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Christine Baze

Save the Hooch! Preventing Cervical Cancer
Musician, activist, speaker, passionate crusader to eliminate cervical cancer

Karen McCullough, CSP

Motivational Speaker Sparking a Positive Change in You
Makes you think, makes you laugh, and sparks a positive change in YOU

LaDonna Gatlin, CSP, CPAE

Motivational Performer - Sing Your Own Song
Combining a strong message with show-stopping music

Colette Carlson, MA, CSP, CPAE

Human Behavior Expert, Motivational Speaker
Transform relationships through the power of connected conversations

Eileen McDargh, CSP, CPAE

Expert on Resiliency
Resiliency is about growing through, not bouncing back

Teresa Rhyne

Breast Cancer Survivor and Animal Advocate
#1 NY Times Best-Selling Author: The Dog Lived (and So Will I)

LeAnn Thieman, CSP, CPAE

Chicken Soup Author, Nurse Retention Expert
Nurse recruitment and retention expert with answers for today's healthcare challenges

Susan Sparks

Comedian, Breast Cancer Survivor and Minister
Hope, healing and humor with an overdose of cowboy boots and Harleys

Donna Hartley

Inspiring Plane Crash, Cancer & Heart Survivor
Fire up your life! A journey to transformation!

Cris Linnares

Energizing, Empowering Diva Dance® Creator
Brazilian psychotherapist and founder of Women's Impact

Kim Becking

Expert on Resilience and Managing Change -- Creating a Momentum Mindset
Creating a Momentum Mindset to Overcome Adversity

Judy Carter

Comedy Keynotes: Big Laughs, Big Message
Comedian - Stress Reduction Expert

Kay Frances, MBA

Motivational Humorist: The Funny Thing about Stress
Helping America stress less, one laugh at a time

David Meinz, MS, RD, FAND, CSP

America's Personal Health Improvement Expert
Learn how to have "Ten Bonus Years"

Kay Wagner, DHA, MSN, RN

Professional Development and Humor for Nurses
A nurses' nurse - speaking with heart and humor

Conor Cunneen

Motivational Speaker, Award-winning Humorist
Two-time cancer survivor shares the gift of GAB

Lisa Mills

100% Clean Comedian and Funny Motivational Speaker
Feel validated, appreciated, and inspired while laughing yourself silly

Zonya Foco, RD, CSP

Energetic & Fun, Health & Wellness Keynote Speaker
Get Your Healthy On! With America's Nutrition Leader - Eat REAL

Nancy Witter

Women's Health Event Comedian
If laughter is the best medicine, Nancy Witter is your prescription for health

Dorothy Martin-Neville, PhD

Insightful, Inspiring Psychotherapist, Author, Speaker
Claim your health and come alive in ways you never dreamed possible

Lois Barth

The Bette Midler of Women's Empowerment
Courage to SPARKLE: Creating a life that lights you up

Joe Piscatella

Healthy Heart Author, Lifestyle Expert
Make your health last as long as your life

Melanie Nix

Transformational Breast Cancer Survivor Speaker
Giving Yourself Permission to Change

DeLores Pressley

Inspirational Keynote Speaker and Confidence Coach
The power of an UP woman: Undeniably Powerful woman

Jill Jayne, MS, RD

The Rockstar Nutritionist
Interactive healthy eating and moving info for kids delivered with fun and music

Jane Jenkins Herlong, CSP, CPAE

Speaker Hall of Fame Inspirational Humorist
Down-home principles delivered with uptown humor

Britt Bensen-Steele

Joyful Fitness, Wellness and Healing
Living your yoga every single day

Linda M. Cohen

Speaker on the ROI of Kindness and author of The Economy of Kindness
The KINDNESS CATALYST

Brenda Elsagher

Cancer Survivor Delivers Laughter with a Message
Courageous conversations on humor, health and happiness

Jean Abbott

Inspirational Keynote Speaker
Misdiagnosed: Be the Person You Were Meant to Be

Tracy DeGraaf

Hilarious Comedian, Breast Cancer Survivor
Life Happens, Laugh Anyway

Deb Gauldin, RN

Hilarious Morale-Booster, for Nurses and Women's Well Being
Inspiring the overworked and unappreciated with humor, compassion and music

Dr. Romila Mushtaq, MD

Medicine Meets Mindfulness for Stress Management, Leadership & Innovation
Tired? Stressed? Find hope for health and happiness with proven techniques

Polly Pitchford

Motivational Speaker and Lifestyle Expert
Food, fitness and fun! Laughing your way to wellness!

