Reggae Artist

Mike is a musician devoted to revolution through sound. Born on O’ahu, Hawaii to a family of musicians, Mike has used music as a conversation for as long as he can remember. He comes from a unique convergence of influences, yet all are bound by their common ambition to inspire positive change in the world. He releases his music independently on his own Love Not War Records label & his sound, while rooted in the spirituality & message-based music of roots reggae, fuses a variety of influences including progressive & classic rock, soul, blues, flamenco, jazz, classical & more!

Mike’s songs possess wisdom & seek to instill change, whether it be regarding issues of the environment, animal cruelty, or personal growth. They are about being conscious & mindful as human beings living among so many other life forms on this beautiful planet. For Mike, music is a form of healing, learning & growing.

Folk/Blues Artist

Paul is a musician, farmer & family man from Oʻahu Hawai’i, blending folk, blues, rock & reggae into music that uplifts & inspires! Deeply connected to the land, he integrates his passion for sustainability, community & conscious living into every song.

Whether through his YouTube videos or live performances, Paul shares a message of harmony with nature, self-growth & collective well-being.

From his farm in Waimānalo, he continues to create music that moves both the heart & the world forward.

NYT Bestseller & Nutritional Biochemist

Cyrus is a nutrition & lifestyle expert who has been living with type 1 diabetes since 2002. Determined to thrive, not just manage, he embraced a low-fat, plant-based diet that transformed his insulin sensitivity & overall health. He earned a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from UC Berkeley & is the New York Times Bestselling coauthor of Mastering Diabetes. He has helped more than ten thousand people living with all forms of diabetes using whole-food nutrition. His work has been featured in Forks Over Knives, The Rich Roll Podcast & The Doctors TV Show. Cyrus blends science, storytelling & energy to inspire others to take charge of their health & find joy in the journey toward wellness.

Plant-based Health Coach

Kylie is a registered nurse, women’s health advocate & plant-based lifestyle expert with over 18 years of clinical experience in OB-GYN, pediatrics, & lifestyle medicine. Passionate about helping women overcome burnout, hormonal imbalances & metabolic issues, she blends science-based strategies with heartfelt coaching. Kylie is the co-creator & co-host of the Green Glow Podcast, where she & dietitian Lauren Plunkett offer relatable, empowering health advice. A former leader at Mastering Diabetes, Kylie now focuses on helping women reclaim their health, ditch diet dogma & live with purpose. Whether podcasting, coaching, or collaborating with her husband Cyrus Khambatta, Kylie’s mission is to inspire vibrant, aligned living through holistic, nourishing practices.

Married to Health

Dahlia Marin, RDN, LD, CGN & James Marin, RD, EN are the co-founders of the integrative dietetics & nutrition practice Married to Health, the Good Gut LIVE Podcast & the first 100% plant-based SIBO/IBS nutrition program. As integrative gut healthdieticians, Dahlia & James’ goal is to spread knowledge about the importance of incorporating plant-foods to support a healthy gut microbiome & help those with gut issues get back to a thriving gut microbiome, so they can ‘Heal with Each Meal (TM)”.

Sustainability Expert, Climate Healers

Dr. Sailesh Rao is a systems engineer turned environmental advocate who received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1986. After pioneering the digital signal processing protocol for 1000BASE-T, a foundation of modern internet infrastructure, he pivoted in 2006 to address the climate & ecological crisis. Dr. Rao is the author of several books, including Carbon Dharma & Carbon Yoga & Executive Producer of acclaimed documentaries like Cowspiracy, What The Health, & Christspiracy. He is also the founder & executive director of the organization Climate Healers & his work has been featured in Countdown to Year Zero & recognized by The Guardian as that of a “Climate Hero” for championing systemic change. Dr. Rao is a leading voice in the global movement toward a just & livable planet.

Eat, Move, Rest

Erin & Dusty are certified health & lifestyle coaches, online content creators, authors, international retreat hosts & founders of Eat Move Rest.

In her 20s, Erin found herself in a severe state of dis-ease both physically & mentally. Tangled up in a sticky web of confusion with no answers from doctors, she decided to take things into her own hands. With Dusty by her side, they discovered food as medicine & a whole food plant-based diet. They began attending conferences & online trainings & put their newfound knowledge into practice.

