Previous Keynote Presenters

Since 1999 when the Women's Forum in Kanab held it's first Forum, the Women's Forum has been privileged to host some of the best, most entertaining and uplifting Keynote presenters; each of whom has brought attendees at the Women's Forum a rejuvenation, a replenishment and an uplifting fresh take on a variety of topics. The Women's Forum is pleased to acknowledge each Keynote's individual, unique and gifted contribution and gives our deepest appreciation to each of them for their gift of time to inspire the women attending the Women's Forum in Kanab.

Dr. Dave Schramm
March 11, 2022 - Happy Hacks for Becoming Better After the Bitter
Dr. Dave is a relationship expert who loves to travel and speak to audiences on topics related to personal flourishing, parenting, and couple relationships. www.drdaveschramm.com/

Lindsay and Lexie Kite
March 14, 2020 - Beauty Redefined
Identical twin sisters and co-founders of the non-profit Beauty Redefined and More Than a Body, LLC, and experts in the work of body image resilience.

Gail Miller
March 9, 2019 -Courage to be You
Author of "Courage To Be You: Inspiring Lessons From An Unexpected Journey."

Michelle Porcelli
March 10, 2018 - Chins Up, Smiles On
The Resiliency Lady: Creating Resilient Employees, Students, and Community

Tim Ballard
March 11, 2017 - Make a Difference
Founder and CEO of Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.)

Six Sisters Stuff
March 12, 2016 - You Only Live Once - Lick the Bowl!
6 Sisters...no Boys!, crafty, creative, delicious recipes & sisterly fun, all wrapped up in one beautiful package

Jill Stevens Shepherd
March 7, 2015 - Take Yourself with You
Combat medic in the US Army, Marathon runner, Miss Utah 2007, Author, ER Nurse, Wife, Mother...and (a self proclaimed) blonde

Stephanie Nielson
March 15, 2014 - Be.YOU.tiful - Beauty. True You.
Burn surviver, highly popular blogger and richly positive mother

Michael McLean
March 16, 2013 - Weaving Our Lives One Thread at a Time
Composer of inspirational piano driven music with McKenzie Turley featured in debut performance of his new musical production, Threads.

Del Parson
March 17, 2012 - Life is Your Canvas…What Will You Create
Traditional realist artist of painted inspirational works

Chad Hymas
March 19, 2011 - You are Simply Beautiful
Inspirational speaker on overcoming physically life altering challenges

Emily Nelson
September 12, 2009 - Step Into Life
Mrs. Utah 2008, inspirational speaker on accepting and overcoming adversity

Anita Stansfield
September 13, 2008 -"Be the Change You Want to See in the World" - Ghandi
Popular author of LDS romantic fiction novels

Michael McLean
September 15, 2007 -Compose Yourself: Creating the Music for Your Life
Composer of inspirational piano driven music

Ardeth G. Kapp
September 9, 2006 -Time Passes...Capture the Moment
Author, teacher, writer and instructor for UEN television, woman of great service

Richard Paul Evans
September 10, 2005 -Discover the Potential Within
New York Times Best Selling author

Chieko Okazaki
September 11, 2004 -With Knowledge Our Journey Begins
Former inspirational speaker, author and religious leader

Richard and Linda Eyre
September 13, 2003 -Living and Loving Your Life!
Writers, lecturers, and grassroots & media catalysts regarding parenting

Bruce C. and Marie Hafen
September 14, 2002 -Celebrating Woman
Internationally recognized law scholar, academic & religious leader
- academic teacher & leader, mother of 7 children

Nadine Wimmer
August 25, 2001 -Making Headlines: Tune in to the Power of Womanhood
Emmy award winning reporter & Co-Anchor for KSL Television

Jennifer Wall Steiner
August 26, 2000 -Enlighten Your Life through Learning
Miss Washington 1989, Top Ten placement in Miss America 1990, inspirational speaker overcoming hearing impairment