Special Thanks to our 2017 Presenters
Making a Difference Today: O.U.R. Service Project
For the first time in Women’s Forum history we are offering an opportunity for you to give service during the Forum. This heart-felt service will benefit an organization in need. This year’s service project will feature hand- made creations from the heart that will be donated to the O.U.R. organization to be used during rescue missions. Crafts being made for donation are simple hand-tied (not sewn) soft fleece items and hand-made encouragement cards. Please make arrangements in your schedule to stop in and take a few minutes to create a heart felt craft.
Jennifer Baker
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Salem, Utah
Workshop Presentation: "The Magic of Music" “Ah, music," he said, wiping his eyes. "A magic beyond all we do here!” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Music is magic! Music can make you tap your toes, get up and dance, excite you, help you go to sleep, calm you, soothe a crying child, increase your ability to think, take you back in time, lift your mood and make you cry! Music can have a powerful influence in our children's lives. If you are a mom, aunt, grandma or a teacher, with or without musical background, you can help your children experience the joy of music. Come to this presentation to have some fun, learn, and experience some ways to enjoy the magic of music. Be ready to tap your toes, clap your hands and enjoy the music! |
Presenter Biography:
I am lucky enough to work as an Elementary school music teacher! Most days I say to myself, "I get payed for this!" I love my job as a music teacher. I love teaching children. I graduated from SUU with an Elementary teaching degree, and minors in Reading and Early Childhood Development. I taught school for 3 years in Washington County school district. When my own children came to my family I took a break from teaching in the public schools and decided to teach my children. I have 4 children, 2 girls and 2 boys, ages 21 to 14. When my youngest child was 2, I volunteered in my public library and did a story hour. I read and sang songs with the children for the next 12 years. During this time I became a certified Kindermusik teacher. I taught Kindermusik for 4 years. Now I am teaching music in the school and loving every minute of it.
My passions are my family, music, reading, watching my boys play soccer and football and watching my girls dance, sing and play guitar. I also enjoy hiking, working in the yard, baking and I like to have my house clean and organized!
I love my family. Just about anything that includes my family is my interest. My family enjoys hiking, biking, boating, making food, laughing and eating together.
I love music, all kinds. My favorite kind of music is the music that my family is involved in. Whether it's a harmonica, guitar, singing, dancing, making a music videos, concerts, boomwhackers or a family jam session, we love to experience music together!
I am lucky enough to work as an Elementary school music teacher! Most days I say to myself, "I get payed for this!" I love my job as a music teacher. I love teaching children. I graduated from SUU with an Elementary teaching degree, and minors in Reading and Early Childhood Development. I taught school for 3 years in Washington County school district. When my own children came to my family I took a break from teaching in the public schools and decided to teach my children. I have 4 children, 2 girls and 2 boys, ages 21 to 14. When my youngest child was 2, I volunteered in my public library and did a story hour. I read and sang songs with the children for the next 12 years. During this time I became a certified Kindermusik teacher. I taught Kindermusik for 4 years. Now I am teaching music in the school and loving every minute of it.
My passions are my family, music, reading, watching my boys play soccer and football and watching my girls dance, sing and play guitar. I also enjoy hiking, working in the yard, baking and I like to have my house clean and organized!
I love my family. Just about anything that includes my family is my interest. My family enjoys hiking, biking, boating, making food, laughing and eating together.
I love music, all kinds. My favorite kind of music is the music that my family is involved in. Whether it's a harmonica, guitar, singing, dancing, making a music videos, concerts, boomwhackers or a family jam session, we love to experience music together!
Brad Behle
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Saratoga Springs, Utah
Workshop Presentation: "Serving Your Way: Teddy Bear Biker" Three years ago after finding himself in a spiritually and emotionally bad place, Brad was reminded of the healing power in doing service for others. One cold November day, he felt inspired to get on his Harley Davidson and strap a teddy bear on the back to surprise a family that had recently lost their young son. This simple act changed his perspective and direction in life. He calls this the Ride In Paradise and feels it's his own unique way to serve. He has since surprised nearly fifty different families that are dealing with the loss of a loved one. If a biker and a teddy bear can make a difference in the world, what can you do; what is your own unique way to leave a mark? |
Presenter Biography:
As an event director and fitness professional, Brad has spent the last 8 years coordinating small to large scale events around the nation. Ranging from boot camps to corporate conferences to a giant 1000ft slip and slide down a city street. This is his day job.
