Living in Vitality Keynote Speakers

Kate Bowler (BOH‑ler), PhD, is a four‑time New York Times bestselling author, award‑winning podcast host, and Duke University professor who studies the stories we tell about success and suffering. Her books include Blessed, The Preacher’s Wife, and the memoirs Everything Happens for a Reason and No Cure for Being Human. She hosts the Everything Happens podcast and lives in Durham, NC, with her family.

Christine Cashen is a Hall of Fame speaker known for her humor, energy, and ability to turn everyday chaos into practical, laugh‑out‑loud lessons. A CSP and Certified Virtual Presenter, she’s also the award‑winning author of The Good Stuff and It’s YOUR Business. A cancer survivor with a background in broadcasting, training, and higher ed, Christine brings wit, wisdom, and heart to every stage. She lives in Texas with her family.

Dr. Wendy Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at NYU and a leading expert on neuroplasticity. Named one of Good Housekeeping’s “10 Women Changing the Way We See the World,” she is a frequent voice in outlets like The Wall Street Journal and Shape. Her TED talk has over 55 million views, and she is the author of Good Anxiety and Healthy Brain, Happy Life.