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Award-Winning Author and Journalist
Author and journalist Joan Morgan began her writing career freelancing for the Village Voice. Her first article, “The Pro-Rape Culture,” explored the issues of race and gender in the case…
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…
Television Journalist, Anchor, Reporter and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, NBC
Andrea Mitchell, the veteran NBC Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, is also the host of MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports
Comedian, Singer, Actress, Impressionist, Author, and Composer
Winner of an Outer Critic Circle Award and a Drama League Award for her debut in Catskills On Broadway, Marilyn Michaels is America's premier woman of a thousand faces and…
Health Fitness Guru on NBC's hit series "The Biggest Loser."
Jillian Michaels is the foremost fitness expert in the world and a renowned life coach.Committed to helping people to be the best versions of themselves and to live their happiest…
Politician who served as a United States Senator from Maryland from 1987 to 2017
The people of Maryland elected Senator Barbara A. Mikulski to be their U.S. Senator because she’s a fighter – looking out for the day–to–day needs of Marylanders and the long–range…
Actress, Author, Philanthropist & Founder of Touch by Alyssa Milano; Known for "Charmed" and "Who's the Boss"
Actress Alyssa Milano has spent almost her entire life in the public eye. A famous child actor, she has continued to work throughout her adulthood in both television and film.…
Women's Basketball Hall of Famer
Cheryl Miller is one of the greatest players in the history of women’s basketball. She was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995 – one of…
Academy Award Winning Actress & Activist. Deaf since she was 18 months old, due to illness and high fevers, she is also a prominent member of the National Association of the Deaf
Marlee Matlin received worldwide critical acclaim for her film debut in Paramount Pictures’ “Children of a Lesser God,” for which she received the Academy Award for Best Actress. At 21,…
Legal & Investigative Anchor and Correspondent, NBC News
After two decades with ABC News, Cynthia McFadden recently joined NBC News as a senior legal and investigative correspondent contributing to all NBC platforms. Her distinguished work has won many…
Founder and Medical Director of RestorMedicine. RestorMedicine is an integrative wellness center focusing on a whole body approach to health
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.…
Journalist and Correspondent for ABC News and National Public Radio
Michel McQueen Martin is a correspondent for ABC News. Prior to joining ABC News, she spent more than a decade covering politics and policy for The Wall Street Journal and…
Daughter of Nelson Mandela and CEO, House of Mandela
Makaziwe Mandela is the daughter of the late former president, Nelson Mandela and his first wife Evelyn Mase. She was named after her older sister , who was born in…
"Maria" on Sesame Street & Author
Sonia Manzano is a first-generation American of Latino descent who has affected the lives of millions of parents and children since the early 1970s, when she was offered an opportunity…
Former Moderator of Lead Story on the BET Network and Author
Whether it’s on television, radio, before audiences, or one-on-one, Cheryl Martin is passionate about being an effective communicator. During this exciting season of life, Cheryl’s desire is to cultivate every…
Advocate For Eating Disorders. Nationally Recognized Expert in the Education and Prevention of Eating and Body Image Issues
Kathleen MacDonald is nationally recognized expert in the education and prevention of eating and body image issues, as well as policy relating to eating disorders and mental health parity. For…
Actress, Social Activist and Feminist
Ali MacGraw gained notice in the 1969 film Goodbye, Columbus, but real stardom came the following year with the popular film, Love Story, for which she was nominated for the…
Comedian and Host on SIRIUS XM's Blue Collar Radio
For 28 years, comedian Kathleen Madigan has been touring 250 nights on the road and squeezing in hour-long filmed specials and performances on every late night show ever made. From…
Racial & Cultural Economics Expert
Dr. Julianne Malveaux has long been recognized for her progressive and insightful observations.
Iconic Day-time TV Actress, Entrepreneur of Youthful Essence and Humanitarian
As the most famous face in daytime television history, Susan Lucci has held audiences spellbound for years as the sexy, sassy, beautiful "woman you love to hate," Erica Kane on…
Award-Winning Journalist, Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker, and Women's Health & Wellness Advocate
Joan Lunden has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 30 years. For nearly two decades, Lunden greeted viewers each morning on Good Morning America bringing insight…
Actress, Singer and Author. Best known for her work in stage musicals. She is a two-time Grammy Award winner and a two-time Tony Award winner
Author of the New York Times bestseller, Patti LuPone: A Memoir, Miss LuPone is currently starring in the Los Angeles Opera's new production of John Corigliano's The Ghosts of Versailles.…
Radio Show Host and Motivational Life/Executive Coach, LOHAS Leader!