The proud father of 3.5 young kids, he considers himself extremely fortunate to be married to such a beauty for 12 years. His true passion and purpose in life involves his Harley Davidson and a teddy bear. As random as it sounds, Brad is here to share how he's found his own unique way to serve and how you can too. We all have a special way to make a difference in the world.
As an event director and fitness professional, Brad has spent the last 8 years coordinating small to large scale events around the nation. Ranging from boot camps to corporate conferences to a giant 1000ft slip and slide down a city street. This is his day job.
The proud father of 3.5 young kids, he considers himself extremely fortunate to be married to such a beauty for 12 years. His true passion and purpose in life involves his Harley Davidson and a teddy bear. As random as it sounds, Brad is here to share how he's found his own unique way to serve and how you can too. We all have a special way to make a difference in the world.
Cleola Bess & Stacy Heaps
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St.George, Utah
Workshop Presentation: "Positive Communication Can Improve Any Relationship" In this workshop, we will teach you some skills to improve your communication and understand the communication others are sharing with you. By understanding how to communicate effectively you will improve the relationships you are in. You will feel better understood, and will be better able to understand others. |
Presenter Biographies:
Hi. My name is Cleola Bess. At age 50 I went back to school to receive my degree in social work. I have been working in Early Intervention and Early Head Start for 10 years and received my LCSW a little over a year ago. I am the mother of 6 children and the grandmother of 13, I have been married for 38 years and I have learned that communication in marriage is the key to success. My speciality in my practice is working with children. Helping them to learn to express themselves is my goal. I love to sew, quilt and garden and spend time with my family.
My name is Stacy Heaps, I have been doing marriage counseling since 2006. I have been married 16 years. I have 4 children. I believe that we need to go into marriage with our eyes wide open and then communicate effectively after that. I love having couples come in and connecting with them, supporting and strengthening them as they walk through a new way to communicate with one another which helps almost every problem that they had in the first place. Outside of work I like to run in the mornings, make healthy meals and unhealthy treats, be in the outdoors with my family, read, garden and play the guitar.
Hi. My name is Cleola Bess. At age 50 I went back to school to receive my degree in social work. I have been working in Early Intervention and Early Head Start for 10 years and received my LCSW a little over a year ago. I am the mother of 6 children and the grandmother of 13, I have been married for 38 years and I have learned that communication in marriage is the key to success. My speciality in my practice is working with children. Helping them to learn to express themselves is my goal. I love to sew, quilt and garden and spend time with my family.
My name is Stacy Heaps, I have been doing marriage counseling since 2006. I have been married 16 years. I have 4 children. I believe that we need to go into marriage with our eyes wide open and then communicate effectively after that. I love having couples come in and connecting with them, supporting and strengthening them as they walk through a new way to communicate with one another which helps almost every problem that they had in the first place. Outside of work I like to run in the mornings, make healthy meals and unhealthy treats, be in the outdoors with my family, read, garden and play the guitar.
Jennifer Brotherson
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Bunkerville, Nevada
Workshop Presentation: "It's Time to GET REAL, Ladies!" How many of us are living behind a mask in constant fear and shame that it just might slip and someone might get a glimpse of who we really are? The time to unveil ourselves is now. Come prepared to join the un-masquerade. We will discuss just how liberating it is to finally be free... free to be vulnerable... free to know we are worthy of love and respect... free to be enough. |
Presenter Biography:
Jennifer Brotherson does not hold any fabulous titles, degrees or honors. She would describe herself as just your average Jen. She currently works in her husband's Optometric practice and has raised four fabulous children who have all flown the coup. Her interests include piano, singing, reading, running and Crossfit. You might wonder what would possibly qualify her to present on the subject of unmasking one-self. Her answer would be LIFE. Now almost half a century old, having had many life experiences, having read many books, having spent time learning from counselors, and experienced many failures and some successes, she really is no closer to be an expert than anyone else. Her hope is that together, with a great deal of input from the attendees, we will all come up with pertinent ideas that will set us on the road to living a REAL, wholehearted, and fabulously fulfilling life.
Jennifer Brotherson does not hold any fabulous titles, degrees or honors. She would describe herself as just your average Jen. She currently works in her husband's Optometric practice and has raised four fabulous children who have all flown the coup. Her interests include piano, singing, reading, running and Crossfit. You might wonder what would possibly qualify her to present on the subject of unmasking one-self. Her answer would be LIFE. Now almost half a century old, having had many life experiences, having read many books, having spent time learning from counselors, and experienced many failures and some successes, she really is no closer to be an expert than anyone else. Her hope is that together, with a great deal of input from the attendees, we will all come up with pertinent ideas that will set us on the road to living a REAL, wholehearted, and fabulously fulfilling life.
