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Laura Ling
Featured Speaker
Award-Winning Journalist and Author
Award-Winning Journalist and Author Award-winning journalist and author Laura Ling has traveled the world reporting on critical issues ranging from slave labor in the Amazon, to energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa, to the challenges faced by military families in the […]
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California, United States
Giuliana Rancic
Featured Speaker
Entertainment Journalist, Fashion & Beauty Expert, Television Personality and Breast Cancer Survivor
Entertainment Journalist, Fashion & Beauty Expert, Television Personality and Breast Cancer Survivor New York Times best-selling author and the winner of the Fan Favorite award at the Daytime Emmy Awards, Giuliana Rancic is an entertainment journalist, author, entrepreneur, fashion designer […]
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Illinois, United States
John Beltzer
Founder of Non-Profit "Songs of Love Foundation" and Inspirational Speaker
Founder of Non-Profit “Songs of Love Foundation” and Inspirational Speaker For over 16 years, John Beltzer has provided captivating moments of joy and hope for audiences all across the country. His non-profit organization founded in 1996, the “Songs of Love […]
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New York, United States
Jane Brody
The popular health columnist from The New York Times.
For a recent birthday, Jane Brody received a T-shirt that proclaimed "Still Perfect—After All These Years." Once she stopped laughing, she realized it should have said "Still Trying After All These Years" — still trying to be good to her […]
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$5,000 to $10,000
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New York, United States
John Davis
Academic, Author, Avisor, Speaker and Pioneer on Family Enterprise and Family Wealth
Academic, Author, Avisor, Speaker and Pioneer on Family Enterprise and Family Wealth Professor John A. Davis is a globally recognized pioneer and authority on family enterprise, family wealth, and family office. Since the 1970s, he has been a leading researcher, […]
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Massachusetts, United States
Marian Wright Edelman
Child Advocate and Founder & President of The Children's Defense Fund
Child Advocate and Founder & President of The Children’s Defense Fund Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the Children’s Defense Fund (CDF), has been an advocate for disadvantaged Americans for her entire professional life. Under her leadership, CDF has […]
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District Of Columbia, United States
Linda Ellerbee
Veteran Journalist, Award-winning TV Producer, Best-selling Author & Cancer Survivor
Veteran Journalist, Award-winning TV Producer, Bestselling Author & Cancer Survivor Linda Ellerbee is an outspoken journalist, award-winning television documentary producer, writer and anchor, best-selling author, breast cancer survivor, mom, grandmother and one of the most sought-after speakers in America. Early […]
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$50,000 or greater
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New York, United States
Hill Harper
Award Winning TV & Film Actor, NY Times Bestselling Author, Youth and Education Advocate
Award Winning TV & Film Actor, NY Times Bestselling Author, Education and Youth Advocate Hill Harper is a humanitarian, an award-winning actor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, health and wellness ambassador/educator and philanthropist. Harper is perhaps most recognizable for his starring role […]
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California, United States
Angel Harris
Social Inequalities, Policy and Education speaker, Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at Duke University
Social Inequalities, Policy and Education speaker, Professor of Sociology and African-American Studies at Duke University Angel Harris wants to change the way people think about the academic achievement gap across racial and ethnic groups in the United States – an […]
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North Carolina, United States
Heloise
Author of the Internationally Popular Syndicated Column, "Hints from Heloise"
Author of Internationally Popular Syndicated Column Hints from Heloise Heloise is the premier lifestyle management expert who has helped generations of women and men. As author of the internationally popular column, Hints from Heloise, she’s undoubtedly the world’s most famous name […]
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Texas, United States
Linda Armstrong Kelly
Best-selling author, survivor, and caretaker of famous cancer survivor & cycling legend--her son, Lance.
