In The News

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.

APB speaker David Hogg, co-founder of March For Our Lives, was recently named “Communicator of the Year” at the 2019 PRWeek Awards. One of the most compelling voices of his generation. His call to “get over politics and get something done” challenges Americans to stand up, speak out and work to elect morally just leaders, regardless of party affiliation. He was awarded the communicator of the year for his impact on civic engagement. Watch his compelling acceptance speech here.

The only athlete in the history of the NCAA to receive a life sentence and parole out of prison, APB speaker Damon West is a recovering addict who has made the most of his second chance. He shares his incredible, life-changing journey in his new book, The Change Agent: How a Former College QB Sentenced to Life in Prison Transformed His World. 

As speculation about the content of the Mueller Report hit the Sunday morning news shows, APB speakers from across the political spectrum weighed in. “We do not know what’s in the report,” wrote veteran journalist Dan Rather, “but already I can feel a sense of deflation and worry among some.” 

APB speaker, educator and best-selling author of The Gift of Failure Jessica Lahey gave her opinion on the college admissions scandal in a Washington Post article. A highly sought-after speaker, Lahey addresses “overparenting” with the authority of an experienced teacher and the empathetic, often humorous, personal perspective of a mom who has truly been there. 

New York Times best-selling author, musician and APB speaker James McBride wrote The Good Lord Bird, a powerful story of John Brown, a white American abolitionist who in 1859—along with 19 others—attacked the largest arsenal of weapons in America, ultimately prompting the Civil War. The winner of the National Book Award for Fiction in 2013, the book is now being adapted into an eight-part series by Showtime, set to star Ethan Hawke. 

The National Women’s Hall of Fame recently announced its inductees for 2019! Every year, the organization recognizes the impressive achievements of inspiring women. Among these names were APB speakers Angela Davis and Nicole Malachowski, two passionate, sought-after female motivation and leadership speakers.

Following up on her acclaimed New York Times bestseller Who Thought This Was a Good Idea, Alyssa Mastromonaco shares stories and reflections that are a far cry from the typical career memoir. From the time that former Secretary of State John Kerry accidentally walked in on her dancing in her underwear to a dance-off with Jennifer Hudson (at President Obama’s urging) to conserving tampons on the road in Japan, Mastromonaco shines with her candid recollections and laugh-out-loud wit.