Special Thanks
to our
2018 Presenters
BLESSED BY TRAUMA: Jamie Arbizu
Throughout life, trauma strikes us deeply and in some cases unexpectedly. Moving through these traumatic events can be arduous and life altering. This presentation will focus on living with trauma and using its experience to help us move from a painful, surviving way of life to one of thriving and finding hope in the face of traumatic challenges.
Presenter Bio - Jamie graduated from Southern Utah University with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology and University of Phoenix with Master of Science in Counseling. She is licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and an adjunct professor for the University of Utah College of Social Work. Jamie is a certified in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She has received training in domestic violence and has experience in working with complex trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, attachment, disruptive behavior, ADHD, autistic spectrum and bipolar disorders.
Jamie is passionate about the healing process of therapy, and enjoys seeing the impact it can have on providing healthier lifestyles. She provides individual counseling, family therapy, couples counseling, and group counseling. Jamie and her husband are parents of one daughter and five sons in a blended family; and they are honored to call St. George their home. Jamie enjoys dancing, biking, art, music, theater, traveling, and healthy eating.
MINDFULNESS AND SELF-CARE: Brittany Bingeman
As women, we often find ourselves juggling multiple roles and responsibilities and we may find it difficult to take a step back and look at what we need to take care of ourselves. In this workshop, we will discuss using mindfulness to bring awareness to our current habits and we will identify strategies for self-care to support our health and wellness. You deserve it!
Presenter Bio - Brittany Bingeman is an Extension Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences with Utah State University Extension in Washington County. Brittany has a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in nutrition/dietetics from Georgia State University. She is passionate about health and wellness with a holistic approach. She enjoys teaching about mindful and intuitive eating to help people improve their relationship with food as well as other important family and life skills. Originally, from Georgia, she enjoys spending time exploring beautiful southern Utah and the western states. She enjoys spending time with her husband, cooking, reading, listening to podcasts, hiking, jogging, and doing yoga.
FABULOUS CAKES MADE SIMPLE: Lisa Campbell
Learn some of the latest cake trend techniques as well as the basics. We will start with cake baking tips, to assembly and frosting and finish up with fabulous decorating tips. Find out how to easily create your own masterpiece from start to finish.
Presenter Bio - Lisa's love of cake decorating began at age 15 when she worked at Ream's Bakery. The cake decorator would leave bags of frosting so Lisa could practice writing and making roses and borders on the counters during her shift. She decorated her first wedding cake at age 16. She was awarded second place in the Birthday Cake Division at the RootsTech 2017 Cake Competition with her pirate ship themed birthday cake. Buddy Valestro, the “Cake Boss” himself, judged the competition and her photo was taken with Buddy and the other division winners and displayed on an advertising board near 3300 South on I-15.
Lisa works at Aetna during the day and spends her nights "caking". She has been known to stay up 24+ hours straight working on a cake. She enjoys spending what little time is left in her day with her family which includes her husband of 34 years, Tom, her son, Cayden, age 14, daughter Hillary, her husband Alex, and their new baby, Mars. She loves being a first time grandma, cooking, foodie restaurants, and going to the movies. In addition, of course, she loves watching cake shows on Food Network. Her favorite flavor of cakes that she makes is coconut cream cake with raspberry preserves and white chocolate raspberry cream filling. Her dream would be to have her own cake studio.
INFANT & CHILD SLEEP: Building Sleep Skills: Kori Corbridge
Come and discover the foundational principles of healthy infant sleep. Learn to recognize the most common mistakes and gather tools to start building healthy sleep habits now. Come, share your experiences, and take the opportunity to ask a Certified Sleep Sense Consultant about your sleep struggles.
Presenter Bio - Kori Corbridge is a Southern Utah native and a mother to two sweet little boys. She loves gardening, camping, and discovering new things with her husband Kurt. Kori is a Certified Sleep Sense consultant for infants and children and has been trained and mentored by Dana Obleman, founder of the Sleep Sense Program. She found her way into the sleep-coaching world after giving birth to a premature baby. After nearly a year of struggling with lack of sleep, she found the Sleep Sense Program, and it was life changing. Kori now offers the same relief that helped her years ago to families struggling with the same problems.
