Michele Faith Condon is a dynamic force of nature, known for her incredible energy ​and ability to activate any audience she encounters. As a financial comedian, she ​blends humor with financial education, making complex topics accessible and engaging. ​Michele's impeccable speaking abilities empower, humor, and educate, leaving a lasting ​impact on all who listen. A dedicated life insurance and annuity agent, she is ​committed to financial literacy and generational wealth creation. Michele is a ​phenomenal woman making a difference in the world and the lives of others. Michele ​Faith Condon is a Black Girl that Rocks!

Dr. Rosché Brown is affectionally known as the “Doctor of Rethinking.” As a licensed clinical ​psychologist, financial coach, life insurance agent, and professor, Dr. Brown challenges her ​audience members to “remix” their thinking to cause a mind shift into a “new way” of being on ​the journey of spiritual, psychological, and financial development.

In her blended approach of spiritual teachings and life applications, Dr. Rosché delivers ​impactful teachings in workshops, motivational talks and financial coaching sessions so women ​can change their money brain in order to make money, manage money, and multiply their ​money. She infuses psychological principles in her interactions to create rich and deep ​experiential learning environments.

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Darrin Bedford is the owner of Stressfree Lifestyle LLC. With a career in the clothing ​industry since 1995, I have always been passionate about promoting resilience through our ​apparel, featuring resilience-building principles on every garment.

However, his life took a profound turn in April 2023 after the tragic murder of his daughter. ​That devastating event compelled him to become an advocate against gun violence. Now, as ​a motivational speaker, he shares his personal journey of overcoming depression and ​surviving suicide attempts during his teenage years. His mission is to inspire others facing ​similar struggles, showing them that resilience can transform adversity into strength and ​hope. Through his story, he aims to empower individuals to find their inner courage and live ​a Stressfree, resilient life.

licensed marriage and ​family therapist

Kimberly Burton is excited about life! Enthusiastic about meeting new people. Learning, ​and having new experiences. At her core, she is a peacemaker, searching for the good ​and embracing diversity in others, with a strong desire for problem-solving. Coming from ​a home seeped in love, respect, and encouragement, lead her down the path of service ​to others.

Through self-realization and freedom, she help Clients to live their lives to their fullest ​potential. Being a sounding board and guiding individuals to wholeness is a natural fit for ​her. Providing therapy feels like she doing the work God intended for me.

ORCA (Organizing and Responding to Crisis for Alameda youth) is a suicide-focused, ​short term, individual therapy service. This service is for Alameda County youth 25 ​years and under who are experiencing thoughts and motivations to suicide. While ​providing individual therapy, the ORCA clinician will collaborate with caregivers and ​other important people in the client’s life with a goal to keep them safe and avoid ​hospitalization. This therapy service will incorporate an evidence based framework ​called CAMS (collaborative assessment and management of suicidality).

Dr. Campbell received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of San ​Francisco, a Master’s in Nursing from San Francisco State University with a certification as ​a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and a Doctor of Nursing Practice with an emphasis in ​Executive Leadership from Loyola University, New Orleans.

Dr. Campbell is a natural leader, she is the founder, creator and curator of the C.A.R.E. ​Symposium, LLC, an educational forum designed to foster a C.A.R.E. mentality and promote ​health equity on matters vital to the community by addressing systemic disparities and ​advancing population health through the C.A.R.E. elements of Capacity, Allyship, Resilience, ​and Equity.

Children’s ​Mental Health ​Advocate

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REGISTERED PLAY ​THERAPIST SUPERVISOR

MFT, NCC, RPT-S™ is the CEO/Owner of Treehouse Family Counseling Services, an ​outpatient clinic focused on play therapy treatment with children and families in San ​Ramon, Ca. She is the co-editor and co-author of Assessing and Treating Suicidal ​Thinking and Behaviors of Children and Adolescents: Play Therapy Guide for Mental ​Health Professionals and School-Based Settings. Routledge and she is a co-author of ​Snug & Rug and the ‘No Good Very Bad Thing’: A story of coping,calming & courage for ​children. Therapy2Thrive.

