Case Kenny is a mindfulness expert, author, and podcast host who has been teaching people how to live more optimistic, mindful, and authentic lives for over 15 years. His podcast New Mindset, Who Dis? has resonated with millions of listeners, and his viral writing on Instagram reaches hundreds of millions more. His work has been featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Forbes, NBC, ABC, and on countless other media outlets. He has taught his transformative “optimism x clarity” live sessions to thousands across the United States, delivering keynote sessions for organizations such as the NFL, community groups like Soho House and The Four Seasons, top universities, leading conferences like VeeCon, events presented by Chase Bank and Mattel, and private corporate clients.
Chézard Ameer is a philosopher–entrepreneur and former partner in one of the world’s leading law firms, now devoted to architecting human transformation for the digital era.
He is the co-founder of MESH, a defined, digital, pathway of personal transformation, whose proprietary curriculum draws on 5,000 years of ancient wisdom—Hermetic, Pre-Socratic, Vedic, Jungian—reimagined and restructured for the modern mind.
MESH is not another self-help program—it is a living initiatory system where ancient wisdom, archetypal psychology, and customized community-building converge into a structured path of individuation.
At its heart, Chézard’s work dismantles the illusions of mass spirituality and replaces them with a rigorous, initiatory framework.
His vision: a world where seekers have immediate access to the tools, wisdom, and bespoke support systems that they need to thrive.
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Chris Mirabile is a globally recognized longevity expert, public speaker, and Founder & CEO of NOVOS, the world’s first consumer longevity biotech targeting the 12 biological mechanisms of aging. He works closely with leading aging scientists and physicians from institutions including Harvard, MIT, the Salk Institute, and the National University of Singapore to develop novel formulations, biological age testing, and personalized longevity solutions.
At age 40, Chris reduced his pace of aging by 37% and now shares his journey through his platform SlowMyAge, inspiring people to slow aging safely and accessibly. A member of the Longevity Biotechnology Association and Healthy Longevity Medicine Society, and a longevity board member for RoC Skincare, Chris has launched multiple tech ventures and advised biotech startups and hospitals.
Chris is a frequent global speaker and has appeared in 200+ podcasts, the documentary Longevity Hackers (Prime Video, Apple TV+), and major outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, Vogue, and GQ. He was ranked #4 on Storyful’s 2025 Emerging Influencer list in Wellness & Longevity and selected as an INNOCOS Longevity100, recognizing the world’s most influential leaders advancing human lifespan and healthspan.
Colleen Wachob is the co-founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, the leading independent consumer platform dedicated to well-being. She is the co-author of The Joy of Well-Being, which she co-wrote with her husband and mindbodygreen founder and co-CEO, Jason Wachob. A graduate of Stanford University with degrees in International Relations and Spanish, Colleen spent a decade at Fortune 500 companies including Gap, Walmart, and Amazon before devoting her life’s work to mindbodygreen. She has spoken at numerous Fortune 500 companies and industry conferences on emerging well-being trends.
Dr. Lisa Miller is a professor of psychology and education at Columbia University, and the founder of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League program dedicated to the study of spirituality and mental health. A pioneering researcher, her work explores the neuroscience of spirituality and its profound impact on resilience, well-being, and purpose.She is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain, and her groundbreaking research has reshaped how we understand mental health through a spiritual lens.
Eric Litman is the Founder & CEO of Aescape, an NYC-based robotics company bringing full automation to human-robot interactions. Since 2017, Eric has led the development of the world’s first fully automated, AI-powered massage platform, addressing the global demand for accessible, personalized wellness in hospitality, fitness, and healthcare industries. A prolific entrepreneur who has founded and exited four companies, Eric has a deep passion for optimizing human healthspan and aligning technology with the evolution of wellbeing.
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Renowned as the foremost authority in wellness real estate nationwide, Jay Siano epitomizes expertise in his roles as a New York-based entrepreneur, investor, and national commercial real estate and wellness executive. At the helm of his core enterprises, SABRE and SABRE Business Consulting (SBC), Jay has been pivotal in advising and propelling some of the globe's most renowned brands to unparalleled success.From iconic names like Chipotle, Starbucks Coffee, Orangetheory Fitness, [solidcore], Massage Envy, and European Wax Center, Jay's early career clientele reads like a who's who of industry leaders. Today, he is hailed as a trailblazer in Wellness Real Estate, playing a pivotal role in shaping the nationwide expansion strategies of numerous top-tier brands. Notably, his recent triumph in catapulting [solidcore] from its origins in the DC Metro area to becoming the largest corporate group fitness company in the nation underscores his unmatched prowess.In 2011, Mr. Siano co-founded SABRE Real Estate Advisors, swiftly establishing it as one of the nation's most influential location-based real estate and business growth advisory firms. Throughout his illustrious 25 year career, Mr. Siano has consistently delivered, leveraging his profound understanding of consumer behavior, fitness trends, and strategic creativity to elevate brands with precision and velocity.Residing in New York with his wife Danielle and their sons Jax and Jase, Mr. Siano continues to lead the charge in revolutionizing the intersection of real estate and wellness, setting unparalleled standards of excellence along the way.
Jason Wachob is the founder and co-CEO of mindbodygreen, the leading independent consumer platform dedicated to well-being. He is the host of the popular mindbodygreen podcast and the bestselling author of Wellth and The Joy of Well-Being, which he co-wrote with his wife and mindbodygreen co-founder and co-CEO, Colleen Wachob. His work has been featured in The New York Times, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fast Company, BoF, and Vogue. Jason earned his BA in History from Columbia University, where he played varsity basketball for four years.
