In honor of world health day, we are thrilled to present a segment on Biohacking. It is the art and science of changing the environment around you and inside you, so you have full control over your biology.
KEYNOTE DAVE ASPREY: Founder of Bulletproof & NY Times Best Seller
Dave Asprey is the Founder & Chairman, Bulletproof. He is a four-time New York Times bestselling science author, host of the Webby award-winning podcast Bulletproof Radio, and has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, Dr. Oz, and more.
Over the last two decades Dave, the “Father of Biohacking”, has worked with world-renowned doctors, researchers, scientists and global mavericks to uncover the latest, most innovative methods, techniques and products for enhancing mental and physical performance. Dave has personally spent over $2 million taking control of his own biology – pushing the bounds of human possibility all in the name of science, evolution and revolution. The creator of the Bulletproof Diet and innovator of Bulletproof Coffee, Collagen Protein supplements and many more advances in commercial wellness products, Dave’s mission is to empower the entire globe with information and knowledge that unlocks the Super Human in everyone at any age. The proof of these advancements are better sleep, energy, and expanded capacity for all. Be a better partner, parent, provider, and overall human being in every aspect of life. Be Proof. Be Bulletproof.
Through the Bulletproof Diet, Dave has maintained a 100-pound weight loss, improved his sleep cycles, and upgraded his brain, ultimately transforming himself into a better entrepreneur, a better husband, a better father, and overall better human being.
PANELIST LINDSAY JOHNSON: CEO of Fitpros
As a former corporate Marketing Director, FitPros Founder, Lindsay (Bailey) Johnson has over a decade of experience building events and integrated campaigns, with a focus on retention to drive revenue. Similar to many people in the workforce, Lindsay hit a wall in her career. She was burnt-out from the unhealthy long-hours, eating lunch at her desk, then unconsciously snacking throughout the day. She felt a sense of guilt to step away from the office to workout. As a result, she left the comforts of a steady job, and set out on an unknown journey to find health and happiness.
Lindsay’s personal weight-loss of 45+ pounds ignited her drive to become a nationally certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach in January 2014. Recognizing the importance to connect the body and mind, she traveled to India for a 5-week intensive Yoga Teacher Training. Fascinated by the science of food and exercise to nourish the body, Lindsay strictly trained for 12-weeks with a loss of 11% body-fat and 18 pounds, prior to competing in her first bikini fitness competition in June 2015.
Following her Mother’s footsteps, Lindsay dreamt of owning a successful business. Little did she know her corporate career and more recent fitness passion would collide. Lindsay was referred by a former colleague to teach yoga at their workplace. Word spread, and Lindsay’s teaching gigs became so plentiful that she had to pass along classes to her teacher friends. Struck by a memory of a hodgepodge pedometer challenge at a past job, Lindsay tied it all together to identify a need and business opportunity for holistic fitness and health in the workplace.
Launched in January 2016, FitPros was formed to motivate health and happiness through physical movement and mindful education where people spend the most time – at work! FitPros will step in to support your company retain and recruit high-caliber employees, while positively impacting your bottom line savings through wellness programs at your location.
PANELIST JIM POOLE: CEO of Solace Lifesciences, Inc., maker of NuCalm Jim is an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in the healthcare, biotechnology, dental, market research, and IT industries. Mr. Poole manages the strategic direction and ongoing operations of Solace Lifesciences, Inc., a neuroscience company focused on personalized wellness and performance. In 2015, Solace Lifesciences, the maker of NuCalm, was granted the world’s sole patent for “Systems and Methods for Balancing and Maintaining the Health of the Human Autonomic Nervous System.”
PANELIST DR. ANJALI BHAGRA: Medical Director, Office of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion of Mayo Clinic
Dr. Anjali Bhagra is a Professor of Medicine and Medical Director, Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity at Mayo Clinic
She is the physician lead to operationalize elimination of racism at Mayo Clinic, Rochester. She also serves as the Chair of Education for the section of Integrative Medicine and Health, Chair of Faculty Development for the Division of General Internal Medicine at Mayo, board member of The Society for Ultrasound in Medical Education (SUSME) and Director & board member of National American Women Women’s Association (AMWA) IGNITE program.
She is a sought out thought leader, educator, mentor, social advocate and speaker on the topics of Resilience, Leadership, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion nationally and internationally. Dr. Bhagra is recipient of the prestigious Kesari Woman of the Year Award in India for her contributions in equity and social advocacy as well as numerous education excellence awards and is a nationally recognized educator. She is the co-founder and co-director of the Mayo Clinic conference on resilience and leadership titled GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Inspiration, Tenacity) in Medicine. The GRIT conference is intended to empower men and women with skills and resources to promote equity and build an inclusive leadership in healthcare.
She cohosts the “GRIT in Medicine” podcast and is a clinical investigator with expertise in sex specific differences in wellbeing and resilience. Dr. Bhagra’s research program focuses on stress and resilience and approaches the issue from multiple points of view (a) enhancing resilience (b) decreasing stress and anxiety (c) healthy aging through optimism (d) life work integration (e) equity and inclusion.
MASTERCLASS SESSION, SHAZIA SIDDIQI: Founder & CEO of Let’s Art About It, LLC
The Science of Art: Creative Tools to Maximize Your Potential
This masterclass will provide an overview of how art therapy and expressive art making impact the brain to help facilitate personal and professional wellness and growth. Participants will engage in an exploration of the creative process to relax, renew, and increase resiliency. Supplies needed: one paper and pen (optionally, anything readily available, such as colored markers or crayons)
Shazia Siddiqi, MA, LPC, ATR-BC is the Founder and CEO of Let’s Art About It, LLC (www.letsartaboutit.com), a corporate and community wellness provider that hosts virtual Art Therapy and Expressive Art workshops across the globe. She is a Board Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of helping tens of thousands of people use art to develop fresh perspectives and improve wellbeing. She has a dual Master of Arts degree in Art Therapy and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wayne State University in Detroit where she is currently an Adjunct Professor teaching Art Therapy studio methods for MA and MEd students.
