ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Lisa Nichols is one of the world’s most-requested motivational speakers. She’s a media personality and corporate CEO whose global platform has reached and served nearly 30 million people. Moving from a struggling single mom on public assistance to a millionaire entrepreneur, Lisa’s courage and determination have inspired fans worldwide and helped untold audiences break through to discover their own untapped talents and limitless potential.

As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Motivating The Masses, Inc.—one of the country’s only publicly traded personal and business development training companies—Lisa has helped develop workshops and programs that have transformed the lives of men and women and altered the trajectory of businesses throughout the country and across the world.

Lisa is also a bestselling author of six books. Her seventh book, Abundance Now, from HarperCollins, was released in January 2016. Abundance Now continues Lisa’s journey with her fans, providing a clear and practical blueprint for personal success direct from the life experiences of its beloved author. Abundance Now is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to Lisa’s New York Times bestseller No Matter What!

Today, fans worldwide revere Lisa for her singular gift in teaching people how to master the accomplishment of unfathomable goals and to tap their limitless potential. Lisa has appeared on numerous television shows including Oprah, The Today Show, The Steve Harvey Show, and Extra—just to name a few. She’s also celebrated for the impact she has made on the lives of teens. Through Lisa’s nonprofit foundation, Motivating the Teen Spirit, she has touched the lives of 211,650 teens, prevented over 3,800 teen suicides, supported 2,500 high school dropouts in returning to school, and has helped thousands of teens reunite with their families.

Among the prestigious awards and honors bestowed on Lisa for her extensive work are the Humanitarian Award from the Republic of South Africa, the Ambassador Award, and the Legoland Foundation’s Heart of Learning Award. The City of Henderson, Nevada, named November 20 as Motivating the Teen Spirit Day and the City of Houston, Texas, named May 9 as Lisa Nichols Day for her dedication to service, philanthropy, and healing.

Lisa lives, plays, and works in the greater San Diego, California, area and on stages around the world—working alongside her world-class team committed to Motivating the Masses.

Janet Switzer exemplifies the personal achievement and professional accomplishment that come from applying these proven principles of success.

At age 19, she began her professional career as a campaign specialist for a member of the United States Congress, and by age 29 had built an international publishing venture with over $10 million in assets.

Today, she’s the revenue strategist of choice for many of the world’s top celebrity entrepreneurs. Her high-profile clients have included Jack Canfield, originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series; motivational speaker Les Brown; underground business icon Jay Abraham; and tapping-therapy psychologist Dr. Roger Callahan, among many others.

She’s the New York Times bestselling coauthor and marketing strategist behind The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be—the #1 self-help classic written with Jack Canfield and published in 30 languages. Plus, she’s the #1 bestselling author of Instant Income: Strategies That Bring in the Cash for Small Businesses, Innovative Employees, and Occasional Entrepreneurs from McGraw-Hill Publishers.

For over 25 years, Janet has also been at the forefront of helping business owners learn, grow, and profit. Her books, newsletters, and training courses are read and used by entrepreneurs in more than 80 countries. And her popular small-business column is syndicated to more than 220 media outlets worldwide. She’s counseled thousands of companies and solo entrepreneurs on the systems and strategies that bring reliable, predictable cash flow.

Miss Switzer is a thought-provoking speaker at industry conferences around the world. She has traveled to nearly every continent speaking to entrepreneurs, independent sales professionals, corporate employees, and industry association members, and her training events are available throughout North America and Asia Pacific.

She has been a widely published journalist and is a former columnist with Nightingale-Conant’s AdvantEdge magazine and Training Magazine. A popular media personality seen by more than 75 million viewers, she has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the New York Times, Time Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, MSNBC, ABC Radio Network, Speaker Magazine, and countless other publications and radio and television shows.

Miss Switzer’s consulting division helps establish revenue-generation systems within small companies, while her publishing company offers tools and training courses that help business owners focus their operations and staff on bringing in the cash. Visit www.JanetSwitzer.com.