Award-Winning Journalist ; Entrepreneur; Best-selling Author ; Motivational Speaker

An award-winning television journalist, New York Times bestselling author, sought-after motivational and keynote speaker, successful entrepreneur, and one of America’s most recognized and trusted television personalities, Joan Lunden is one of the most visible women in the country.  In her refreshingly straightforward style, Joan shares the candid advice that has motivated her throughout her career, inspiring audiences to take charge of their health, their happiness, and their success.

Co-Founder and Trustee of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate ; “Senator Ted Kennedy's Closest Confidante, in Politics and Life” – The New York Times ; Passionate Advocate for Passage of Historic Health Care Legislation ; Trustee, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ; Distinguished Professor & Mentor at the Univ. of Massachusetts Boston (Lecturing on Issues of the Day and Mentoring Students)

Described by The New York Times as the late Senator Edward Kennedy's “closest confidante in politics and life,” Victoria Reggie Kennedy shared her husband’s passion and dream of passing the long-elusive healthcare reform legislation. That dream was realized in 2010 with the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a landmark moment that turned her husband’s dream into reality. “As Ted Kennedy said, across the decades, in the best and in the most discouraging hours, healthcare was the cause of his life,” said Vicki. “Tonight that cause becomes more than a dream, it becomes America’s commitment…Ted knew we would get here, and all of us who loved him and shared his hopes for America are deeply grateful.” Mrs. Kennedy worked tirelessly with White House and congressional leadership to lobby for this historic healthcare bill. She told members of Congress “You know no piece of legislation is perfect. But it's so important to make the progress, get the ball rolling. Teddy always talked about not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good.”

In Her Presentations, Vicki Kennedy inspires and motivates audiences around the country to be active participants in the life of the country and in their own lives. Topics of particular interest are: Healthcare Reform; Patient Advocacy; Engagement in the Political Process; and Empowerment of Women and Girls.

Political Analyst for ABC News; NPR Senior News Analyst; Former Co-Anchor, This Week with Sam Donaldson & Cokie Roberts

Long-time ABC Congressional Correspondent and leading political pundit, Cokie Roberts is one of the most esteemed and brilliant broadcast journalists of our time.

OVATION SPOTLIGHT!  Cokie spoke to approximately 800 attendees at the 2010 Yakima Town Hall Speakers Series, and the group reported that "She was absolutely fabulous!" Cokie presented a riveting insider's view of Washington and also followed her presentation with a luncheon Q&A for approximately 250 attendees. Her insider perspective also received the following praise from another event: "Cokie Roberts packed Smith Auditorium and was an unqualified hit.I would recommend her to any organization looking for a speaker who brings both insight and humor to an 'Inside Washington, D.C.' conversation. We enjoyed her immensely." (Willamette University)

Former White House Press Secretary; Political Analyst and Commentator; Contributing Editor, Vanity Fair; Author, Why Women Should Rule the World

Armed with sharp political insights and a refreshingly irreverent sense of humor, Dee Dee Myers charms and enlightens audiences of every political persuasion with her insightful behind-the-scenes look at Washington, national politics and the major players in both.

Noted Human Rights Lawyer; Campaigner for Women’s Equality; Wife of Tony Blair

Named one of the most powerful women in the world by Forbes magazine, Cherie Blair is a noted British attorney, human rights advocate, and the wife of Prime Minister Tony Blair. She offers illuminating commentary on the issues of balancing family and career, human rights for women and children, charity and public service, and law.

Co-anchor, NBC News’ TODAY; Emmy Award-Winning Journalist ; Co-anchor, Dateline NBC

Co-anchor and esteemed journalist Ann Curry, of NBC’s Today, is one of the most visible and personable female broadcasters in America. Her belief in the power of knowledge and the importance of service echo through her work, allowing her to impact millions of lives daily.

Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Actress; Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, 1993-1997; Four-Time Oscar Nominee

Renowned actress Jane Alexander found herself in the role of a lifetime when President Bill Clinton appointed her head of the ever-embattled National Endowment for the Arts. Ms. Alexander is charming, honest, and convincingly passionate on why we need art, and why the government should support the arts.

Counselor to President George W. Bush, 2001-2002; Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, 2005-2007; Global Vice Chair of Burson-Marsteller

Karen Hughes is a senior strategist helping business leaders strengthen their corporate/CEO reputations, achieve business goals through effective communications and shape positive public and stakeholder perceptions. She has also been described as "the most powerful woman ever to serve in the White House" (Dallas Morning News) and "the most powerful public diplomacy czar in decades" (The Boston Globe). As Under Secretary of State, she traveled to more than 50 countries, meeting world leaders and reaching out to international audiences.

ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Karen Hughes Remembers the 9/11 Terror Attacks

Mother of Lance Armstrong; Professional Speaker and Author, No Mountain High Enough: Raising Lance, Raising Me

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, regardless of the obstacles they face.

Advocate, Author, Photographer, Mother; Mental Health Policy Advisor to President Clinton; Founder of Tennessee Voices for Children; Co-Founder and Chair of Families for the Homeless

Named one of the Ten Most Admired Women in the World, Tipper Gore has dedicated her life to public service. She is a hands-on advocate for issues related to mental health, homelessness, and community values.

Author; Businesswoman; Advocate; Philanthropist; Mother

Sarah is widely admired for having faced and overcome personal adversities such as divorce, near-bankruptcy, family tragedy, hostile press, and more, to find success as a single working mother and career woman in business, advocacy, publishing, broadcasting, film, public speaking, and philanthropy.

Country Music Star; Actress

With more than 40 successful years in entertainment, Marie Osmond has continuously reinvented herself remaining relevant and always popular throughout countless pop fads and trends. A singer, actress, businesswoman, Ms. Osmond has truly commanding staying power.

Parenting Contributor for ABC's Good Morning America; Host of Parenting Perspectives on ABC News Now; Author, The 7 Stages of Motherhood: Loving Your Life Without Losing Your Mind; ParentSmart Columnist for USA Weekend Magazine; AOL Parent Coach; Healthination.com Parenting Expert

Ann Pleshette Murphy is the parenting contributor for ABC TV’s Good Morning America (GMA) and the host of ABC News Now’s Parenting Perspectives. Since joining GMA in November 1998 over 250 American Family segments have aired before 5 million viewers. A well-known magazine journalist and editor, Ms. Pleshette Murphy was Editor-in-Chief of Parents magazine from 1988 to 1998. Her ParentSmart column appears monthly in USA Weekend magazine. She is also featured on AOL as a parenting coach and on Healthination.com as the parenting expert.

Nationally Renowned Talk Show Host; Bestselling Author

Dr. Laura Schlessinger is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host with an audience of 18 million. Contradicting conventional wisdom that syndicated talk radio was a man's game, Dr. Laura's one-of-a-kind wit and wisdom swept the country in record time. Within four short years she was sharing the top rung of the ladder with none other than Rush Limbaugh and became the first woman to ever win a Marconi Award.

Correspondent for ABC News' 20/20

An award winning correspondent for ABC News’ 20/20, Deborah Roberts is a versatile and highly respected journalist with a broad range of expertise. Ms. Roberts speaks from experience, amassed over her fifteen-year career covering vital stories around the world.

Health Care Professional; Daughter of Holocaust Survivors

Hadassah Lieberman charms audiences with stories from her extraordinary life, focusing on women’s health issues, assisting nonprofit organizations, and promoting international understanding. Ms. Lieberman successfully tailors her remarks to fundraising objectives that enable an organization to reach their goals.

Journalist; Award-Winning Television Producer; Bestselling Author; Breast Cancer Survivor

Linda Ellerbee is a woman of spirit and determination who has enlightened and entertained us for almost 40 years. Revered as a pioneer, a survivor and role model for young and old, Ellerbee charms sell out audiences across the country. She speaks to them about surviving a changing world with her heart intact.

Whether as a keynote speaker, moderator, panelist or host, Linda Ellerbee puts audiences at ease while inspiring them with her gifts of honesty, courage, hope, and laughter. There is a reason Linda Ellerbee gets standing ovations. She is a real person speaking to real people, to the heart from the heart.

Bestselling Author

Raising four kids is full-time work, yet Vicki Iovine still found time to author the celebrated Girlfriends’ Guide books, a series that offers breezy anecdotes and advice for new mothers and women everywhere!

Director, White House Office of Energy and Climate Change Policy (2009 to 2011); Former Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ; Distinguished Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress; Senior Counselor, Albright Stonebridge Group

For over a quarter of a century, Carol Browner has been at the forefront of the United States’ environmental and energy polices. As President Clinton’s EPA Administrator and as President Obama’s "Energy Czar," Browner has negotiated, developed, proposed and implemented U.S. policy affecting global energy, environment, public health and business matters.

Today, Browner provides her expertise through dual roles in the business and policymaking arenas and serves as a Senior Counselor at Albright Stonebridge Group, a global strategy firm.

