In The News

Dedicated to fighting stigma, educating the public and offering support to those struggling, our sought-after speakers engage audiences with discussions on recovery, mental health, and substance use disorders.

Distinguished political-financial expert and APB speaker Nomi Prins is set to release the paperback version of her searing exposé on how the 2007-2008 financial crisis turbo-boosted the influence of central bankers and triggered a massive shift in the world order. Prins is an independent journalist, author of seven books, and a captivating speaker on such topics as politics, finance and the economy.

With an extensive background in mental health, Dr. Christian Conte is one of the country’s most accomplished specialists in compassionate leadership and communications. He offers audiences the tools they need to understand emotional management both personally and professionally.  

Every April, healthcare professionals and health experts come together to increase public awareness about the causes of and cures for the modern stress epidemic. APB Healthcare offers several speakers who touch on the topics of stress, happiness and balance. 

A reluctant grief expert and “notable widow” (her words), APB speaker Nora McInerny miscarried her second baby, lost her father to cancer and lost her husband, Aaron, to a brain tumor all within six weeks in 2014. In a recent TED Talk entitled “We Don’t 'Move On’ from Grief. We Move Forward with It,” she blends candor and humor as she shares valuable lessons she has learned about life and death.

Leading mental health speaker Mike Veny delivers inspirational keynotes with raw energy and a fresh perspective on wellness. Veny strives to teach others why he is so passionate about mental health awareness and increasing public awareness in order to transform the stigma. 

From being locked in a closet for days at a time by her mother to sexual abuse by an uncle—to overcoming tremendous odds to achieve her biggest dream—Christina’s Meredith’s story uplifts, inspires and provides unforgettable life lessons.  

Lee Woodruff knows that life can change in an instant. In 2006, one minute she was a successful freelance writer and businesswoman, mother of four children, and wife to Bob Woodruff, the newly appointed co-anchor of ABC’s World News Tonight. But then, unpredictably, her life turned upside down when her husband was severely wounded in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq. 

An author and child advocate, Regina Louise shares her poignant, heart-wrenching journey through foster care. Now, her powerful story has been turned into a new movie on Lifetime: I Am Somebody’s Child: The Regina Louise Story. Based on Louise’s personal experience navigating the broken system, the movie will premier Easter Weekend, on Saturday, April 20th at 8pm ET/PT. It stars Ginnifer Goodwin and newcomer Angela Fairley, a foster child herself.

Here's your chance to see exactly why Eric Liu is one of our most sought-after speakers: next week, he will appear on the TED main stage at the Bigger Than Us conference in Vancouver. Whether you plan on attending in person or connecting via live stream, don't miss out: Friday, April 19, 9:00AM - 11:30AM PDT.