12/05 SARA NELSON, LARRY LIPSON, DAN RILEY

SARA NELSON - AMAZON  "COOKBOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS"

Sara Nelson is the Editorial Director of Books at Amazon and an American publishing industry figure. She was previously the books editor at Oprah's O Magazine. Nelson is notable for having been editor in chief at the book industry's chief trade publication Publishers Weekly. Her views have been widely reported in numerous publications such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, and she has appeared on television broadcasts including CBS's The Early Show. She has written for the Wall Street Journal and the Huffington Post.

LARRY LIPSON  -  COSTA RICA


LARRY IS THE FORMER FOOD WRITER FOR THE DAILY NEWS AND REPORTS FROM HIS HOME IN COSTA RICA ON FOOD TRENDS AND GREAT WINE FINDS




Dan Riley - FOUNDER  "THE INSPIRED GROCER"

Dan Riley, the former Vice President of Operations of Ralphs/Kroger’s who was responsible for managing $50 million in sales each week is starting a-fresh as a motivational and leadership speaker. As the leader in Retail Operations for one of the largest divisions of a top North American food retailer, Dan Riley is recognized as an expert in the food industry, as someone who knows the industry inside-out. Known as The Inspired Grocer, Dan motivates audiences while giving an overview of an ever-changing and always challenging retail landscape. He has managed, led, and most of all, inspired literally thousands of managers and employees. However, Dan’s rise to the top wasn’t exactly a direct ascent! In and out of college for almost eight years, he eventually ran into an industrial psychologist. After being tested for “promotion suitability” time and time again, he was continually turned away. Rather than settling for mediocrity, Dan changed the trajectory of his life and career. Since those fateful meetings