March is Women's History Month, a time to reflect on the struggles women have faced throughout history and – more importantly – to celebrate their triumphs and successes. APB is privileged to represent a number of speakers on women's issues, from award-winning actresses and activists to journalists, best-selling authors, and pioneering global leaders. As voices of empowerment on the screen and in print for decades, they also share their powerful words with audiences worldwide.
Kelly Corrigan
The best-selling author of The Middle Place and Lift, Corrigan has a way of connecting with readers and audiences alike. She engages her listeners with her candid, down-to-earth style, emphasizing how women should not be afraid to be who they want to be.
Sheryl WuDunn
The first Asian American to win a Pulitzer Prize, WuDunn is a journalist, author, and business executive. She is also co-author of the best-selling Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, which chronicles the challenges facing women across the globe.
Mary Robinson
Robinson is the first female President of Ireland as well as the first woman to chair the United Nations Commission for Human Rights. With a strong passion for female leaders, she is currently the chair of Woman World Leaders.
Deborah Norville
Honored with a Gracie Award from American Women in Radio and Television, Norville is a two-time Emmy winner and author whose books revolve around such women-centric topics as parenting and living a grateful life.
Gail Sheehy
Sheehy has spent her career helping millions of women embrace change and alter the way they look at their lives. She is the author of 15 books, including the revolutionary New York Times bestseller Passages.
Jane Seymour
Perhaps best known for her award-winning role as "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," a trailblazing woman doctor at the turn of the century, Seymour is also an artist and best-selling author. An activist and a mother, she advocates the importance of finding balance to achieve complete wellness.
Kathy Najimy
Najimy is an award-winning actor, writer, producer, and Ms. magazine "Woman of the Year." A vocal supporter of women's rights, she is a staunch advocate who has led the way for AIDS activism for 20 years and was awarded PETA's Humanitarian of the Year Award.
Rachel Simmons
Simmons is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers including The Curse of the Good Girl. The founder of the Girl's Leadership Institute, Simmons crosses gender boundaries by empowering women to negotiate conflict and develop relationships.
Susan L. Taylor
As editorial director of Essence, Taylor was the driving force behind one of the most celebrated woman-owned business success stories in recent times. Her belief in personal empowerment motivated and inspired her employees to lead Essence to become a successful global multimedia company.
Liz Seccuro
A wife, mother, and victims’ rights activist, she is one of the first rape victims to share her story with the country. When her experience came to light she brought one of her rapists to justice after a long and circuitous journey. She shares her inspiring message of conquering fear to preserve womens' and human rights.
THE WOMEN OF APB REFLECT ON WOMEN'S HISTORY
In celebration of the wonderful women of APB and all those who came before, we've asked some of our female employees to share their thoughts about the women who have shaped them, what it means to be a woman today, and the common history we all share. To read the full stories and to share your own, please
visit our blog, Speaking of a Speaker.
Join the Discussion
How have empowered women affected your life? We invite you to connect with us via our social media channels – Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and our blog – to share the important role women have played in your life.
