Lisa Nichols

Lisa Nichols is CEO and founder of Motivating the Masses, one of the top training and development companies in the world and the ONLY self-development company to be publicly traded. Lisa is also one of the FIRST African-American woman to found a publicly traded company.

In addition to making business history, Lisa is also a best-selling author of 6 books and one of the most sought-after transformational speakers whose global platform has reached and served millions. Her newest, promising best-selling book, ABUNDANCE NOW will be released Fall of 2015.

Ms. Nichols’ extraordinary story of transforming her own life from a struggling single mom on public assistance from South Central Los Angeles to now Millionaire Entrepreneur is the inspiration behind her bold mission to teach others that it is possible to do the same. Using her signature No Matter What! system (and based on her New York Times Bestseller by the same name), Lisa teaches people how to master accomplishing unfathomable goals and to tap their limitless potential.

Coined “The Breakthrough Specialist” by her peers in the industry, her powerful message of empowerment, service, gratitude and excellence has been delivered via workshops and programs which have impacted the lives of millions of adults, touched the lives of 211,650 teens, prevented over 3,800 teen suicides, supported 2,500 dropouts in returning back to school and helped thousands reunite with families through her non-profit foundation, Motivating the Teen Spirit.

As a founding member of the Transformational Leadership Council, Lisa joins other personal and organizational development luminaries such as Jack Canfield, Marci Shimoff and others to co-create value and learning that help people change their lives and change the planet.

As CEO of Motivating the Masses, Inc., Lisa Nichols leads a highly energetic, heart-centered and experienced team of business and leadership development master trainers and coaches who serve speakers, authors and entrepreneurs with world-class programs, masterminds and products. Lisa lives, plays and works in the greater San Diego, California area and on stages around the world.

For more information visit www.motivatingthemasses.com.

Marianne Williamson

Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed spiritual author and lecturer. Marianne has been a popular guest on television programs such as Oprah, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, Charlie Rose & Bill Maher. Six of her eleven published books have been New York Times Best Sellers. Four of these have been #1. The mega best seller A Return to Love is considered a must-read of The New Spirituality. A paragraph from that book, beginning “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure…” is considered an anthem for a contemporary generation of seekers.

Marianne’s other books include The Law of Divine Compensation, The Age of Miracles, Everyday Grace, A Woman’s Worth, Illuminata, Healing the Soul of America, A Course in Weight Loss, The Gift of Change, and A Year of Miracles.

Marianne is a native of Houston, Texas. In 1989, she founded Project Angel Food, a meals-on-wheels program that serves homebound people with AIDS in the Los Angeles area. To date, Project Angel Food has served over 8 million meals. Marianne also co-founded the Peace Alliance. And she serves on the Board of Directors of the RESULTS organization, working to end the worst ravages of hunger and poverty throughout the world.

According to Time magazine, “Yoga, the Cabala and Marianne Williamson have been taken up by those seeking a relationship with God that is not strictly tethered to Christianity.”

For more information visit www.marianne.com

John Gray

John Gray is the leading relationship expert in the world and best-selling author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. John’s books have sold over 50 million copies in 50 different languages around the world. His many books, videos and seminars teach men and women how to understand, respect and appreciate their difference in both personal and professional relationships. John’s newest book teaches us how achieve a more comfortable and productive work environment and is titled Work with Me: The 8 Blind Spots between Men and Women in Business.

For more than 35 years, John Gray has conducted public and private seminars for thousands of participants. In his highly acclaimed books, videos and transformational seminars, John’s purpose is to create a world where men and women understand, respect, appreciate and ultimately work together.

Liongsate/Summit Entertainment has purchased the rights to John Gray’s bestseller “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus” with the intention of creating a feature film and TV series. Star Reese Witherspoon and commercial directing whiz Bryan Buckley joined the project with an anticipated release date of 2015. The book will be adapted into a romantic comedy, with BermanBraun’s Andrew Mittman producing.

John Gray has appeared on Dr. Oz, Suzanne Somers, Oprah, The Today Show, CBS Morning Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, The View, The Couch, Fox & Friends Weekend, Good Morning New York, CNN, Politically Incorrect, Larry King and others. He has been profiled in Newsweek, Time, Forbes, USA Today, TV Guide and People, among scores of other major programs. John Gray lives with his wife and family in Northern California.

For more information visit www.marsvenus.com.

Michael Bernard Beckwith

Michael Bernard Beckwith is the founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, a trans-denominational community headquartered in Los Angeles comprised of thousands of local members and global live streamers. Beckwith’s humanitarian works have been read into the 107th Congressional Record, and in 2012 he addressed the UN General Assembly during its annual World Interfaith Harmony Week. As president of the Association for Global New Thought, he hosts conferences featuring harbingers of world peace including His Holiness the Dalai Lama.  Dr. Beckwith is a sought after meditation teacher, conference speaker, and seminar leader on the Life Visioning Process, which he originated.  Three of his most recent books—Life Visioning, Spiritual Liberation, and TranscenDance Expanded are recipients of the prestigious Nautilus Award. He has appeared on Dr. Oz, The Oprah Show, Larry King Live, Tavis Smiley, OWN’s HELP DESK and in his own PBS Special, The Answer Is You. Every Friday at 1 pm PST, thousands tune into his radio show on KPFK, Wake up: The Sound of Transformation.

Don Miguel Ruiz

Don Miguel Ruiz is the international bestselling author of a series of books including The Four Agreements -over 7 years on The New York Times bestseller list- and the 36th bestselling book of the decade.He has dedicated his life to sharing the wisdom of the ancient Toltec through his books, lectures, and journeys to sacred sites around the world. Other books include: The Mastery of Love, The Voice of Knowledge, Prayers, Beyond Fear and The Fifth Agreement, a collaboration with his son don Jose Ruiz.

For more information visit: www.miguelruiz.com