Vegan Activist & Content Creator

Jamie is a passionate vegan activist, content creator & animal rights advocate. Her journey began at age 13 after witnessing a livestock truck & realizing the connection between her pet & the animals being transported for slaughter. By 18, Jamie had fully transitioned to veganism. She’s actively involved in Anonymous for the Voiceless, organizing disruptions, bearing witness at slaughterhouses & creating films to raise awareness about animal rights. As the host of Jamie’s Corner podcast, Jamie discusses health, wellness, spirituality, & activism, inspiring others to live in alignment with their values. Jamie continues to be a powerful voice in the movement for animal liberation & ethical living.

Behavior Change & Nutrition Expert

Adam is a nationally recognized speaker & wellness advocate who overcame addiction, chronic disease & obesity through a plant-based lifestyle & deep personal transformation. In 2012, after surviving a suicide attempt & weighing nearly 350 pounds, Adam embraced recovery, lost 175 pounds, reversed his health conditions & began a journey of healing through nutrition & mindset. He’s since become a leading voice in addiction recovery & plant-based wellness, coaching hundreds & pioneering research on nutrition in early recovery. Adam’s work has been featured in Men’s Health, Forbes & top wellness podcasts. With raw honesty & science-backed insights, he inspires others to believe in their power to not only change but thrive!

Gigi the Vegan

Gigi Jones, known as Gigi The Vegan, is a wellness pioneer, plant-based chef & founder of Midwest Soul Vegfest, the largest vegan health festival in the Midwest. After overcoming colon cancer in 2016 through a holistic, plant-based lifestyle, Gigi became a vibrant advocate for healing through food. She’s the founder of Gigi’s Vegan + Wellness Café in Kansas City, a sanctuary offering organic, plant-based dishes & wellness programs. Gigi also leads the KC Health Initiative, educating underserved communities on plant-based living & sustainability. Through her speaking, coaching & wellness offerings, Gigi empowers others to rejuvenate their bodies, minds & souls… one delicious bite at a time!

DJ Kofdrop

Rooted in Columbus, OH, Kofdrop is a traveling DJ & event producer who transforms dance floors into sacred journeys. For him, music & movement are pure medicine & every set is crafted to take you deeper. He’s brought his immersive sound to ecstatic dances, festivals & gatherings across the country... from Boulder to Portland, Asheville to Philly & he’s shared the stage with luminaries like Mose, Liquid Bloom, Equanimous, Savej & Mystic Grizzly to name a few! Beyond his DJ sets, Allan is a passionate advocate for plant-based living & holistic wellness. He integrates his love for music with his commitment to health, offering a unique fusion of sonic exploration & mindful movement.

The Conscious Resistance Network

Derrick is an investigative journalist, author, documentary filmmaker & activist based in Houston, Texas. Since 2010, he’s worked to expose corruption & empower individuals through local independence. Derrick’s activism spans from co-founding The Conscious Resistance Network to founding The Freedom Cell Network, which builds local activist communities. He’s dedicated to reducing government & corporate control, advocating for environmental justice & protecting civil liberties. Derrick’s work includes co-hosting Live Free, Think Free on 90.1 KPFT, publishing five books, speaking internationally & running for Mayor of Houston. He continues to inspire through education, media & grassroots organizing for a more independent, free society.

Artist & Meditation Facilitator

Miriam is a visual artist, permaculturist, community organizer & meditation facilitator. Since 2013, she has led over 150 guided meditations, including at events across the U.S. & Mexico with her partner Derrick Broze. Miriam’s meditation practice focuses on deepening trust, compassion & inner healing to support both individual & collective growth. As a visual artist, she creates hand-made wood-burned mandalas & murals, offering them as prayers for harmony. Miriam is co-organizer of The People’s Reset & co-founder of The Conscious Agora in Morelia, Mexico, where she works to build Free & Conscious communities centered around permaculture & regenerative living. She also teaches Extra Ocular Vision to expand consciousness in children.

Vegan Activist

Shannon is a lifelong activist & Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach & Educator who’s been speaking out for animals since age 9. After two decades as a vegetarian, watching Cowspiracy awakened her to the cruelty of the dairy & egg industries—prompting an overnight shift to veganism alongside her young son, VeganEvan. Today, Shannon is the President of Solutionary Species, a co-organizer for Plant Based Treaty Florida & the Plant-Based Community Coordinator at Solid Rock Community School. Since 2017, she & her family have traveled nationwide & beyond to educate, advocate & inspire compassionate action. Her mission: fight for animal liberation & a better future for her son & all beings.