Leslie Norris Townsend

Women's Health Event Comedienne
Clean Comedy - If you want funny, you want Leslie

Martha Ramos Duffer, Psy.D.

Bi-Lingual Women's Wellness Expert
Thriving through wellness: Strategies to transform stress and access your joy!

Sally Baskey, CSP

Humorist and Motivational Speaker
Laughter my drug of choice -- the healing power of humor

Jana Stanfield, CSP

Inspirational Humorist, Singer-songwriter
Up Your Frequency: Tune In, Tune Out, Tune Up!

Marci Shimoff

#1 New York Times Best-selling Author
Authority on success and happiness -- touching hearts and rekindling spirits

Ophira Eisenberg

Standup Comedian, Writer, Breast Cancer Survivor, and Comedy Podcast Host
Wise and Witty Standup Comedian and Breast Cancer Survivor

Pat Wynn Brown

"Hair Theater" Comedic Performer and Author
Almost anything in life can be explained, via the evolution of good and bad hair days.

Melanie Carvell

Women's Health, Wellness and Fitness Expert
Accomplished triathelete making fitness accessible and do-able for everyone

Mayte Prida

Hispanic Breast Cancer Survivor Motivational Speaker
Speaking out -- Hispanic advocate for women and health issues

Lauren E. Miller

Breast Cancer Survivor, Stress Relief Solutions
Keeping your head while losing your hair: Releasing the stress around breast cancer

Karen Drucker

Women's Conference, Retreat and Cancer Conference Speaker
Music and message to heal, inspire and empower women

Diane Conway

Live Fearlessly! Love Fearlessly! Laugh!
What would you do if your had no fear? Living your dreams while quakin' in your boots

Pasha Hogan

Creative Cancer Recovery - Women's Wellness
Living from your heart and soul, uncover your purpose and passion

Patricia San Pedro

Surviving Cancer with a Smile
Positively Pat shares her personal journey through breast cancer with a positive attitude

Lissa Rankin, MD

Heal Yourself: Mind Over Medicine
Putting the care back in healthcare one doctor and one patient at a time

Karen Mills

Clean, Clever, Comedian
Laugh out loud funny or funny with a message

Tami Evans

Humorous Motivational Speaker
When the chick hits the fan: Leveraging levity for a lighter life

Sheri Prentiss, MD, MPH, CPS/A, CPE, FACPE, CSP®

Breast Cancer Survivor, Physician Speaker
Navigate your healthcare experience through transformative medicine

Winalee Zeeb

The Joy of Movement, Healing Power of Dolphins
Lighten up, relax, enjoy, and let's dance!

Karen Jacobsen - The GPS Girl® 

The GPS Girl's Road Map to Your Future
Living with direction and awareness: you''ll know when "You have arrived at your destination."

Bobbe White

Life in the Laugh Lane
Try laughter! Just for the health of it!

Emory Austin, CSP, CPAE

Breast Cancer Survivor, An Ounce of Different
Award-winning speaker and storyteller entrances her audiences

Denise Ryan, CSP

Motivational Speaker with Fire Power
Firing people up with infectious energy and enthusiasm

Diane Sieg, RN, CYT, CSP

Creating Resilient Healthcare Cultures
Restoring Joy, Meaning, and Connection for Nurses

Mack Dryden

Comedian, Two-time Cancer Survivor Speaker
Inspiring, motivating, and educating while laughing the way to the top

Kris King

Inspiring Leader, Breast Cancer Survivor
Overcoming life's obstacles, finding joy and spreading it

