Education can "Empower" all of us... it leads to new connections, innovations, conversations, and can ultimately transform lives. The team behind Empowered, hosted by Meg Ryan, fundamentally understands this and has dedicated the program's platform to highlight some of the most critical stories that affect the way consumers live across the planet. Bolstered by a development and creative team with hundreds of years of cumulative experience, and employing some of the most cutting edge filming techniques and technology occurring throughout the medium, Empowered utilizes educational television as a way to create a snapshot of our world, and the endless possibilities that will shape the future of society. The production team that brings these stories to life assesses each individual episode as an opportunity to shed light on potentially underrepresented storylines and industry sectors. The process of cultivating these stories, coupled with an acutely unique distribution platform, allows Empowered to reach millions of homes in an effort to provide content of true value to those who are impassioned about learning. Show Host: Since her television debut in 1982, Meg Ryan has been considered one of the most influential and recognizable actors in Hollywood. Starring in such notable hits as When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, Top Gun, You've Got Mail, City of Angels, Courage Under Fire, and many more, Meg Ryan not only defined an entire generation of romantic comedy, but also gathered significant critical acclaim in her dramatic work. Nominated for multiple Golden Globes as well as SAG awards, she has also received immense acclaim for her work as a producer and director, bringing life to a diverse group of projects. Education and empowerment are core issues for the esteemed actor, which led to her association with the program.