DÉCOR SIGNS OR KID’S BUSY BAGS: Kellie Frost
Join me to learn an easy way to make home decor signs using Chalk Couture’s screen-print-like process! OR choose my second class Busy bag activities for your busy life and kids on the go! As a preschool teacher and Mom of two, I understand that helping little ones learn while playing is important!
Presenter Bio - Kellie Frost grew up in Cedar City, Utah and currently resides in Orderville, Utah. Kellie attended SUU pursuing a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. Kellie currently teaches a preschool in her home. When Kellie is not teaching, she is crafting and creating items for her successful online Etsy shop. Crafting is something Kellie loves to do and enjoys sharing that passion with others.
PRACTICAL FOOD STORAGE: Gina Hansen & JanaLee Selin
Come to our class to learn the solution to all your food storage needs and the "What's for dinner?" dilemma. We will be showing you how to make dinner in minutes, all while using your food storage. Join us as we teach you how to save time, eat healthier, and eliminate wasting food. Yummy samples will be served!
Presenter Bio –
Gina Hansen is a busy wife and mother of five amazing kids. She holds the position of chaos coordinator and tries to do it with a smile. She loves cooking, eating, laughing, playing the piano, sewing, reading and vacationing at the beach. She is a leader at Thrive Life and helps families save time in the kitchen.
JanaLee Selin is a wife, mother and domestic goddess. She enjoys eating, playing card games, and eating while playing card games. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, playing with her 4 adorable children, traveling, crafting and being creative. She is a leader at Thrive Life and helps families eat healthier.
THE 7 PRINCIPLES OF A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP: Ashley Heaton
Come learn how to deepen your relationship connections, manage conflict successfully, solve solvable problems, overcome gridlock, and strengthen your relationships. Learn how to find joy and satisfaction in your relationships by applying these seven simple principles.
Presenter Bio - Ashley Heaton has been a prevention Specialist with Southwest Behavioral Center for 5 years. She has a degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Southern Utah University. Ashley is the coordinator for the Kane Community Coalition and Co. Adviser for the Kane Community Youth Coalition. Ashley is the facilitator of five nationally recognized parenting and marriage programs. She is also a certified QPR suicide prevention instructor and Mental Health First Aid instructor. Ashley’s main joy in life is her family. She has been married to the love of her life Cliff Heaton for ten years and together they have a beautiful 5-year-old daughter named Addisyn.
EMPOWERMENT THROUGH PERSONAL LEADERSHIP: Patty Hegwood
Developing a personal leadership style is the cornerstone of achievement throughout your lifetime and can be applied in a variety of ways. Learn how to establish boundaries and channel your inner lioness for success in all facets of life and stay positive through the process!
Presenter Bio - Patty Hegwood was born and lived most of her adult life in New Orleans, La. She and her husband, Jason and daughter, Hannah moved to Kanab in 2006, following their experience in Hurricane Katrina. Patty was the first lay business owner of a veterinary clinic in Louisiana and since her arrival at Best Friends; she has served in an executive leadership capacity throughout her career. This includes the Best Friends Animal Hospital, Animal Care, and Volunteers & Visitors.
Patty loves her horses and has a small ranch in Kanab where she also teaches Leadership through Equine Facilitated Learning methods.
TAPPING INTO THE POWER OF YOUR THOUGHTS: Nancy Johnson
Learn how changing your thoughts can change your world. You’ll learn why your "I am" statements can make or break you and understand the power of your mind in becoming aware of your "default" thinking patterns.
Presenter Bio - Nancy is a mother of 7 children (3 daughters, 4 sons) and a stepmother to 3 bonus daughters. She and her husband, Layne have 20 grandchildren. Nancy enjoys both the indoors, decorating and refinishing and building furniture, as well as the outdoors, hiking, 4 wheeling and spending time in the mountains. Her favorite outdoor place to be however is at the beach!
