Ellen + Lana
Ector
Celebrity fitness trainers
Ellen, 64, and her daughter Lana have built their practice on the idea that fitness is part of your DNA. They run the Atlanta studio Gymnetics Fitness, where they incorporate nutrition into the workout plans
Phil
Weeden
CertitieD Personal & Group trainer
Certified personal trainer, former bodybuilder and fitness enthusiast, Phil originally got into fitness to transform his own body and soon discovered a passion for helping others reach their health and wellness goals. He is the creator and founder of the smash hit cardio step aerobic class, Xtreme Hip Hop with Phil, as well as Xtreme Burn and the X30 Challenge.
Dr. Julissa Hernandez, BCND, ND, CNHP
President & Founder of The Natural Health center
Formerly a recurring natural health expert on The <em>Michael Baisden</em> Show, she is now President & Founder of The Natural Health Center Inc., A Holistic Health & Wellness Center offering personalized consultations in Holistic Iridology, Naturopathy, Chinese Medicine, and Nutrition.
Stephan Labossiere
Certified life coach & relationship expert
Stephan seizes every opportunity to help both men and women overcome the challenges that hinder their relationships. From understanding the opposite sex, to navigating the paths and avoiding the pitfalls of relationships and self growth, Stephan’s relationship advice and insight helps countless individuals achieve an authentically amazing life.
4 Reasons Why We’re Going To Kickstart
(And Maybe You Should Too)
#1 AWESOME WORKOUTS:
Certified fitness trainers from around the country all geared towards helping you learn new and exciting ways to work out that will help you lose weight and get fit
#2 INFORMATIVE WORKSHOPS
Presented by medical and naturopathic doctors as well as beauty and natural hair experts to help arm you with the knowledge needed to prevent and/or fight disease and look good while doing it
#3 LIVE TALK SHOW<br>With professional journalist and BGH Founder Porcha Johnson featuring celebrity guests, social influencers, and fitness and health professionals that will inspire and inform you on the latest health trends<br>
#4 GREAT FOOD<br>Provided by our event partner Panera Breadl<br><br>
Kickstart was a great event. I had never been to an event of that kind before..
Kickstart attendee
I had a good lunch. Good workout the staff was very pleasant. Glad that I came.
Kickstart Attendee
Great event! Awesome sessions and workout! Thanks BGH!
Kickstart attendee
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Get
Fit
Phil Weeden
Hip Hop Step
A revamp of traditional step aerobics. With routines set to old and new school hip hop, it makes you want to get up and move while getting a great calorie burn!
Part of the ‘GET Fit’ TrackGet
Fit
Paulette Wilson
POUND!
Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND® transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.<br>
PART OF THE ‘GET FIT’ TRACKGet Fit
Lauren Buckner
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa Flow offers a variety in sequencing and is slower paced than a power yoga class. The Vinyasa Flow combines movement and breath with deep relaxation to build strength, flexibility, concentration and balance.
PART OF THE ‘GET FIT’ TRACKLook
Good
Courtney Danielle
The Fundamentals of Natural Hair
The Fundamentals of Natural Hair will walk you through the essential things every natural should know about her curls- from moisture to styling even breaking down some of the science. Come learn, share and even possibly gain some hands-on experience.
Part of the ‘Look Good’ TrackLook<br>Good
Tie Cooper
Make Up
Part of the ‘Look good Track’Look<br>Good
Sakina Ibraham
Tips & Tools For A More Confident You
An interactive session exploring barriers, limitations, and self- esteem issues that distract girls and women from freely discovering and expressing themselves. In this session, we will develop tools to help discover self- worth, inner power, and value for ourselves and others.
PAR OF THE ‘LOOK GOOD’ TrackFight<br>Disease
Dr. Marsie Ross
FINALLY! The Secret Formula for Sustainable Weight Release
Fight<br>Disease
Dr. Yvette Mcqueen
The Dirty Truth About Traveling That Could Make You Sick
Emergency Medicine Physician and Travel Doctor pulls out the black light to show the hidden dirt on counter tops, bathrooms, travel bags, airports, and more. In this class you’ll learn pre-travel preparations, and the international and post travel signs to look for that could help prevent major health problems.
Fight<br>Disease
Shelley Chapman, EdM
Liberate Your Plate With Mindful Plant Based Eating
Learn how to stop emotional eating + <strong>Liberate your Plate! </strong><br><strong>Reclaim your Nourishment, Health and Freedom</strong>. <br>Learn the basics of <strong>Mindful Eating </strong>with a <strong>Whole Foods Plant Based Diet</strong>
08:30
11:20
14:00
20:00
Plaza — 8 Hours
Waterfront Party
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