Amy Sohn

For three years Amy Sohn wrote the autobiographical dating diary, "Female Trouble," in New York Press, which elicited loads of bitter invective from readers and shamed her parents at cocktail parties. After six years as a contributing editor at New York magazine, where she wrote about sex, relationships, and parenting, she is now at work on her third novel for Simon & Schuster, to be published...

Anne Mahlum

Anne M. Mahlum is the Founder and President of Back on My Feet (BOMF), a strategic and unique nonprofit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of the homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. In November of 2008, Mahlum was named one of CNN’s Top 10 Heroes of the Year. She was also chosen as..

Ashley Rhodes-Courter

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAID, " At the tender age of 22, Ashley Rhodes-Courter is living a pretty fantastic life. She's attractive, well-spoken and college-educated, with doting parents and a newly published memoir that's generating national buzz. But how she got there is the real story, vividly chronicled in a book that recounts her journey from neglected, abused orphan stuck in Florida's...

Barbara Mandrell

Barbara Mandrell has everything. She really does. In this chaotic world where we strive to juggle career, family and spirituality, this superstar is managing to do just that. She has worked hard through life's trials to create a loving and supportive atmosphere in which to raise her children, to be a good wife, and of course to be a high-quality performer and nurture her ever-evolving...

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...

Catherine Crier

An Emmy, duPont-Columbia, and Gracie Allen Award-winning journalist and the youngest state judge to ever be elected in Texas, Catherine Crier joined Court TV’s distinguished team of anchors in November 1999. She served as Executive Editor, Legal News Specials, in addition to hosting Catherine Crier Live, a fast-paced, live daily series, covering the day’s “front-page” stories.

Christiane Northrup

Christiane Northrup, M.D. is a visionary pioneer and beloved authority in the field of women’s health and wellness. A board-certified OB/GYN physician who graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and did her residency at Tufts New England Medical Center, Dr. Northrup was also an assistant clinical professor of OB/GYN at Maine Medical Center for over 20 years. Recognizing the unity of body, mind,...

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?...

Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford is one of the most recognizable faces in the world, having appeared on over 600 magazine covers worldwide. Crawford’s reputation as being both a smart and savvy businesswoman has allowed her the opportunity to foray into many different aspects of commerce. Crawford’s name and face have been responsible for launching numerous new brands, as well as repositioning such classic...

Connie Chung

An award-winning investigative reporter/anchor and one of the most recognizable faces on American television, Connie Chung has been a powerful force in the news industry for more than 35 years. On the lecture stage she draws on her unique experiences as a working mother in addressing the challenges today’s women face, advocating diversity in the workplace, and inspiring younger journalists...

Dayle Haddon

Dayle Haddon, is a leader in the global effort to champion women's public and private transformations. As a best-selling author, network TV contributor, business leader and global representative for companies and causes, Dayle's fight for innovative strategies to help women be who they really are is well-documented in the media. Building on her earliest visibility as a renowned fashion model...

Diana Ross

In a remarkable career spanning over 30 years, Diana Ross has proven herself the consummate music artist as well as the most successful female singer of all time. In the 1960s as lead singer of the pop group The Supremes, she achieved the unprecedented feat of fourteen consecutive number one hit records, rivaling The Beatles for the position of most successful recording act of that generation.

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.

Erin Gruwell

Nothing could have prepared Erin Gruwell for her first day of teaching at Wilson High School in Long Beach, California. A recent college graduate, Erin landed her first job in Room 203, only to discover many of her students had been written off by the education system and deemed "unteachable." As teenagers living in a racially divided urban community, they were already hardened by first-hand...

Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes captured the attention of moviegoers in a small, but pivotal role in the critically acclaimed film, Training Day. Since then, Mendes has proved she is adept in both comedic and dramatic roles. In a very short time, she has had the fortunate and unique opportunity to work with such esteemed directors as Carl Franklin, Robert Rodriguez, Antoine Fuqua, the Farrelly Bros. and John Singleton

Fantasia Barrino

From high school dropout to American Idol winner to four-time Grammy nominee, Fantasia Barrino is proof that sometimes life can be a fairy tale. In her empowering stage appearances the soulful songstress discusses the joys and pitfalls of single motherhood, talks openly about her efforts to overcome her difficult past and to become fully literate, and draws on her triumphs as a woman and as...

Gabby Reece

At 6' 3", Gabrielle Reece possesses a look that conveys both athleticism and feminine beauty. Gabby's road to fame and fortune owes as much to her athletic prowess as it does to her looks and stature. She was a star volleyball player at Florida State University and started modeling a year into her college studies, quickly becoming a sensation for her unique, athletic look.

Geena Davis

Whether motivating audiences with her passionate message of why gender equity is empowering for both men and women, encouraging them to stand up for Title IX legislation prohibiting gender discrimination in educational institutions, or urging them to aim high in their personal and professional lives, Geena Davis is a powerful speaker whose appearances never fail to enlighten, entertain and inspire

Giuliana Rancic

Giuliana is co-anchor of E! News, E!'s flagship show, with Ryan Seacrest. In 2005, Giuliana was appointed solo anchor and managing editor of E! News and, within 6 months, the show went from the lowest rated on the network to #1. Giuliana is also a producer under a new banner with her husband, Bill Rancic, called You & I Productions. She is the creator and executive producer of CELEBRITY RAP...

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.

Heather Armstrong

Heather B. Armstrong is widely acknowledged to be the most popular "mommyblogger" 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...

Helen Hunt

Few actresses have been praised as highly as Helen Hunt. From her earliest work in Community Theater, to the New York Broadway stage, to her film and television performances, critics continuously recognize her for her outstanding performances. Acting is part of Ms. Hunt’s DNA. She was born in southern California, the daughter of Jane Elizabeth Novis, a photographer, and Gordon Hunt, a film...

Hilary Swank

“Your mind can be the hugest obstacle or tool, depending on how you choose to use it. And I find that a lot of people who are successful in life say, 'I can do this, and I will do this.' Their minds don't get in their way; whereas people who wake up and say, 'Oh, I can't,' their mind is in their way, and it's going to stop them from doing what they need to do to achieve their dream.”— Hilary Swank

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...

Ingrid Hoffmann

Ingrid Hoffmann is passionate about food and entertaining and spends each day sharing her enthusiasm and talent with an international audience. Ingrid launched Simply Delicioso (www.simplydelicioso.com) on Food Network in July 2007 and also hosts her own Spanish-language cooking and lifestyle show, Delicioso, since 2004, on Galavision/Univision. Following the success of both TV shows, Ingrid...

Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis is an award winning actress and critically-acclaimed and best-selling author of seven books: Is There Really a Human Race?, It's Hard to Be Five, I'm Gonna Like Me, Where Do Balloons Go?, Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born, When I Was Little: A Four-Year-Olds Memoir of Her Youth, and Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods That Make My Day, which was NY Times bestseller for...

Jane Buckingham

Jane Buckingham is one of the foremost experts on Generation X, Y and Z. She has been studying and interpreting America's youth for more than a decade, helping companies, educators and parents better understand 7-39 year olds. Currently she the President of Trendera, an innovative marketing and media consulting firm focusing on digital and non-traditional trend forecasting.

Jean Chatzky

Jean Chatzky, award-winning journalist, best-selling author and motivational speaker, has created a global platform that is making significant strides to help millions of men and women battle an epidemic with a devastating impact - debt. Jean is the financial editor for NBC’s Today, a contributing editor for More, a columnist for The New York Daily News, a contributor to The Oprah Winfrey Show...

