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We’re excited to share that APB exclusive speaker Nora McInerny’s podcast, Thanks for Asking, has been named Best Advice/Inspirational Podcast at the prestigious iHeartPodcast Awards—an honor that recognizes the top voices shaping conversations and culture today. 

Acclaimed technology journalist, bestselling author, and APB exclusive speaker David Pogue recently released a landmark new book, Apple: The First 50 Years—a comprehensive and captivating look at one of the most influential companies in modern history. Already a New York Times bestseller, the book is rapidly topping several lists, including Amazon and USA Today.

TIME magazine’s annual Women of the Year list has spotlighted 16 influential women shaping culture, leadership, and equity in 2026—including two celebrated speakers with whom APB has collaborated: Mel Robbins and Sheryl Lee Ralph.  

The Bumblebee Blueprint: Tiny Truths for a Bigger, Braver Life, a new book by transformational leader and APB exclusive speaker Carmen Ortiz-McGhee, is drawing attention for its blend of personal narrative and practical growth strategies for professionals, leaders, and anyone seeking resilience in turbulent times. 

From geopolitical upheaval and economic uncertainty to rapid advances in AI, today’s leaders are facing more questions—and fewer clear answers—than ever before. In moments like these, clarity isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. Our featured speakers help organizations make sense of complexity, offering grounded insights and forward-looking perspectives on the forces shaping our world. With expertise across geopolitics, economics, technology, and leadership, these voices equip audiences to think clearly and lead confidently.

Every year March marks Women's History Month, a time to celebrate the powerful roles of women throughout history. APB continues to represent a number of speakers on women's issues, from award-winning actresses and activists to journalists, best-selling authors, entrepreneurs and innovative global leaders. Check out some of our most sought-after female voices below.

Shark Tank favorites and real-life cousins Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac brought fresh excitement to the hit ABC business competition recently with a spotlight on their rapidly growing seafood empire, Cousins Maine Lobster. Appearing in a prime segment, the duo showcased their latest venture—the launch of new fried seafood restaurant locations—while marking a significant milestone for the brand’s growth: surpassing $1 billion in business since the company’s founding in 2012. The franchise’s evolution from a single food truck to a national seafood powerhouse demonstrates the staying power of their authentic Maine-inspired concept and strategic vision.

Planning a successful event with the perfect keynote speaker can feel overwhelming. Between identifying the right voice for your audience, navigating contract negotiations, and coordinating countless logistics, the process demands time that many event planners simply don't have. This is where partnering with a speakers bureau like American Program Bureau (APB) and working with one of our dedicated, expert agents becomes invaluable.

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stood before the World Economic Forum in Davos last week and declared that the world was facing “a rupture, not a transition,” the reaction was immediate and electric. For APB speaker Henry Farrell, an international-relations scholar at Johns Hopkins University, the shock was not just in what Carney said—but in who was saying it. “This wasn’t a radical or an outsider,” Farrell explained. “This was as establishment as it gets.” A former governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, Carney has long been seen as a steward of the global economic system rather than a critic of it. That made his blunt assessment—delivered to an audience of political and business elites—all the more consequential.

A new generation is being invited back onto the ice as Netflix releases Miracle: The Boys of ’80, a powerful documentary revisiting one of the most extraordinary upsets in Olympic history: the United States men’s hockey team’s stunning victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics. The documentary brings together never-before-seen 16mm archival footage and first-hand reflections from the players themselves as they return to the scenes of their legendary triumph.