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Celebrity Rehab on VH1, Recording Artist, Fashion Model and Television Personality

Lisa D'Amato Recording artist, fashion model and television personality. She got her start in the public arena as a participant on the 5th cycle of the then UPN reality TV…

Media Personality, Actress, Author, and Host of "The Wendy Williams Show"

Mother, wife, media mogul, entrepreneur, performer and bestselling author, Wendy Williams is best-known for her long-running talk show, The Wendy Williams Show. Named one of the ’35 Most Powerful People…

Activist, Lawyer & Educator

Kathleen Neal Cleaver has spent most of her life advocating for human rights. Since 2000, she has served as the co-director of the Atlanta-based Human Rights Research Fund, part of…

Linda Villarosa runs the journalism program at CCNY. A former editor and contributing reporter for the New York Times, she also served as the executive editor of Essence Magazine

Linda Villarosa is a professor, freelance writer and editor. Professor Villarosa runs the journalism program at CCNY.

Acclaimed Author, Former Judge, Award-Winning Journalist and Television Broadcaster

An Emmy and duPont-Columbia Award-winning journalist , and the youngest state judge to ever be elected in Texas, Catherine Crier is now a ma naging partner in Cajole Entertainment developing…

Chef, Cookbook Writer, and the Television Host of Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito

Those three words define Mary Ann Esposito and the signature cooking style that has made her one of America's most loved television chefs. As the creator and host of the…

Reality TV Star; Best Known for "Southern Charm" and "The Real World: San Diego"

Cameran Eubanks from MTV Real World San Diego was known as the pretty Southern Belle from Real World San Diego. Real World San Diego was season 14 on MTV airing…

Duchess of York, Philanthropist, Author and Advocate

An international personality, successful career woman and single working mother, Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, is an inspiring role model whose extraordinary life is a testament to the powers…

Actress, Author, and Domestic Abuse Awareness Advocate

A successful actress, Robin Givens long oscillated between a glamorous movie star life and the domestic abuse she suffered at home. Today, she speaks out about the abuse she suffered,…

Anchor of CNN Headline News' "Nancy Grace" and Court TV's "Closing Arguments with Nancy Grace"

An outspoken, tireless advocate for victims' rights and one of television's most respected legal analysts, Nancy Grace is the powerful force behind CNN Headline News' (HLN) top-rated Nancy Grace. A…

Retired Professional Soccer Forward; Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; Founding Member of the Women's United Soccer Association

After 17 years, two World Championships, two Olympic Gold Medals, and near unparalleled success as a marketing icon, Mia Hamm retired from professional soccer in 2004 as not only the…

Business Woman, Philanthropist, & Author of "Secrets of a Jewish Mother"

Jill Zarin is one of the most popular and requested reality television stars in the entertainment business. Combining Twitter, Facebook, her newsletter, and other social media subscribers Jill has upward…

Founder & CEO, Zuckerberg Media, Former Head of Marketing at Facebook

Randi Zuckerberg believes in being a three-dimensional woman of many titles. After all, life is too short to pick just one! She is the Founder & CEO of Zuckerberg Media,…

Most recognizable for having played “Aunt Viv” to Will Smith’s “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” on NBC from 1993 to 1996

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…

Combining traditional instruments with lush vocals, this renowned group performs original and traditional music from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas

Combining traditional instruments, vocals and traditional music forms with contemporary influences, Women of the Calabash has enchanted audiences of all ages for over twenty years, performing music from Africa, The…

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Emmy Award-Winning Actress, Activist for Human Rights

Known for the challenging roles she's played on film and in television, critically acclaimed actress Alfre Woodard's work has earned her an Oscar nomination, four Emmy Award wins and 16…

Actress and Comedian Known From "My Brother and Me" and "Sparks"; Star of OWN Reality Show "Raising Whitley"

Kym Whitley is a funny, talented and driven quadruple-threat; actress, producer, director and stand-up comedienne. Kym Whitley is a staple on television, guest-starring on popular shows such as ABC’s “Grey’s…

Marine Biologist and Deep-Sea Explorer

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…

World-Renowned Healthcare Economist; President, U.S. Department of Defense Health Board; Former Deputy Assistant to Pres. G. H.W. Bush for Policy Development

Gail Wilensky is a Senior Fellow at Project HOPE, an international health education foundation, where she analyzes and develops policies relating to health reform and to ongoing changes in the…

Tennis Superstar & Activist

Venus Williams is an athlete, entrepreneur, best-selling author, Olympic Gold medalist, activist, designer, and tennis champion. Williams entered the pro ranks of the Women's Tennis Association when she was 14…

Emmy-Winning TV Host, MS and Health Advocate, Wellness Entrepreneur, Decorated Naval Officer

Montel Williams earned his media celebrity status as an inspirational Emmy Award winning television personality whom Americans invited into their homes for more than 17 years. He is a decorated…

Grammy Nominated Singer and Actress, Known for "Soul Food" and "Ugly Betty"

Throughout her performing career, Vanessa Williams has maintained a reputation as one of the most respected and multi-faceted entertainers in the world, amassing one accomplishment after another. She has conquered…

Vocalist and Founding Member of The Supremes

Ms. Mary Wilson still performs with the same passion as she did singing with the original Supremes, but the world renowned celebrity is now using her fame and flair to…

Global Media Entrepreneur

Talk show host, entrepreneur and entertainer Oprah Winfrey journey from her grandmother's Mississippi farm to becoming one of the world's most admired women is one of the great American success…

