Anaiah Younger
Ultra Processed Foods
Anaiah has a background in health and nutrition. A wife and mother of 4, she has put in practice the things she will share with her own family. As an educator in a low-income community of color, she has also seen the effects of kids eating ultra-processed foods.
Malaysia Walters
Coming from a Large Family
Malaysia Walters is a stay at home mother, of a beautiful 5 year old daughter, and is expecting a second daughter in a few months. She is a military spouse from Sacramento, California, currently residing in the South.
Malaysia comes from a large family, and will be speaking on the effects of being from a large family.
Felina
Multi-Generational Household
Felina lives in a household that has 5 generations: She has a mother -in-law who is a Baby Boomer who lives with her and her family. She and her husband are Generation X. She has a son who is a Millenial, a son who is Gen Z, and a son who is an Alpha. She is also an entrepreneur a the same time! She will tell you how she manages it all!
Chevonna Gaylor
Parenting through Trauma
Chevonna Gaylor is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT CA89366) and Mental Health Expert. Chevonna currently serves in the city of Seattle as PDA’s Director of Education and Resiliency and previously as Clinical Consultant for Community Passageways/Regional Peacekeepers Collective, addressing clinical matters related to individuals facing homelessness and community violence. Although Chevonna has experience with most populations, she specializes in trauma-informed and culturally conscious services. She oversees a private psychotherapy practice in Southern California and is the published author of ‘The Emerging Healer: Adding insight and impact to your mental health work.’ Chevonna is a current UC Davis instructor, UCLA alumni, international speaker/trainer and consultant. She combines her 20+ years of clinical experience, education, trainings/certification and overall life experiences to present as skilled, yet relatable. Chevonna previously worked as a Psychiatric Liaison in the Emergency Department of Tri City Medical Center and offers clinical support in non-traditional settings like Coachella, Stagecoach, Mardi Gras, tours and other large scale events. Chevonna was appointed as the 2020 Board President of her local California Marriage and Family Therapist Chapter (Southwest Riverside CAMFT). Through her work, Chevonna serves as a fierce advocate for representation in the mental health industry, suicide prevention, as well as the eradication of community violence and human trafficking. Most importantly, Chevonna is a wife, mother, grandmother, encourager to all and loves to travel.
Taryna and Greg Nolan
Blended Families
Taryna and Greg each had 4 children before they got married. They have beautifully become a family of 10! They have managed to blend their family well and have made it all look seamless.
Angela and Conrad Marcano
Parenting Done Well
Mother/Son duo share what parenting done well looks like and what the result is when a child is raised in a loving, two-parent household.
Philicia Hastings
From Teen Mom to Grammy, Sprinkled with Entrepreneurship and Community Service
Philicia Hastings is a 50-year old wife, mother, and Grammy with a passion for community service and entrepreneurship. Married for one year, she is the proud mother of a 32-year old married daughter and Grammy of two handsome, intelligent grandsons.
Philicia is the owner of Perfect Timing Butique, an event space host, and a travel stylist. She also serves full-time as a Project Specialist and Lead Service Coordinator at Crystal Stairs, where she is cmmitted to supporting families and strengthening communities.
Kenny DuBose Jr
Self-Defense
Kenny DuBose, Jr., and his team at the DJR Empowerment Group, help individuals ages 16 and up move from uncertainty to confidence in their ability to protect and defend what matters most. Through their Empowerment Academy, specialized firearms courses, and the Prepared & Proven podcast, they bridge the gap between knowledge and real-world readiness. Their mission is simple: to build protectors, people who are mentally sharp, physically capable, and legally prepared to respond when life demands it. Whether it’s on the range, in your home, or in your mindset, we’re here to make sure you’re not just informed… you’re EMPOWERED.