Linda Armstrong Kelly is a shining example of spectacular triumph against incredible odds. From high school dropout to mother of Lance Armstrong, seven time Tour De France champion and cancer survivor, Linda’s story motivates people to achieve their own dreams, […]
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Texas, United States
Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired), Founder & President of Educational Achievement Services, Inc., Keynote Speaker, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Educator
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired), Founder & President of Educational Achievement Services, Inc., Keynote Speaker, Author, Motivational Speaker, and Educator Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch is a renowned charismatic, passionate and influential speaker who carries a powerful message of what it takes […]
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Nevada, United States
Mary LoVerde
Life Balance Strategist and Author of Stop Screaming at the Microwave! How to Connect Your Disconnected Life
Life Balance Strategist and Author of “Stop Screaming at the Microwave! How to Connect Your Disconnected Life” For fifteen years, as a busy mother with a demanding career on the faculty of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and […]
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Colorado, United States
Dave Marcus
Pulitzer Prize Winner and Education Expert
Pulitzer Prize Winner and Education Expert Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist David L. Marcus has been a high school teacher, a visiting professor, and an educational consultant. In between, he wrote two highly-praised books about education and parenting. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter Dave […]
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$5,000 to $10,000
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New York, United States
Dr. Lisa Masterson
Ob-Gyn, Infertility and Family Planning Expert, and Former Co-Host of The Doctors
Ob-Gyn, Infertility and Family Planning Expert, and Former Co-Host of The Doctors Dr. Lisa Masterson is a specialist in obstetrics, gynecology, infertility, adolescent gynecology and family planning. Dr. Lisa is best recognized in her role as the Emmy-nominated co-host of […]
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California, United States
Jenny McCarthy
Model, Comedian, Actress, Author, and Autism Activist
Model, Comedian, Actress, Author, and Autism Activist With her honesty, humility and humor Jenny McCarthy has been able to transcend the boundaries of her roles as comedian, actress, host, best-selling author and influential activist in the world of healing and preventing autism. When […]
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California, United States
Maria Menounos
Host & Correspondent on E!, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Journalist, Activist, and Survivor
Host & Correspondent on E!, Best-Selling Author, Journalist, Activist, and Survivor Maria Menounos is a first generation American, Emmy winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, CEO/co-founder of one of the largest digital broadcast networks worldwide, TV and movie actress, […]
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$50,000 or greater
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California, United States
Will Miller
Emotional Wellness Expert, Speaker, Psychotherapist, Educator, Comedian, and Best-Selling Author
Emotional Wellness Expert, Speaker, Psychotherapist, Educator, Comedian, and Best-Selling Author Dr. Will Miller has earned the reputation as an extraordinary keynote speaker. He is a recognized expert in the area of stress and coping, interpersonal relationships, organizational health, wellness and […]
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$5,000 to $10,000
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Indiana, United States
Deborah Norville
Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Host of Inside Edition and Cancer Survivor
Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Best-Selling Author, Host of Inside Edition, and Cancer Survivor 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 […]
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New York, United States
Dave Pelzer
Best-Selling Author and Inspirational Survivor
Best-Selling Author and Inspirational Survivor In a word, Dave Pelzer embodies Esprit: Spirit, Humor & Wit. As a child, his resilience enabled him to overcome extreme life-threatening obstacles. As an adult, for over 20 years, Dave’s inspirational work has encouraged […]
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California, United States
Charles Petty
America's Leading Family Humorist
America’s Leading Family Humorist Charles Petty is a funny, educational and inspirational professional speaker. He has the rare ability to package profound, life-changing truths in humor. He has a soft southern accent and uses original humor that is never off-color. […]
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$5,000 to $10,000
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North Carolina, United States
Paul Reiser
Beloved Actor of the Hit Show "Mad About You"
Beloved Actor of the Hit Show "Mad About You" As a seasoned actor, writer, and stand-up comedian, Paul Reiser continues to add to his list of accomplishments. In addition to co-creating and starring in the critically acclaimed NBC series, "Mad […]
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$50,000 or greater
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California, United States
Ashley Rhodes-Courter
International Child Welfare Advocate and National Ambassador, Award-Winning Author of Three Little Words
International Child Welfare Advocate and National Ambassador, Award-Winning Author of Three Little Words Ashley Rhodes-Courter is the quintessential American success story. Born in 1985 to a single teen mother, by the age of 3 she was in Florida’s foster care […]
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Florida, United States
Pepper Schwartz
Today Show Contributor, AARP Sex and Relationship Ambassador, and Best-Selling Author
Today Show Contributor, AARP Sex and Relationship Ambassador, and Best-Selling Author Pepper Schwartz is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington in Seattle. She holds a B.A. and an M.A. from Washington University in St. Louis, where she […]
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Washington, United States
Tavis Smiley
Popular Talk Show Host, Author, Political Commentator and Philanthropist
Popular Talk Show Host, Author, Political Commentator and Philanthropist From his celebrated conversations with world figures, to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, as a broadcaster, author, advocate, and philanthropist, Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding […]
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California, United States
Marlo Thomas
Actress, author and social activist universally known for work at St. Jude's Childrens Hospital and as "That Girl"
As an actress, producer, author and social activist, Marlo Thomas continues to create meaningful and successful projects within all areas of the entertainment community. Throughout her career Thomas has been honored with four Emmys, nine Emmy nominations, a Golden Globe, […]
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Unknown, United States
Judith Viorst
Award-Winning Journalist, Poet, Writer & Children's Author
Award-Winning Journalist, Poet, Writer & Children’s Author Judith Viorst was born and raised in New Jersey. She received a BA in history from Rutgers University, and in 1981, after six years of study, she graduated from the Washington Psychoanalytic Institute. […]
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$5,000 to $10,000
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District Of Columbia, United States
Dwyane Wade
NBA Champion, Former Miami Heat Guard & Entrepreneur
NBA Champion, Former Miami Heat Guard & Entrepreneur As a three-time NBA Champion, Olympic Gold medalist, and thirteen-time NBA All-Star, Dwyane Wade has experienced a whirlwind career. In 2021, Wade was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary team, representing the […]
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$50,000 or greater
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Georgia, United States
Kerry Washington
Award-Winning Actress & Activist
Award-Winning Actress & Activist Kerry Washington is a versatile and fearless actress on both the screen and stage who is best known for her Emmy-nominated role as Olivia Pope on the acclaimed ABC series “Scandal.” Currently Washington was most recently […]
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California, United States
John Wood
Founder and Board Co-Chair of Room to Read, Philanthropist, and Literacy Advocate
Founder and Board Co-Chair of Room to Read, Philanthropist, and Literacy Advocate John Wood is the founder and board co–chair of Room to Read, an organization that seeks to transform the lives of millions of children in developing countries by […]
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New York, United States