Born in Utah and raised in the bay area of California for most of her childhood, Nancy moved to St. George just as she was finishing high school and it has been home ever since. She has raised all of her children in the St. George area and though most of them have left, she has no plans for leaving the sunny St. George area.
She has worked in Orthodontics for 20 years, assisting, managing and running the front end. She has also spent time running a marketing business and in advertising sales.
Her favorite thing to do is to teach others what she has learned, to uplift others and help those around her to feel loved.
FINANCE FOR CONSUMERS & ENTREPRENEURS: Breck Judd & Daniel Johnson Have you ever wondered how to improve your credit score, calculate your net worth or if it is better to pay with cash or borrow for an investment property? Come learn the ins and out of finance and get tips and tricks to bettering your financial situation.
Presenter Bio –
Breck is the manager and commercial loan officer for SBSU in Kanab. He has worked in the financial industry for over 6 years. He has a Bachelors of Science in Business Management from Western Governors University. Breck served 6 years in the Utah National Guard and has a deep and abiding love for the country we live in. He loves his job because he gets to help the local economy grow.
His pride and joy is his family, which consists of his better half, Chelsea and his two children Kyla and Kyson.
Daniel is a Commercial Loan Officer at State Bank of Southern Utah. He grew up in Kanab, UT. Daniel has attended both Southern Utah, and Western Governors University studying business and finance. Daniel is an avid Fly Fisherman and enjoy spending time with my family doing outdoor activities.
JUST BREATHE: AKA Chill Out 101: Michelle Porcelli - KEYNOTE SPEAKER
In this busy and fast-paced world, it can be hard to take time for yourself. Take one hour today to relax and recharge by learning the Art of Meditation. Learn how to deep breathe to help ease stress and anxiety. Through a series of meditation exercises, you will be taken on a journey of visualization and mindfulness.
Presenter Bio - Michelle is an award winning Author, Educator, and School Counselor. When she first stepped into the classroom and saw hundreds of faces staring back at her, she knew she home. She has written and instructed courses for BYU Independent Study and has been a presenter for the EFY program at Brigham Young University.
Her passion is teaching about Resiliency, Mental Health, Motivation, Happiness, and People. She created a concept called "7 Key Coping Skills" to help simplify stress management for people everywhere. She loves helping people create hope and commitment in the workplace, in relationships, and in there personal lives.
She graduated in 1993 from Brigham Young University with degrees in Health Education, Social Science, and earned a Teaching Certificate. She graduated in 2010 from University of Phoenix with a Masters Degree in School Counseling.
She has traveled the globe speaking to youth and adult audiences everywhere. She has spoken in Mexico, Guatemala and across the United States.
She won an award for making the best sweet chili, enjoys traveling, and loves every one of her kids (even when they eat the LAST chocolate chip cookie). Michelle resides in Alpine, Utah with her 5 children, two dogs, 1 cat, and 1 husband.
SELF CARE 101: Sandra Sulzer
We lead busy lives with countless demands on our time. It can be easy to forget to take care of ourselves. This workshop will walk you through what is holding you back from taking better care of yourself, and show you how small changes can improve your life.
Presenter Bio - Sandra Sulzer is an Assistant Professor of Health & Wellness at Utah State University. She received her bachelors in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her PhD in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has been in Utah for the last year, and most recently moved from New Orleans. She enjoys travel and being outdoors.
NUTRITION 101: Ashley Whetman
During this workshop, I will share ideas on how to create your personal version of health and to maintain a healthy home. We will work to build a balanced plate, read food labels and navigate the grocery aisles. My desire is to leave you feeling empowered to take your heath into your own hands!
Presenter Bio - Ashley Whetman is a wife, mother and friend. Her passion in nutrition came because of battling disordered eating and body dysmorphia. Finally, after the birth of her third child she found herself physically at rock bottom and decided it was time for a change.
She desperately wanted to create a healthy lifestyle for both herself and her family. Ashley has a passion for nutrition and helping others apply its principles to their lives. Creating healthier habits and empowering others to live better has become a passion for Ashley.
