Motivational Speaker Barbara Tessari

As a Benefits Consultant for over 20 years, Barbara recognized the impact our lifestyles had
on healthcare costs and our personal well-being. After overcoming her own battles with an
unhealthy lifestyle, she decided to focus her career on helping others improve the quality of
their lives.

In 2002 she wrote the book, The Pizza and Ice Cream Diet, revealing the myths lies and
deceptions of the food and diet industry. Barbara's second book, Find Your Balance in an Out
of Balance World, outlines her common sense philosophy for helping people achieve lifestyle
balance in spite of our hectic lives.

By combining her knowledge of healthcare cost containment, Human Resources and wellness
initiatives, her business, barbMotivates, is dedicated to improving the health and productivity of
a company's workforce - particularly those who are at highest risk for claims and most resistant
to change their behaviors. In 2010, she co-created a High Risk Lifestyle Coach Training
Program to teach her effective philosophy to other wellness professionals in the industry.

As a Motivational Speaker, Barbara delivers a simple, relatable and achievable message that
entertains and inspires. She also offers on-site cooking shows to demonstrate how to easily
prepare economical healthier meals in 20 minutes or less.

Her resume includes radio and television interviews, various publications and speaking
presentations to employers, organizations and workshops. She resides in Charlotte, NC and is
available to speak nationally.