Healthcare

A spinoff of the beloved NOVA television program, PBS’s NOVA Wonders is a six-part series in which each episode tackles different aspects of science. Revolutionary in its presentation, the majority of the cast is made up of women, including APB’s own big data expert, Dr. Talithia Williams. Showing kids the beauty of the science and STEM fields, Williams and NOVA have the same mission: to illustrate how to use science to answer the “big” questions about the world.

Since 1994, May 6th through May 12th has officially been recognized as National Nurses Week—a time to honor and celebrate the incredible contributions nurses make in the healthcare arena every day. The holiday ends on the birthday of one of history’s well-known nurses, Florence Nightingale. Emphasizing the important—and many—roles nurses play, APB speakers weighed in:

With another Boston Marathon under way, we reflect back on the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing tragedy. Among the brave survivors and law enforcement officals who have become the face of recovery and perseverance are APB speakers Jeff Bauman, Heather Abbott, Roseann Sdoia and Ed Devau. Their stories of incredible strength and courage continue to inspire and motivate people nationw ...

Best-selling thriller author and APB speaker Brad Meltzer is back with another novel exploring US army conspiracy theory. Debuting at #1 on The New York Times Bestseller List, The Escape Artist follows main characters Zig and Nola on their journey to reveal a “sleight of hand being played at the highest levels of power or die trying.”

In his recent op-ed for The New York Times, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and APB speaker Nicholas Kristof addressed the school shooting in Florida—an event he described as heartbreaking and, even worse, predictable.

February is Heart Health Awareness Month! Team up with one of our heart health speakers and help make every month one that is dedicated to a healthier lifestyle. Below we've highlighted some of our most popular voices on heart health, or you can view our full roster of heart health speakers here.

After more than 150 women came forward to speak out about the sexual abuse inflicted by world-renowned sports physician Larry Nassar, former U.S. Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller is making it her mission to change the sport. The most decorated Olympic gymnast in American history, Miller recently sat down in an interview with The Today Show, saying "significantly more has to happen."

Although the Winter Olympic Games take place every four years, the athletes have been preparing for their shot at victory for much longer. The dedication, mental strength and personal development required at this level of competition are themes that directly translate into today's corporate, association and healthcare arenas. Acclaimed APB speakers Shane Snow and David Epstein examine these topics and more as they offer insights into leadership, innovation and success.

When she founded Trail Mix Ventures, APB speaker Soraya Darabi had a vision: to invest in design-driven companies that are shaping the future of work, health, wellness and living well. Says Darabi: "For too long many of us have prioritized doing well over being well."

She has joked with Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show. Was honored by the United Nations. Chatted about business outlooks with leaders in the automotive industry. And was recently named the first non-human citizen of Saudi Arabia. Now, she is working with the most innovative speakers bureau in the industry, appearing at high-profile events and conferences worldwide.