ABRIA JOSEPH (HAWAII)

INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER | TEACHER TRAINER | SOUND HEALER 

Abria has been in pursuit as many have been about living the Dream, a Dream Life, with a Dream Job and a Dream way of being. His studies and practices within yoga asana are, and have always been the foundation of his healing and therapeutic practices. Initially the discipline and passion for competitive sports led to great triumphs and great injuries alike. While healing and traveling, his interest in breath work, meditation, and sound healing gave space for the desire to be more focused towards community and collaborations with other great people living their passions. The continuous study of health and wellness at Bastyr University, where he studied Exercise Science and Wellness supported his 20 years of teaching yoga & the study of health & wellness as a lifestyle business now known as Pranaforce Yoga. Currently he hosts classes, workshops and Teacher Trainings with his Yoga Alliance school Pranaforce Yoga. The dozens of countries and cities Abria teaches and practices in, is possible because of his great connections and friends that he has met while traveling around the world over the past 15 years. This community led him to more premier public speaking forums including his TEDx Talks that have been shared in Holland in 2014 and Thailand in 2015. The beautiful vision of grounding down & creating a foundation in Maui Hawaii is unfolding for 2018 & provide space for friends & students to visit the events that are going to be hosted in Hawaii as well as other locations internationally.

HASNA’ ABDULMAJID (USA/YEMEN)

Hasna’ Abdulmajid  is an ageless, eternal Soul and Muslim spiritualist growing from a lineage of true Seekers.  Her training began before she was held in her mother's womb and has shaped her life's purpose : to share the light of Divine Alignment and to cultivate collaborations where Islamic spirituality is made accessible to all who love to enrich their awareness. 

While of Aboriginal and Caribbean-American descent, her desire to explore the spiritual sciences led her to the Middle East where she studied in traditional centers and women's circles for over 12 years  in the cities and off-grid desert valleys of Syria and Yemen. There she became fluent in the Arabic language and studied Islamic sciences. She trained heavily in Tajweed, the sacred science of Quranic recitation in both Damascus, Syria and  Sanaa, Yemen and acquired an ijazah, a  certification which traces back to the lineage of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). 

Her genuine love for nourishing connection,  spiritual exploration, the healing arts, and creative expression has opened doors to share, build and work in multiple  arenas such as international journalism, radio broadcasting, education, fine art, massage therapy, Islamic self development coaching and Quranic sound healing. As a paid speaker and columnist she has worked for political analysts for the former President of Yemen, ambassadors to Yemen and was previously interviewed by Oprah's “favorite rabbi” Rabbi Schmuley to provide insight on Islamic cultural perspectives. Her Quranic recitations have been shared at conferences, retreats, music festivals and plant medicine ceremonies. 

Hasna is presently based in Indonesia, building (at times unconventional) cross cultural bridges, manifesting soul partnership and preparing for the launch of her “High Vibrational Collective”. This heart centered collective is based on her experiences and passions, it intends to raise the vibration of all  beings who resonate - one interaction at a time.

KAILASH KOKOPELLI (GERMANY)

Sound Medicine Man, multi-instrumentalist, producer and performer of Sacred World Music. Kokopelli developed a unique healing sound transmission through his Native American prayer flute and didgeridoo as well as overtone and spirit chanting. The cross-cultural bridge-maker and humanitarian artist has been working with indigenous people around the planet since the early 90’s when he introduced the mother of all flutes as one of the first European didgeridoo players to Germany.

Since then Kokopelli has been one of the leading pioneers in exploring the healing effect of sound through countless individual and group sound medicine treatments as well as performing Sound Healing Journeys and ceremonial Medicine Music concerts worldwide.

Kailash Kokopelli’s songs like the HEALING SONG, WALKING TREE and ABOVE & BELOW are sung in homes and gatherings around the globe by all ages. Besides his Sound Medicine education, treatment and research work Kailash also teaches KACHIMO Healing Chi Movements and sacred SONGDANCES. The sound alchemist is also a passionate cacao and healing food alchemist, herbalist, astrologer, poet and diviner who has the gift to dowse for your source of pure waters. His work as a medicine person includes Sweatlodge purification ceremonies, Vision Quests, cleansing and consecration of homes and the auric field. Sound Medicine treatments are designed to realign to source within and initiate self-healing processes. The sound vibration is stimulating vital force to flow through the 72.000 energy channels in the body known as the Nadis to activate, nourish and strengthen the main energy centers in the body. Profound healing can be experienced. Kailash Kokopelli is performing on invitation worldwide and has touched many thousand people with his healing Sound Medicine and Sacred World Music.

MELVIN HART (USA)

Melvin Hart is  a shamanic medicine practitioner and healer who has had the opportunity to work with hundreds of people from around the world and help in their healing and integration process. He is also a Neuromuscular Therapist, LMT, and CPT, but those letters only are part of who he is, he bridges the gap between science and spirituality to create a true holistic healing catalyst for his clients. A spiritual nomad Melvin travels around the globe studying and accumulating different tools to bring his own unique perspective on consciousness development, shamanism, neo-shamanism and integration to the people. As part of his training in the world of plant medicine Melvin has worked with various indigenous shaman, done numerous dietas in the jungles and mountains of Peru- held, facilitated, and participated in 100+ plant medicine ceremonies, and continues to work with his shamanic coaching clients to integrate their experiences into their everyday lives and offer his intuitive coaching.

