As a little person succeeding in a BIG world, Peggy has been traversing the front lines of personal transformation for over three decades. Coming from the field of psychotherapy, Peggy is a sought-after speaker, award-winning author, skillful life-coach and featured teacher in the new self-help movie The Opus.

Peggy is a spirited advocate for positive living and is wholeheartedly committed to empowering others and increasing unity amidst diversity. Whether speaking to professionals, women, students, or those with disabilities she shows people how to "Walk Tall" —to break free from whatever holds them back, move through life celebrating differences and sharing their innate magnificence.

Peggy is the author of two books: Walking Tall and Little Squarehead. She also serves on the board of Disability Rights CA and the Los Angeles chapter of the National Speakers Association. Peggy celebrates her daily life, with her husband Brad Laise, an actor, and their dogs in Los Angeles (Woodland Hills), California.