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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.

Ten years ago, on February 26th, a young Black man—17-year-old Trayvon Martin—was fatally shot in Sanford, Florida while innocently walking back to his dad’s girlfriend’s home. During that walk, he was spotted by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer. Zimmerman believed Martin was acting suspiciously. The two got into an altercation and Trayvon—who was unarmed—was killed. He was 17. (Zimmerman was eventually acquitted of second-degree murder in 2013.) It was a shot heard around the world—sparking the Black Lives Matter movement and igniting a new era in civil rights that continues to grow today. 

As a teacher, educational consultant and parent for 40 years, Dr. Michele Borba has never been more worried for young people than she is about this current generation of kids. Data shows that today’s youth are the loneliest, most stressed and risk-averse on record. Though well-educated, they are failing to launch in real life. So how can we teach them to be mentally strong and more successful?

APB is honored to announce our exclusive representation of Nobel Peace Prize recipient and widely respected Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov. Editor-in-chief of the newspaper Novaya Gazeta, Muratov is a vocal advocate for independent press and is known for investigating abuses of power. Lauded for his passion to safeguard the freedom of expression, Muratov offers unparalleled insights into everything from politics and human rights to the complex issues of the Ukraine and the future relationship between Russia and America.

U.S. Navy Admiral (Ret.) and APB speaker Michelle J. Howard was recently appointed to The Board of Visitors to the U.S. Naval Academy. President Joe Biden announced her appointment to this key role last week. The duty of The Board is to inquire into the state of morale and discipline, the curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods and other matters relating to the academy that the Board decides to consider. The President receives an annual written report of the Board’s findings and recommendations.