Speakers

Brooke Matson reframes the label of ADHD in this exciting talk. She introduces us to revolutionary creatives that had ADHD and likely would not have achieved all they did without having these super powers. She explains how there is nothing disordered about a need to explore and innovate. This talk explains the many misconceptions about…

Since the pandemic, remote work has become common place and this talk explores what was happening before the pandemic and what has changed since in the workplace. Carter will explore the effectiveness of remote work and what the future of work looks like after this seismic change. Carter has worked in the tech industry in…

In this powerful and uplifting talk, Erin Jones gives us tools to heal some of the societal challenges that are at the forefront of our lives. How we can restore hope, on large and small scales, by utilizing gratitude. By acknowledging the tools of healing we already possess, we can better understand the life-long benefits…

Using example videos of parent-child interactions, Dr. Leslie Blevins shows us how to leverage the power of praise not only to help your child grow, but also to improve your relationship with your child. Dr. Blevins gives three actionable steps you can use with your children to enhance your interactions and to make you both…

Janet Mann’s talk illustrates the power of human connection and its importance in making lasting change for families in crisis. This powerful talk highlights the benefit of investing in the vulnerability of relationships to inspire needed change. This talk provides examples to those in crisis or that serve children and families in crisis to move…

Filmmaker and citizen journalist Mike Beegle takes us step-by-step through the process of using nothing more complex than a camera and a computer to empower ourselves to do our own journalistic investigations. Starting with a knock on the door in Phoenix, Arizona, Beegle uses existing information on the web to begin connecting the dots between…

Dr. Shawn Horn makes a stunning entrance to the stage, exemplifying her topic of shame. We are surrounded, she argues, with shame-making content, especially social media, that supercharges our shame response. Dr. Horn gives us the motivation and the tools to begin breaking the chains of shame that bind us. Shawn Horn is a Licensed…

Greg Kettner shares how the power of laughter will make our everyday lives better. How it can improve your mental health and how laughter affects our lives. He explains the difference between getting laughs versus giving laughs. He believes laughter can change the world. Greg Kettner has been making others laugh ever since he was…

Erica Uzca and Jorge Luis Uzcátegui inspire us with their story of the power of music. Beginning with Jorge’s origins in Venezuela, he shares how an innovative music program was able to inspire him and thousands of other students during the country’s tough economic times. After Jorge arrived in America, he teamed up with Erica…

This inspirational talk demonstrates how helping other people can change their lives and yours. A simple gesture (or question, Are you hungry?”) and empathy for those in need, can radically change your personal journey. Rick Clark shares his firsthand experience of overcoming a life full of hardships to becoming a force of good and making…