WellAF — The Conference 2026

Get to know our speakers and educators

Lisa Pontius
Style · Motherhood · Mental health

Lisa Pontius

Creator sharing candid reflections on grief, motherhood, mental health, and rebuilding life with honesty, humor, and encouragement.

Christa Innis
Humor · Podcaster · Self-care

Christa Innis

Writer and wedding-sketch creator blending wild wedding stories, candid advice, self-care, and boundaries with sharp, relatable humor.

Laura Petix
Neurodiversity · Occupational therapy · Parenting

Laura Petix

Pediatric occupational therapist and neurodiversity advocate helping families understand sensory processing, regulation, learning, and behavior.

Daniela Wood
MENTAL HEALTH • MOTHERHOOD • HUMOR

Daniela Wood

Mom with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, bringing honesty and humor to motherhood through relatable stories, real-life parenting, and emotional insight.

Michelle Miller
Agriculture · Food literacy · Podcaster

Michelle Miller

Agricultural advocate, author, and speaker known as The Farm Babe, challenging food myths and connecting consumers with modern farming.

Toni Farmer
Sustainable gardening · Agriculture · Education

Toni Farmer

Grower, educator, and sustainable-agriculture advocate helping people understand where food comes from and how climate shapes farming.

Jamila Norman
Urban farmer · Food advocate · TV host

Jamila Norman

Urban farmer, Magnolia Network host, and founder of Patchwork City Farms, championing accessible, sustainable food systems and community agriculture.

Ceci Kane
Comedy · Parenting · Neurodiversity

Ceci Kane

Digital creator and writer known for sharp, relatable comedy about parenting, mom-group culture, ADHD, and everyday family life.

Marisel Salazar
Food writer · Cookbook author · TV host

Marisel Salazar

Food writer, cookbook author, and TV host celebrating Latin American and American Latino food, culture, wellness, and bold flavors.

Meg Owen
Beauty · Wellness · Lifestyle 40+

Meg Owen

Beauty, wellness, travel, and lifestyle creator for women over 40, sharing attainable advice and favorite discoveries for real life.

Sarah Berg
OB-GYN · Menopause · Midlife health

Sarah Berg

Board-certified OB-GYN and menopause specialist bringing science, clarity, and practical guidance to women navigating midlife health.

Ashley Dawkins
Lifestyle · Food · Parenting

Ashley Dawkins

Digital creator and entrepreneur sharing culture, lifestyle, parenting, travel, and everyday life with warmth, humor, and authenticity.

Sam Dalton
Mental health · Therapy · Personal growth

Sam Dalton

Licensed clinical social worker and mental health educator exploring anxiety, life transitions, perfectionism, self-trust, and personal growth with honesty and nuance.

Amanda Rockman
Pastry · Baking · Entrepreneurship

Amanda Rockman

Award-winning pastry chef and owner of Rockman Coffee + Bakeshop in Austin, bringing two decades of fine-dining experience to creative baking and neighborhood hospitality.

Indie Lee
Clean beauty · Skincare · Wellness

Indie Lee

Founder of her namesake skincare brand, blending nature and science while championing ingredient transparency, education, empowerment, and intentional wellness.

Ava Perkins
Cosmetic science · Beauty · Education

Ava Perkins

Cosmetic chemist and science communicator making the science behind beauty products accessible, engaging, and easier for consumers to understand.

Teresa Forehand
Lifestyle · Nutrition · Family

Teresa Forehand

Certified physician assistant, lifestyle creator, and mom focused on sustainable health, family-friendly meals, and practical education for everyday life.

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