Jenny Sanford

Jenny Sullivan Sanford was born and raised in Winnetka, Illinois. A graduate of Georgetown University, she worked for six years at the Wall Street investment banking firm Lazard Freres & Co. in New York before moving with her then-husband, Mark Sanford, to South Carolina, where she quickly gained another kind of business experience as manager of his successful political campaigns...

Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaels became an immediate fan favorite as the strength trainer and life coach for the Red Team on Seasons One and Two of NBC's hit series The Biggest Loser, the competitive weight-loss reality TV show. As a motivator and role model, Jillian has a unique connection with her audience that stems from her own personal journey for wellness. In the summer of 2007, Jillian made her...

Kara DioGuardi

While you may know her as the American Idol judge who sits between Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres, Kara's songs have appeared on more than 150 million albums, and she remains one of the industry's most sought after songwriters and producers. Kara is a Grammy nominated hitmaker, 2007 BMI Pop Songwriter of the Year, 2007 SOCAN Award winner, and has been awarded 15 BMI Awards for co-writing .....

Katie Couric

Katie Couric is anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, 60 Minutes correspondent and anchors CBS News primetime specials. Couric is the first female solo anchor of a weekday network evening news broadcast.

Laura Day

New York Times bestselling author Laura Day has been featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, The View, Public Eye, and other national television shows. She has been training intuitives and healers for nearly thirty years, ushering intuition skills into the mainstream of practical daily life, and emphasizing that everyone is capable of harnessing their own ability to grow and change...

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

Maria Menounos

Actress, filmmaker, TV news correspondent and humanitarian, Maria Menounos is one of the brightest stars in the worlds of entertainment and journalism today. From the podium she draws on the events of her young but dazzling career in empowering young journalists, filmmakers and artists to achieve their dreams, with her formula of discipline, dedication and enthusiasm. Maria also provides...

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 Lublin

Nancy Lublin is the CEO and Chief Old Person of DoSomething.org, the largest organization in America for young people and social change. She is an expert on teens, technology, social change, and pop culture. She is also the founder of Dress for Success, the organization that helps women transition from welfare to work. She created Dress for Success with a $5,000 inheritance she received...

Patricia Heaton

Mother of four, award-winning actress, and pro-life Republican in Los Angeles, Patricia Heaton is one of the most unusual and refreshing voices in Hollywood. Never one to shy away from controversial topics, Heaton has made a name for herself by excelling at her craft and raising eyebrows among her peers.

Paula Wagner

Paula Wagner, a co-owner of United Artists Entertainment, LLC (along with Tom Cruise and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.), also serves as the company's Chief Executive Officer, overseeing all its day-to-day operations. She and Cruise took charge of United Artists in November 2006, with the aim of reviving the venerable studio founded nearly 90 years ago by movie legends ...

Reba McEntire

From “Can't Even Get the Blues” in 1982 to “Somebody” in 2004, Reba McEntire has been delivering number one songs for more than 20 years. Her name and voice are synonymous with country music. Reba now marks that career by turning in a 35-song compilation of her number one singles, plus two brand new Reba recordings. “Reba #1's” is a celebration of a career that has included 33 #1 songs, 29...

Rene Syler

Somewhere between her first and second kids and coming to grips with her imperfections, television personality Rene Syler realized good enough was perfect for her. During her distinguished media career, including four years as anchor on CBS' The Early Show, Rene has always shown the courage to stand behind her convictions. While there, she conducted high profile interviews with First Lady Laura...

Rikki Klieman

Television anchor, legal analyst, trial attorney, actor and best-selling author, Rikki Klieman has earned a sterling reputation as one of the nation’s most celebrated lawyers and legal authorities. A dynamic and versatile communicator, Klieman has found success in multiple fields, including television journalism, the courtroom, academia and public speaking.

Rosario Dawson

Discovered on the streets of New York, Rosario Dawson is an actress/singer who has been featured in various films such as Josie and the Pussycats, Men in Black II, 25th Hour, The Rundown, Alexander, Sin City, and Eagle. She displayed her musical talent in the film adaptation of the popular Broadway musical Rent. She also starred alongside Will Smith in Seven Pounds and was recently seen in...