Chef, Restaurateur, Activist and Author. She is the owner of Chez Panisse, a Berkeley, California restaurant famous for its organic, locally grown ingredients and for pioneering California cuisine

Alice Waters is a chef, author, food activist, and the founder and owner of Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley, California. She has been a champion of local sustainable agriculture for…

Social Activist, Author and Businesswoman

Faye Wattleton is a Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal and Heads the board governace advisory practice, in New York. Ms. Wattleton’s distinguished career spans more than three decades, during…

Psychotherapist, Specialists in Eating Disorders, Weight Regulation and Body Image in the country, she is the creator of B.I.T.E. The Body Image Transformation Experience Workshop

Fran Weiss is on the Board of Directors of the International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) as well as the eating disorder…

Senior National Correspondent for NPR

As NPR's senior national correspondent, Linda Wertheimer travels the country and the globe for NPR News, bringing her unique insights and wealth of experience to bear on the day's top…

Television Personality and Co-Host of Wheel of Fortune

Growing up in the small resort town of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Vanna White never expected to become a pop culture icon. But in 1982, she added her name…

Former Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan, New York Times Best-Selling Author, and Expert on Leadership and Success

Kate White is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of thirteen novels of suspense: eight Bailey Weggins mysteries, including the just released Such a Perfect Wife, and five standalone…

Chief Foreign Affairs Senior Correspondent, PBS NewsHour; Former Fellow of Yale Corporation

Margaret Warner is a senior correspondent and on-air anchor of public television’s PBS NewsHour, interviewing newsmakers and top experts in every field from politics and foreign affairs, to the economy…

The Real World: Brooklyn and Host of "The Art of Connection", a web series looking to experts from across the globe on how to the live your most fulfilled life

Baya Voce's business journey started as a cast member on MTV's The Real World where her interest in relationships was nurtured. She transformed her TV exposure into an entrepreneurial adventure,…

Unavoidably Soulful Singer/Songwriter

Anna Vogelzang has been making songs since 2000, playing them in public since 2003, and driving them around the country since 2007. Her melody-driven, multi-instrumental folk-pop ballads have been met…

Nationally Recognized Relationship Expert, Author, and Trainer

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…

Author, The Color Purple

Alice Walker is an internationally celebrated writer, poet and activist whose books include seven novels, four collections of short stories, four children’s books, and volumes of essays and poetry.  She…

Best-selling author, acclaimed speaker and teacher, and award-winning visionary and activist. Daughter of Alice Walker

Time Magazine named Rebecca Walker one of the fifty most influential American leaders under forty because of her transformative views on race, gender, sexuality and power-an award which has been…

Journalist, Editor, Writer and Photographer

Lorna Tychostup, journalist and photographer is the senior editor for Chronogram magazine and a freelance journalist and photographer. Since February 2003, she has visited Iraq four separate times and was…

Actor, Comedian, Director, Author and Activist

Aisha Tyler, is an actor, comedian, director, author and activist. she is currently co-host of the hit cbs daytime talker "the talk" until end of the seventh season. Aisha joined…

Actress & Women's Rights Activist

One of today’s hottest stars, Gabrielle Union, continues to shine. Gabrielle is currently the star of BET’s Being Mary Jane, which will air its second season in 2015. She plays…

Change the Culture of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in America. Upshaw's Organization, Keep Friendship Alive

Erica Upshaw, In 2000, her older brother Joey Upshaw died at a fraternity house after heavy drinking and overdosing on the drug Gamma Hydroxybutyric acid, also known as GHB. Only…

Television Journalist who is anchor of ABC's television news magazine 20/20 and ABC News specials

As an award-winning anchor and correspondent, Elizabeth Vargas has traveled the world covering breaking news stories, reporting in - depth investigations and conducting newsmaker interviews. During the historic Iraqi elections…

Co-Founded the Women's Building, became the Executive Director of the National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

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…

Veteran Newspaper Journalist and Pulitzer Prize Winner

Cynthia Tucker, a veteran newspaper journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner, is a Visiting Professor of Journalism and Charlayne Hunter-Gault Distinguished Writer-in-Residence at the University of Georgia. She is also a…

Miss America 1990 & Youth Advocate

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…

TV Personality, Lawyer, Author, Arbitrator on "Divorce Court"

Judge Lynn Toler is currently the host of the nationally syndicated and Emmy Nominated television show, Divorce Court.  She is a graduate of Harvard University and The University of Pennsylvania…

Actress & Comedian; Star of Neflix's "Grace and Frankie"

Lily Tomlin continues to venture across an ever-widening range of media, starring in television, theater, motion pictures, animation and video. Tomlin made her television debut in 1966 on The Garry…

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Writer, Author, Publisher and two time Grammy award winning co-writer of the hit songs “Tennessee” and “Revolution” with the music group Arrested Development

Aerle Taree, two time Grammy award winning co-writer of the hit songs “Tennessee” and “Revolution” with the music group Arrested Development, has expanded her writing talent in the newly published…

Editor-at-Large, Essence Magazine

Mikki Taylor is the quintessential authority on all matters regarding beauty and style. From A-list celebrities and world-renowned cover models to women in the know, Taylor influences all types of…

Award-Winning Author, Veteran Journalist and Nationally-Recognized Communications and Political Strategist

Kristin Clark Taylor is an award-winning author, veteran journalist, and nationally recognized communications and political strategist. Taylor was a member of USA Today’s original creation and launch team. She remained…

Founder & CEO, National CARES Mentoring Movement & Editor of Essence Magazine

After 27 years as the chief editor of Essence magazine and the visionary credited with building the brand, Susan L. Taylor left publishing to devote her life to building an…