Dr. Ruby Lathon is a holistic health and wellness expert and advocate for plant-based nutrition.  She motivates others to take charge of their health and provides tools for living healthy, disease free, and above our daily routines to experience the peace and joy of life’s journey.  Dr. Lathon served as Nutrition Policy Manager and Lobbyist at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine where she led a national initiative to improve child nutrition and prevent chronic disease through emphasis on plant-based options in the National School Lunch Program. 

Dr. Lathon is a dynamic speaker and educator, hosting a number of seminars, workshops and healthful vegan cooking demonstrations.  Dr. Lathon is a health and wellness contributing writer for African American Lifestyle Magazine, and host of an alternative health webcast, Health 365 and the whole foods, vegan cooking show, The Veggie Chest.  Her latest book entitled, "Living Above the Clouds" provides practical tips for learning to live on a higher plane of awareness and understanding and achieving happiness and success through physical and emotional wellness.  Visit her website at www.rubylathon.com

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Dr. Craig Shoemaker is a modern day Renaissance man. Best known for his engaging, relevant standup and iconic baritone-voiced character, “The Lovemaster,” Craig delights every audience with his multi-dimensional ability to entertain with relevance.  Craig has had several successful solo TV stand-up specials, co-starred in numerous films, hosted network TV shows, written two beloved children’s books and performed for four U.S. Presidents.  Craig holds a doctorate degree from Cal U of PA, is an ordained minister and is even credited for co-creating "On Hold Advertising."  Visit his website at http://craigshoemaker.com

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Timber Hawkeye, author of bestselling “Buddhist Boot Camp,” offers a non-sectarian approach to being at peace with the world, both within and around us.  His intention is to awaken, enlighten, enrich and inspire.  Visit his website at www.buddhistbootcamp.com

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Shannon Kaiser has been labeled a true sparkling star by Healing Lifestyles & Spas.  She is the author of “Find Your Happy, an Inspirational Guide to Loving Life to Its Fullest,” and a four-time contributing author to the International best-selling book series Chicken Soup for The Soul. She left her successful career in advertising to follow her heart and be a motivational speaker, life coach, travel writer and author. She is the founder of the popular website www.PlayWithTheWorld.com

Her books and ideas have been featured in media outlets such as Good Morning America, Good Day New York, Inside Edition, Huff Post Live and she is an online columnist for several websites including MindBodyGreen, Yahoo Voices, Examiner and Tiny Buddha.

Andrew Holecek is an author, spiritual teacher, and humanitarian.  As a long-time student of Buddhism, he frequently presents this tradition from a contemporary perspective – blending the ancient wisdom of the East with modern knowledge from the West.  Andrew offers seminars internationally on meditation, dream yoga, and death.  He is the author of “The Power and the Pain: Transforming Spiritual Hardship into Joy” and “Preparing to Die: Practical Advice and Spiritual Wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist Perspective” and is presently writing a two volume set on meditation.  The first book is entitled, "Meditation in the i-Generation:  How to Meditate in a World of Speed and Stress," and the 2nd volume is entitled, "The Benefits of Meditation:  Cognitive, Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, and Social Advances."

Andrew is also the co-founder of Global Dental Relief and travels each year to India and Nepal to provide free care to impoverished children.  Visit Andrew’s website at http://www.andrewholecek.com

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Valerie Grange is the both the co-owner and co-director of The Buddha B Yoga Center in Washington, D.C., and a certified yoga teacher.  Her intention is to teach yoga as the practice of compassion. Her classes are rich in yogic history and spiritual readings as well as making a deep connection to Nature.  Classes teach the Jivamukti  yoga method and its five tenets.  Valerie is a proud vegan, animal activist, Reiki for Animals Level 1 & 2 practitioner, as well as the Founder and President of Yogi's Ark, a non-profit animal sanctuary.  She is currently working on her first book on yoga as the practice of compassion through diet.  For more information, please visit www.buddhabyoga.com

James J. Gormley is an award-winning journalist, editor and consumer advocate with twenty years of experience in health and the natural products field. His articles have appeared in consumer magazines and scientific journals, focusing attention on issues such as the National School Lunch Program, food irradiation, GMO labeling, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture.  He has been instrumental in managing consumer health magazines, analyzing national and international regulatory efforts, and handling global scientific and trade relations.  James is the author of six books, including his newest release, “Health at Gunpoint.”  Visit his website at http://jamesgormley.com

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Dr. Somdat Mahabir has worked in cancer research at the Cancer Prevention Research Institute (NYC), Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, National Cancer Institute, and the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. He is currently a Program Director and Scientist at the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Mahabir received his MS from New York Institute of Technology, MPH from New York Medical College, and PhD from New York University. He also has a Diploma in Cancer Prevention from the National Cancer Institute. He is the recipient of several awards including academic awards from New York Institute of Technology and New York Medical Technology. He also received a Cancer Prevention Research Training Merit Award from NIH, and most recently an Honor Award from CDC. Dr. Mahabir has published over 30 research papers and a book, and has given several lectures, both in the U.S. and internationally, all related to cancer prevention.  

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Victoria Moran is the author of 11 books and is also an inspirational speaker, a certified holistic health counselor and director of the Main Street Vegan Academy. Her latest book is entitled, Main Street Vegan: Everything You Need to Know to Eat Healthfully and Live Compassionately in the Real World, written with the assistance of her daughter, a lifelong vegan. Among Victoria’s other titles are the best-selling Creating a Charmed Life and the plant-based weight-loss classic, The Love-Powered Diet.

Cited by VegNews as one the Top 10 Contemporary Vegetarian Authors, Victoria has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and hosted radio programs on Martha Stewart Living Radio. A lifelong Unity student, Victoria holds a degree in comparative religions.  Her articles have appeared in publications including, Yoga Journal, Woman’s Day, Martha Stewart’s Whole Living, VegNews, and Vegetarian Times. Her work has been noted in USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, Self, Elle, Glamour, Allure, and O, the Oprah Magazine. She was named Vegan of the Year 2012, sharing that honor with male counterpart Dr. Michael Greger.

 

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Libby Gill is the former head of communications and public relations for Sony, Universal, and Turner Broadcasting.  She is now CEO of Libby Gill & Company, an executive coaching and consulting firm. An international speaker and bestselling author, she has shared her success strategies on CNN, NPR, the Today Show, and in Business Week, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more.  Libby’s award-winning book “YOU UNSTUCK: Mastering the New Rules of Risk-taking in Work and Life” has been endorsed by business leaders including Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh and Dr. Ken Blanchard. Her latest book, "Capture the Mindshare and the Market will Follow: The Art and Science of Building Brands," was released in August 2013.