Angella Nazarian

Angella Nazarian is a best-selling author & sought-after speaker. Incorporating training in psychology & past teaching experience, Angella creates dynamic & engaging events & workshops. Her book, "Pioneers of the Possible: Celebrating Visionary Women of the World" has garnered praise from Tina Brown & Ariana Huffington. She has lead panels for the Milken Institute & numerous women's conferences...

Betty Anne Waters

What would you do if your loved one was sentenced to life in prison – and you were 100% certain of his innocence? Betty Anne Waters – inspiration for the upcoming major motion picture Betty Anne Waters "Conviction" starring Oscar© winner Hillary Swank – lived that nightmare when, in 1983, her brother was sentenced to life without parole for a murder and robbery he swore he didn’t commit. When...

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate has endeared herself to audiences and received accolades for her strength and versatility in theatre, film and television. With her recent People’s Choice nomination for “Favorite TV Female,” and her recent Emmy Award nomination for "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy" for Samantha Who?...

Elizabeth Vargas

As an award-winning anchor and correspondent, Vargas has traveled the world covering breaking news stories, reporting in-depth investigations and conducting newsmaker interviews. During the historic Iraqi elections in December 2005, she anchored World News Tonight from Baghdad. She anchored for both World News Tonight and 20/20 from the U.S. Gulf Coast, covering Hurricane Katrina's devastation.

Eve Ensler

EVE ENSLER, playwright, performer, and activist, is the author of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, translated into over 45 languages and performed in over 130 countries, including sold-out runs at both Off-Broadway's Westside Theater and on London's West End (2002 Olivier Award nomination, Best Entertainment.) Her experience performing THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES inspired her to create V-Day, a global movement...

Geena Davis

Academy Award winner Geena Davis is one of Hollywood's most respected actors, appearing in several roles that became cultural landmarks. Earning the 2006 Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama, Davis broke ground in her portrayal of the first female President of the United States in ABC's hit show "Commander in Chief...

Gladys Knight

The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. Very few singers over the last fifty years have matched her unassailable artistry. This seven-time Grammy winner has enjoyed #1 hits in pop, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and has triumphed in film, television and live performance...

Gloria Estefan

Gloria Estefan, an international superstar, is one of the most recognized artists in the world. With five Grammy Awards and more than seventy million albums sold world-wide, Estefan is the single most successful crossover performer in the history of Latin music.

Hannah  Storm

Hannah Storm is currently the lead anchor for ESPN's flagship show SportsCenter, and also reports for the network on the U.S. Open and Wimbledon. She is also the host of the new series "Face to Face with Hannah Storm", which is an interview show featuring some of the highest profile figures in sports. Through her production company Brainstormin' Productions, Hannah executive produced the...

Heather Armstrong

Heather B. Armstrong is widely acknowledged to be the most popular "mommy blogger" in the world. She has more than 1.5 million followers on Twitter and was recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of the 30 most influential women in media, along with Diane Sawyer, Kelly Ripa and Oprah Winfrey. Time Magazine has twice listed her website as one of the 25 best blogs in the world. She has been...

Hilary Swank

Two-time Academy Award winning actress, Hilary Swank has graced some of this decade's most fascinating films. An actress as well as a producer, Swank is involved with several highly anticipated projects. Hilary can currently be seen in Fox Searchlight's "CONVICTION", which she also executive produced and is based on the true story of a working mother that puts herself through law school to free...

India Arie

INDIA.ARIE is known and cherished by fans and fellow musicians as a poet, a songwriter, a musician, an advocate, a friend and a philanthropist -- but she is possibly best known for the love in her music that has inspired and motivated people worldwide. India.Arie has sold over 8 million albums worldwide, including the double-platinum Acoustic Soul, the platinum Voyage to India and her...

Ivanka Trump

IVANKA TRUMP is one of the most recognized and influential young business women today. As Executive Vice President of Development & Acquisitions, Ms. Trump is charged with the domestic and global expansion of The Trump Organization’s real estate interests. Along with her father, Donald J. Trump and her siblings, Donald Jr. and Eric, Ms. Trump, who joined the organization in 2005, directs...

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis is an actress with starring roles in such acclaimed films as Freaky Friday, True Lies, Trading Places and A Fish Called Wanda. In television, Ms. Curtis co-starred opposite Richard Lewis in the sitcom Anything But Love, as well as the title role in TNT’s adaptation of Wendy Wasserstein’s play, The Heidi Chronicles, and the CBS telefilm Nicholas’ Gift for which she earned...

Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaels is one of the leading health and wellness experts in the country. Perhaps considered one of the most demanding people on television for her role as trainer and life coach on the two NBC hit series, The Biggest Loser and Losing It With Jillian, Michaels has created a brand name for herself. Every week she motivates nearly 13 million TV viewers of The Biggest Loser, and almost...

Kathy  Ireland

kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW) is the design and marketing firm founded in 1993 by CEO and Chief Designer, Kathy Ireland. The mission statement of kiWW is "...finding solutions for families, especially busy moms"TM. Forbes Magazine reports that kiWW is a "design empire which grosses over 1.4 billion dollars annually in retail sales." License Global Magazine names kathy ireland Worldwide® the

Katie Couric

Katie Couric (@katiecouric) is an award-winning journalist and TV personality, well-known cancer advocate, and New York Times best-selling author of The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons From Extraordinary Lives. Couric joined the Disney/ABC Television Group in Summer 2011 and serves as special correspondent for ABC News, contributing to ABC World News, Nightline, 20/20, Good Morning America...

