SPEAKERS & TRAINERS
NATE BURLESON
NFL Commentator, Former NFL Player
Nate Burleson is an NFL commentator and former NFL wide receiver. He played college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack and was drafted into the National Football League (NFL) by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Burleson was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions. Burleson is now working with NFL Network on Good Morning Football and CBS Sports on The NFL Today, along with being a New York correspondent for the entertainment news program Extra.
BRIAN MAZZA
Founder of HPLT
Based out of New York, Brian Mazza created the sophisticated sports bar brand The Ainsworth. Grossing over $100M in revenue in the food & beverage industry, Brian has been able to switch gears, becoming a growing influence in the health & wellness space. After creating The Ainsworth, Brian saw a void in the menswear market, and created Windsor Custom, a mens custom-clothing company nestled under the Ainsworth flagship. Gracing the cover of The New York Times style section, and grossing over $5M in revenue in five years, Brian saw an opportunity to sell the business to focus on the growth of his powerhouse sports bar brand. He has always been a highly competitive athlete and is constantly pushing the limits with one goal, to always become better. After winning a National Championship for FC Westchester, Brian received a scholarship to play Division 1 Soccer at The University of Rhode Island. A two-time, back-to- back, winner of Turf Wars, and being a 2x a Men’s Health cover athlete , Brian is setting the Tone. His newest venture, High Performance Lifestyle Training , Brian is giving individuals and corporations an inside look of what it takes to operate on a high octane level. HPLT, specializes in providing IRL (in real life) experiences focusing on bringing out the best in every individual through the mind and body connection. Most importantly, Brian is a proud father to his two boys Leo and Luke, and husband to CNN correspondent Chloe Melas Mazza. With no intention of slowing down, he is destined to become an unstoppable force utilizing his personal brand and beyond.
Nick Bare
CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition
Nick Bare is the CEO of Bare Performance Nutrition, a sports nutrition and health supplement company based out of Central Texas. Nick spent 4 years in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer, leading a platoon of 40 Soldiers and completing schools like Ranger School, Airborne School and Air Assault School. Nick’s mission is to educate, inspire and improve the performance of the modern day athlete, adventurer and warrior, through integrity, transparency and service. His “GO ONE MORE” motto and mindset, which he applies to his daily life, has helped to push many people beyond their physical and mental barriers, and accomplish their highest level of achievement. Over the last decade, Nick has experimented with many different styles of training, from bodybuilding and strength training to endurance events. He has ruck marched 150 miles to raise money for Hurricane Harvey, completed an Ironman Triathlon and now is training to qualify for the Boston Marathon.
Ginger zee
Author, Scientist and Mental Health & Wellness Advocate
Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist at ABC News, reporting on the nation’s weather on “Good Morning America” and across ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms. Previously she was the meteorologist for “Good Morning America Weekend.” Additionally, Zee hosts an ABC News original digital series “Food Forecast.” Since joining ABC News, Zee has covered almost every major weather event and dozens of historic storms. She broadcasted from the devastated Jersey Shore during Hurricane Sandy, the Colorado floods and wildfires, and covered the aftermath from tornados in Moore and El Reno, Oklahoma. In 2013, she covered extreme weather conditions ranging from the Boston blizzard to the record-breaking heat in Death Valley. In 2016, Zee covered Hurricane Matthew and its path along the east coast. Zee, who has storm chased since college has a genuine passion for the atmosphere and a dedication to getting young people interested in science. Zee lends her voice to “Dr. Zephyr Skye” the storm chasing alien of Disney Junior’s hit show “Miles from Tomorrowland.” Additionally, Zee and her husband, Ben Aaron star in “Renovation Realities: Ben & Ginger” on DIY Network. The Emmy Award-winning meteorologist attended Valparaiso University and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in meteorology. She also served as an adjunct professor at the University from 2008-2011. Zee also holds the CBM Seal for Meteorology. She resides in New York City.
macaela mackenzie
Senior Health Editor of Glamour
Macaela MacKenzie is the senior health editor at Glamour where she directs coverage of all things wellness for a monthly audience of 21 million women. She writes about mental health, reproductive rights, fertility, and women's equality in sports with a focus on breaking down stigmas in women's health. Prior to her role at Glamour, Macaela was a freelance journalist and has over 2,000 bylines for outlets including Women's Health, Men's Health, SELF, SHAPE, Marie Claire, Elle, Allure, and Forbes. Movement has always been important to Macaela—she was a competitive dancer for 15 years and is now an avid half-marathon runner and practitioner of yoga. She graduated cum laude from Northwestern University and lives in Brooklyn with her fiance.