Coach Marjorie Lynn Johnson is a certified Master Life/Executive Coach trained by the founders of the coaching industry, The Coaches Training Institute. The Coach Lynn Show has broadcast over 100 national…
New York Style Guru. Former Host of TLC's "What Not to Wear"; Fashion Expert and Author of the book "The Truth About Style"
Stacy London is one of America’s foremost fashion experts. She was best known as the co-host of TLC’s hugely popular show, What Not To Wear. In 2005 Stacy joined The…
Poet, Vocalist, Songwriter and Professor
Gina Loring is a poet, vocalist, songwriter and professor. She has guest lectured at countless colleges and universities nationwide. As guest artist of the American Embassy, she has traveled to…
Women's Self Improvement Expert, Coach and Best Selling Author of The Woman's Comfort Book
Jennifer Louden is a pioneer in the personal growth field – the first to write about the importance and practice of self-nurturing in her best selling classic, The Woman’s Comfort…
Internationally Acclaimed Writer, Motivational Speaker, and Corporate Trainer. She has spoken, consulted, and conducted training programs in every major city in the US and many abroad
Leil Lowndes is an internationally recognized communications expert who specializes in the subconscious interactions that take place in all interpersonal communications. She has spoken and conducted hundreds of seminars for…
Award Winning Actress, Poet, and Playwright
Helena D. Lewis is an award winning actress, poet, and playwright. Her one-person show, “Call Me Crazy: Diary of A Mad Social Worker,” chronicles her work in the social service…
Emmy Award-Winning AIDS Activist
Rae Lewis-Thornton is an Emmy award winning AIDS Activist, Author, Award Winning Blogger, Social Media Expert, Jewelry Designer and Tea Connoisseur. RLT has been living with HIV for 36 years…
Journalist and Political Pundit. She is the national political correspondent for National Public Radio and also a contributor at Fox News Channel
Mara Liasson is the national political correspondent for NPR. Her reports can be heard regularly on NPR's award-winning newsmagazines All Things Considered and Morning Edition. Liasson provides extensive coverage of…
Stand-Up Comedian
Wendy Liebman has a very unique brand of humor that sets her apart from all other comedians, earning her an American Comedy Award for “Best Female Comedian.” Her distinctive style…
WNBA Champion; Olympic Gold Medalist & Author of "Don't Let the Lipstick Fool You"
When the “face” of your sport is a Wilhelmina model, you know you’re off to a good start. But Lisa Leslie, the most-recognized player in the WNBA and Team USA…
Grammy Award-Winning Singer/Actress
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.…
Author, Educator and Community Activist
Dr. Mona Lake Jones, author, educator and community activist. Jones, who has served as Poet Curator and Poet Laureate for the City of Seattle and Martin Luther King County, travels…
Poet, and Actor. Seen on Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on HBO
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…
Comedy's Lovable Queen of Mean; Stand-Up Comedian; Actress; Equal Opportunity Offender
Dubbed by The New York Times as Comedy's "Lovable Lisa Lampanelliueen of Mean," Lisa Lampanelli is a no-holds-barred insult comic who masterfully works her audience while maintaining an inherent likeability…
Author of 18 books about World Hunger, Living Democracy, and The Environment
Frances Moore Lappé is the author or co-author of 19 books, including the 1971 Diet for a Small Planet. Frances was named by Gourmet Magazine as one of 25 people…
Actress, Author and Model; Known for "Heroes" & "Final Destination"
Ali Larter portrayed fictional model Allegra Coleman in a 1996 Esquire magazine hoax and took on guest roles on several television shows in the 1990s. She made her film debut…
Singer-Songwriter, Rapper, Actress, Television & Record Producer
After a short stint as a Burger King employee, Queen Latifah made her breakthrough as a rapper when she was just 18 years old.
Plus Size Model, Leading Voice on Body Image and Eating Disorder Issues
Natalie Laughlin, W magazine calls her one of "the brightest stars," and The Wall Street Journal says "people in the industry say the brown-eyed, 5-foot-9 model, size 12-to-14, is at…
Actress, Comedian & Women's Activist
Multi-talented Vicki Lawrence was born in Inglewood, California where she excelled in dancing and singing, was a cheerleader and was voted "Most Likely to Succeed" by her graduating class. From…
Holocaust Survivor and Author Marion Blumenthal Lazan shares her story of horror and hardship in a Nazi concentration camp
Marion Blumenthal Lazan a holocaust survivor and author Marion Blumenthal Lazan will share her thoughts and experiences in a presentation entitled Four Perfect Pebbles, My Holocaust Story -- A Message…
Consulting Strategist
Kathryn D. Leary is a writer, marketing and public relations consultant and former President & CEO of the Leary Group Inc., which specialized in international marketing and communications, trade development…
The Real World: Denver
Brooke LaBarbera ventured away from Nashville to try life out in Los Angeles, California when she was recruited to be on the Real World via Myspace. She is the first…
Stand-Up Comedian, Television Writer, and Actress. She was featured in her own installment of HBO's One Night Stand comedy series, and has been a guest on The Tonight Show on nine occasions
The best way to get inside Cathy Ladman's head is to see her live. As one of the country's top comedians, Ladman's show is a self-probing vehicle which draws laughter…
Civil Rights Activist & Sociologist
Sociologist Dr. Joyce Ladner is one of the nation’s pre-eminent thought leaders. Her career has been shaped through her first hand involvement with the civil rights movement in Mississippi and…