Elevate 2023 SPEAKER LINEUP
Elevate 2023 Main Stage Event
Speaker Lineup
Natalie Moores
Natalie Moores
Humanitarian
Natalie Moores is a founding partner at Denning Moores, APC. She is the former managing partner of a mid-market merger and acquisition consulting and investment company in the United States. Natalie founded Project Welcome Ukraine, a non-profit organization assisting Ukrainian refugees in San Diego. She also currently serves as President and is a member of the board of Change for Justice, a non-profit charitable organization actively involved in promoting legislation aimed at a number of social issues.
Blake Cason, MS, PCC
Professional Rock Climber, Coach
Blake is a climber, life-coach, and all-around passionate lady. Climbing since 2011, Blake is one of those climbers who brings so much play and lightness to her climbing and to others’. Ultimately, this pursuit is as much about the sport as what it has taught her about herself and living a life she loves.
After completing her Masters Degree, it was her robust relationship with climbing and the pursuit of life-balance that led Blake to start her private wellness and life coaching practice, Pivot Wellness, building on a dozen years in wellness and behavioral health. She is a regular interviewee on climbing podcasts, has been featured in Climbing Magazine, and facilitated a host of impactful workshops and speaking engagements for folks looking to find their work-play balance. Her future plans include more cycles of prioritizing climbing, work, family, travel and everything in between, including her newest endeavor, co-founding ClimbWell, a space for climbers to engage in personal and climbing development.
Blake Cason, MS, PCC
Ryan Bean
Ryan Bean
Founder Ketamine Breath Work, CoFounder Language of Breath
Ryan Bean is a US Navy Veteran currently calling Southern Utah his home base. He is the creator and founder of Ketamine Breath Work ™, Language of Breath Collective Co Founder, Certified Wim Hof Method Instructor, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Guide, Meditation and Mindfulness Trainer and Retreat Leader Ryan spends most of his time teaching yoga as E- RYT500 Yoga Instructor and Teacher Trainer, and living the van life and exploring the United States. Ryan is the host of a mindful topics based podcast; "Life As An Observer". Ryan received his yoga training at the foothills of the Himalayas in Rishikesh, India after deciding to quit corporate life for a more minimal and relaxed lifestyle and moved to India to offer service to others and become a seeker of knowledge. Ryan brings a unique style to his teachings, incorporating the traditional, spiritual practices, with new breath work techniques, and live music with a playful and creative spirit.
Wendy Bunnell
Entrepreneur and Educator
Wendy Bunnell is a heart-led serial entrepreneur who chooses to use her skills to create positive impact on the world. Whether it is working with high-powered business women who want to learn how to create in flow and joy, assisting someone in finding their dream home, or co-producing a healing festival drawing thousands of people- her main objective is to help others to create a life they love, without the hustle and overwhelm. She believes that this type of life lives beyond the shame, blame, guilt and stories of the past. When we learn to run our brain instead of allowing it to run us, we are free to create and live a liberated life. At the root of her work is her connection with her six children, twelve grandchildren, and 33 years of marriage to her soul mate.
You can follow Wendy at www.wendybunnell.com, FB (wendy.d.bunnell) and IG (wendy-bunnell)
Wendy Bunnell
Mellanie Page
Mellanie Page
M.Ed, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Mellanie Page is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), leadership coach, and graduate instructor who has worked for over a decade with children with Autism. She is passionate about advancing the field through the lens of organizational operations. Her goal is to positively impact the lives of autistic children while promoting their individuality and independence. Mellanie's role in operations ignited her passion for mentoring leaders and clinicians. She now applies her expertise in behavior change to organizations and performance management. She enjoys shopping, trying new restaurants, talking about becoming “outdoorsy”, and rewatching The Office episodes. Mellanie makes her home in Ivins, Utah with her husband and three kids. Follow and share with Mellanie Page on Facebook [Mellanie Page], Facebook Groups [FunOnMondays], Instagram [FunOnMondays], and on LinkedIn @[Mellanie Page]!
Deven Osborne
Athlete, Founder of Team Money Good
Deven Osborne was born in Ladera Heights, CA & raised in Pasadena, CA. He moved out to St.George, UT to attend and play football at Utah Tech University in July of 2017 and he has since Graduated from Utah Tech University earning two bachelors in Business Management and Recreation Sports Management. He played on the Utah Tech Football team as a Wide Out from 2017 to 2022. In Fall of 2021 he started an organization called Team Money Good where the mission is "Our purpose is to teach college athletes how to budget, save, and invest so that we better the financial mindset of college athletes, so they can transcend their sport." Team Money Good continues to teach college athletes the importance of managing money and they go out and teach the next generation by running a financial literacy program at Freedom Prep Academy and local High Schools! Deven will continue his education as he pursues a masters degree in real estate & development at the University of Utah next fall.
Deven Osborne
Elizabeth Faye
Elizabeth Faye
Business/Life Coach, Speaker, Retreat Host, Author & Founder of Hair Love University [retired hairstylist of 10 years]
Elizabeth Faye is a globally recognized business/ life coach, breath-work facilitator and Founder of Hair Love University. She’s responsible for facilitating 1000s of full-blown hair career transformations via her soul-spurred retreats and business mentorship programs, masterminds & private life coaching. She is currently a salon owner in Southern Utah, retired hairstylists and has over a decade of education experience.