JASON WALSH
Founder of Rise Nation
Missouri born and raised, Jason Walsh started his fitness journey when interning with the UNC Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning program under famed Greg Gatz. He quickly moved on to assistant strength coach, working there for 3 years before moving to Arizona to work under world renowned strength coach Luke Richardson, the former head strength coach for the world champion Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. Jason quickly recognized that there was a gap in the personal training industry, a true lack of understanding of the hierarchy science, that he obtained in the strength & conditioning world. For that reason he decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue his career. His knowledge was quickly recognized and helped him gain a reputation as the ‘go-to guy’ in Hollywood. He has since used that reputation and knowledge to train the biggest names for some of their largest movie rolls. Recognizably Brie Larson, Bradley Cooper, Matt Damon, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Biel, Emily Blunt, John Krazinski, among many others. Jason’s passion project, Rise Nation, his version of boutique fitness, recently acquired Mark Cuban as an investor. Rise Nation is the first and only true 30-minute, full-body, VersaClimber group workout experience, The unique time efficient workout feels more like a dance club than a gym; The state of the art interactive light installations that pulsate with the music coupled with the energetic instructors have quickly created an avid fan-base. On average one burns upward of 600 to 800 calories during the 30-minute session. The Rise Nation method offers a low-impact full-body workout which is perfect for athletes & people beginning their workout journey alike. Ultimately, what drives Jason is helping individuals achieve their best pain free lives through the science of strength training.
DR. BRENT HOGARTH
High Performance Coach
Dr. Brent Hogarth has received the American Psychological Association's gold-standard in education and training in both Sport and Clinical Psychology. He has provided mind-set training to D1 student-athletes at the University of Texas at El Paso, and currently at Lehigh University, along with counseled recovering addicts, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Hogarth specializes in high-performance psychology, integrating his years of international mindfulness training and sport psychology to guide high-performers to finding flow, self-control, and well-being. In his spare time, Hogarth is busy in the gym training for his next Ironman Triathlon, or working on his upcoming book on The Dark Side of Flow.
Courtney king
Founder of Mindfully Within
Courtney King is the founder of Mindfully Within LLC - a brand dedicated to personal development by proving an online community platform that’s an encouraging, judgement-free space, to educate and empower women to achieve their health, fitness and lifestyle goals because true change starts from within. Before staring Mindfully Within, Courtney was a top ranked professional athlete competing in the International Federation Of Bodybuilding And Fitness (IFBB) Courtney competed from 2011-2017 and accomplished pro status in 2012 moving up the ranks of the sport extremely fast. She is a 10x Pro Champ as well as former 2016 Ms. Olympia. Courtney has been involved in the health and fitness industry for the past nine years. Going back to school in 2017, Courtney is also a certified holistic nutritionist / health coach. She has used her knowledge and experience in the industry to run fitness challenges and take one on one clients to help them reach their personal health and fitness goals.
HARLEY PASTERNAK
Best-Selling Fitness & Diet Author, Nutrition Specialist
Harley Pasternak is the top selling fitness and diet author in the world whose titles have attained global bestseller status and have been published in 14 languages in over 25 countries. As a fitness and nutrition specialist, Pasternak’s celebrity clientele has included the likes of Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Adam Levine, Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian. You can watch Harley on Good Morning America on ABC and Revenge Body on E!. As The Global Fitness Advisor to the Four Seasons, Harley oversees the fitness and nutrition standards, and oversees curation and procurement for the fitness facilities. Harley is a Toronto native and currently resides with his wife and two children in Los Angeles.
francesca sipma
Breathwork Facilitator & Hypnotherapist
Francesca Sipma is a certified breathwork facilitator and hypnotherapist based in Los Angeles. A former New Yorker stuck in the rat race, Francesca went on a journey for higher purpose and found herself exploring modalities all over Bali, India and Peru. She became fascinated by the power of the subconscious mind and our natural breath to serve as a catalyst for self-awareness, trauma healing, flow state and spiritual awakening. She is passionate about infusing psychology and science to transcend childhood conditioning and guide transformative healing experiences.