Former First Lady of New York State; Founder, Mentoring USA

Matilda Raffa Cuomo’s life has been dedicated to service. She has been a respected and distinguished advocate on behalf of women, children and families. As the former First Lady of New York State, she diligently worked as a volunteer with state and elected officials and community leaders, to establish programs to prevent child abuse, strengthen families, promote adoptions for foster care children and prevent school drop outs.

Celebrated Rabbi, Therapist, and Family Mediator ; Widely Published Author

Gary Neuman is a rabbi, licensed family counselor, Florida Supreme Court-certified family mediator, and founder of the Sandcastles Program Inc., a nationwide divorce therapy program for children. He is also author of "The Truth about Cheating: Why Men Stray and What You Can Do to Prevent It," "Emotional Infidelity: How to Affair-Proof Your Marriage," and "Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way."

Founder of the Best Friends Foundation

Elayne Bennett, founder of the Best Friends Foundation, talks about her work with Best Friends, the importance of community involvement and mentoring in raising children.

Wife of Vicente Fox, President of Mexico, 2000-2006; President, Vamos México Foundation, 2003-Present

A powerful voice on women’s issues and social responsibility, Marta de Fox has played an active role in Mexico’s democratization, and offers audiences unique insight into the challenges facing Latin America. She has also dedicated her life to public service and to fostering social investment and responsibility.

Bestselling Author; Journalist

Bestselling author and journalist, Iris Krasnow speaks on issues related to family, relationships and female empowerment to many national groups, including business organizations, religious institutions, women's groups and colleges and universities.

President of Clear Peak Communications; Author of Pitch Like A Girl: How A Woman Can Be Herself And Still Succeed

Ms. Lichtenberg draws upon her 20-year corporate background and her AMP degree from Harvard to address any work-related issue—from strategic career development to defining new market strategies. Ms. Lichtenberg leads her popular Investing in Me, Inc. seminars, which teach attendees to use an entrepreneurial business model for planning and managing their own careers. In addition, she also leads 'Toot Your Own Horn' seminars to help women learn how to sell themselves and their ideas.

Parenting Expert and Educator

An award-winning parent educator, Lois Nachamie has given down-to-earth, practical advice on children for over fifteen years now.

Congresswoman, Colorado; President, Association of American Publishers

Pat Schroeder represented Colorado’s First Congressional District for 12-terms, passing landmark legislation and becoming a strong advocate for free speech and education. Her dedication to her constituents and their wellbeing was unprecedented.

Clinical Psychologist; Bestselling Author

Media psychologist, keynoter and workplace consultant, Judith Sills, Ph.D, is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Excess Baggage: Getting Out of Your Own Way, a clear guide to your own personality pitfalls and a road map for steering around those of your staff and colleagues. She is author of five other popular psychology books which have been translated into 11 languages and is a widely cited expert and nationally recognized consultant in the business of relationships.

President, Group Process Consulting; Entertaining and expert storyteller; Author of popular book The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion through the Art of Storytelling

Inspirational storyteller and founder of Group Process Consulting, Annette Simmons has devoted her life to public speaking, writing, and consulting for some of the foremost companies in the world. Through her stories she is able to complement the needs of people in organizations, which lead to lasting, mutual communities of influence. Her creative insight in the work place has benefited many key clients such as NASA, IRS, and NSA, IBM, Best Buy, and Dialogue Devices as well as Universities and smaller privately held clients. Annette is an experienced corporate trainer, specializing in "tough situations," allowing her to help a room full of hard-boiled executives switch from the brute force approach of a bully to the elegant tactics of a martial arts master.

Expert on Trends, Branding and Marketing; Former Director- Advertising, Public Relations & Brand Strategy at Timex, America’s largest watch company, for 13 years

Watson draws from her marketing experience in the fast-paced corporate world to tackle a myriad of topics facing today’s businesses.

Pioneer Sex Therapist

Dr. Westheimer never envisaged that one day she would be making such wide use of the mass media to help spread what she has labeled "sexual literacy." However, with her unique style, she has been able to communicate effectively through almost every avenue available.

Bestselling Author on Parenting

Dr. Wolf is best known both in his writing and his speaking for his, at times very funny and non-judgmental, ability to describe what actually goes on in real people's homes with real children, his original perspective on parenting and on kids today, and for his practical and very helpful advice.

Founder, Children Uniting Nations

Mrs. Ziman has committed herself to challenging and changing the injustices that plague our society in many ways, focusing particularly on the needs of children.