That still is only part of his work. He is dedicated to helping people reach and activate their innate potential and bring them to the apex of their being: mentally, spiritually, and physically. Through support, accountability, and directed intention he believes all potentials can be reached and all blockages can be cleared. He continues on the lineage of his ancestors.

RODOLFO YOUNG (USA)

With nearly 250 speaking engagements in 12 different countries, 6 books, and a growing online presence, Rodolfo is on a mission to Inspire 1 Million Hearts to live in full Brilliance.  

A former US Army Special Ops soldier turned motivational speaker and master coach, Rodolfo has been featured alongside today's top thought leaders in both business and personal development, including names like Deepak Chopra, Robin Sharma, Marianne Williamson, and Eckhart Tolle.  He is an author of 6 internationally selling books and a contributing writer for Arianna Huffington's Thrive Global publication. At the height of his career, he went silent... literally, he stopped using his voice to communicate. He spent two years in silent practice and developed a skill for clear and powerful expression beyond language and borders, and now gives motivational keynotes globally using his signature A.P.E. ApproachTM . Rodolfo works with CEO's, celebrities, thought leaders, and personal growth enthusiasts. Through his motivational keynotes, accelerated breakthrough coaching, books and online media, he gets to inspire people globally to have powerful positive impact in their industries, professions, and personal lives. You can find several of Rodolfo’s sharings, talks, and media by just googling his name, checking his Be Happy, Be Brilliant podcast, and coming soon his new platform BrillianceEDU.  

RUSSELL SIMMONS (USA)

Entrepreneur, author, activist and philanthropist Russell Simmons has launched scores of groundbreaking careers and innovative enterprises in arenas as varied as music, film, television, fashion, comedy, poetry, digital platforms, theater and finance.  His lifelong mission has been giving a voice to extraordinary talent and empowering underserved communities as they in turn shape the mainstream of culture. After having produced or managed artists such as Kurtis Blow, Run DMC, Whodini and Jimmy Spicer, Simmons joined forces with producer Rick Rubin to found Def Jam Recordings. Under Simmons’ leadership as Chairman, Def Jam signed acts including the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Jay Z and Kanye West. 

Simmons’ long-running HBO series “Def Comedy Jam” helped make household names of comics including Jamie Foxx, Chris Tucker, Martin Lawrence, Bernie Mac, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart and JB Smoove. “Def Poetry Jam,” also on HBO, won a Peabody Award and a Broadway version netted Simmons a Tony®.  Simmons’ numerous big-screen hits include The Nutty Professor, which grossed more than $273 million.

Simmons has written three New York Times best-selling books, including Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple, which was published in 2014. He has also launched a multitude of diverse business ventures including pop-culture website Global Grind, UniRush Financial Services, Simmons Jewelry, Run Athletics and clothing subsidiaries Phat Farm, Baby Phat, Argyleculture and American Calssics. Most recently, he has been building All Def Digital, a premium, multi-platform digital media company and entertainment hub, curating, developing and connecting a new generation of content creators to global fans. Also, in the fall of 2016, Simmons opened the Tantris Center for Yogic Science in West Hollywood, CA. Tantris is a yoga lifestyle brand weaving together ancient practice, modern style, and innovative technology. The center offers hot yoga practice, workshops, teacher training, events, and an Aveda concept salon for hair and beauty.

A longtime champion of social justice and equality, Simmons was honored with the 2011 GLAAD Excellence in Media Award. He is also a leading animal rights activist, having been named PETA Man of the Year in 2011. His charitable endeavors include the Diamond Empowerment Fund, a global organization that supports educational initiatives for disadvantaged people in diamond-producing African nations, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation, which gives young people opportunities to create and appreciate art, and Foundation for Ethnic Understanding which he serves as chairman promoting understanding and cooperation between and among ethnic groups to help reduce the existing tensions among diverse racial and ethnic communities.

SWAADY MARTIN (COTE D’IVOIRE/FRANCE/US)

Swaady Martin is the founder of TOUNCHE. She is a serial entrepreneur, published author and former corporate executive at GE, where for 10 years she had various roles across the world. She was part of the pioneering Africa Dream Team and drove the expansion of GE’s portfolio of businesses across Africa by developing the 1st Africa Growth Playbooks for all GE businesses. In her last role at GE, she was the acting-CEO for GE South Africa Technologies and Director for GE Transportation for Sub- Saharan Africa. In 2012, she followed her entrepreneurial aspirations and created one of Africa’s most admired brands, YSWARA, a socially-conscious gourmet tea company contributing to the reversal of the African commodity trap and promoting Africa’s rich culture. YSWARA has received numerous awards and recognitions for its excellence and was the first African food brand to be retailed at the prestigious Selfridges and Harrods. In 2017, Swaady launched SHIFT WITHIN, a platform offering online & offline personal development courses and events to promote Africa’s inner revolution, including the annual Tounché Global Consciousness Summit. To date, more than 600 people have had transformative life experiences through SHIFT WITHIN programs and events. Profiled extensively in the media, from Forbes to CNN, BBC and Monocle, Swaady has made several magazine covers, received numerous awards including named to the Forbes and O Power Lists for Africa. She is a sought-after inspirational speaker, African fashion icon (Named GLAMOUR magazine Most GLAMOURous 2016) and a published author of spiritual tales for children.