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Susan Dentzer

By admin | 06/2012 | American Affairs, BUSINESS, Economic Outlook, Election Analysis, HEALTH / WELLNESS, Healthcare, Journalists, Medicare, Political Media, Social Security | Comments Off

Susan Dentzer is Senior Policy Adviser at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nation’s largest philanthropy focused on health and health care, and an on-air analyst on health issues with the PBS NewsHour. She served from 2008-2013 as the editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, the nation’s leading journal of health policy. Ms. Dentzer also previously led the NewsHour’s health unit, reporting extensively on-air about health care reform debates. She currently serves as a member of the Board of Overseers of Dartmouth Medical School and is an Overseer of the International Rescue Committee, a leading humanitarian organization. Read more…

Marybeth Bond

By admin | 01/2012 | Authors, BUSINESS, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Family Relationships, Inspiration, Motivation, Personal Development, Relationships, Society & Culture, Spouse Programs, Stress Management, Travel, Women's Issues, Work / Life Balance | Comments Off

Just what makes Marybeth Bond a gutsy traveler? She has walked, hiked, climbed, cycled and kayaked her way through six continents and more than 70 countries around the world. Her travels have taken her from the depths of the Flores Sea to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, across the Himalayas and the Sahara Desert. She made her first gutsy decision when she left a successful corporate career, put her worldly possessions in storage and bought a one-way ticket to Bangkok. Although some people thought (and told her) she was nuts, she traveled ‘single and solo’ for two years around the world. Read more…

Steve Rizzo

By admin | 01/2012 | BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Change, Comedy, Creativity, Customer Service, Humor, Motivation, SALES / MARKETING, Stress Management, Success | Comments Off

Steve Rizzo is a motivational mechanic who tunes and tweaks each member of his audience to succeed at their full potential. Through the guise of humor, Steve teaches the methods for improving opportunities and provides the skills your group needs to get to a better place at work and in life. A place that brings greater enthusiasm, increased productivity, and new levels of success! With a delivery that is poignant, entertaining and inspiring, Steve, affectionately known as the “Attitude Adjuster,” takes motivation and confidence building to a whole new level. Read more…

Bruckner Chase

By admin | 01/2012 | Athletes, Athletes - Other, BUSINESS, Celebrities / Media Personalities, Communication, Courage, Environmental Issues, Fitness, Great Achievers, Inspiration, Juvenile Issues, MISCELLANEOUS, Motivation, Overcomers / Adversity, Peak Performance, Personal Development, SPORTS, Strategic Planning, Success, Sustainability, Teambuilding, Teamwork, Volunteerism | Comments Off

On August 24, 2010, at 4:00 AM, surrounded by a community of supporters, Bruckner Chase embarked on a 25-mile marathon swim to connect Santa Cruz to Monterey while also binding those on land with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

Those twenty-five miles developed into an epic fourteen-hour journey in which he encountered everything from massive jellyfish to blue whales, fog to white-capped swells. Read more…

Bethany Hamilton

By admin | 01/2012 | Athletes, Authors, BUSINESS, CELEBRITIES, Courage, Disability Issues, Empowerment, Ethics / Values, Fitness, Healthy Living, Inspiration, Motivation, MOTIVATION / INSPIRATION, Overcoming Obstacles, Religion | Comments Off

Bethany Hamilton, at the age of 13 survived a 14-foot tiger shark attack off the shores of her hometown Hawaii was left with one arm and only 26 days later she courageously overcame all odds and began surfing again. In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life, Bethany’s feisty determination and steadfast faith spurred her toward an adventurous comeback that gave her the grit to turn her loss into a gift for others. Bethany is a true champion who inspiring millions worldwide through the love of her family, her sheer determination, and her unwavering faith. Read more…

Jaclyn North

By admin | 01/2012 | ENTERTAINMENT, Musicians | Comments Off

Jaclyn North from “American Idol” made it to Hollywood!

The music Jaclyn North writes and loves to perform has been described as a smooth blend of southern rock and traditional country, with a sultry kiss of blues. Chuck McKinley of KKUS in Tyler, TX put it best when he described Jaclyn’s style as a “controlled, reckless abandonment.” Whether she’s performing down on Lower Broadway or at writer’s nights in Nashville, Jaclyn is earning fans and making friends in Nashville. With a real clear vision for who she is as an artist, Jaclyn is remaining true to that girl, the girl who has had to fight for the many chances she’s been given, the girl who understands the power of standing your ground and not doubting yourself. Read more…