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One of the country's most admired Surgeons General, Dr. Carmona is known for his extensive leadership background in disciplines including medicine, law enforcement, the military, public heath, healthcare management and more. Recently, he teamed up with sustainability and human health expert Rachel Hodgdon to pen an article on the movement to advance human health through better buildings, more vibrant communities and stronger, more equitable organizations. +Read Article

Women's History Month is a time to celebrate the remarkable achievements, contributions and resilience of women throughout history. It's a time to reflect on the progress we've made and to inspire future generations. Whether you're planning an event for your organization, school or community group, booking the right speaker can help make your Women's History Month celebration both memorable and impactful. Consider one of these trailblazing female speakers for your event!

Tatanka Means, a Native American actor, comedian and activist stars in the highly anticipated film out today, Killers of the Flower Moon, directed by Martin Scorsese. The film is based on the book of the same name by David Grann and tells the story of the murders of members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma in the 1920s. Means plays FBI agent "John Wren," an Osage man who was one of the few Native Americans who were allowed to work for the FBI at the time.

APB speaker and bestselling author Phil Simon’s book—Project Management in the Hybrid Workplace—was named one of the 2023 NYC Big Book Award Winners. This award is for independently and traditionally published authors, publishers and big and small presses. Books are judged on presentation, editorial quality and audience appeal. Simon won in the Business-General category.

Having gained fame as one of the traders profiled in Michael Lewis’ book, The Big Short, and later the film, Danny Moses is a successful investor and advisor known for his role in what led to one of the greatest trades in Wall Street history. Only months after the release of the movie, the infamous "Flash Crash" occurred on Wall Street and Danny once again found himself a character in another Lewis book, Flash Boys.

This morning the world witnessed the exciting, successful launch of the Psyche mission, a groundbreaking journey over a decade in the making to explore a unique metal-rich asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Principal Investigator and APB Exclusive Speaker Lindy Elkins-Tanton recently sat down with us to discuss this incredible project and more. 

Award-winning photographer Rick Guidotti has spent the past 25 years collaborating internationally with corporations, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, schools and communities to affect a sea of change in societal attitudes toward individuals living with genetic, physical, behavioral or intellectual differences.

A biopic about APB speaker and NASA Astronaut and Engineer José Hernández recently premiered on Amazon Prime. A Million Miles Away stars Michael Peña and tells the story of Hernández’s life from a child migrant worker to achieving his dream of becoming an astronaut and traveling to space. It’s based on Hernández’s autobiography, Reaching for the Stars.

APB speaker and beloved Peloton Instructor Cody Rigsby recently released his debut memoir, XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness. In it, Rigsby opens up about his journey toward accepting himself—from growing up gay and poor in the South to his migration to New York City, where he went from "broke-ass dancer to fitness icon."

On Oct. 10th, APB is honored to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The goal of this annual event is to raise awareness of mental health issues and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health around the globe.