Throughout life, trauma strikes us deeply and in some cases unexpectedly. Moving through these traumatic events can be arduous and life altering. This presentation will focus on living with trauma and using its experience to help us move from a painful, surviving way of life to one of thriving and finding hope in the face of traumatic challenges.
Presenter Bio - Jamie graduated from Southern Utah University with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Psychology and University of Phoenix with Master of Science in Counseling. She is licensed as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and an adjunct professor for the University of Utah College of Social Work. Jamie is a certified in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. She has received training in domestic violence and has experience in working with complex trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, attachment, disruptive behavior, ADHD, autistic spectrum and bipolar disorders.
Jamie is passionate about the healing process of therapy, and enjoys seeing the impact it can have on providing healthier lifestyles. She provides individual counseling, family therapy, couples counseling, and group counseling. Jamie and her husband are parents of one daughter and five sons in a blended family; and they are honored to call St. George their home. Jamie enjoys dancing, biking, art, music, theater, traveling, and healthy eating.
MINDFULNESS AND SELF-CARE: Brittany Bingeman
As women, we often find ourselves juggling multiple roles and responsibilities and we may find it difficult to take a step back and look at what we need to take care of ourselves. In this workshop, we will discuss using mindfulness to bring awareness to our current habits and we will identify strategies for self-care to support our health and wellness. You deserve it!
Presenter Bio - Brittany Bingeman is an Extension Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences with Utah State University Extension in Washington County. Brittany has a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer sciences from the University of Georgia and a master’s degree in nutrition/dietetics from Georgia State University. She is passionate about health and wellness with a holistic approach. She enjoys teaching about mindful and intuitive eating to help people improve their relationship with food as well as other important family and life skills. Originally, from Georgia, she enjoys spending time exploring beautiful southern Utah and the western states. She enjoys spending time with her husband, cooking, reading, listening to podcasts, hiking, jogging, and doing yoga.
FABULOUS CAKES MADE SIMPLE: Lisa Campbell
Learn some of the latest cake trend techniques as well as the basics. We will start with cake baking tips, to assembly and frosting and finish up with fabulous decorating tips. Find out how to easily create your own masterpiece from start to finish.
Presenter Bio - Lisa's love of cake decorating began at age 15 when she worked at Ream's Bakery. The cake decorator would leave bags of frosting so Lisa could practice writing and making roses and borders on the counters during her shift. She decorated her first wedding cake at age 16. She was awarded second place in the Birthday Cake Division at the RootsTech 2017 Cake Competition with her pirate ship themed birthday cake. Buddy Valestro, the “Cake Boss” himself, judged the competition and her photo was taken with Buddy and the other division winners and displayed on an advertising board near 3300 South on I-15.
Lisa works at Aetna during the day and spends her nights "caking". She has been known to stay up 24+ hours straight working on a cake. She enjoys spending what little time is left in her day with her family which includes her husband of 34 years, Tom, her son, Cayden, age 14, daughter Hillary, her husband Alex, and their new baby, Mars. She loves being a first time grandma, cooking, foodie restaurants, and going to the movies. In addition, of course, she loves watching cake shows on Food Network. Her favorite flavor of cakes that she makes is coconut cream cake with raspberry preserves and white chocolate raspberry cream filling. Her dream would be to have her own cake studio.
INFANT & CHILD SLEEP: Building Sleep Skills: Kori Corbridge
Come and discover the foundational principles of healthy infant sleep. Learn to recognize the most common mistakes and gather tools to start building healthy sleep habits now. Come, share your experiences, and take the opportunity to ask a Certified Sleep Sense Consultant about your sleep struggles.
Presenter Bio - Kori Corbridge is a Southern Utah native and a mother to two sweet little boys. She loves gardening, camping, and discovering new things with her husband Kurt. Kori is a Certified Sleep Sense consultant for infants and children and has been trained and mentored by Dana Obleman, founder of the Sleep Sense Program. She found her way into the sleep-coaching world after giving birth to a premature baby. After nearly a year of struggling with lack of sleep, she found the Sleep Sense Program, and it was life changing. Kori now offers the same relief that helped her years ago to families struggling with the same problems.