DAN CHURCHILL
Executive Chef of Charley St and Under Armour
Dan Churchill is the chef of Under Armour and Executive Chef at Charley St, a fast casual restaurant in Nolita. He holds a Masters in Exercise Science (strength & conditioning). He was born on the beaches of Sydney, Australia and currently resides in New York City. Dan is the author of three books and has appeared on notable programs such as ABC’s Good Morning America and the TODAY show. He has his own series on the Discovery Network called Feast with Friends, as well as his own production company called The Epic Table. His podcast of the same name focusing on entrepreneurship, wellness and food launched in June of 2019.
HUNTER Mcintyre
Professional Athlete, Fitness Trainer
Hunter McIntyre is a professional athlete and fitness trainer who has established himself as a dominant force in the world of fitness and obstacle course racing. He has been named one of the top 50 fittest athletes by Sports Illustrated and is the undefeated champion of CMT's reality TV show, Broken Skull Ranch. Hunter is also the Hyrox World Record holder as well as a 6 time OCR World Champion.
Jeremy jAUNCEY
Founder & CEO of Beautiful Destinations
Jeremy is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with a passion for travel, health & sustainability. He is the Founder & CEO of Beautiful Destinations, an award-winning strategy & creative agency in travel. FAST COMPANY voted Beautiful Destinations one of the most innovative companies in the world and over 25 million people follow on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Tiktok and Weibo. The Financial Times called him the 'world's most influential traveler' and he has given keynotes for the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the World Travel & Tourism Council, Mercedes, Spotify and many others. Jeremy has a background in health & elite sport, having played rugby for Scotland at school and is an advisor and ambassador for Equinox, Athletic Greens, and Ten Thousand. He is also a passionate advocate for sustainability and conservation as an ambassador for the World Wildlife Fund.
DEBORAH ABRAMS
Registered 500HR Yoga Teacher
Specializing in Power Vinyasa, Restorative and Yin Yoga, Deborah Abrams is known for her spiritual retreats which she leads a couple times a year and is currently working on a collaboration for upcoming projects for future retreat. While residing in Prosper, Texas, with her husband and 3 children, Deborah has a full teaching schedule in addition to co-leading Hot Body Yoga’s 200hr Yoga Teacher Training.
Brian bradley
Vice President, Brand Development & Strategic Partnerships, Egoscue
Brian is on a mission to help millions of people learn how to live healthier, Pain-Free lives and achieve complete fitness. A frequent, sought after speaker at industry events, he presents, consults, and conducts training with corporations, organizations, and nonprofits on the topics of chronic pain, healthy living, and high-level performance. His clients include the Tony Robbins Companies, Bulletproof Radio, YPO, the Seattle Study Club, the NBA, MLB and the NFL. Brian has been studying “true” biomechanics and human anatomy using The Egoscue Method for more than 25 years. As the Posture-Pain-Performance coach and motivational speaker, he has spoken in more than 15 countries, promoting a myriad of healthy principles for achieving success in all areas of personal and professional life.
TODD ABRAMS
CEO & Co-Founder ICON Meals
In the role as CEO of ICON Meals Todd xoversees the direction of the company, delivers the strategy for growth and profitability and executes on this plan. Todd also manages the Sales and Marketing functions of the company, with a focus on building the ICON brand through a variety of marketing mediums and strategic partners. Along with his tenured background in various Executive roles, Todd Abrams is an IFBB Pro Men’s Physique competitor and competes among the best athletes in the world for this division.