Lois Brown
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Woodland Hills, Utah
Workshop Presentation: "The Connection Between Creativity and Happiness" Stress headaches, insomnia, irritability? I’ve had all those, and (honestly) still do on occasion. But here’s the secret I finally learned: when I focus on a creative project —whatever it is — my mind becomes consumed by the activity. This level of focus counteracts anxiety and stress and promotes happiness and satisfaction. But don’t just believe me. Come and learn what the experts say on how you can incorporate creative-inspired happiness into your own life. |
Presenter Biography:
Lois Brown received her bachelor's degree in journalism and worked as a news correspondent in Washington, D.C. She later completed a Master's degree in communications and started her own freelance writing business. She has written nearly fifty health-related articles and books such as “The Art of Stillness,” a book about stress management. She worked as the chief editor to former New York Times best-selling author Dr. Neil Solomon, and she co-wrote a book on time management with former Miss America Sharlene Wells Hawkes. In 2011, she turned her passion toward fiction and has since written and published seven novels, some set in the intriguing locale of Kanab, Utah!
Lois Brown received her bachelor's degree in journalism and worked as a news correspondent in Washington, D.C. She later completed a Master's degree in communications and started her own freelance writing business. She has written nearly fifty health-related articles and books such as “The Art of Stillness,” a book about stress management. She worked as the chief editor to former New York Times best-selling author Dr. Neil Solomon, and she co-wrote a book on time management with former Miss America Sharlene Wells Hawkes. In 2011, she turned her passion toward fiction and has since written and published seven novels, some set in the intriguing locale of Kanab, Utah!
Ashley Heaton
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Kanab, Utah
Workshop Presentation: "Emotion Coaching - The Heart of Parenting" Emotion Coaching: The Heart of Parenting, presents a 5-step method that builds emotional intelligence and creates positive, long-lasting effects for children. Easy to learn, and used by parents, educators, and care-givers, it supports kids through life's ups and downs in a way that builds confidence and helps them grow socially, emotionally and intellectually. Acclaimed researchers and therapists Doctors John and Julie Gottman created this proven program to show you that successful parenting begins in your heart, and then continues on a moment-to-moment basis by engaging your children when feelings run high, when they are sad, angry, or scared. The heart of parenting is being there in a particular way when it really counts. |
Presenter Biography:
Ashley Heaton is a certified Prevention Specialist for Southwest Behavioral Health Center and Family Educator for Kane County. She is also a certified suicide prevention instructor with Mental Health First Aid and QPR. She has a bachelors degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Southern Utah University. Ashley is the program co ordinator for the Kane Community Coalition and adult adviser with the Kane Community Youth Coalition she also currently volunteers on the Kane County Healthy Coalition and the Inter-generational Poverty Board. Ashley has been working with Kane County to offer free parenting and relationship classes to the community over the last two years. Ashley's greatest joy in life is spending time with her family. Ashley has been married to the love of her life Cliff Heaton for 9 wonderful years. Together they have a beautiful miracle named Addisyn, she is 4 years old. She loves serving her church as a young women's secretary. Ashleys passion in life is humor and laughter. "Laughter is the fireworks of the Soul" .
Ashley Heaton is a certified Prevention Specialist for Southwest Behavioral Health Center and Family Educator for Kane County. She is also a certified suicide prevention instructor with Mental Health First Aid and QPR. She has a bachelors degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Southern Utah University. Ashley is the program co ordinator for the Kane Community Coalition and adult adviser with the Kane Community Youth Coalition she also currently volunteers on the Kane County Healthy Coalition and the Inter-generational Poverty Board. Ashley has been working with Kane County to offer free parenting and relationship classes to the community over the last two years. Ashley's greatest joy in life is spending time with her family. Ashley has been married to the love of her life Cliff Heaton for 9 wonderful years. Together they have a beautiful miracle named Addisyn, she is 4 years old. She loves serving her church as a young women's secretary. Ashleys passion in life is humor and laughter. "Laughter is the fireworks of the Soul" .
