Amanda A. Martin has been practicing law for 12 years, barred in both Texas and Louisiana. Inspired and raised by a single mother who was an educator, she was taught that strong morals and integrity were the key ingredients in building one’s character. She has dedicated her career to helping the common man.

With a general practice that focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family and entertainment law, and civil litigation, Martin has always been driven to do what is right. With a firm grasp of her purpose, Martin reveals her ideology, “You can do anything that you try. You only fail when you stop trying.”

Dr. Carla Susan Rogers has a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences with a specialty in Human Anatomy. Her research work is in the field of cardiovascular embryology. She teaches at the University of Texas and is the authour of “Dr. Rogers’ Roadmap to College”.

Dr. Rogers has been the Keynote speaker for the American Heart Association, in addition to her numerous radio and TV appearances. She has also done extensive humanitarian work in countries such as Burkina Faso and Belize.

Dr. Stephanie Jupiter-Muhammad, GMSL is the author of "Relationship Fitness" and she hails from New Orleans, Louisiana.

Stephanie has a wealth of knowledge about life and is dedicated to everyone having the life they love. She has an office in Houston, Texas where she and her team offer seminars that focus on healthy, empowered relationships.

Melanie Reagan is an On-Air Talent and a Consultant with more than 20 years experience in radio and television. Melanie's first radio job at UC Davis had her interviewing legendary figures like John Dean of the Nixon Watergate Scandal and Jane Goodall.

Melanie has conducted news writing, public affairs and professional development workshops for business associations and various professional groups.

Sandi Redenbach is an educator and national consultant with a rich background in brain research, emotional intelligence, self-esteem, alternative education, discipline, and programs for at-risk students. She is native of Boston, Massachusetts, who now resides in Davis, California.

Anna L. Marks is owner and founder of Bay Area BusinessWoman News. She launched her business while working full time in the printing and publishing industries, learning her trade as she went along. Originally from Long Island and NYC, she attended the New School in Manhattan and the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, before coming west.

Marks is currently a member of the Alamed County Commission on the Status of Women, the Alameda County Advisory Council for Women's Initiative, and a member of A New America¹s Women's Business Center Board of Advisors. She has served on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Women Business Owners from 1999 to 2000.

Originally from Santiago, Chile, Sandra Acevedo-Hanns began with a television career in Chile, Costa Rica, and Argentina. After 27 years in the Bay Area, Sandra has developed herself into a person that loves business and community.

Her collaboration with the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and The International Latino Film Festival, has given her vast experience in creating new ways in Fundraising, Organizational Development, and Outreach Programs with an emphasis in Financial Management and Budgeting.

Currently, Sandra hosts a television talk show in Marin County. In addition, Sandra is the Founder and CEO of "One World~One Voice", a non profit corporation that promotes Connectivity, Cultural Abundance, Green Living and a World that Works for All.

April M. Rizzi is an action-driven, goal-oriented business coach and management consultant specifically focused on operational efficiency and individual performance excellence.

April founded The Eye of Achievement, a Business Coaching & Consulting Company headquartered in Lafayette, California in 2001. April combines her education and experience in both business development and human behavior and consciousness to cause transformation in individuals and businesses. Her unique coaching methodology has proven that people only need make small changes to cause large increases in profitability. The result: enjoyment and freedom.

April is the first and only licensed distributor in the United States to administer the ProfiTune Business Coaching System, a highly successful coaching system founded and operating in Australia.

Cathy Dycaico has practiced medicine for over 20 years and has participated in transformational work for over 13 years. As a Success Coach, Cathy makes a profound difference in people's lives.

Her clients are both men and women that are engaged in creating new futures in their personal, professional lives and communities. She is dedicated to people creating their dreams in reality.

George Tastard has over 14 years experience in international sales and marketing. He has lived and worked in Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. George is committed to empowering people to live a life of passion and joy.

Lucinda Whitney Page holds a degree in Psychology and Art. As an artist, she has her own business designing jewelry. Her organic designs have a timeless, archetypal beauty. Women wearing Lucinda’s jewelry feel special, confident, vibrant, spiritual, beautiful and luxurious. Lucinda brings joy and a unique excitement to people that she encounters.

Hitaji Aziz is a powerful, candid motivational speaker and has been nationally and internationally involved with community work since 1965. She was born out of the legacy of Black women who were slaves, healers, midwives, maids, addicts, battered mothers and wives who learned how to create something out of nothing and still decide to give of themselves.

For twenty-five years, she has been the host of her own radio show in Houston, Texas.

Jai McNeil is a professor at the University of California and a professional physical fitness trainer in the Bay Area. Jai wishes to inspire people through her music and is launching her first CD in August 2007.

Her public speaking engagements about overcoming life’s obstacles is a source of joy and inspiration to many.

Cheryl Fidelman trained as an actress at New York's HB Studio and spent 7 years on the acting circuit. She performed off-Broadway with the Black Moon Theatre Company, competed in New York's Strawberry Festival, was cast in several independant films and had a 2 year run with the New York Comedy Club's improv team 'Grown Up's Playground'. Cheryl received the International Shakespeare Scholar Certificate from Cambridge University (UK) and continued her studies in Literature at Sarah Lawrence College (NY). After 2 years of rigorous training and competition on the Bay Area slam poetry scene, she earned the semi-finalist slot in 3 cities and is now performing nationally.

As spokeswoman/editor for Powerful Women International, Cheryl is part of an extraordinary team whose purpose is to build a global community of women who are out to support each other in fulfilling their dreams. Her goal as a performer is to empower her audience to do the same. She can be seen in upcoming Roman Drake film entitled "Angela" and in the upcoming original play, "Anatomy." Cheryl is now hard at work fulfilling on a long time dream of performing in her own one woman show.

Diana Evans has a degree in Social Services and has had substantial training for over 11 years in domestic violence, and sexual abuse with children and adults. She is dedicated that everyone lives a life of love, hope and faith regardless of circumstances.

Dale Marie Golden is a former motivational speaker who has appeared on Oprah and Phil Donahue. She has received numerous leadership awards, the latest being Congressional Recognition from Barbara Lee for her work at Covenant House in Oakland, CA. She has been featured in Working Women Magazine, East Bay Business Times, The Oakland Tribune and other publications. An extraordinary salesperson who exceeded her goal every year while at Wells Fargo Bank, she now heads up the Piedmont office of Alta Alliance Bank, a new community bank based in Oakland. Dale Marie is serving as the Vice President and Private Banker of this de novo bank.

Valeri Bocage has been assisting people in living their dreams for over 15 years. She has inspired hundreds of people to fulfill on their life's mission. She has coached authors, entrepreneurs, parents, families, public speakers and artists to expand their vision for what was possible in their professional and personal lives.

Valeri was born and raised in New Orleans, LA. As a result of Hurricane Katrina, Valeri lost EVERYTHING, except her indominable spirit and true passion for life. She took the loss as an opportunity to start a whole new life. She moved to San Francisco to fulfill on her dream of "EMPOWERING WOMEN TO EMPOWER THE WORLD." Now, only a year old, Powerful Women International is doing just that.