Celebrities & Special Appearances

Aiden Turner
ABC's All My Children

Aiden Turner was born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, and grew up about 25 miles north of London. A love of cooking dinner and desserts led him to attend culinary school. After working as a chef for a couple of years, he taught himself how to mix music and became a nightclub DJ. He took acting classes. Many small television parts and commercials later, he landed the role of Aidan on ALL MY CHILDREN. 'BEEF' It's What's For Dinner Cooking Stage - Sunday @ 12:30

Maksim Chmerkovskiy
ABC's Dancing with the Stars


Fans of the US reality ABC dancesport competition Dancing With The Stars, should be familiar with beautiful Maks. For the past two seasons he's been lighting the floor on fire with his incredible dancing, choreography, and gorgeous smile.The way Maksim moves his hips is totally hypnotic and should be illegal.
Main Stage - Sat @ 12:00
Matt Hoover
Matt was born in 1977 in the small town of Belle Plaine, Iowa. He became one of the best high school wrestlers in the state history. After Matt's wrestling career had ended, he began having serious drinking and eating problems. Weighing 339 pounds, he applied to be a contestant on The Biggest Loser and won, losing a whopping 157 pounds

Matt & Suzy Hoover
America's Biggest Losers
Main Stage - Friday @ 12:30
Suzy Hoover
The 28-year-old hairdresser only wanted to lose weight, feel confident -- and find the man of her dreams. The All-American sweetheart is a giving, energetic and positive person. Preston wanted to find her man, settle down and feel healthy again. And she did! Matt & Suzy were married in 2006 and are enjoying their first child.

Ann Rule - True Crime Writer
Ann has honored us with her appearance for many years at The NW Women's Show and she is always one of our greatest draws. Ann Rule is regarded by many as the foremost true crime writer in America, and the author responsible for the genre as it exists today. 26 of Ann's 28 books have been New York Times' bestsellers list. Four books have been made into TV movies, and five more are in the works.
Bartell's Corner - Fri @ 1

Donna Anders
Mystery Author
Donna Anders is the author of twelve novels, including six previous thrillers available from Pocket Books -- The Flower Man, Another Life, Dead Silence, In All the Wrong Places, Night Stalker, and Afraid of the Dark. A native of Washington State, she lives in Seattle. She is currently working on her next novel for Pocket Books. Bartell's Corner - Fri @ 1

John Sarich
Chateau Ste. Michelle
Few chefs enjoy access to a greater bounty of world-class wines and fresh foods than Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Culinary Director, John Sarich. “It’s incredibly exciting to live in the Pacific Northwest, not only do we have an outstanding variety of ingredients from the land and sea, we also have exceptional wines from Columbia Valley."
'BEEF' It's What's For Dinner Stage Cooking Stage -
Sunday @ 3:30

David LeClaire
vinolover.com
David is a certified Master Sommelier who served as wine director at Seattle's prestigious Alexis Hotel for ten years. He creates events for wine and food groups in private homes and restaurants, wine tastings for corporations, festivals, fundraisers, art openings, and holiday parties! Mr. LeClaire is an instructor and often serves as an "ambassador" for Washington wineries. Meet David in our Wine Tasting Area!

Dr. Pepper Schwartz - Relationship Expert
As the industry’s leading relationship expert, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D, has created the Personality Profiler, for the adults seeking long-term relationships on Perfectmatch.com. Dr. Schwartz lectures nationally and internationally on relationship topics, women’s issues, parent and child issues, communication between men and women in intimate and work relationships, and maintaining personal and family well-being in today’s world.
Main Stage - Sun @ 2:30

Miyoko Fujimori - The Art of Pole Dancing
Miyoko is your personal coach to a sexier body and brand new YOU! Through her fun and inspiring pole dancing workshop, you learn the basics to pole dancing and do things you never thought you could! Open to women of all ages and sizes, Pole Dancing for Fun and Fitness is a must do! Miyoko is an Award winning Author on Sexuality, and gives intimacy advice on spicing up your relationship six nights a week on the Oxygen Network.
Main Stage - Sat @ 1:30 &4:00 & Sun @ noon

Dr. Pat Baccili - Radio Host & Life Coach
Dr. Pat Baccili is an internationally recognized expert in the human potential field who makes a positive difference helping others realize their dreams. To Pat, there is no such thing as failure. There are simply people, places and things that are placed in our paths to help us understand our true nature and what we are meant to do in this lifetime.
Goodlife Stage - Fri @ 1, Sat @ 2:30 & Sun @ 1:30

Kimberly Mathai, - MS, RD, CDE
Eating Well to Stay Well: Fighting Disease with Your Fork
Join us to learn about how foods boost the body's immune system and fortify the body. Discover the best foods to keep your body'sdisease-fighting cells strong. Get tips on how to include those foods in everyday cooking and eating. Sample and possibly win the Lifeline Cookbook!
Kimberly is a registered dietitian & certified diabetic educator.
Fri @ 12:30 & Sun @ 2:30 on our GoodLife Stage
Marianne Binetti - NW Gardening Expert
Marianne offers gardening advice on HGTV, on the radio and in her weekly syndicated column. She is also a staff writer for the Seattle P-I and the author of over a dozen gardening books including her latest "Container Gardening for Washington and Oregon" and "Herb Gardening for Washington and Oregon". Go to www.binettigarden.com to have your gardening questions answered, or meet her on our GoodLife Stage Fri @ 2:30.

Susan Chace - HoopGirl!
Susan of HoopDelite explains why this long-time favorite game is no longer just for kids! Trained by internationally renowned HoopGirl, Christabel Zamor, Susan is excited to bring the art and technique of the HoopStar Workout to Seattle. Combining her STOTT Pilates training as well as being an ACSM certified personal trainer and health/fitness instructor, she will inspire you to connect your body, mind, and spirit. http://www.hoopdelite.com
Main Stage - Fri @ 3:30. Sat @ 2:45 & Sun @ 2
Marie Manuchehri, R.N. Energy
Marie is a nationally known energy intuitive, reiki master and teacher. Marie is a clairvoyant with full sight of the chakras and the human energy system surrounding the body. She connects with those living on the other side, who often bring messages of healing and love to her clients and students. Marie's ability to see, feel and hear the human energy system enables her to facilitate healing on a quantum level. Seminar Stage - Sat @ 11 & GoodLife - Sat @1:30
Pamela Jensen - Spirit & Psychic Intuitive
Pam has been with us at The Women's Show for many years and is a favorite with our attendees. Her calm and caring advice has helped many have a more positive attitude and healing understanding of the issues facing them in life. Information comes to her as she writes on her notepad through the spririts that surround her. Truly a gifted psychic, she will be on our Main Stage Fri @ 2, Sat @ 2:00 and Sun @ 4:30.
Schedules are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.