
The Annual Wellness Convention



Inward Discovery (ID) Wellness Convention is an annual event designed to empower creative artists and entrepreneurs by addressing their mental health and equipping them with wellness resources and entrepreneurial strategies. The event will feature self-empowerment workshops, career expert panels, open therapy discussions, keynote speeches, and a celebratory awards gala.
The Mission
To guide individuals on a journey inward empowering them to confront the barriers that limit their potential and equipping them with transformative tools to create lives of purpose, prosperity, and well-being!
Convention Highlights
Self-Empowerment Workshops : Hands on sessions with wellness & career coaches.
Career Expert Panels : Industry leaders sharing success strategies.
Open Therapy Forums : Group discussions with licensed therapists.
Creative Networking Mixer: Inspirational talks from renowned speakers.
Celebratory Gala : A celebration on the last day of the convention to recognize excellence in the creative and entrepreneurial industry.
Goals and Objectives
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Cultivate wellness living strategies for attendees.
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Provide career-elevating business models and entrepreneurial tools.
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Address mental health challenges through open discussions and expert insights.
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Celebrate creativity and resilience with an awards gala.
Target Audience
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Creative artists (musicians, visual artists, writers, etc.)
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Entrepreneurs and small business owners
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Wellness advocates and mental health professionals








THE 2026 WELLNESS CONVENTION CAST
Meet Your Workshop Facilitators Panelist & Special Guest !
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Keynote Speaker
Hope Giselle
@hopegiselle
Award winning activist, author, DEI Comms specialist and Public Speaker

Workshop Facilitator
Dr. Awo
@pranabodyhouse_
Clinical Director , Massage Therapist , Idea Monetization Architect and Educator

Workshop Facilitator
Devan Dmarcus
@devandmarcus
The Heart Werk LLC - Where Fitness meets Art Luxury and Community

Workshop Facilitator
Kristen Mychelle
@kristenmychelle
Certified Pilates Instructor, Professional Dancer, Choreographer , Holistic Health Advocate and Twin Mom

Workshop Facilitator
Mallory Hazen
@_malloryhazen
Master Certified Wellness Coach , Yoga Instructor and Nutritionist

Workshop Facilitator
Marquis Bailey
@marquisdqbailey
GoHighLevel Expert , Building systems for streamlining personal and professional businesses


Workshop Facilitator
Eric Cox
@eric_I_cox
Board Certified Leadership and Wellbeing Coach & Consultant

Workshop Facilitator
Catherine Hamlin
@catteyemedia
'Rooted In You'- Masters in Mindfulness and Adult Learning / Education

Workshop Facilitator
Nia Marshanay
@niatheartist_
Founder of T.H.R.I.V.E Artist Group , Choreographer, Theatre Teacher , and Mental Health Advocate

Workshop Facilitator
Dre Huntley
@chasing_results
Founder of Chasing Results LLC , Certified Personal Trainer and Motivational Speaker

Inward Discovery Ambassador
Michael Lewis
@airplane.m0de_
Mental Health Advocate

Workshop Facilitator
Latoya Mathrews
@thelatoyamathews
Certified Life Coach , Freedom Ambassador, Author and Motivational Speaker

PANELIST

Alijah Kai
@alijahkai
Recording Artist , Actress , and Dancer

Christopher Harris
@chrisslucky
Creative Director , Choreographer , Professional Dancer and Educator

KiKi Ely
@kikiely
Creative Producer , Founder of KK Talent Brand Agency , Choreographer , and Professional Dancer

Anthony Burrell
@anthonyburrell
Award Winning Choreographer , Boston Conservatory Professor , and Professional Dancer

Christie Fink
@mrsdrfink
Founder of Monumental Women , Restfull LLC Medical Credentialing and Billing

Jeremy Green
@jgreenproduction
Creative Director and Choreographer


Daryl Foster
@darylfoster
Founder of Stage1 , Artistic Director and Choreographer

Candace Maxwell
@candacemaxwell_
Actress

Naderah Munajj
@iam_naderah
Entertainers Financial, Grammy Award Winning Performing Artist and Dancer

Kenneth Kyrell
@kennethkyrell
Founder of Gentlemen Gathered, Mens lifestyle Content Creator, and DJ

Kevin Caldwell
@kevincaldwell
Certified Belief Therapist, ,Author, Founder of Frequency ATL

Devin Barrington Ward
@devinforatlanta
Political Contributor at NBC Atlanta 11alive , NPR Atlanta , and Managing Director of Black Futurists Group

SPECIAL GUEST

VEDO
Recording Artist

Teshauna Nicole
International DJ

Tre Melvin
Actor Musician Writer Activist

BROCKSTAR
Spoken Word Artist

Bryant McKinnie
Super Bowl Champion

Natalie W. Backer
Actress Comedian Public Speaker

Michael Cortez
Founder of The Ecosystem with Mike

Jayden L. Williams
Mayor of Stockbridge, GA



