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"I have a passion for all things holistic health, energetic healing, and grounded spiritual growth, which I offer through my roles as Registered Nurse, Certified Hypnotherapist , and Reiki Practitioner. Always asking questions, expanding my understandings of the human experience, de-conditioning, leaning into cycles, and remembering that, because it’s never the end, somehow death always has t...

Loghan Call is the co-founder & shepherd of Audacia Handcrafted Elixirs , and has always been a spectacular farm to table chef.  He comes alive with morning dips in Lake Michigan, building community through events &  gatherings, facilitating mens circles, blasting the finest tunes and moving through daily life with ever-increasing curiosity.

Holly T. Bird is the Co-Executive Director of Title Track , a nonprofit with focus on engaging creative practice to build resilient social-ecological systems that support clean water, racial equity, and youth empowerment. She is a Crime Victims Advocate Attorney for Michigan Indian Legal Services, on the TCAPS school board, and a member of the Mindimooyehn Healing Society. Holly is an activist for...

Julie Hay takes pride in showing up for life. As a managing partner at HKM & Associates, she advances community development projects across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Julie draws energy and inspiration from big thinkers and creative pursuits. She gains clarity and wisdom from reflection and meditation. Her risk-tolerant personality and respect for the finite nature of life ha...

Pauly Hurlburt brings a "ridiculous and sunny disposition" to the table, whether he is flying commercial airplanes, running a quick 25 miles through the woods, in animated conversations with dogs, or finding the best taco joint in any town. Here is Pauly's story from the October 2023 event in Traverse City, MI

Kristy Murphy in her own words: “I’m an adventure seeking, nature loving, mama of two. I am shaped by my experiences in the outdoors, taking inspiration from our natural world and moments shared with my loved ones. Most of my writing is a way for me to reflect, slow down, and earmark these memories before time passes by. Mainly, I aim to notice and be astonished every day by the small details of l...

Tim Pulliam loves life to the fullest every damn day. He is a leader, an entrepreneur, community creator and adventurer. He is the CEO of Keen Technical Solutions, and is constantly creating new ventures, cultivating ideas and always on a bike, skis or boots in the woods. A force for good and ball of energy! Here is Tim's story from the March 2023 event. Hi Im Chelsea Bay, and im passionate ab...