Printable Biography of Barbara De Angelis

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Barbara De Angelis Ph.D. is one of the most influential teachers of our time in the field of personal transformation. For the past twenty-five years, she has reached tens of millions of people throughout the world with her positive messages about love, happiness and the search for meaning in our lives. As a best-selling author, popular television personality and sought after motivational speaker, Barbara has been a pioneer in the field of personal growth as one of the first people to popularize the idea of self-help in the 1980's, and as one of the first nationally recognized female motivational teachers on television.

Dr. De Angelis is the author of fourteen best-selling books which have sold over nine million copies and been published throughout the world in twenty languages. Her first book, How to Make Love All the Time, was a national bestseller and launched Barbara's career. Her next two books, Secrets About Men Every Woman Should Know and Are You The One For Me?, were #1 on the New York Times bestseller list for months. Her fourth book, Real Moments also became an overnight New York Times bestseller. Her most recent books are Confidence, What Women Want Men To Know, Ask Barbara, The Real Rules, Secrets About Life Every Woman Should Know, and the #1 New York Times bestseller Chicken Soup For The Couples Soul.

Barbara's television career has been just as prolific as her publishing career. In 1994, she wrote and produced the TV infomercial, "Making Love Work," which won numerous awards, and was seen throughout the United States by hundreds of millions of people. "Making Love Work" was the most successful relationship program of its kind. Barbara appeared weekly for two years on CNN as their Newsnight Relationship Expert dispensing advice via satellite all over the world. She has hosted her own daily television show for CBS TV, and her own popular radio talk show in Los Angeles. She has been a frequent guest on Oprah, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The View, Geraldo, and Politically Incorrect, as well as a regular contributor to E Entertainment and Eyewitness News in Los Angeles. Barbara also produced and starred in a one hour special for PBS.

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Over the past twenty years, Barbara’s dynamic, entertaining and uplifting presentation style has earned her the reputation of being one of the most powerful and charismatic speakers of our time. She has been in high demand as a motivational speaker in North America, giving hundreds of keynotes and seminars to groups including A T&T, Proctor & Gamble, Crystal Cruise Lines, and Young Presidents Organization.

Barbara was the founder and Executive Director of the Los Angeles Personal Growth Center. She is currently president of Shakti Communications, Inc., dedicated to bringing positive, educational messages to the world through all electronic and print mediums, and founder of the on-line community THE TRANSFORMATION NETWORK.

Barbara's latest book, How Did I Get Here? Finding Your Way To Hope and Happiness When Life and Love Take Unexpected Turns, became an instant Amazon.com bestseller, and has been nominated for a “Books For A Better Life Award”. Barbara lives in Santa Barbara, California, and is known for sharing her inspirational presence, authenticity, and passion with her audiences.

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-Passionate Loving, Passionate Living
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-Awakening the Power of Love Within You
-Confidence: Finding It, Living It
-From Fear To Freedom: Living As A Risk Taker