REGISTERED PLAY ​THERAPIST SUPERVISOR

Kevin Berthia is a Suicide Survivor, Advocate, and Speaker. Kevin pours his heart into sharing his ​very public suicide attempt at the Golden Gate Bridge and how it changed everything. Kevin's ​story of HOPE has touched a diverse group of audiences all around the world including several ​magazine outlets along with local and national news stations. Kevin’s story was also featured on ​the Steve Harvey Show, Red Table Talk, and Dr. Phil Show. The photo of him standing on the ​chord was on the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle and placed on the 75 most iconic ​photos of the 21st Century.

Kevin believes that having surviving an attempted suicide plays a major role in the prevention of ​additional suicides. No one knows more about the darkness that surrounds suicide than those ​who have walked in its shadow.

My name is Alice Usher, my journey has been filled with deep struggles, including ​several attempts to end my life, starting when I was just 16. For years, I silently battled ​my mental health, feeling lost and broken. But with the help of counseling and the ​support of others, I’ve begun to find my way back to myself. Every day, I remind myself ​that healing is not a destination but a journey. I’m learning to know myself, love myself, ​and believe in the strength that I carry within. I’m still a work in progress, but I’m here​—and I’m grateful for that.

Courtnii is the CEO and Founder of apparel and non-profit Surviving is a Vibe est since ​2010. Navigating through her life experiences, witnessing family and friends battle mental ​health and suicide attempts. I’ve survived more than three failed suicide attempts. I have ​conquered many valleys of grief, lack, failure, sickness and depression. Consider me a Hell ​Survivor! I wholeheartedly understand and know what it feels like, to endure being mentally ​unhealthy with constant day to day thoughts contemplating suicide. Getting up and out of a ​dark place is challenging. Talking myself into staying instead of leaving wasn’t easy. I’m still ​on the journey of being here tomorrow. Everyday you wake up you’re in purpose on purpose. ​You will make it through the day and everyday after that!

I am a Suicide survivor, a mother to two men and a grandmother to six beautiful grandkids. ​May 25, 2015 is the day I attempted to take my own life. Through counseling and working ​on myself, I have come to love herself and tell my truth. Mental health is real, if I can ​change one persons life, that's one life saved. I have come to a point where I love my life ​and most of all I can I say that I love myself.

PHOTOGRAPHER,CINEMATOGR​APHER,GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ​CREATIVE WRITER

Creative-a-Dee, that’s me! I have been very creative for as long as I can remember. ​Everything that I have ever been passionate about doing, had some form of art to it. ​Creative writing, graphic design, interior design…anything visual, I was always drawn towards ​it. I have always loved taking pictures and have had my share of amateur cameras ​throughout the years. I use to be that annoying family member, clicking away, making sure I ​captured every moment of a family gathering.

After 14 years of running a graphic design business I decided to add photography to my ​resume which meant moving from taking pictures to taking photographs, BIG DIFFERENCE, ​and as they say, “the rest is history.” A student to the craft, I picked up photography pretty ​quickly and am now a rising Bay Area Photographer seeking to continuously expand my ​reach. My approach to photography is a mix between story telling and artistic...

Maximum SPL is dedicated to making any event unforgettable, whether you need live ​sound, lighting design, DJ services or photo a booth. They have a great team of ​experts who work with you to create a personalized experience that will perfectly ​match your vision. Maximum SPL prides themselves on providing top-notch services ​with a personal touch.

VIBRATIONAL WELLNESS ​SPECIALIST AND AUTHOR

Fatimah Hanif is a dedicated Vibrational Wellness Specialist and author, guiding ​individuals on journeys of self-discovery and transformation, with expertise spanning ​reiki, mindfulness, sound healing, energy psychology, and more. She is the business ​owner of I Maintain, a sanctuary for vibrational wellness & holistic healing. Where she ​offers vibrational wellness services, workshops and tools, emphasizing children's well-​being to prevent future struggles. With a deep commitment to trauma-affected ​communities, Fatimah provides transformative experiences through sound baths, ​meditation, and vibrational journaling. An advocate for self-healing and empowerment, ​she blends diverse techniques to foster inner peace and resilience.