SUNDAY, APRIL 24th - Inspiration Film Festival
Times TBD
Laemmle Monica 4-Plex
1332 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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MONDAY, APRIL 25th
4:00 pm Registration open
6:30 pm Special Screening of the Gaia Award winning feature film from the Inspiration Film Festival
8:00 pm Welcome Reception
Presented by Breathe Magazine
9:00 pm Musical Performance by Chrysta Bell
TUESDAY, APRIL 26th
7:45 am Morning Yoga with Seane Corn
Seane Corn is a nationally celebrated yoga instructor known for her passionate, dynamic and inspirational style of
teaching that incorporates both the physical and spiritual aspects of the yoga practice.
Presented by Gaiam
8:30 am Breakfast
Presented by Peace Cereal
9:30 am Introduction and Welcome Remarks
Mariel Hemingway - Actress/Yogi
10:00 am Getting LOHAS to a Tipping Point
We discuss the momentum of the LOHAS industry and explore concepts of health, wellness and sustainability
in the media.
Host:
Tony Krantz – CEO, Flame TV
Speakers:
Jimmy Yaffe – Endeavor Marketing Solutions
Jeff Rowe – AOL Entertainment
Mariel Hemingway - Actress/Yogi
Nina Utne - CEO Utne Reader
Peter Tortorici – President of Mindshare
11:30 am LOHAS and the Media
Leaders in television, publishing and film discuss themes of health and sustainablilty in media.
Host:
Barbara Harris - Executive Editorial Director, Weider Publications
Speakers:
Dr. James Rouse - Host of Optimum Wellness (CBS), Primary Care Naturopathic Physician
Dr. Paul Ray - Founding Partner, Integral Partnerships LLC
Tom Shadyac - Film Director, Founder - HtoO (Hope to Others)
12:45 pm Lunch
Lunch overlooking the harbor at Marina del Rey, followed by commentary on the latest
in sustainability from Ben & Jerry's CEO
Walt Freese.
Presented by Ben & Jerry's
Product sponsors include Coleman Natural Meats, Izze Beverage Company, HonesTea, and more
2:00 pm LOHAS Short Film
From the
Inspiration Film Festival
2:15 pm Heart & Soul in Hollywood
Discuss the concepts, challenges and trends in inspirational films with themes of soul and
spirituality from groundbreaking producers and directors.
Host:
Robert J. Dowling - Publisher, Hollywood Reporter
Speakers:
Barnet Bain - Producer of
What Dreams May Come and
The Celestine Prophecy
Barry Rivers – Director of the Maui Film Festival
John Raatz – Founder and President of The Visioneering Group
Michael Goorjian - Film Producer
3:30 pm LOHAS and Technology Breakout Session
Brad Warkins - President, Conscious Media
Timothy James Mohin - Director of Sustainable Development, Intel Corporation
Don Brown - Director of Product Safety and Environmental Affairs, Dell, Inc.
3:30 pm Break & Networking Session
4:15 pm Transforming Sustainability to Sexy, Consciousness to Cool
Led by Debbie Levin, President of the Environmental Media Association (EMA), this panel will take a look at the
many ways that celebrities are helping to transform consciousness from "hippy-granola" to "sexy-cool" in the media.
By wearing sweatshop free fashions, driving hybrids, carrying reusable coffee mugs on TV shows,
practicing yoga, promoting organics, and the like -- these panelists are helping to "redefine cool" with the
public through their everyday actions. They say "responsibility" is simply your "ability to respond". Come hear
how these panelists have embraced their responsibility by role-modeling positive behaviors that help to build a
better world tomorrow. And please come share your ideas of how we can all work together to do even more!
Host:
Debbie Levin - President, Environmental Media Association
Speakers:
Amy Smart - Actress
Ed Begley, Jr. - Actor
Raquel Welch - Actress
Wendie Malick - Actress
5:30 pm Evening Closing Announcements
5:40 pm Networking opportunity in Exhibitor Hall
7:30 pm Poolside Dinner
Join us for an organic dinner hosted by our stakeholder sponsor, Ford Escape Hybrid.
Presented by Ford Escape Hybrid
9:15 pm Evening Entertainment
An intimate acoustical evening with recording artist
Rickie Lee Jones
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27th
7:30 am Morning Budokon with Cameron Shayne
Budokon is a holistic training method that combines the classical martial arts, hatha yoga, meditation and optimal
nutrition to explore the maximum potential of the mind and body. Join us for a spirited morning session with
Budokon creator Cameron Shayne, who has taught clients like Jennifer Aniston, David Arquette, Courteney Cox,
Renee Russo, Amber Valetta, Kirtsy Hume, Meg Ryan and Kerri Walsh.