Nancy Sharp

Motivational Keynote Speaker: Resilience in Action
Resilience: It's a Game-Changer

Nicole J. Phillips

Champion for Kindness, Breast Cancer Survivor
Rewire Your Mindset for Kindness

Megon McDonough

Musical Keynote Speaker
Humor, music, and stories captivate audiences as they are inspired by Megon

Eleni Kelakos, CSP

Inspirational "Touch the Sky" programs
Celebrate and embrace your uniqueness

Linda Larsen, CSP, CPAE

Positively Speaking . . . A Very Funny Lady
Stay Positive. Work Smart. Make It Happen.

Victoria Moran

Entertaining, Inspiring Women's Wellness Author
Learn all about the feel-great, look-amazing, age-later lifestyle

Jennifer Cassetta

Leadership Speaker Sharing the Art of Badassery
Inspiring Black Belt Leaders through Wellness and Leadership Programming

Tanya Abreu, MA

Healthcare Innovation Strategist | Network Builder | International Health Advocate
Innovation and the woman’s perspective on the business of health

Charlie Lustman

Cancer Survivor Speaker -- "Made Me Nuclear"
Do what you love and love what you do

Deborah Kern, PhD

Innovative Women's Wellness Health Scientist
Daring women to live in harmony with the wisdom of their bodies

Laurie Guest, CSP, CPAE

Customer Service Excellence -- High contect delivered with ample energy and humorous entertainment
The 10¢ Decision: How Small Change Pays Off Big

Heidi Marble

Breast Cancer Survivor, Waiting for Wings
SKIN TIGHT GENES -- A BRCA gene story, presented by sisters Heidi and Jen

Marilyn Suttle, CVP

The Emotional Turn-Around Expert
Elevating Wellbeing, Self-Fulfillment and Success

Kate Adamson, LMSW

Licensed Medical Social Worker and Stroke Survivor; Author and Professional Speaker
One hand clapping -- inspirational stroke survivor story

Mary Ann Bauman, MD

The Mind-Body Connection - Powerful Medicine
Fight fatigue—six simple steps to maximize your energy

Sandy Queen

Take a Walk on the Lighter Side of Life
Lighten up: maximizing health and well being through laughter

Lynn O'Dowd

Motivational Keynote Speaker, Entertainer and High Performance Expert
Unleash Your Inner Superstar™

Eva Grayzel

Motivational Storyteller and Oral Cancer Survivor
Cancer survivor giving suvivorship a voice

Anne Barab

Motivational Humorist and Breast Cancer Survivor
The Sooner You Laugh the Faster You Heal

Kelly Swanson, CSP, CPAE

Outrageously Funny Motivational Speaker
Finding the balance between the life you envisioned, and the life you got

Allison Massari

Burn Survivor Thriving Beyond Obstacles
Compassion heals the places that medicine cannot touch

Amy Dee, RN

Funny Motivational, Nurse - Your Power to Make A Difference
Everyday Heroes, Nurses: Remember Your Power to Make A Difference

Thandi Montgomery

Breast Cancer Survivor Thriving Through Adversity
Helping Women Shift from Existing to Living

Sherry Waldrip

Power of Friendship - Breast Cancer Survivor
When cancer steals the song in your heart, friendship and laughter will sing it back to you

Jo Lichten, PhD, RD, CSP

America's On-the-Go Health Guru
REBOOT – how to power up your energy, focus, and productivity

Tami West, PhD

Stress and Mental Health Expert
Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health

Frank King

Funny as a Heart Attack
Heart attack and mental health speaker -- Comedy as a vehicle for social change

Holly Stiel

World Class Concierge Customer Service Expert
Spreading the culture of the Neon Signs of Service and the Spirit of Service

KJ Reimensnyder-Wagner

Motivational Musician and Speaker
Positive energy performer celebrating life and learning

Sue Kirby

Witty and Perceptive Wise Women's Humorist
Celebrating the ordinary in life, especially for women and nurses

Wendy Hammers

Inspiring Comedian and Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
I Broke Up With Cancer

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