DÉCOR SIGNS OR KID’S BUSY BAGS: Kellie Frost
Join me to learn an easy way to make home decor signs using Chalk Couture’s screen-print-like process! OR choose my second class Busy bag activities for your busy life and kids on the go! As a preschool teacher and Mom of two, I understand that helping little ones learn while playing is important!
Presenter Bio - Kellie Frost grew up in Cedar City, Utah and currently resides in Orderville, Utah. Kellie attended SUU pursuing a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education. Kellie currently teaches a preschool in her home. When Kellie is not teaching, she is crafting and creating items for her successful online Etsy shop. Crafting is something Kellie loves to do and enjoys sharing that passion with others.
PRACTICAL FOOD STORAGE: Gina Hansen & JanaLee Selin
Come to our class to learn the solution to all your food storage needs and the "What's for dinner?" dilemma. We will be showing you how to make dinner in minutes, all while using your food storage. Join us as we teach you how to save time, eat healthier, and eliminate wasting food. Yummy samples will be served!
Presenter Bio –
Gina Hansen is a busy wife and mother of five amazing kids. She holds the position of chaos coordinator and tries to do it with a smile. She loves cooking, eating, laughing, playing the piano, sewing, reading and vacationing at the beach. She is a leader at Thrive Life and helps families save time in the kitchen.
JanaLee Selin is a wife, mother and domestic goddess. She enjoys eating, playing card games, and eating while playing card games. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, playing with her 4 adorable children, traveling, crafting and being creative. She is a leader at Thrive Life and helps families eat healthier.
THE 7 PRINCIPLES OF A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP: Ashley Heaton
Come learn how to deepen your relationship connections, manage conflict successfully, solve solvable problems, overcome gridlock, and strengthen your relationships. Learn how to find joy and satisfaction in your relationships by applying these seven simple principles.
Presenter Bio - Ashley Heaton has been a prevention Specialist with Southwest Behavioral Center for 5 years. She has a degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Southern Utah University. Ashley is the coordinator for the Kane Community Coalition and Co. Adviser for the Kane Community Youth Coalition. Ashley is the facilitator of five nationally recognized parenting and marriage programs. She is also a certified QPR suicide prevention instructor and Mental Health First Aid instructor. Ashley’s main joy in life is her family. She has been married to the love of her life Cliff Heaton for ten years and together they have a beautiful 5-year-old daughter named Addisyn.
EMPOWERMENT THROUGH PERSONAL LEADERSHIP: Patty Hegwood
Developing a personal leadership style is the cornerstone of achievement throughout your lifetime and can be applied in a variety of ways. Learn how to establish boundaries and channel your inner lioness for success in all facets of life and stay positive through the process!
Presenter Bio - Patty Hegwood was born and lived most of her adult life in New Orleans, La. She and her husband, Jason and daughter, Hannah moved to Kanab in 2006, following their experience in Hurricane Katrina. Patty was the first lay business owner of a veterinary clinic in Louisiana and since her arrival at Best Friends; she has served in an executive leadership capacity throughout her career. This includes the Best Friends Animal Hospital, Animal Care, and Volunteers & Visitors.
Patty loves her horses and has a small ranch in Kanab where she also teaches Leadership through Equine Facilitated Learning methods.
TAPPING INTO THE POWER OF YOUR THOUGHTS: Nancy Johnson
Learn how changing your thoughts can change your world. You’ll learn why your "I am" statements can make or break you and understand the power of your mind in becoming aware of your "default" thinking patterns.
Presenter Bio - Nancy is a mother of 7 children (3 daughters, 4 sons) and a stepmother to 3 bonus daughters. She and her husband, Layne have 20 grandchildren. Nancy enjoys both the indoors, decorating and refinishing and building furniture, as well as the outdoors, hiking, 4 wheeling and spending time in the mountains. Her favorite outdoor place to be however is at the beach!