Teen Vegan Activist

Vegan Evan is the world’s youngest Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach & Educator, a graduate of Main Street Vegan Academy & a passionate voice for animals & the planet. As a youth ambassador for Solutionary Species & APlantBasedDiet.org, Evan has spoken at major events nationwide—including Central Florida Earth Day, VegFest Oahu, & the Animal Rights National Conference. He’s been part of powerful campaigns with Million Dollar Vegan, advocating at COP26 & helping spark global conversations on plant-based solutions. Whether he’s rapping, leafleting, protesting, or rescuing animals, Evan brings unstoppable energy & heart to every cause. He’s on a mission to create a compassionate, sustainable world… & he’s just getting started!

Iyengar Yoga Teacher

Alyssa is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) & a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with over 500 hours of training. Her teaching style includes a focus on alignment for optimal physical wellness, a playfulness for trying new things & an emphasis on yoga philosophy. She's been vegan for 12 years, previously serving as a PCRM Food for Life Instructor & earned a certification as a Plant-Based Chef through the Rouxbe Cooking School. Alyssa teaches classes at Yoga Center of Denver (Denver, CO) & Yogi Colorado (Aurora, CO). Alyssa has led yoga sessions at events like Vegan Summerfest (the conference featured in the film Vegucated) in Johnstown, PA & the Colorado Vegfest. Alyssa serves as a board member of the Intermountain Iyengar Yoga Association (IMIYA). When she’s not teaching yoga, Alyssa enjoys spending time with her husband, homeschooling her kids, & love to snowboard, hike, camp, thrift & read.

Baker, Fermentor & Author

Michelle is the founder of Simply Naked, a gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based micro bakery in St. Petersburg, FL. She also manages fermentation at Beech Kombucha, crafting 170 seasonal kombucha flavors annually. With a degree in health promotion & nutrition, Michelle healed lifelong illnesses through a plant-based lifestyle & has authored nine raw vegan e-books. She hosts garden-to-table dinners using local & wild ingredients & teaches classes on chocolate making & allergy-friendly desserts. Passionate about health & nature, she spends her free time foraging, traveling & beach walking. Currently, she's working on her next book, Daily Ferments.

Meditation Teacher

Bradley Lovell is a dedicated meditator with a diverse background in wellness & creativity. Having traveled extensively throughout the earth, he draws on rich cultural experiences to enhance his teachings. He has spent three transformative years living in a meditation center, during which he has sat in silence for up to 30 days & subsequently completed a 33-day fast.

In addition to meditation, he expresses his artistic side through rap, singing & woodworking. He’s very passionate about brain balancing exercises & hill walking & his favorite fruit to pick & eat is the pawpaw, symbolizing his love for natural, nourishing living.

Cacao Ceremony Leader

Vera Galaxy is a collective healer, devoted to soul remembrance and heart-led living. As the founder of Considerate Collective, she alchemizes plant spirit, crystal healing, and energetic alignment into earth-honoring ritual tools. She teaches yoga, guides cacao ceremonies, and offers intuitive sound healing with crystal bowls, voice, and vibration. Vera is also the host of Conscious Callings, a spiritual podcast exploring divine feminine wisdom, manifestation, plant medicine, and sacred living. Her offering at Thrive Alive is a Cosmic Cacao Ceremony—a sober, ceremonial space to connect, expand, and return to the heart through sound, intention, and soul presence.

Author of The Fruit Companion

Seth is a writer, educator & advocate for holistic health & plant-based living. His wellness journey took a positive turn in his 30s, when switching to a fruit-based diet helped him reverse chronic asthma & sparked a new found dedication to nature-based healing. He’s the author of The Fruit Companion, a practical guide to over 100 fruits, offering insights on digestion, ripeness, & seasonal rhythms. Seth shares his work through public talks, books, podcast appearances & his Radical Health Zine, where he explores vegan philosophy, natural healing & lifestyle medicine. Whether through writing, speaking, or zine-making, Seth inspires deeper connection with food, nature & self, encouraging others to reclaim their health through simplicity & intention.

Yoga teacher

Jenny Roberts has been teaching yoga since 2017 & offers transformative beach yoga & in St. Petersburg, FL. She also offers yoga retreats with her community ZENHike Retreat & co-ed vegan fitness & nutrition retreats with her husband, Bryan.

A passionate vegan for 12 years & sober for 8, Jenny guides energizing, rhythmic elemental flows that strengthen both body & mind while celebrating the vitality & clarity that come with a plant-powered, sober lifestyle!

Vegan Fitness Coach

Bryan Bell is a full-time vegan fitness & nutrition coach who helps vegans & plant-based eaters get in the best shape of their lives. Specialized in functional bodyweight movements, he helps his vegan & plant-based clients build strength & muscle while getting fit & healthy!

Bryan also hosts co-ed vegan fitness & nutrition retreats with his wife, Jenny.

