Meet the Speakers

AARONICA COLE

thecrunchymommy.com, @thecrunchymommy

Aaronica is the mom behind The Crunchy Mommy, the practically green guide for on-the-go moms. She’s been blogging for 10 years and became a full-time blogger after having her second baby. Aaronica supports breastfeeding and babywearing and loves all things sparkly.

ABBY ALTER

planomoms.com, @planomoms

Abbie is the founder and chief mom of Plano Moms, an online community sharing news and advice about the local area. As a digital marketer and online influencer with over 20 years experience, she helps local businesses drive online sales and boost engagement with creative marketing ideas.

ADEINA ANDERSON

creativelifestyles.tv, @adeinaanderson

For over a decade, lifestyle expert Adeina has been a nationally-trusted source of information on creating easy and fun home décor projects, holiday crafts, and easy recipes for millions. As the founder of Creative Lifestyles, she helps people find their crafty side even if they think they don’t have one.

DR. AIMÉE SHUNNEY

pluscbdoil.com, @youpluscbd

Dr. Shunney is a naturopathic physician and medical advisor to CV Sciences who combines Western medical science with evidence-based natural therapies. A dynamic educator, radio personality, and writer, she is on a mission to empower people to take charge of their health with integrative medicine. Dr. Shunney’s favorite job is being Jackson’s mom.

ASHLEY BROWN

ashleyempowers.com, @ashleyempowers

Ashley, affectionately known as Ashley Empowers, is a pioneer within the relationship community, working daily to change the tone of the conversation about marriage and relationships. After quitting her job to raise her children, Ashley found creative ways to become a high earner for her family and now shares the tools she learned to empower other women.

CAROLYNNE J. HARVEY

dreambabysleep.com, @dreambabysleep

A mom who broke all the “sleep rules” with her infant daughter, Carolynne founded Dream Baby Sleep® to help families overcome the many challenges associated with achieving maximum sleep. Carolynne is a graduate of Sleep Baby Sleep™ Certified Sleep Consultants. Her eBook series, Dream Baby Nights © , demystifies sleep training for parents.

CATHY BROWNE

hipposak.com, @hipposak

Cathy, general manager of Crown Poly, Inc., was the company’s second employee when she started as operations manager in 1991. She oversees strategic direction of Pull-N-Pak® and Hippo Sak® supermarket packaging systems, manufacturing, domestic and international sales, finance, and administration. Cathy resides in Pasadena, California with her husband Paul and son Sean.

CRIS STONE

kissmytulle.com, @kissmytulle

A native of Salcha, Alaska, Cris now lives in San Antonio, Texas. She is a big fan of French fries, 80’s one-hit wonders, and any show involving serial killers. Cris is the powerhouse behind the blog, Kiss My Tulle, and has degrees in web design and e-commerce. She frequently teaches wedding and blogging classes for adult community education programs in the San Antonio area.

EMILY STAFFORD DUNN

fortuitousfoodies.com, @fortuitousfoodies

Emily is a chef and cofounder of Fortuitous Foodies. She started the blog with her sister Barbie as a way to share all of their favorite recipes, restaurants, travel experiences, and mom tips with the world. It was her dad who sparked her love for cooking and who taught her the basics of whipping up delicious, healthy meals in a flash.

JULIE COLE

mabelslabels.com, @mabelslabels

Julie is a mom of six and cofounder of Mabel’s Labels. She has helped her company bring their product to a worldwide market, gain media recognition, and win countless entrepreneur awards. Julie is a regular television contributor, sought-after speaker, and digital influencer and blogger.

JT ANDLEXER

jtandlexer.com, @jtandlexer

JT is VP, group creative director of digital at The Marketing Store, North America (TMS). He leads the creative charge for both T-Mobile and McDonalds, focusing on digital creative platforms that deepen consumer experiences. In addition to his role at TMS, JT is a passionate, seasoned lifestyle and food photographer, helping his wife Rebecca with Homemaker’s Habitat—a family, food, and lifestyle brand.

KIM DAVIDSON JONES

lkhomeorganization.com, @lkhomeorganization

Kim is the founder of L+K Home Organization, mom to twins, and no stranger to complete chaos! L+K exists to make the lives of moms easier by creating order, peacefulness, and calm around the often-chaotic home environment. Her new book, No-Nonsense Home Organization Plan, is due out fall 2019.

KIMBERLY SNYDER

mysolluna.com, @_kimberlysnyder

Kimberly is the multi-time New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox book series and Radical Beauty, co-written with Deepak Chopra. She is the founder of Solluna, a holistic lifestyle brand and the #FeelGoodMovement, which promotes eating and living to be connected to our unique bodies, intuition, and true worth. Kimberly hosts the top-rated Feel Good Podcast with Kimberly Snyder and has been featured on Ellen, Today, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times.