Varun Puri
Entrepreneur
Varun Puri is the co-founder of Yoodli, an AI powered communication coach. Yoodli helps you ace your next presentation or interview by providing private and judgment-free analytics on your filler words, eye contact, body language and more. Yoodli (www.yoodli.ai) is being rolled out to 300k+ Toastmasters members globally, has raised $7M+ in funding, and been featured across media outlets such as WSJ and Inc. Before Yoodli, Varun ran Africa Operations for a GoogleX initiative that used invisible lasers to bring the internet to unconnected areas. He also ran special projects for Sergey Brin, one of Google’s founders. Varun is part of Forbes 30 under 30, was voted the Best Young Entrepreneur in the Pacific Northwest and was the commencement speaker at Claremont McKenna College.
Varun Puri
Chris Jones
Chris Jones
Polymath/Storyteller
Chris and his wife Natalie live nestled in the mountains of Salt Lake City, Utah, and are the parents of 4 children and grandparents of two. Chris is a fiercely creative entrepreneur who spends his time building cultures and businesses that build people. He’s a prolific writer whose work has been widely recognized as unflinchingly authentic, insightful, and an invitation to live a more examined life. His writing and live workshops have since gained international attention as a place to journey into the often-misunderstood world of grief and healing.
West Taylor
Horse and Human Behavorist-Wild Horse Trainer
West Taylor spent the first 25 years of his adult life pursuing the success in life he believed only existed by getting things done, by building a business, by living within an image and structure that society told him to be. Have the right job, live in the right neighborhood, drive the right vehicles, do all the things to meet society's definition of happiness. After 25 years of trying to meet the outside world's perceived expectations of himself West finally crashed his life, lost his business, all of his money and the lifestyle toys that came along with “keeping up with the Joneses”. He found himself starting life over again at the age of 40, he moved his family back home to his grandfathers ranch to regroup and begin his new life.
“I don't know what I want to do, I just know it has something to do with horses” This is the base of the next 15 years of his life. Learning and understanding how to train and work with Wild Horses.
MarK Colo
Mark is the Cofounder FIND NEURO HELP, Entrepreneur
Mark has had a diverse and successful career, including work in the relocation industry, sales coaching, team building, and organizational behavior training. He is a Certified Relocation Professional and licensed California Real Estate Broker, with extensive experience relocating more than 15,000 families, 300 businesses, 100 warehousing and distribution centers, and 100 science laboratories globally. Notable projects include relocating Focus on the Family and World Vision organizations, as well as relocating 330,000 reels of Kodachrome film from UCLA Campus to Santa Clarita, CA.
In addition to his professional achievements, Mark is also an accomplished author of two books, "Peace with Parkinson's" and "The Noble and Great One's," which highlight stories of individuals who have overcome personal challenges and events that personified nobility and greatness. All proceeds from "Peace with Parkinson's" are distributed to individuals with neuro-diseases.
Beyond writing, Mark is a co-founder and Director of the Foundation Institute for Neurological Diseases, also known as FIND NEURO HELP.org. As a Parkinson's patient himself, he brings a unique perspective to the team and is dedicated to raising public awareness of neurological diseases. In his personal life, Mark enjoys spending time with his family, cycling, overseas travel, and reading.
www.findneurohelp.org
West Taylor
Mark Colo
Entertainment Lineup
Tiffany Wilson
Tiffany Wilson
Emcee
Tiffany Larkin Wilson is a southern Utah native who loves the sun. In fact, she is sure that if back-floating were an Olympic sport, she’d win gold. She is a devoted flower gardener, a rookie grandma, her kids’ biggest cheerleader, and a seeker of connection. Tiffany has owned and operated an online retail business, Designer Marketplace, for the past 20 years. And as someone who always feels the need for a side hustle, she created Broadway Theater Tours to justify her frequent visits to NYC. She is currently serving as Chair of the Utah Tech University Board of Trustees and is pursuing a master’s degree in Organizational Leadership through Concordia University Irvine.
With special performances by:
ST.GEORGE LATIN DANCE NIGHTS
Sabor de Mujer (Taste of Woman)
Mercy Savaiinaea, the founder of St. George Latin Dance Nights, has brought the passion and energy of Latin dance to Southwest Utah. As a first-generation American with Cuban roots, Mercy’s love for Latin dancing has inspired her to share this art form with others. Through SGLDN, she has created a welcoming community that celebrates the joy and beauty of Latin dance for all to join in.
Mercy Savaiinaea and Endrica Hardwick have collaborated to create a sensational performance group called "Sabor de Mujer" which will be entertaining the audience tonight. The group comprises of local dancers who specialize in various Latin dance styles. The choreography for the performance was crafted by the talented Alejandra Hernandez. Sabor de Mujer (Taste of Woman) Dancers: Mercy Savaiinaea, Endrica Hardwick, Daisy Melendez, Christina Gutierrez, Shelley Larsen, Missy Whitlock, Susy McEwan, Alma Peraza
Allison Wonders
Allison Wonders is a Comic Ventriloquist. Her current show, The Allison Wonders Show, combines memorable characters and captivating storytelling to create an unforgettable, hilarious experience. Her originality, wit, and heart are praised by audiences everywhere. She also wrote and starred in her own children's television show, Ladida's Room. In addition, She is a highly experienced Professional Speaker Coach and Co-Creative Speech Writer who assists people in feeling confident and articulate when delivering a speech, as well as connecting authentically with their audience. Through her business, Coaching Wonders, she provides support from the initial draft of a speech to its final delivery. @allisonwondersshow, http://www.coachingwonders.com/