Chefs / Food Speakers

Emmy-nominated Padma Lakshmi may be best-known for her role as host on Top Chef, but offscreen she has had far reaching influence as a societal changemaker. Lakshmi is the co-founder of The Endometriosis Foundation of… Full Profile

Co-founder and co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, John Mackey has overseen the growth of his company from a single store in Austin Texas to a $12.9 billion Fortune 300 company. The natural and organic grocer… Full Profile

Known to her fans as “the Barefoot Contessa,” Ina Garten is one of the Food Network's most beloved personalities thanks to her down-to-earth cooking style with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and time-saving tips. The… Full Profile

Martha Stewart has always drawn inspiration from her surroundings. Raised in Nutley, New Jersey, in a family with six children, she developed a passion for cooking, gardening, and homekeeping in her childhood home on Elm… Full Profile

One of only a few hundred board-certified physician nutrition specialists in the USA, Dr. Melina Jampolis speaks on issues of health and personal nutrition. Her particular specialty is nutrition for weight loss and disease prevention… Full Profile

Known as “America’s On-The-Go Health Guru”, Dr. Jo Lichten has presented over 1,000 keynotes and programs for busy professional adults looking to boost their energy, production, and happiness. A registered dietician with over 25 years… Full Profile

Calvin Trillin has been called “a classic American humorist” and The Nation’s “deadline poet.” He has written for The New Yorker for 40 years and published several books, including New York Times best-sellers, Obviously He… Full Profile

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay has redefined the way many people think of healthy food. The Food Network personality and owner of multiple restaurants is famous for his signature American southwestern cuisine, flavorful nutritional meals, and… Full Profile

As an author, TV host, and national speaker, Zonya Foco is leading America in the fight against obesity, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease through smart nutrition and fitness. She is the champion of the diet-downtrodden,… Full Profile