Lexie Little
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Kanab, Utah
Workshop Presentation: "Nutrition for the Overwhelmed" The world of nutrition is overwhelming. Everywhere you look there is contradicting information. This workshop with go over nutrition basics, the importance of planning ahead and tips for how to eat healthy for the busy and overwhelmed. |
Presenter Biography:
Lexie Little is the Community Outreach Specialist for the Southwest Utah Public Health Department. As a member of the Health Promotion Department she works in many different areas including: emergency preparedness, injury prevention, tobacco prevention and cessation, physical activity and nutrition. Lexie is one of the adult coordinators o f the Kane Community Youth Coalition and the coordinator of the Healthy Kane County Coalition. She's married to the love of her life, Randy, and they have 3 very busy children. Lexie loves working out, especially weight lifting and running, and has veracious appetite for all food.
Lexie Little is the Community Outreach Specialist for the Southwest Utah Public Health Department. As a member of the Health Promotion Department she works in many different areas including: emergency preparedness, injury prevention, tobacco prevention and cessation, physical activity and nutrition. Lexie is one of the adult coordinators o f the Kane Community Youth Coalition and the coordinator of the Healthy Kane County Coalition. She's married to the love of her life, Randy, and they have 3 very busy children. Lexie loves working out, especially weight lifting and running, and has veracious appetite for all food.
Lisa Livingston
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Kanab, Utah
Workshop Presentation: "Not Your Mother's Health Routine" In this class you will get a basic understanding of homeopathy and general remedies for health and well-being. We will explore the science behind homeopathy with an explanation of the Law of Similars and how it works to stimulate the body's own immune response. Class attendees will be given information on the most common first-aid and acute care remedies. In addition to this, the class will be able to create their own remedy bottles of Arnica and Influenzinum. Instructions on how to use remedies will then be discussed with a question and answer period to follow. In addition we will talk a little about meditation and mindfulness as it relates to personal alignment and centered awareness, along with daily practice for our physical health. |
Presenter Biography:
Lisa is currently employed as Program Coordinator and Advisor for Southern Utah University's Talent Search initiative. She is also a newly elected member of the Kane County School Board. In addition to a Bachelor's degree from BYU, she holds a Master's Degree from SUU and a Fellowship in Homeopathy from Pioneer Universi ty in Oxford England. In addition to this, she has received diplomas in homeopathy from both the British Institute of Homeopathy and the Renaissance Institute of Classical Homeopathy. Lisa has been a VISTA Volunteer, Mentor, Director of Mentoring and tutor. She and her husband John enjoy walking, hiking, yard work and biking. They are parents of five children and grandparents of four boys.
Lisa is currently employed as Program Coordinator and Advisor for Southern Utah University's Talent Search initiative. She is also a newly elected member of the Kane County School Board. In addition to a Bachelor's degree from BYU, she holds a Master's Degree from SUU and a Fellowship in Homeopathy from Pioneer Universi ty in Oxford England. In addition to this, she has received diplomas in homeopathy from both the British Institute of Homeopathy and the Renaissance Institute of Classical Homeopathy. Lisa has been a VISTA Volunteer, Mentor, Director of Mentoring and tutor. She and her husband John enjoy walking, hiking, yard work and biking. They are parents of five children and grandparents of four boys.
Sarah Richins & Carol Heaton
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Delta, Utah & Kanab, Utah
Workshop Presentation: "Old Fashioned Donut Making at its Best!" Carol grew up in the small town of Santa Clara, Utah, and if there happened to be something special going on, her mom made donuts. Everyone loved her donuts and she was always happy to share, even for large groups on registration day at her job. Carol’s mother worked to create a recipe that was perfect: delicious without being time-consuming. Come to this class where Carol and her daughters, Sarah and Camie, will share Grandma’s secrets with you, along with her recipe for donuts, made just the way she liked them. When it comes to making donuts in their home, it is a family project! |
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Presenter Biographies:
Sarah Richins is a Kanab native and currently resides in Delta, UT. Following high school, she attended Southern Utah University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interpersonal Communication. She is actively involved in her community coaching youth soccer, is a cub scout leader, and is serving as the PTO President at Delta Middle School and and the President Elect at Delta South Elementary School. She is the mother of 5 children--all boys. She enjoys spending time with her family and carrying on family traditions. Carol Heaton grew up in Santa Clara, Utah and attended and graduated from Dixie High School, Dixie Jr. College and Southern Utah State College. She taught school in Phoenix, Az, Hurricane, Ut, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Kanab, Utah. She taught seminary at Cottonwood High School for 2 and ½ years. She married Kirk Heaton, her sweetheart in 1980 and moved to Kanab. They are the parents of 5 children: Sarah and Adam Richins,our oldest, Camie and Rick Taylor, Amy Sue and Travis Mabey, Chris and Cassie Heaton and Paul and Amber Heaton. Sarah and Paul are the donut makers to carry on the tradition so far in their family. They have 15 grandchildren with one on the way and enjoy having their grand kids help while making the donuts. |
Ginger Tolman
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St. George, Utah
Workshop Presentation: "Parenting with Love and Logic" Love and Logic is a well-known parenting program that teaches parents usable skills to raise responsible children and have more fun in their parenting role. Topics include teaching responsibility, ending power struggles, setting limits, preventing arguments, problem solving, and completing chores without conflict. |
Presenter Biography:
Ginger Tolman is a CFLEP (Certified Family Life Educator Provisional) through the National Council on Family Relations. She was thrilled to complete an internship at the Learning Center for Families in St. George, Utah as well as taking part in educating special needs students through the Washington County School district. Afte r graduating cum laude from Utah State University with her degree in Family, Consumer and Human Development (emphasis: Family and Community Services), she was offered a Family Life Educator position at the University Extension teaching healthy relationships classes to those within the community. She has facilitated courses within county jails, high schools, Department of Workforce Services and city libraries. Classes offered are: Love and Logic Parenting, How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk or Jerkette, Couple LINKS, Fathering with Love and Logic, step-family education, and Homerun Dads (visit: healthyrelationshipsutah.org for more information on these free resources).