Presented by Gaiam
8:00 am Breakfast/Networking
Presented by Peace Cereal
9:30 am Sustainable Technology Discussion
Mary Ann Wright and Vance Zanardelli, leaders in the pursuit of researching and implementing sustainable
technologies for Ford Motor Company, present the latest on Ford's research and development, and discuss
the present and future possibilities for a hydrogen economy.
Speakers:
Mary Ann Wright - Sustainable Mobility Technologies Chief, Ford Motor Company
Vance Zanardelli - Hydrogen Engines Chief, Ford Motor Company
9:30 am - 4:00 pm Ford Ride and Drive: Fuel Cell Vehicles, Hydrogen Powered Bus, Escape
Hybrid
Attendees have the opportunity to drive the new Ford Escape Hybrid with representatives from Ford, as well as
the unique opportunity to drive Ford automobiles powered by fuel cell technology.
10:15 am LOHAS Short Film
From the
Inspiration Film Festival
10:30 am Hydrogen Economy Breakout Session
Join Vance Zanardelli and Mary Ann Wright from Ford Motor Company, as they present the latest on Ford's research and development,
and discuss the present and future possibilities for a hydrogen economy.
Presented by Ford Escape Hybrid
Speakers:
Vance Zanardelli - Hydrogen Engines Chief, Ford Motor Company
Mary Ann Wright - Sustainable Mobility Technologies Chief, Ford Motor Company
10:30 pm Break & Networking Session
11:00 am Investing in the LOHAS Economy
Major corporations investing in LOHAS companies, LOHAS-dedicated venture capital funds and LOHAS investment
companies... all this and more as we explore investment and acquisition trends in the LOHAS industry.
Host:
Frank Lampe - Vice President, Content Development, InnerDoorway Health Media
Speakers:
David Link - Founding Partner, Greenmont Capital Partners
Janesse Thaw Bruce - Managing Director, Body & Soul Omnimedia
Leslie E. Christian - CFA, President, Progressive Investment Management
Mark T. Donohue - General Partner, Expansion Capital Partners, LLC
12:15 pm Lunch
Lunch overlooking the harbor at Marina del Rey, followed by commentary from
Mel Coleman, Jr., Chairman of Coleman Natural Meats regarding Coleman's focus on sustainable agriculture.
Presented by Ben & Jerry's
Product sponsors include Coleman Natural Meats, Izze Beverage Company, HonesTea, and more
1:45 pm LOHAS Marketing & Branding
Leaders in marketing, branding and advertising discuss how LOHAS consumers are being targeted and how products are being branded and sold
with LOHAS messaging.
Host:
Andy Marks - Matter Entertainment
Speakers:
Bryan Olson - Marketing Manager, Ford Escape Hybrid
Chris Hacker - Senior Vice President of Global Marketing and Design, Aveda
Ferris Thompson - President, Edelman Entertainment
Dr. Robert Raleigh - CEO & Founder, B2Z Entertainment
Ty Montague - Chief Creative Officer and Co-President, JWT
3:00 pm Building LOHAS Community
Industry leaders from natural products, media and education discuss the state of the LOHAS community,
its successes, challenges and future.
Host:
Stephan Rechtschaffen - CEO & Founder, Omega Institute
Speakers:
Joan Baez - Musician/Rhythm Village
Kartar Singh Khalsa - CEO, Golden Temple
Linda Loudermilk - Fashion Designer
Matt Peterson - CEO, Global Green
4:15 pm Break & Networking Session
4:30 pm FORCES OF NATURE: The Future of Sustainability
Cars that run on used french fry grease! Mushrooms that can clean up toxic oil spills! A skateboarder who not
only is preparing to jump the great wall of China, but has jumped head long into environmental activism! This
panel will take a look at the sometimes wild and always wonderful work being done to make the future of
sustainability a reality today. Join us for this forward thinking panel led by Daryl Hannah, whose passion
for protecting our planet is truly contagious!!!
Host:
Daryl Hannah
Speakers:
Anthony Kiedis - Front Man, Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Charris Ford - Biodiesel advocate, Founder, Grassolean, Eco-Rapper
Danny Way - Pro Skateboarder, X-Games Gold Medallist, Board of ASEC (Action Sports Environmental Coalition)
John Picard - President & Founder of E2 Environmental Enterprises
Paul Stamets - Mycologist, Author, Inventor & Founder of Fungi Perfecti
5:45 pm Drum Circle with RhythmVillage
There will be a special introduction of RhythmVillage by
Joan Baez.
6:30 pm LOHAS 9 Closing Reception
7:30 pm Sustainable Style Foundation's OSSA Awards presentation
9:00 pm Sustainable Style Foundation’s OSSA Awards After Party