Katty  Kay

Katty Kay (pronounced CAT-TEE) is the lead anchor of BBC World News America. Prior to taking over as lead anchor, Kay served as the Washington Correspondent for BBC since 2002. Kay's career with the BBC began in Zimbabwe in 1990 where she started filing radio reports for BBC World Service radio. From there she also covered the end of apartheid in South Africa. Kay then went on to work...

Laila Ali

Laila Ali is a world-class athlete, fitness & wellness expert, cooking enthusiast, founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand and mother of two toddler-aged children. The daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali, Laila is also a four-time undefeated world boxing champion, whose stellar record includes 24 wins (21 of which were "knockouts") and zero losses. In addition to her latest work as a...

Laura Dern

Three-time Golden Globe Award winner LAURA DERN is born from Hollywood royalty and appeared in such iconic films as JURASSIC PARK and RAMBLING ROSE for which she earned her first Academy Award nomination. Currently, Laura stars in the award-winning and critically acclaimed HBO series “Enlightened,” which she also co-created and executive produces. Laura has proven to...

Linda Cohn

Linda Cohn has long been considered a pioneer for woman sportscasters and a true American icon. She has graced our television sets for over 18 years as one of the first full-time female sports anchors and is recognized as one of America's most successful female sports anchors. Linda has been one of only a few that have been a constant mainstay on ESPN's SportsCenter, since July of 1992. Today...

Lisa Rinna

Whether she's interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, or "movin' what she's got" on Dancing with the Stars, Lisa Rinna always looks absolutely sensational. Now for the first time, the award-winning actress who captured our hearts in Days of Our Lives and Melrose Place reveals her best-kept secrets for staying fit, managing weight, looking beautiful, feeling sexy, and living the best life

Lynn  Nottage

Lynn Nottage's play, By The Way, Meet Vera Stark,enjoyed an extended run Off-Broadway at Second Stage Theatre (Lily Award, Drama Desk Nomination). It can be seen at The Geffen Playhouse and Goodman Theatre. Her Pulitzer Prize-winning play Ruined, which involves the plight of women in the civil war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, premiered at Manhattan Theatre Club and Goodman Theatre (OBIE...

Maria Bello

Maria Bello has captivated audiences with her many diverse roles in such films as "the Cooler" with William H. Macy, (Golden Globe and SAG Nomination), Davis Cronenberg's "A History of Violence" opposite Viggo Mortenson and Ed Harris (NY Film Critics win and Golden Globe nomination), along with close to 30 other films. Bello began her career as an activist at Villanova University where she...

Michelle Rhee

In the ever-evolving landscape of education in America, MICHELLE RHEE has been working tirelessly for the past two decades to give children the skills and knowledge they will need to compete in a changing world. From adding instructional time after school and visiting students' homes as a third grade teacher in Baltimore, to hosting hundreds of community meetings and creating...

Muna Abu Sulayman

Muna Abu Sulayman, executive manager of Strategic Studies and Research Initiatives at Prince Alwaleed bin Talal's Kingdom Holding Company, was among the 250 Young Global Leaders chosen by the World Economic Forum for 2007. Riyadh-based Muna Abu Sulayman is the only Saudi to gain a place on this year's list which was released yesterday by the Geneva-based WEF.

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 HLN's top-rated show, "Nancy Grace". A former prosecutor with an unparalleled record of success, she has appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "The View," "The Today Show," "Good Morning America," "Dr. Phil" and "Larry King Live," among others...

Olivia Newton-John

Actress, singer, songwriter, devoted mother, humanitarian and cancer survivor, Olivia Newton-John is a beloved figure to millions of people worldwide. On stage she is a profound and inspiring speaker no matter what the topic-the future of our children, the importance of raising breast cancer and AIDS awareness, environmental conservation, or animal rights. Her appearances always...

Paula Abdul

Never before has there been an artist who has been equally recognized, awarded and celebrated both in front of the camera and behind the scenes, as has Paula Abdul. As a ground-breaking choreographer, dancer, song writer, performer, designer, actor and business women, this two-time Emmy Award winner and multi-platinum recording artist has continued to find new ways to entertain her loyal fans...

Paula Wagner

Paula Wagner has worked in the top ranks of the entertainment industry as a talent agent, film producer and studio executive. Currently, Wagner is developing films, theatre and television through her production company Chestnut Ridge Productions (CRP). Under the CRP banner, Wagner will produce the Broadway theatrical production of The Heiress starring Jessica Chastain and David Strathairn...

Renee Fleming

One of the most beloved and celebrated musical ambassadors of our time, soprano Renee Fleming captivates audiences with her sumptuous voice, consummate artistry, and compelling stage presence. Known as "the people's diva" and named the number one female singer by Salzburger Festspiele Magazin in 2010, she continues to grace the world's greatest opera stages and concert halls, now extending her...

Rosario Dawson

ROSARIO DAWSON has garnered praise for her numerous leading roles with today’s hottest film actors and directors, making her one of Hollywood’s most sought after leading ladies. At the age of 14, Dawson debuted in the critically acclaimed KIDS and went on to gain accolades in roles such as ‘Mimi Marquez’ in the film RENT. She was honored in 2007 at the esteemed ShoWest where she received the...

Sally Field

Two-time Academy Award-winning, two-time Emmy-winning, and two-time Golden Globe-winning actress, director and producer, Sally Field has been one of the most versatile and durable talents in Hollywood for more than fifty years.

Whitney Port

Whitney Port is not just another pretty face in Hollywood. Port is paving her own way, and making sure that she builds a solid foundation that she is proud of...

Barbara Corcoran

Barbara Corcoran’s credentials include straight D’s in high school and college and twenty jobs by the time she turned twenty-three. It was her next job, however, that would make her one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country, when she borrowed $1,000 from her boyfriend and quit her job as a waitress to start a tiny real estate company in New York City. Over the next twenty-five...