An internationally-acclaimed home and food expert, Sandra has revolutionized the way people think about traditional, time-consuming, "from-scratch" methods. With her trademark 70/30 philosophy, which combines 70% ready-made products with 30% fresh touches, Sandra creates aspirational meals and breathtaking living environments that are affordable and attainable, making her the foremost recognized advocate to every over-extended person. She is also editor-in-chief of Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade magazine, the host of two highly rated television shows (the multi-Emmy-nominated Semi-Homemade Cooking and Sandra's Money Saving Meals), as well as a New York Times bestselling author of seventeen books.

Known as "The Wine Diva", for the past five years Christine Ansbacher has wowed audiences with her fast-paced and interactive wine tastings that are educational and entertaining. She is one of only 180 Certified Wine Educators in the US and has earned a three year Diploma from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust in London (DWS) which makes her one of only 90 other American wine professionals.

Author of Water with Lemon, Zonya Foco uses humor, hard facts and common sense to help people of all ages incorporate healthy habits into their busy lives. Zonya's TV show, "Zonya's Health Bites," and popular cookbook, Lickety-Split Meals for Health Conscious People on the Go, have earned her the prestigious CSP award and is the only Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Health and Fitness Instructor (CHFI) in the country with this.

Chef, cookbook author and television personality, Sara Mouton is the chef of Gourmet magazine's executive dinning room and the Food Editor of ABC's Good Morning America. As an original star of Food Network, Sara hosted "Cooking Live", and "Sara's Secrets" on the network. She is author of Sara's Secrets for Weeknight Meals. Sara was one of the founders of the New York Women's Culinary Alliance.

With more than 20 years in the hospitality and entertainment industries, Stephen Is the owner of Starr Restaurant Organization. He opened the Ripley Music Hall, which showcased new talent such as U2, The Eurythmics, and Bruce Springsteen, who were still very small at the time. Starr likens the experience of dining out to that of attending a theater production, where the players, props, backdrops, lighting and rapport are integral components of an overall dramatic effect. When this atmospheric drama is paired with edgy, delicious cuisine, dining out at an SRO restaurant becomes entertainment for all of the senses.

Gordon is a very entertaining and highly professional speaker who really relates to and enthuses his audiences. His positive interaction with delegates attending events generate extreme positive energies. Gordon's charismatic and highly intelligent approach to delivering motivational presentations and anecdotes about his fascinating life, business and otherwise, leaves his audience with fulfillment and a desire to create and achieve.

Whether she's teaching nutritious cooking at a Farmer's Market or on a television show, LaLa is on fire with her desire to share everything she has learned to make people's lives healthier and happier-one meal at a time.

Star of the 30-minute home arts series, "The Katie Brown Workshop", Katie is an expert on cooking, gardening, home decor, crafts and entertaining. She has partnered with The New York Times for a nationally syndicated column and she is the best-selling author of Katie Brown's Outdoor Entertaining. Katie has an imaginative approach to the home arts has been a breath of fresh air for a new generation of homemakers.