Women's History Month

Women's History Month and International Women’s Day are opportunities to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world.

From risk-takers and opinion-makers to awe-inspiring trailblazers, celebrate International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month with these speakers that never fail to make an impact!

Nina Totenberg

<p>NPR’s iconic Nina Totenberg shines a light on the inner workings of our nation&#39;s highest court and helps audiences understand the impact of history-making judicial cases on America’s future.</p><p>The legendary journalist and Supreme Court doyenne Nina Totenberg is, according to <em>The Washington Post</em>, “the best-known and most respected legal affairs reporter in America.”</p><p>An award-winning correspondent with more than 40 years’ experience at National Public Radio, Totenberg can be heard regularly on NPR’s <em>All Things C

Barbara Corcoran

<p>Barbara Corcoran shares her inspiring rags-to-riches story and the secrets to success that led her to the top of her industry. </p>

<p>In 1973, Barbara borrowed $1,000 from her boyfriend, quit waitressing and started a real estate company in New York City called The Corcoran Group. Over the years, she parlayed that loan into a premiere $5 billion-dollar real estate business.</p>

Alison Levine

<p>One of the top leadership speakers of our time, extreme adventurer Alison Levine shares invaluable principles for surviving—and thriving—in today’s toughest business environments.</p><p>Alison Levine understands what it takes to lead teams through challenging situations.

Colonel Eileen Collins

<p>History-making NASA astronaut and the extraordinary subject of a forthcoming feature documentary, <em>Spacewoman</em>, Eileen Collins reveals encouraging perspective and insight on the leadership skills needed to break barriers and become a successful pioneer in your field.</p><p>One of America’s most admired women, Col. Collins became the first female to pilot a U.S. spacecraft with the Discovery shuttle flight in 1995, and the first female commander on the 1999 Columbia shuttle flight. In 2005, NASA tapped Col.

Soledad O'Brien

<p>Soledad O’Brien is an award-winning documentarian, journalist, speaker, author, philanthropist, and founder of Soledad O’Brien Productions, a media production company dedicated to telling empowering and authentic stories on a range of social issues. She anchors and produces "Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien," a <em>Hearst political magazine </em>program seen in 95% of the country.

Zanny Minton Beddoes

<p>Editor-in-chief of<em> The Economist </em>and named one of the "Most Powerful Women in the World” by <em>Forbes</em>, Zanny Minton Beddoes is a renowned global economics expert, sought-after for her authoritative perspectives on the world economy.</p><p>The first female editor in <em>The Economist’s</em> 170+-year history, Minton Beddoes previously served as the publication’s business affairs editor, economics editor and emerging-markets correspondent.

Lisa Ling

<p>With more than two decades of experience in groundbreaking storytelling, Emmy Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Lisa Ling shares stories of her dramatic career to educate and inspire audiences to live without limits.</p><p>Over a twenty-year career in media, journalist Lisa Ling has dedicated herself to shedding light on stories impacting the world in which we live. She joined CBS News in 2023 after 15 years with CNN, where she hosted This Is Life with Lisa Ling.

Mel Robbins

<p>One of the world’s most widely booked and followed podcast hosts and authors, Mel Robbins shares her science-backed approaches to help individuals and organizations achieve breakthrough changes in work and life.</p><p>Trusted by the world’s leading brands and medical professionals who use her research-backed tools and strategies in clinical and corporate settings, Mel Robbins has amassed millions of followers online, with her videos going viral almost daily.</p><p>A <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author and self-publishing phenom, Mel’s work

Lauren Manning

<p>True survivor of extreme challenge, and business leader, Lauren Manning shares experiences that help organizations thrive even in the most difficult of times.</p><p>“It was my moment. my choice. Keep fighting or surrender and die. I made the choice. I decided to live.”</p><p>The most catastrophically wounded survivor in the September 11th attacks, Lauren battled against all odds to emerge from the fires. A world-renowned role model for her resilience and fortitude surmounting personal and professional challenges.

Sallie Krawcheck

<p>With a reputation for integrity, creativity, independence of thought, a sense of humor and an unrelenting focus on results, Sallie Krawcheck has built a career that has reached the top levels of success across a range of functions: as a senior corporate executive, as a research analyst and now as an entrepreneur.