Touted as one of the Top Ten “Hottest” Chefs of 2011 by CNN’s, ManCave Daily, Cookbook Author, Celebrity Chef, Professional Speaker, Certified Nutritionist & and founder of Karma Chow, Melissa Costello has always had a passion for nutrition and healthy eating. Laden with multiple illnesses as a child, Melissa started to use food as medicine to help…

Joe Schrank has spent his life in and around active alcoholism. After stabilizing his own post-undergrad depression and alcoholism, he returned to school and studied clinical social work at Iona College and the University of Illinois. Following a tenure at Promises in Malibu, CA, Joe established the first sober living facility in New York City, Lof…

Neena Nejad is an Iranian-American filmmaker and photographer. She has a background in photojournalism and travel photography. She studied film in Ventura CA. She is very happy to be working in a lot of different projects. Her background in photojournalism and travel photography led to her current projects, working on documentaries and Reality TV. …

Veteran residential specialist Victoria Shtainer is as creative as she is tenacious in hunting out the best properties for her clients. Along with her seasoned knowledge of the real estate market comes a thorough education of various neighborhoods for buyers who benefit from her expert, attentive guidance. Victoria's insight into the potential of p…

Lee Fox is the founder of PeerSpring.com, a new peer-to-peer network which unlocks funding for young social entrepreneurs. She also serves as a consultant to brands and nonprofits that wish to engage a younger demographic in their civic engagement, CSR, cause-branding and social impact initiatives. By specializing in what motivates people to "give"…

Greg Call served four years in the United States Marine Corps as a Ground Intelligence Officer. He deployed to Afghanistan and Africa in support of Operation Enduring freedom. Prior to the Marine Corps, Greg earned a graduate degree in managerial accounting from Michigan State University. Following graduation, Greg worked in corporate management co…

Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author and the host of the national TV show based on her first book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet (winner Beverly Hills Book Awards). She has earned her PhD in Natural Health and has authored two books on stress: Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker and, just published, Conquer Your Stress with Mind/Body Techn…

George Perez studied drums and percussion at Boston’s Berklee College of Music in the mid-1980’s and followed it up with a successful career as the drummer in the Boston Indi rock band, 6L6, recording three Top 30 albums in the CMJ college charts as well as several tours across America. After 6L6 disbanded in the late 1990’s, George changed his cre…

Andrew Hemingway is a NH native and technology entrepreneur running for Governor. He is a problem solver who throughout his career has brought forward innovative solutions and turned those into successful businesses. Andrew is the first Millennial to run for Governor in the country, and is proud to be leading the next generation of leaders. George …

Kimberly Moffit is one of Canada's most experienced media/television relationship experts and the proud founder of KMA Therapy. She currently appears on Canada's most watched programs including Canada AM, CBC's The National, E!News, E!Talk Canada, and Breakfast Television. As a Toronto-based relationship therapist and expert, Kimberly offers a fun …

Kimberley Kasper is the Chief Marketing Officer at Jobvite. She has spent over 15 years working for SaaS and cloud technology companies. Prior to Jobvite, Kimberley worked as a Vice President of Marketing at Taleo as well as SumTotal. Before SumTotal, Kimberley acted as the Senior Director of Marketing Platforms at SalesForce. Iris Hanu joined Nast…

Tara Maller serves as the Associate Director for Strategic Communications for the Franklin Project. She is also a research fellow in the National Security Studies Program at the New America Foundation. Previously, Tara worked at BrightWire Inc., a NY-based startup, where she served as the managing editor and managing director of Operations, America…

Sarah Edwards is a Minneapolis based-entrepreneur with a focus on combining fashion, philanthropy and community to create meaningful experiences that celebrate DOERS AND MAKERS. A self-proclaimed “non-perfectionist” Sarah operates from a driving philosophy of “What if? Why not?” Edwards is the creator of I AM MPLS!, an annual fashion/variety show t…

Audra McLaughlin is a professional singer, song writer and current contestant on this season’s The Voice. Since she was a small girl, Audra wanted to be a singer. She recorded her first album when she was just 16, with a band that was called The Fallen. She completed to albums with the band, “Between The Devil and The Blue Sea” and “Between the Ang…

John Mikaelian, a first-generation college student, currently attends San Diego State University as a Marketing major. Before attending college at the age of 22, he managed day-to-day operations of his father’s small business when he was just 18 years old. Later, he worked for medium to large retail businesses including Sears, Best Buy, Toyota of S…

Rebecca Stifer is a student at UC Berkeley. She is majoring in media studies with an emphasis in tech. As a Sweat Pink College Ambassador, she helps college students find a balance between college and healthful living. She founded Sweat Pink Ambassador University in December 2012 and has helped bring the organization to 10 college campuses in the p…

Maggie DiPasquale With a passion for helping girls understand the connection between their minds, bodies, and spirits, Maggie created the Modern Mentor Program to help foster a generation of happy, healthy young ladies. As a self-help resource for girls, she implements her programs in schools and groups across the tri­state area. Some of the organi…