Authentic Relating Facilitator

Hyatt is an Authentic Relating facilitator with a decade of experience in creating safe spaces for authentic connection, vulnerability & conscious communication.

Through group games & practices, his work fosters deeper relationships & often leaves participants feeling seen, heard, open & profoundly alive!

Authentic Relating Facilitator

Rooted in alternative & natural living practices, caregiving & event organizing, Kayla Dawn brings with her a joyful, grounded presence & a warm, nurturing spirit to every space they enter. They’re a plant-based creative, Authentic Relating event facilitator, chronic spoonie warrior & devoted parent to their baby, Lumikello.

Passionate about connection, resilience, & inclusivity, Kayla honors the liminal spaces in life. Based in Oklahoma with Finnish & Sámi roots, they value integrity, earth-honoring practices & soft strength.

Healthy Dynamic Life

Lexi is a vibrant leader in plant-based wellness, known for her transformative 70-pound weight release in under 3 months & her mission to help women reclaim health, radiance & joy - without restriction or grind. As the founder of Healthy Dynamic Life, she blends science-backed nutrition with soulful movement & mindset practices to empower women to feel sexy, strong & fully alive in their bodies.

Lexi is a Certified Plant-Based Nutritionist, 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Group Fitness Instructor & certified Facilitator of The Groove Method™. Her unique fusion classes turn dance into empowerment & movement into medicine. Her work integrates raw vegan living, DBT skills, NLP-based mindset rewiring & feminine embodiment.

She’s also the director of the SWFL Unschooling & ReVillaging Group, supporting freedom-centered family living. As a mother, healer & community builder, Lexi brings grounded wisdom & playful energy to everything she creates.

Vegan Author & Advocate

JoAnn Farbis a former microbiologist working in the pharmaceutical & animal health industries, who became a nationally recognized health educator, speaker & author. Known for her advocacy of vegan parenting & skepticism of industrialized medicine, she challenges corporate influence over public health.

JoAnn is the author of 2000 radical parenting primer: Compassionate Souls - Raising the Next Generation to Change the World and one of the first WFPB gluten-free cookbooks available in 2008, Get Off Gluten. Her latest project is Just Is, a thought-provoking play that challenges mainstream narratives & invites audiences to explore deeper truths about justice & societal structures. Based in Kansas, JoAnn empower individuals & communities to make informed, healthy, compassionate choices.  You can see all her work at: JoAnnFarb.com

Improv Facilitator

Jeff is a Massachusetts-based improviser, teacher & professional enthusiast. He’s been making things up on stage for 7 years & off stage for much longer.

Jeff is the founder of MassProv, a nonprofit on a noble quest to make improv more accessible, affordable & slightly weirder across the Bay State. His teaching style is equal parts heart, chaos, and hilarity - with an emphasis on fun, connection & the occasional emotional breakthrough disguised as a fart joke.

Plant-Based Nutrition Coach

Stacey Heiny is a former Pilates studio owner turned Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Plant-Based Nutrition Coach, & founder of The Herban Farmacy - a wellness brand rooted in science, simplicity & self-care. She offers high-level, one-on-one coaching for women ready to reclaim their energy, confidence, & well-being through a holistic lifestyle.

With over 16 years of personal experience living plant-based, Stacey brings both real-life wisdom & professional insight to her work. She’s interviewed over 150 experts in the wellness space & is a recurring guest on local news segments, where she shares evidence-based, practical health tips.

After overcoming the Pleasure Trap & healing from processed food addiction and other lifestyle-related conditions, Stacey helps women break free from patterns that hold them back from vibrant health.

She’s a top leader with Olive Tree People, the brand behind the world’s first waterless skincare. 

Stacey & her husband, Kyle, own an organic market farm in Noblesville, Indiana, where they grow nutrient-rich produce & share their passion for healthy living with their son, Koen.

Head Chef

Rebecca is a passionate chef whose love for fresh, local ingredients led her to earn an M.A. in Food & Culture from NYU. While studying, she served as Director of Communications for a farmers market organization & volunteered with Edible Schoolyard in Brooklyn, merging food education with practical community engagement. Her culinary roots run deep - growing up, she learned the craft working alongside her father in the kitchen of her family’s restaurant in Saratoga, NY. Rebecca has since cooked for several catering companies & NYC restaurants & furthered her wellness education at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, embracing a holistic approach to nourishment. Rebecca currently lives in Saratoga Springs with her husband, daughter & dog, creating & preparing vegetarian & vegan dishes at the Mouzon House, a farm to table event space & supper club.