Sandra Lee

Celebrity Chef: Sandra Lee is an Emmy-winning TV host whose show Semi-Homemade Cooking ran for 15 seasons on Food Network. In that speech, she tells people how to create great meals using only 70% store-bought ingredients and 30% FROM SCRATCH. She now has a new show on Netflix called "The Blue-Ribbon Baking Championship." She is also a Holiday Host on QVC.

Strategies for Success: Sandra started her business with almost nothing, having grown up on welfare and food stamps. In this speech, she explains how she went from penniless to having a million-dollar business at 45.

Activism/Philanthropy: Sandra works with many organizations to help needy people. She shares stories of how she co-founded the Los Angeles Chapter of UNICEF and donated the proceeds from her second cookbook to two organizations, God's Love We Deliver and Project Angel Food. She was appointed to the Board of Directors of the UN's World Food Program and was the spokesperson for Share Our Strengths NO KID HUNGRY. She also serves on the board of the ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION

Cancer: When Sandra was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in 2015, she decided to document her treatment to educate others publicly.

Documentarian: Her documentary "RX: Early Detection, A Cancer Journey with Sandra Lee tells the story of her Cancer journey.
As part of Women's History Month in 2021, Sandra Lee shares the story of doing a documentary about Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Author: Sandra has written 27 books and shares cooking advice. Her latest books are "Every Dish Delivers: 365 Days of Fast, Fresh, Affordable Meals" and "Easy Entertaining at Home."