woman financial advice powerhouse” by USA Today. A two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, New York…
Writer, Speaker, President, Founder of Corporate Women Directors International
Irene Natividad, a recognized leader for women in the United States, wears many hats. Ms. Natividad is President of the Global Summit of Women, an annual international gathering of women…
Singer, Songwriter and Author. She has produced 16 solo CDs and has received numerous awards for her music and related charitable activities
Carrie Newcomer’s songwriting has impressed the likes of Billboard, USA Today, and Rolling Stone, which wrote that she “asks all the right questions.” Newcomer speaks and teaches about creativity, vocation,…
Authority on Women's Health, Bestselling Author of "Goddesses Never Age"
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…
Anchor of Inside Edition & Best-Selling Author
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…
Special Correspondent at NPR. She was the co-host of National Public Radio's weekday morning news program, Morning Edition, from May 2004 to November 2016
Renee Montagne is a special correspondent at NPR. Montagne co-hosted NPR's Morning Edition—the most widely heard radio news program in the United States—from 2004-2016, broadcasting from NPR West in Culver…
Business Leader, Creator of Animated Characters & Entrepreneur
Martha Montoya is a visionary businesswoman whose imagination, creative talent, and drive have always kept her moving forward, and the creator of animated characters, Los Kitos. A child born to…
Award-Winning Singer, Actress, Speaker and Philanthropist
Award winning singer, actress, speaker and philanthropist, Melba Moore's enduring talent has earned her a rewarding career in theater, television, music and film.
Writer, Feminist Activist, Poet, Essayist, and Playwright
Cherríe L. Moraga is one of the most influential figures in Chicana/o, feminist, queer, and indigenous activism and scholarship. She is a playwright, poet, and essayist whose plays and publications…
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