Adam K. Levin has more than 30 years experience in consumer protection, real estate and government service. He was the director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, owned and operated of one of the largest residential real estate management companies in New York City and co-founded both Credit.com and Identity Theft 911, where he still s…

Travis Shortt began his career in broadcasting working with both WDIC and WAXM radio as an on-air personality. After four years he worked his way into sales while simultaneously pursuing his college degree. While in college he worked for the Department of Media Studies and began learning video production. He received his degree in Communication fro…

Natalie works in London as digital marketer and a consultant, helping corporates to better engage with millennials. She is a Millennial Engagement Expert,a blogger and an advocate of next gen leadership. She is a tech start-up enthusiast, and Co-Founder of the Talented Heads, a consultancy business that specialises in millennials. Before getting to…

As one of the most vibrant and quirkiest hosts on camera today, Chelsea Briggs graces the entertainment industry with her down to earth spirit, infectious charm, whip-smart whit and bubbly personality. She currently hosts, writes and executive produces one of the most popular online daily entertainment news shows for teens – HollywireTV! With 17 mi…

Sophia Bera, CFP® is the Founder of Gen Y Planning and is passionate about providing comprehensive financial planning to people in their 20s and 30s across the country in a fun and accessible way. She is a contributor for AOL’s Daily Finance website and has been quoted on various websites and publications including Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, …

Brian Cuban is a a lawyer, activist and author whose Amazon best selling book “ Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder ,” chronicles his first hand experiences living with, and recovering from eating disorders , drug addiction and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Brian speaks regularly about his recovery, childhood bullying , fat …

Calling New Orleans, LA home, Ciera Payton discovered her artistic interests early in life, and has spread her wings, landing in the “City of Angels”, Los Angeles, CA. After obtaining her BFA in Drama Acting from the North Carolina School of the Arts in 2008, Ciera returned to New Orleans, continuing her work as the Associate Director of ‘What Girl…

Kim Garst Kim Garst is the Co-Founder and CEO of Boom! Social, a corporate branding and social media consulting firm that services over 32,000 subscribers and 100+ clients. She is extremely passionate about sharing how ‘you can do’ social media. Kim was recently named by Forbes as one of the Top 50 Social Media Influencers. Seth Maxwell Seth's life…

Tara Maller is a research fellow in the National Security Studies Program at the New America Foundation. Her current areas of focus include sanctions, diplomacy, intelligence, cybersecurity, terrorism and women in security. Starting in late January, she will be taking on the role of Associate Director of Strategic Communications at The Franklin Pro…

Jeet Banerjee is a 21 year old serial entrepreneur, digital marketing consultant, TEDx speaker, best-selling author, blogger, and startup advisor. He created his first business at the age of 17 while still in high school before growing the business to 15+ employees and selling it a few years later. From there, Jeet launched a handful of startups th…

Manisha Thakor is the Founder/CEO of MoneyZen Wealth Management, a boutique advisory firm for high net worth individuals and families with $1 million or more in investible assets. Manisha is also an ardent financial literacy advocate for women of all income and wealth levels. She is the co-author of two personal finance books: ON MY OWN TWO FEET an…

Dan Schawbel is the New York Times best-selling author of “Promote Yourself: The New Rules For Career Success”. He is the Founder of Millennial Branding, a Gen Y research and consulting firm and also authored Me 2.0: 4 Steps to Building Your Future. Jimmy Nguyen is an award-winning digital media and technology lawyer, speech expert, diversity advoc…

Brittney Castro, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, entrepreneur and personal finance expert for women, is the Founder & CEO of Financially Wise Women, a Los Angeles based financial planning firm for women. She specializes in working with busy professional and entrepreneurial women who are passionate about life and want to gain clarity around their mone…

Dr Kevin Campbell is an internationally recognized cardiologist. Practicing in Raleigh, NC Dr Campbell specializes in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders and in the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Dr Campbell is expert in the treatment and prevention of heart disease in women and is passionate about improving the quality of cardiac care for…

Drs. Chuck and Jo-Ann Bird are Board Certified Clinical Sexologists, Sexuality Speakers, Relationship and Intimacy Counselors, California Exotic Novelties’ Expert Sexperts and a happily married couple. Due to their last name and the work they do, they have become known as "The Love Birds". Mallory Faye is a young eating disorder activist. She trave…

Rep. Justin Chenette is serving in the Maine House of Representatives as it’s youngest official and is the youngest openly gay legislator in the country. He serves on the State & Local Government Committee, as Vice Chair of the Youth Caucus, and is the State Director for the Young Elected Officials Network. Justin is the owner & principal consultan…

Hilary Farr grew up in London, England, and traveled extensively before settling in Toronto. She has lived in Sydney, Los Angeles and New York, honing her talent and skills working on properties in varied cosmopolitan cities. Farr continues to work on both sides of the border as president of Hilary Farr Design, a thriving interior design business s…

