Featured Speakers

CRISTINA SCHOOLER

Founder | The Rooted Method & The Austin Rewild Festival

Becoming a Force of Nature

In a culture obsessed with putting you in a box, how do you stay true to your multi- dimensionality while also living in the modern world and getting good work done? As you decide to grow a family or a community, how do you balance it all? You think of yourself as a curator & synthesizer. We are many things as humans and we are moving into an economy where we need a broad set of skills and high value people connections. Whether you are a full time mom focusing on family, a corporate worker with a side hustle or a full-time entrepreneur, we will explore how you can bring people together in small groups to create the highest ROI for all.

Cristina has been obsessed with the power of group experiences for as long as she can remember. She believes group process helps everyone live in the win-win-win model- and helps meet our most innate and primal needs as humans. Throughout most of her career she has been in the capacity of leading, organizing or facilitating in these capacities in the health, wellness and leadership spaces. 

In her mid twenties she found herself in an unhealthy relationship to alcohol, burnt out in her health career and seeking the wrong things. A solo trip to Alaska changed her life. She founded The Rooted Method in 2018 and has led over 300 people through retreats, certifications, production, events, group programs and 1:1 coaching. Over the last five years she has helped foster an ecosystem of men and women who are working synergistically together to create businesses, relationships and perspectives that help us opt out of unhelpful narratives and step into a more harmonious and joyful way of living, working and investing. She recently gave birth to her first son Bear and is crafting a life and businesses to meet the needs of her growing family.

COLEEN KARPF
Holistic Health Coach
Founder | Journey Land & Soul

Forest & Sound Bathing

The underlying premise is "nature as source" and how we as humans are extensions of the nature around us. We will use our senses and sound meditation to connect more deeply with the nature around us and within us via nature’s textures and a sound bowl bath.

Colleen is a holistic health coach and founder of Journey Land & Soul. Colleen is passionate about personal growth and development. Her work spans mindfulness, nature therapy, neuroscience, yoga and spirituality to empower clients to lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives.

LAUREN PETERSEN

Herbalist at White Deer Apothecary, Educator at Sacred Journey School of Herbalism

“Connecting with Plants”

IG: @whitedeerapothecary

@sacredjourneyherbalism 

What does it mean to listen to the plants? Herbalist Lauren Peterson will guide participants in plant sitting, a way of connecting directly with the plants around us. This practice empowers us to foster our own individual relationships with our plant kin and tap into our intuition.

Hill Country herbalist Lauren Peterson is a Juniper-lover, Sacred Journey School of Herbalism educator, and owner of White Deer Apothecary. Lauren’s passion for plants grew from her desire to deepen her connection with the natural world and nurture relationships that allow healing to take place. Her favorite places to be are outdoors, in the kitchen, and on the dance floor.

WLADIMIR MONTOYA

Intimacy & Love Coach

Courageous Conversations

In this session we will discover the power of sharing our deepest truths! We will embark on an adventure in self-discovery and bold communication. This empowering small group session will boost your confidence and help you embrace your authentic self by giving you tools to express the things that matter most -and can often be the most difficult to say.

Wladimir is dedicated to supporting men and women in enhancing their communication both in and out of the bedroom. As a passionate advocate for human connection, Wladimir believes in the transformative power of heartfelt guidance. With a love for people, dancing, and adventure, he is on a mission to bring individuals closer together. Through his dynamic approach and zest for life, Wladimir helps others find deeper connections and embrace a more passionate existence.

RACHEL MUSQUIZ

Holistic Chef & Herbalist
Founder | Curcuma Kitchen

Join us as we weave together principles from ancestral traditions and Western herbalism to explore how food and herbs can support your physical and mental well-being throughout the year and various seasons of life.

In this session, you'll discover how nutritional needs shift during different life stages, such as pregnancy and postpartum, and learn to align your diet with these changes for holistic well-being.

We'll encourage & empower you to make informed dietary choices based on your individual needs & desired physical and mental state.

Explore the mind-body connection and the interplay between food, herbs, hormones, and mental health. Learn which seasonal ingredients can boost your mood, sharpen your mind, and support fertility. We'll also discuss the importance of seasonal eating for gut health and how to create meals that enhance nutrient absorption.

Rachel Musquiz is a holistic chef, culinary herbalist & doula. In 2016, she opened Curcuma as an Ayurvedic food truck and expanded into a line of superfood & spice blends. With delightfully nourishing menus, Rachel empowers her clients to be their own healers through food choices. Her offerings include private chef services, postpartum meal prep, holistic retreat catering & event production. When she’s not in the kitchen, she usually spends her time outside hiking, camping & outdoor climbing.