Born in Utah and raised in the bay area of California for most of her childhood, Nancy moved to St. George just as she was finishing high school and it has been home ever since. She has raised all of her children in the St. George area and though most of them have left, she has no plans for leaving the sunny St. George area.
She has worked in Orthodontics for 20 years, assisting, managing and running the front end. She has also spent time running a marketing business and in advertising sales.
Her favorite thing to do is to teach others what she has learned, to uplift others and help those around her to feel loved.
FINANCE FOR CONSUMERS & ENTREPRENEURS: Breck Judd & Daniel Johnson Have you ever wondered how to improve your credit score, calculate your net worth or if it is better to pay with cash or borrow for an investment property? Come learn the ins and out of finance and get tips and tricks to bettering your financial situation.
Presenter Bio –
Breck is the manager and commercial loan officer for SBSU in Kanab. He has worked in the financial industry for over 6 years. He has a Bachelors of Science in Business Management from Western Governors University. Breck served 6 years in the Utah National Guard and has a deep and abiding love for the country we live in. He loves his job because he gets to help the local economy grow.
His pride and joy is his family, which consists of his better half, Chelsea and his two children Kyla and Kyson.
Daniel is a Commercial Loan Officer at State Bank of Southern Utah. He grew up in Kanab, UT. Daniel has attended both Southern Utah, and Western Governors University studying business and finance. Daniel is an avid Fly Fisherman and enjoy spending time with my family doing outdoor activities.
JUST BREATHE: AKA Chill Out 101: Michelle Porcelli - KEYNOTE SPEAKER
In this busy and fast-paced world, it can be hard to take time for yourself. Take one hour today to relax and recharge by learning the Art of Meditation. Learn how to deep breathe to help ease stress and anxiety. Through a series of meditation exercises, you will be taken on a journey of visualization and mindfulness.
Presenter Bio - Michelle is an award winning Author, Educator, and School Counselor. When she first stepped into the classroom and saw hundreds of faces staring back at her, she knew she home. She has written and instructed courses for BYU Independent Study and has been a presenter for the EFY program at Brigham Young University.
Her passion is teaching about Resiliency, Mental Health, Motivation, Happiness, and People. She created a concept called "7 Key Coping Skills" to help simplify stress management for people everywhere. She loves helping people create hope and commitment in the workplace, in relationships, and in there personal lives.
She graduated in 1993 from Brigham Young University with degrees in Health Education, Social Science, and earned a Teaching Certificate. She graduated in 2010 from University of Phoenix with a Masters Degree in School Counseling.
She has traveled the globe speaking to youth and adult audiences everywhere. She has spoken in Mexico, Guatemala and across the United States.
She won an award for making the best sweet chili, enjoys traveling, and loves every one of her kids (even when they eat the LAST chocolate chip cookie). Michelle resides in Alpine, Utah with her 5 children, two dogs, 1 cat, and 1 husband.
SELF CARE 101: Sandra Sulzer
We lead busy lives with countless demands on our time. It can be easy to forget to take care of ourselves. This workshop will walk you through what is holding you back from taking better care of yourself, and show you how small changes can improve your life.
Presenter Bio - Sandra Sulzer is an Assistant Professor of Health & Wellness at Utah State University. She received her bachelors in business administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her PhD in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has been in Utah for the last year, and most recently moved from New Orleans. She enjoys travel and being outdoors.
NUTRITION 101: Ashley Whetman
During this workshop, I will share ideas on how to create your personal version of health and to maintain a healthy home. We will work to build a balanced plate, read food labels and navigate the grocery aisles. My desire is to leave you feeling empowered to take your heath into your own hands!
Presenter Bio - Ashley Whetman is a wife, mother and friend. Her passion in nutrition came because of battling disordered eating and body dysmorphia. Finally, after the birth of her third child she found herself physically at rock bottom and decided it was time for a change.
She desperately wanted to create a healthy lifestyle for both herself and her family. Ashley has a passion for nutrition and helping others apply its principles to their lives. Creating healthier habits and empowering others to live better has become a passion for Ashley.