Ebong Eka is no stranger to the world of personal finance & lifestyle. As a certified public accountant, former professional basketball player in Europe and one of Washington DC’s Best Dressed Men, he offers a fresh perspective in a commanding yet approachable manner that draws a diverse audience. Ebong gives real life-practical money solutions, ta…

Dawn Del Russo has a hot and heavy love affair with luxe style. Most recently seen on the new Glamour Magazine Show "Dress to Kill." She is a stylist, on-air fashion expert and tv personality seen on Fox 5, CBS, NBC, E News! and more. Dawn's fashion tips have been in national print InStyle, Cosmo, Real Simple, Life & Style and US Weekly magazine. S…

Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author and the host of the national TV show based on her first book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet. She has earned her PhD in Natural Health and has authored two books on stress: Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker and, just published, Conquer Your Stress with Mind/Body Techniques. She has studied mind/body me…

Chanel Omari Twenty- eight year ofd, Chanel "Coco" Amari has become the Carrie Bradshaw of Bravo TV's "Princesses Long Island". As the social connector of the group, Chanel narrates "Princesses" from her own perspective, sprinkling in antidotes on religion, love and finding your inner "princess" of course. Chanel earned a bachelor's degree in Broad…

Jason Weberman is a certified Dating and Relationship Coach who studied at The Coaches Training Institute (CTI). His company, North Star Coaching, has been helping single women bring their soul mates into their lives since 2005. In addition to private coaching, Jason also works with dating companies such as Hurrydate and NYEasydates helping them ed…

Claire Wright is a seventeen year old up and coming singer/songwriter out of Auburn, California. Infusing her passion for writing and love for performing, she has the potential for a lasting career in the music industry. As the current Miss California High School, Claire has already begun to make a name for herself. She is known for her outgoing pe…

Kayla Cruz Having graduated college at the age of 20, Kayla Cruz was quickly exposed to the corporate world and the many challenges that young professionals face. Needing a place to sort out her workplace frustrations, at 21 she became the founder of millennial career and lifestyle blog, Gen Y Girl. Through her writing, she hopes to inspire young p…

Erin Lowry Erin is the founder of the blog Broke Millennial and hopes to help increase financial literacy. She's focused on using sarcasm and humor to explain financial basics to her fellow millennials. In addition to writing Broke Millennial, Erin co-founded economag anonline magazine dedicated to bringing the latest in personal finance, tech, ent…

Jodi Ambrose Jodi is a relationship expert, award-winning blogger, and author. Jodi is the author of the hugely popular relationship maintenance books Sex: How to Get More of It (for the men) and Intimacy: How to Get More of It (for the ladies). She recently co-authored a cookbook with her husband Grant titled Darn Good Eats: The Cookbook for Creat…

Sarah Michelle Brown Sarah Michelle Brown is a multi-passionate artist who writes and directs for film, music videos, documentaries & for the stage.Sarah was the winner of a coveted spot at the 2009 Next Stage Theatre festival as well as the Chapters Best Text award for writing at the St. Ambroise Montreal Fringe festival, both for her uplifting st…

Dr Kathy Gruver Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author and the host of the national TV show based on her first book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet. She has earned her PhD in Natural Health and has authored two books on stress: Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker and, just published, Conquer Your Stress with Mind/Body Techniques. Gruver has b…

Nancy Fox-Kilgore, MS is a survivor of sibling abuse and bullying. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Oregon. Her B.A. and teaching credentials were received from Sacramento State University. Nancy is a leading expert on Bullying, Sibling Abuse, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She is the author of EVERY EIGHTEEN SECONDS: PERSONA…

Manisha Thakor Manisha Thakor earned her MBA from Harvard, her BA from Wellesley, is the author of two personal finance books, founder of MoneyZen Wealth Management and is here as an expert for gogirlfinance.com Today she also serves on the National Board of the Girls Scouts of the USA (Investment Sub-Committee), and serves as a consultant to TIAA-…

Neely Steinberg Neely Steinberg has been writing and speaking about dating, love, and relationships for more than a decade. She has been a featured expert in a wide array of media outlets and has created and hosted two radio shows and an internet TV show on the subjects of dating, love, and relationships. Drawing from her Master’s degree in Counsel…

Erin Merryn Erin Merryn’s law called “Erin”s Law” will provide age appropriate curriculum for kids on sexual abuse from pre-k to 12th grade. Merryn believes educating kids on safe touch, unsafe touch, safe secrets and unsafe secrets are essential to a child’s upbringing. Merryn is taking back the power that sex offenders have used to silence childr…

Emme Aronson Currently, Emme is the creative director of her exciting national tour series: EmmeNation Whole You National Tour, EmmeNation Girlfriend Get Away Weekends and EmmeNation Whole You Cruise. Emme is also a member of the Healthy Media Commission for Positive Images of Women and Girls and is the Green Apple Ambassador for the USGBC’s Center…