LAHANA VIGLIANO

thrivalnutrition.com, @thrivalnutrition

Lahana is a certified clinical nutritionist and CEO of Thrival Nutrition. Through her practice, she and her team of dieticians offer holistic guidance for women struggling with weight loss, hormonal imbalance, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, and beyond. Her website and Thrival Nutrition Podcast offer moms real food recipes and guidance on raising healthy families.

DR. LAURA MARKHAM

ahaparenting.com, @drlauramarkham_ahaparenting

Dr. Laura is the author of the Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids series. She earned her PhD in clinical psychology at Columbia University and has worked as a parenting coach with countless families across the world. Her website, Aha! Parenting, serves up aha! moments for parents of babies through teens.

DR. LISA LESLIE-WILLIAMS

thedomesticlifestylist.com, @lisalesliewilliams

Dr. Leslie-Williams is a pharmacist turned health and wellness advocate and author of the eBook, 7 Health Mistakes that Every Mom Makes. Her blog, The Domestic Life Stylist, offers tips on healthy living where food, not pharmaceuticals, are first in line to maintaining optimal health with a dose of style.

MAUREEN FROST

kiwimagonline.com, @kiwimagazine

Maureen is the editorial director of KIWI magazine and Moms Meet and new mom to one cute and cuddly little baby. She’s passionate about educating the KIWI audience on green living and environmental issues as well as sharing the mom experience with our loyal community at Moms Meet.

MAXINE WOLF

momsmeet.com, @momsmeet

Maxine founded May Media Group, LLC., publishers of Moms Meet and KIWI magazine, in 2006. Inspired by her daughter, Maylee, Maxine’s goal was to help parents raise their children the healthiest way possible: the natural and organic way. Moms Meet was launched in 2009 to help health-minded moms learn about and try better-foryou products and services with their friends and families. Maxine’s daughter, now in college, is living proof that your children will take what you teach them and incorporate that into their adult lives.

ONYI AZIH

sincerelyonyi.com, @sincerelyonyi

Onyi is a physician assistant, content creator, and proud mom of two toddler boys. She has been blogging for over seven years and is the creator of Sincerely Onyi, a motherhood, lifestyle, and family travel blog, encouraging working moms to balance life beautifully.

REBECCA ANDLEXER

homemakershabitat.com, @homemakershabitat

Rebecca is a mother of two munchkins and founder of the popular food and lifestyle website, Homemaker’s Habitat. In partnership with her husband and photographer, JT Andexler, Rebecca helps others embrace family moments through wholesome food, entertaining ideas, and universally relatable parenting stories.

DR. SARAH DAVIS AND EVIE GRANVILLE MEd

evieandsarah.com, @evieandsarah Known everywhere as Evie + Sarah, these real-life best friends are the creators behind Modern Manners for Moms & Dads. They share refreshingly realistic advice on all those “What the h**l do I do now?” parenting moments that come with having kids. This is not your grandma’s etiquette!

SKYE MCLAIN

skyemclain.com, @skyenmclain

Skye is a lifestyle and fashion blogger from Houston, Texas. She is a voice of positivity and encouragement for all women to love and enjoy the life they’re in. Whether it is fashion for curvy ladies, finding financial peace, or learning balance, she brings her own experience to the table and welcomes you to join her in the conversation.

SUE JACOBS

wildplanetfoods.com, @wildplanetfoods

Sue began her marketing career in the natural foods industry in 2004. In her current role as VP of marketing for Wild Planet Foods, Sue defines brand direction and oversees creative execution of brand messaging and initiatives. A born and bred New Yorker, marathoner, and Ironman triathlete, Sue enjoys running, cooking, gardening, and knitting in her spare time.

TOYE PENNY

toyepenny.com, @toyepenny

Toye is an author, certified holistic health and wellness coach, mom to three amazing daughters, and advocate for other career-driven moms. Through her private practice, she teaches busy moms simple ways to eat and live healthier so they can feel more energized, happy, and fulfilled.

WILLIAM F. CARVALHO

wildplanetfoods.com, @wildplanetfoods

William, a seafood industry veteran with 28 years of experience in nearly all areas of operations and responsibilities, is the founder and president of Wild Planet Foods. He lives with his wife in California. All three of their children are currently employed with Wild Planet Foods.

WORTH ANNE HERRELL

oilogiccare.com, @oilogiccare

Born and raised in Texas, Worth Anne has spent her career working with national health and beauty care brands. She cofounded Oilogic to give moms a safe option to soothe their fussy babies. Worth Anne is a mom to two cute, but very rambunctious boys, two dogs, and wifey to one handsome husband.