Ginger is a wife to a wonderful husband and a mother to two beautiful daughters. She enjoys the little things in life and is thrilled to be able to share her knowledge on how to strengthen all relationships
Ginger Tolman is a CFLEP (Certified Family Life Educator Provisional) through the National Council on Family Relations. She was thrilled to complete an internship at the Learning Center for Families in St. George, Utah as well as taking part in educating special needs students through the Washington County School district. Afte r graduating cum laude from Utah State University with her degree in Family, Consumer and Human Development (emphasis: Family and Community Services), she was offered a Family Life Educator position at the University Extension teaching healthy relationships classes to those within the community. She has facilitated courses within county jails, high schools, Department of Workforce Services and city libraries. Classes offered are: Love and Logic Parenting, How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk or Jerkette, Couple LINKS, Fathering with Love and Logic, step-family education, and Homerun Dads (visit: healthyrelationshipsutah.org for more information on these free resources).
Ginger is a wife to a wonderful husband and a mother to two beautiful daughters. She enjoys the little things in life and is thrilled to be able to share her knowledge on how to strengthen all relationships
Chamaine & Brielle Wollenzien
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Salem, Utah
Workshop Presentation: "Getting Your Families to be more Adventurous" We believe in the power of building strong family relationships by experiencing new adventures together. We believe if we expose our kids to high adventure activities while they’re little they will be more comfortable assessing risk as they grow and we want them to become confident and capable kids who grow into self-assured teenagers and successful adults. We will be sharing how we created a culture of adventure in our families and tips and tricks that have helped make being adventurous easier. PLUS, we share our families' favorite activities around Utah! |
Presenter Biography:
At Wandering Families we believe in the power of building strong family relationships by experiencing new adventures together. Anything from an afternoon at the park to slot canyons and repelling in the red rocks of southern Utah and everything in between. Every day is a chance to connect and create the family we want to be. W e want confident and capable kids who grow into self assured teenagers and successful adults. We believe if we expose our kids to high adventure activities while they’re little they will be more comfortable assessing risk as they grow.
Wandering Families is created by two moms, Brielle and Chamaine. Brielle has 5 children ages 3 to 9 years old. Chamaine has 5 children ages 2 to 7. We didn’t want that to slow down our adventurous spirits, so we just took them with us. We want to create a family culture of being active, being outdoors as often as possible, and doing hard things together. We want our children to be best friends with their siblings.
At Wandering Families we believe in the power of building strong family relationships by experiencing new adventures together. Anything from an afternoon at the park to slot canyons and repelling in the red rocks of southern Utah and everything in between. Every day is a chance to connect and create the family we want to be. W e want confident and capable kids who grow into self assured teenagers and successful adults. We believe if we expose our kids to high adventure activities while they’re little they will be more comfortable assessing risk as they grow.
Wandering Families is created by two moms, Brielle and Chamaine. Brielle has 5 children ages 3 to 9 years old. Chamaine has 5 children ages 2 to 7. We didn’t want that to slow down our adventurous spirits, so we just took them with us. We want to create a family culture of being active, being outdoors as often as possible, and doing hard things together. We want our children to be best friends with their siblings.