SIANNE BOREHAM
Founder | Momentum Coworking

Connection Piece: Selfish Service

Adam Grant's "The Invisible Hand" theory emphasizes the importance of taking care of one's own needs as a way to better contribute to the collective good. In his books and talks, he explores how individual well-being and success can positively impact broader organizational and societal outcomes. For example, Sianne started Momentum Coworking because she needed accountability to start the work week. Now, it's a service that helps others.

Sianne got to where she is because other people helped her– for their own selfish reasons. But that wouldn't have happened if she hadn't offered to help them, too– for her own selfish reasons. In this session, each participant will offer a list of contributions they can offer and, together, will come up with a business plan that would serve the greater good.

Agency owner and founder of Austin's favorite coworking community, Momentum Coworking, Sianne is best known for championing fellow visionaries by providing omnichannel digital marketing strategies, weekly coworking events, and biannual work-life balance retreats.

MARK TURNER &
ASHLEY STEPHENS
Owners | Lotus Ranch
Permaculture Educators

Creating a Permaculture Mindset

Learn and Discuss the founding permaculture principles that can be applied to all facets of life including food, finances, relationships, sustainability, longevity and so much more. Whether you apply one small principle of permaculture to your life or several, you will be astounded at what can happen to you in the months and years to come! 

Ashley Stephens and Mark Turner operate Lotus Ranch Retreat Center as a family business and permaculture homestead. Both Ashley and Mark are certified as Permaculture Designers, and Ashley as a cer tified Permaculture Instructor. Together they run The Children’s Outdoor Classroom, a nature school Ashley first started to enrich her son’s homeschool experience, and has since become a staple for many families in the greater Austin community. They share a passion for regenerative agriculture, sustainable business, and really good local food.

JOE HAN
Outdoor Entrepreneur

Hunt & Harvest: A Balanced Approach to Business Development

Learn the science of developing sales and partnerships by combining the strategies of a hunter and a farmer. Discover how to streamline your process, free up mental energy, and generate sustainable growth. This session will equip you with the tools to build a strong pipeline, cultivate lasting relationships, and ultimately drive business success.

A former tech sales leader turned outdoor entrepreneur, Joe is passionate about helping organizations learn and evolve like natural ecosystems. By combining nature's wisdom with human potential, Joe helps individuals and teams unlock potential through transformative experiences, process consulting and actionable coaching.

RACHEL MUSQUIZ

Holistic Chef, Herbalist & Founder of Curcuma Kitchen

IG: @racheldrinksgold

Rachel Musquiz is a holistic chef, trained herbalist, and wellness entrepreneur. She applies the concept that food is medicine in all her endeavors including Curcuma Kitchen, which started as an Ayurvedic food truck and expanded into a line of superfood & spice blends. Rachel empowers her clients to learn to be their own healers through food choices and offers private chef services, meal prep, post-partum support & retreat catering. When she’s not in the kitchen, she enjoys wildcrafting medicine, road trips, outdoor climbing, and cooking up feasts in the backcountry.

ELLIE ROME

Founder of Comfort Zone Retreats, the leader of the Comfort Zone Friday group, and a Somatic Breathwork Practitioner

“Group Breathwork & Ice Baths”

IG: @comfortzoneretreats  |  @mindfulbellie
Website: comfortzoneretreats.com

Ellie will guide you through a short communal breathwork session to prepare your body and mind for the medicine of Icebaths. She will guide you through intention setting and companionship to help you not only be delivered physical benefits from the cold exposure, but cultivating the deep mental, emotional,  and spiritual transformation that "Mama Cold" can bring as well as bringing deep connection to your brothers and sisters embarking on the journey with you.

Ellie Rome is the founder of Comfort Zone Retreats, the leader of the Comfort Zone Friday group, and a Somatic Breathwork Practitioner. Ellie was a former chemical engineer gone functional nutrition and emotional eating coach after overcoming chronic health issues. Her journey lead her into the power of breathwork, icebaths, entrepreneurship, and helping grow other leaders. Ellie also leads Mastermind Groups with Cristina, Sianne, and David to help others step into their power and take radical imperfect, inspired action and create lifelong community.

ASHLEY STEPHENS & MARK TURNER

Founders & Hosts of Lotus Ranch

“Edible Plant Walk & Permaculture Farm Tour”

IG: @lotusranchretreats

Ashley Stephens and Mark Turner operate Lotus Ranch Retreat Center as a family business and permaculture homestead. Both Ashley and Mark are certified as Permaculture Designers, and Ashley as a certified Permaculture Instructor. Together they run The Children's Outdoor Classroom, a nature school Ashley first started to enrich her son's homeschool experience, and has since become a staple for many families in the greater Austin community. They share a passion for regenerative agriculture, sustainable business, and really good local food.