Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, Phylicia Rashad, Ann Compton, Jane Pauley, Fran Drescher, Joy Behar and Others in a Stellar Lineup of Top Celebrities Leading Connected Conversations in Cities Across America

Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, Phylicia Rashad, Ann Compton, Jane Pauley, Fran Drescher, Joy Behar and Others in a Stellar Lineup of Top Celebrities Leading Connected Conversations in Cities Across America

SMART TALK Connected Conversations Announces 2009 Celebrity Line-Up

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- SMART TALK Connected Conversations(TM) is pleased to announce an unprecedented all-star line-up for its 2009 experiential events season, through which accomplished actresses, authors and athletes, among others in this year's impressive line up, share their stories with SMART TALK audiences in premiere -- yet intimate -- theater settings across the country.

More than ever before, SMART TALK patrons experience that rare combination of entertainment and education, through performances that are more than lectures; they are interactive and connected conversations. 2009 season starts with a kickoff event in each city:

   Cincinnati -- JANE PAULEY -- Wednesday, January 14th -- 7:30 pm   Des Moines -- JOY BEHAR -- Thursday, January 15th -- 7:30 pm   Minneapolis -- JANE PAULEY -- Tuesday, January 27th -- 7:30 pm   Milwaukee -- JANE PAULEY -- Wednesday, January 28th -- 7:30 pm   New Brunswick -- Goldie Hawn -- Monday, February 9th -- 8:00 pm   Wilmington -- GOLDIE HAWN -- Tuesday, February 10th -- 7:30 pm   

"SMART TALK has a rich history in all of these cities," said Bob Benia, SMART TALK CEO and Founder. "Since 1992, we've been bringing amazing and accomplished women to thrilled audiences at premiere venues across America. This year, in addition to our better than ever celebrity line-up, we are enhancing our program even more with a new name, a new look, and our newly-redesigned Website, www.SmartTalkWomen.com, which offers added features and functionality. Add to this new sponsors and partners, including MORE Magazine, and the 2009 season promises to be our most rewarding yet," Benia added.

Benia also explained why SMART TALK is not offering tickets to individual events in 2009, but selling full subscription packages only. "This Series facilitates important connections -- to the other women there and even on some level between the events themselves. SMART TALK is about relationships. It's a complete experience -- one that shouldn't be missed," he said.

2008 SMART TALK subscribers will have the first opportunity to renew their same seats, change their seating location or add seats to their order for the 2009 season. Renewal information will be mailed to last year's subscribers in each city in the beginning of October (exact dates vary by city). Subscriptions for remaining seats will go on sale to the general public at the end of October (dates vary by city). For more Series information, including specific procedures for each city, visit: http://www.smarttalkwomen.com/.

Marketers have also embraced SMART TALK Connected Conversations, recognizing this unique opportunity to reach thousands of active and vibrant female consumers. With major corporations such as DuPont, Bank of America, Principal Financial Group and Hy-Vee on board, sponsorships are quickly filling up. A few slots remain in select existing markets, and sponsorships will also be available in as many as six additional markets for the 2010 season. For more information, contact Diana Deibler (515) 681-2317.

About Smart Talk Media LLC

Smart Talk Media LLC is North America's premiere producer of women's live programming through experiential events featuring well-known and compelling individuals. SMART TALK Connected Conversations(TM) (SMART TALK), a subscription-only speaker series provides its audiences with inspirational, connected conversations -- from renowned entertainers, political figures and other accomplished individuals. Conversing with SMART TALK patrons on a range of highly-relevant and timely topics, the performers share their real, very personal views and life experiences in a way that is intimate, empowering and, above all, connected to the lives of women everywhere. SMART TALK combines its speaker series and other event elements to provide a platform for unparalleled, women-centered experiences that are always one part entertainment, one part education, and all parts connected. The series is currently offered at premiere theatres in Des Moines, IA; Cincinnati, OH; Wilmington, DE; New Brunswick, NJ; Milwaukee, WI; as well as Minneapolis, MN. Several more cities are in the planning. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Smart Talk Media LLC, the producers of SMART TALK have been bringing women together since 1992. For more information, please visit http://www.smarttalkwomen.com/

   COMPLETE NATIONAL SMART TALK ROSTER - 2009   (Exact lineup varies according to city):    DIANE KEATON   An Evening With Diane Keaton    GOLDIE HAWN   Laughter Is The Best Medicine    BILLIE JEAN KING   Pressure Is A Privilege    Ann Compton   Stories Behind The Headlines    Sylvia Earle   Blue Is The New Green    Phylicia Rashad   From The Heart    JANE PAULEY   Practical Inspiration    LIZ GILBERT   Eat, Pray, Love    VICTORIA ROWELL   The Women Who Raised Me    JOY BEHAR   Joy Schtick    MARIANNE WILLIAMSON   Embracing The New Midlife    FRAN DRESCHER   Turning Lemons Into Lemonade    LEE WOODRUFF   Life Changes In An Instant  

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Source: SMART TALK

CONTACT: Tania Zamorsky, +1-212-725-4500 Ext. 310, or Tiffany
Guarnaccia, +1-212-725-4500 Ext. 328, both for SMART TALK

Web Site: http://www.smarttalkwomen.com/

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