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Tuacahn Indoor Hafen Theatre
1100 Tuacahn Drive
Ivins, Utah, 84738
United States

Allison Wonders

Ventriloquist, Comic, Speaker Coach, Co-Creative Speech Writer,

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/

Blake Cason

Professional Rock Climber, Wellness Coach, Pivot Wellness

Blake is a climber and life-coach with a passion for both. She brings playfulness and positivity to climbing, as well as her private wellness and life coaching practice, Pivot Wellness. With over a decade of experience in wellness and behavioral health, Blake has been featured in Climbing Magazine and is a regular interviewee on climbing podcasts. She also facilitates workshops and speaking engagements for those looking to balance work and play. Her latest endeavor is co-founding ClimbWell, a space for climbers to develop both personally and in their climbing pursuits Startyourpivot.com

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. https://www.athousandpointsoflight.com/ https://linktr.ee/christoph_jones @mitchells_journey, @1kpointsoflight, @christoph_jones www.facebook.com/mitchellsjourney (also) www.facebook.com/1kpointsoflight

Deven Osborne

Founder of Team Money Good, Athlete, Entrepreneur

Deven revised and approved 3-23-2023: Deven Osborne, born and raised in L.A. , moved to Utah in 2017 to attend Utah Tech University and play football. He recently graduated with two bachelor's degrees in Business and Recreation Sports Management, having played Wide Out for the football team from 2017-2022. Deven plans to pursue a master's degree in real estate and development at the University of Utah. In 2021, he founded Team Money Good, a financial literacy organization for college athletes. The program teaches budgeting, saving, and investing to improve the financial mindset of college athletes.Team Money Good also runs a financial literacy program at Freedom Prep Academy and local high schools. Learn more at teammoneygood.org

Elizabeth Faye

Hair Love University, 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. www.hairloveuniversity.com www.heyelizabethfaye.com

Encore Performing Arts

Performing Arts Group, Artist, Theater

Encore Performing Arts provides performance & educational opportunities for young emerging artists. https://www.encorepa.org/

Mark Colo

Entrepreneur, Mobility Expert, Moving/Storage/Logistics/California Real Estate Broker. Certified Relocation Professional (CRP). Author of "Peace with Parkinson's" Subtitle, "It's Called a Resting Tremor, Not an Earthquake". "The Noble & Great Ones", Subtitle, "It's Not About Proportions, It's What's in the Glass That Matters Most".

Mark 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. He relocated Focus on the Family and World Vision organizations, and 330,000 reels of Kodachrome film from UCLA Campus to Santa Clarita, CA. 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. He is a co-founder of the Foundation Institute for Neurological Diseases and a Parkinson's patient himself. Mark enjoys spending time with family, cycling, overseas travel, and reading. Learn more at findneurohelp.org.

Mellanie Page

Aegis Learning, ABS Kids, M.Ed, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Behavior Specialist, Autism

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. www.mellaniepage.com Follow and share with Mellanie Page on Facebook [Mellanie Page], Facebook Groups [FunOnMondays], Instagram [FunOnMondays], and on LinkedIn @[Mellanie Page]

Natalie Moores

Humanitarian Warrior

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. www.projectwelcomeukraine.org

Ryan Bean

Ryan Bean Yoga, "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. https://poplme.co/ryanbeanyoga/share

St.George Latin Dance Nights

Entrepreneur/ Dancer

Mercy Savaiinaea, the founder of St. George Latin Dance Nights, has brought the passion and energy of Latin dance to Southwest Utah. Through SGLDN, she has created a welcoming community that celebrates the joy and beauty of Latin dance for all to join in. For more info, please visit https://stglatindancenights.square.site/ Mercy, and Endrica Hardwick have collaborated to create a sensational performance group called "Sabor de Mujer” The group comprises of local dancers who specialize in various Latin dance styles. Sabor de Mujer (Taste of Woman) Dancers: Mercy Savaiinaea, Endrica Hardwick, Daisy Melendez, Christina Gutierrez, Missy Whitlock, and Susy McEwan Choreography by: Alejandra Hernandez

Varun Puri

Founder, 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. www.yoodli.ai

Wendy Bunnell

Illuminate Your Essence, 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. www.wendybunnell.com, FB (wendy.d.bunnell) and IG (wendy-bunnell)

West Taylor

Wild West Mustang Ranch, Horse and Human Behaviorist -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. westtaylor.net