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A dynamic, driven woman, Sherry Lansing defied odds, pushed boundaries and made history during her successful career in the motion picture business that spanned nearly 30 years. In 1980, she became the first woman to head a major film studio when she was appointed President of 20th Century Fox. Later, as an independent producer, Lansing was responsible for such successful films as Fatal Attraction, The Accused, School Ties, Indecent Proposal and Black Rain.

APB speaker Melissa Berton, Cofounder and Executive Director of The Pad Project, was recently named to Forbes magazine’s 50 Over 50 List of Women Who Are Leading the Way in Impact. She joins fellow APB speakers Susan McPherson, Founder and CEO, McPherson Strategies, and Winona LaDuke, Founder, White Earth Land Recovery Project, who were also honored on the list. According to Forbes, the women are being recognized for changing their communities and the world in ways big and small through social entrepreneurship, law, advocacy and education.  

We are excited to share with you the release of Mickey Rowe's distinct and important new memoir, Fearlessly Different: An Autistic Actor’s Journey to Broadway's Biggest Stage. Rowe, founder and artistic director of the National Disability Theatre, was the epicenter of significant publicity when he became the first autistic actor to play Christopher Boone, the lead role in the Tony Award-winning play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.”

Patient Safety Awareness Week, observed every March, encourages all of us to learn more about healthcare safety. These speakers below inspire action to improve the safety of the healthcare system—for both the patients and the workforce. Join APB in celebrating patient safety and the ongoing efforts to continuously improve the quality and safety of the patient care experience.

International Women's Day is driven by the goal of bettering gender balance and working toward a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Many of our speakers have played a vital role in the pursuit of a gender equal world and continue to challenge us to not only value and celebrate our differences, but to also become catalysts for change. Check out some of our top inspirational, trailblazing female voices:

What happens when you have an unidentifiable illness that leaves doctors baffled and with no idea how to help? If you are APB speaker Doug Lindsay, you figure out what’s wrong and invent a surgery to cure yourself.

APB speaker and blogger Tim Urban has good news and bad news for us. And he recently shared it in a guest essay for The New York Times. In the article, Urban, who created the wildly popular illustrated blog “Wait But Why” and has become one of the Internet’s most popular writers discusses how COVID-19 stole our time and how we can get it back.  

Several of our clients have been reaching out to us looking for geopolitical speakers, so we thought we would take a minute to highlight some of our most popular voices on this topic. Known not only for their expertise in the area, but also for the unique perspectives and actionable takeaways they bring to each event, these sought-after speakers are available for either in-person or virtual events.

Oscar Nuñez and Brian Baumgartner became household names as "Oscar Martinez" and "Kevin Malone" on NBC's Emmy-winning, widely popular series The Office. Now, they are heading out on the speaking circuit with a new, one-of-a-kind program: "Everything The Office." In this fun, entertaining moderated conversation, the two take audiences behind the scenes, sharing stories and details on how the show was filmed, discussing their relationships with the cast and crew, engaging in a Q&A session, and more. Be among the first to book this exciting new program, contact us today!

A world-famous fitness personality, top Peloton instructor, social influencer and Dancing with the Stars finalist, Cody Rigsby has quickly become one of our most sought-after speakers. Known for his entertaining personality and natural ability to connect with people, he has spoken at corporations and organizations nationwide, delivering a unique message about purpose, resilience, work-life balance and the importance of having fun.