The E Speaker Series was founded on the belief that hearing different perspectives enriches our understanding of the world.  Our mission is to foster a vibrant community through the power of stories and ideas.

Each event features a dynamic speaker whose ideas will spark meaningful conversations that inspire and engage.

This new program serving Oakland County kicks off with Steve Hartman at Meadow Brook Theatre on October 29th. Come hear Steve share incredible stories from his decades as a CBS Correspondent and his segments “On the Road” and “Kindness 101.”

The E Speaker Series was founded on the belief that hearing different perspectives enriches our understanding of the world.  Our mission is to foster a vibrant community through the power of stories and ideas.

Each event features a dynamic speaker whose ideas will spark meaningful conversations that inspire and engage.

This new program serving Oakland County kicks off with Steve Hartman at Meadow Brook Theatre on October 29th. Come hear Steve share incredible stories from his decades as a CBS News Correspondent, from his segments “On the Road” and “Kindness 101.”

2024 Season:

Thank you for coming to our debut presentation, Steve Hartman live at Meadow Brook Theatre. It was an amazing evening, with a message of hope, joy, and goodness. 

Steve Hartman has been a CBS News correspondent since 1996.  Hartman shares moving stories about the extraordinary people he meets in his weekly feature segment “On the Road”, which is modeled 

after the long-running series of the same name originally reported by America’s greatest TV storyteller, the late Charles Kuralt.

Hartman’s stories are used in thousands of classrooms around the world to teach kindness and character.  In addition, with the help of his own children (Meryl and Emmett), Hartman and family host “Kindness 101,” which airs on CBS Mornings.

Hartman has won dozens of prestigious broadcast journalism awards for his work.  He has received an Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University Award, four national Emmy awards and 14 RTNDA/Edward R. Murrow awards, including a record 12 citations for best writing.

Tuesday, December 3rd, 7pm, Meadow Brook Theatre

Sharon McMahon

America’s Government Teacher and Creator of Sharon Says So

Sharon McMahon is on a mission to curate facts, fun, and inspiration by educating Americans on democracy, politics, and history. After years of serving as a high school government and law teacher, Sharon took her passion for education to Instagram to combat political misinformation with non-partisan facts. She has earned a reputation as “America’s Government Teacher” and amassed over a million social media followers, affectionately known as “Governerds.” Sharon is also the host of the top-rated podcast, Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, and the author of the NYT Bestseller The Small and the Mighty.

In a time where flashy headlines and false information often takes the spotlight, Sharon is a reliable source for truth and logic. She has shared her knowledge with CNN, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and Good Morning America.

In all that she does, Sharon encourages others to be thoughtful, world-changing humans. She has led her community in various philanthropic initiatives that have raised more than $6 million for teachers, domestic violence survivors, terminally ill children, victims of COVID-19, medical debt forgiveness programs, Ukrainian refugees and more.

Thank you for supporting the launch of the E Speaker Series throughout its inaugural season. Please check back for announcements about our 2025 lineup!

The 2024 Season of the E Speaker Series is sponsored by the following local businesses and community leaders.

We are grateful to our sponsors for believing in our vision for this new program in the Greater Rochester community, and we hope these events will create a sense of community and provide a vibrant space for all.