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.

Sanya Richards

Sanya Richards is a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and one of the world’s fastest women. She represented the United States in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and brought home a Gold Medal in the 4x400m relay as well as a Bronze Medal in the individual 400m. In the 2007 World Championships, Sanya won a Gold Medal in the 4x400m relay.

Sherry Lansing

Former CEO of Paramount Pictures and the first woman to head a major film studio, Sherry Lansing is an inspiring and empowering presence on the lecture stage. To listening audiences she narrates the story of her extraordinary career as a businesswoman and philanthropist, and speaks eloquently on the elements of leadership, the joys of charitable giving, and the importance of attaining one’s life

Shohreh Aghdashloo

An Academy Award nominated and Emmy award winner for Best Supporting Actress, Shohreh Aghdashloo is an international activist renowned for the courageous stand she has taken against human rights abuses throughout her career, particularly in support of women in her native Iran (where until recently her name was banned). From the podium she captivates listeners with stories from her life's journey..

Sissy Spacek

In a legendary career spanning four decades, Academy Award-winning actress and singer Sissy Spacek has repeatedly proven herself one of the greatest talents in Hollywood and a woman capable of transforming herself into any character, no matter how challenging the role. From the podium she reveals the secrets to her success as an actress, as a woman and as a mother, in fascinating lectures

Stacy London

Stacy London is one of America’s foremost fashion experts. She is currently the co-host of TLC’s hugely popular show, What Not To Wear. In 2005 Stacy joined The Today Show on NBC as a style correspondent and has regularly appeared on Access Hollywood as a fashion expert. Previous to a career in television, Stacy developed her keen sense of style in fashion editorial. A true arbiter of...

Steffi Graf

Considered by many to be the greatest female tennis player of all time, Steffi Graf holds 902 total career victories. During her 17-year tennis career, which began in Germany in 1982, Graf won 22 Grand Slam titles, the second most of any player, male or female—seven at Wimbledon, six at the French Open, five at the US Open and four at the Australian Open. In 1988, Graf won all four Grand Slam...

SuChin Pak

SuChin Pak joined the MTV News Team as a correspondent in May of 2001. Over the years, she’s interviewed everyone from P. Diddy, to Jane’s Addiction to Mary J. Blige, Justin Timberlake, Billy Idol, Britney Spears and Gwen Stefani, just to get started. She’s co-hosted the Video Music Awards, the Movie Awards and Grammy Pre-shows.

Summer Sanders

Summer Sanders was the most decorated swimmer at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, winning two gold, a silver and a bronze medal. Since then, Summer has remained in the spotlight as a primetime TV sports commentator and a media celebrity. In her compelling memoir, Champions Are Raised, Not Born: How My Parents Made Me a Success, Summer discusses what gave her the drive to consistently give all...

Vanessa Rousso

Vanessa Rousso is the world’s top-ranked female poker player. At 22-years-old, she was the youngest woman to reach the final table at the World Series of Poker circuit level. Vanessa started showing signs of above-average intelligence at an early age, speaking at age one, reading by age three and playing poker by age five and then fluent in French and Spanish. She studied at Duke...

Virginia Madsen

A cool, classic beauty, with an exuberant flair for the dramatic, Virginia Madsen is one of Hollywood’s most versatile and unique actresses. With an illustrious resume of acting roles opposite some of the most notable and respected actors in film, Virginia received amazing reviews for her Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated performance in Alexander Payne’s film, Sideways.

Yang Lan

Ms. Yang is a leading television anchor in China. She is also the co-founder of Sun Media Investment Holdings Ltd, one of China’s most prominent private media groups. Businesses include television production, newspapers and magazines, as well as on-line publishing. In 2005, she founded Sun Culture Foundation with a mission to promote the relief of poverty, advancement of education...