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Katie Kaps is the co-CEO and co-founder of HigherDOSE, the wellness-tech brand that turned infrared and PEMF into global obsessions. A former investment banker turned entrepreneur, Katie has been featured in Forbes, Vogue, The New York Times, and Fast Company, and was awarded “Enterprising Woman of the Year 2025”
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Neha Govindraj is the founder of Bonside, a brick-and-mortar credit platform. Bonside’s proprietary underwriting bridges the gap between brick-and-mortar businesses and providers through industry-wide solutions, unlocking access to capital and real estate. Bonside directly deploys capital via the Repeatable Revenue Agreement (RRA), a non-dilutive financing vehicle, and partners with Commercial Real Estate providers to drive discovery and streamline financial diligence. By building a credit-powered engine Bonside has built one of the largest brick-and-mortar ecosystems, and created a universal language for understanding the unique strengths of the sector. Previous to starting Bonside, Neha was a consultant at Bain & Company, where she worked in the private equity and retail practices. Govindraj then co-founded Glowbar, a successful
brick-and-mortar skincare concept located throughout the northeast.
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Nick Chammas is a finance and operations leader working at the intersection of technology, performance, and human optimization. As CFO of Eight Sleep, the world’s first sleep fitness company, he helps scale a category-defining business focused on improving how people sleep through personalized technology, data, and science. His work centers on building sustainable growth while advancing the role of sleep as a foundational pillar of health and performance.
Michael Fishman has been a leading growth advisor and strategic angel investor to revered wellness and self-care brands for over 30 years, supporting founders on brand positioning and voice, scaling strategy, and the engagement psychology of their prospects and customers. He also curates and leads the annual gathering of the Consumer Health Summit founder community, an invitational group for brand founders with supplements, apps/wearables, food/beverage and other wellness products.
Marc Mastronardi is the President of Equinox Holdings Inc., a global leader in luxury fitness and wellness. He assumed this role in August 2024, bringing over 27 years of experience in the retail industry to the position. At Equinox, Mastronardi is responsible for leading employee and member experience, driving financial performance, and overseeing innovation across club operations, as the company accelerates its global expansion strategy.
Prior to joining Equinox, Mastronardi spent over two decades at Macy’s Inc., most recently serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Stores Officer. In that role, he was responsible for $22 billion in annual revenue, leading more than 500 store locations and 75,000 employees. His experience spans store operations, customer experience, business development, and general merchandise management across a wide range of categories including apparel, accessories, footwear, beauty, and center core businesses.
In addition to his role at Equinox, Marc serves as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Fashion Scholarship Fund and is a board member of Delivering Good. He previously held board and advisory positions for FABB and Macy’s China Limited, and served as an executive sponsor for initiatives focused on working families and equity.
Mastronardi holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from Boston College. He is a native New Yorker and currently resides on Long Island with his wife and three children.
Dr. Jonathan Leary is the Founder and CEO of Remedy Place, the world’s first Social Wellness Club®, with locations in New York, Los Angeles, and Boston. Since opening in 2019, Dr. Leary and his team have pioneered the self-care and social wellness movement, drawing international attention for redefining how we take care of ourselves and how we socialize with others in a healthier way.
At the intersection of design, health, and entertainment, Remedy Place offers in club experiences, brand partnerships, and luxury self-care technology for both home and commercial spaces. The company is also building the largest pool of clinical evidence and market data in self-care aiming to change how the world approaches health on a global scale.
Dr. Leary’s expertise has been featured in leading outlets such as Vogue, The Times UK, and The New York Times, and he has spoken on major global stages including The Global Wellness Summit, Harvard Business School, Goldman Sachs Builders & Innovators and JP Morgan 40x40 In Paris.
He has also consulted for companies like Kohler and Soho House, helping to shape their wellness strategies for the future.
As Remedy Place continues its global expansion, Dr. Leary is introducing new verticals designed to complete the wellness ecosystem and advance his mission to make the world feel better.
Cassandra Bankson is a YouTube creator, skincare expert, and medical aesthetician with over 3 million followers across social media and 15 years of experience in the beauty industry. As the original skinfluencer, Cassandra Bankson is at the forefront of the influencer marketing and is best known as the former runway model who shared her raw, vulnerable acne journey on YouTube as one of the first content creators in 2010. Today, Bankson is a social media powerhouse and trusted expert who educates and entertains her audience through uplifting and science-backed skincare content from her insights as a medical esthetician. She is also an impressive business leader who helps brands go viral and create record-breaking sales through her posts and campaigns that have won Adweek Awards. She drives record-breaking sales such as over 100k GMV in an 8 hour livestream, and conducts essential market resear
Rachel Ash, CEO of Pure Essentials, is a wellness entrepreneur and health advocate. She worked alongside her late husband, world-renowned Integrative physician Richard N. Ash, M.D., to grow the Ash Center for Comprehensive Medicine in New York City and their Pure Essentials nutraceutical line, which has recently set a new standard of safety in dietary supplements. Pure Essentials is the first dietary supplement brand globally to receive MadeWise certification, which tests for over 15,000 chemicals, toxins and residual solvents. Her ongoing wellness work also includes founding centers in Connecticut and the Hamptons has been featured in media like New York Magazine, HAMPTONS, GOTHAM, Vogue, New York Observer and DuJour Magazine and, includes hosting radio shows and podcasts for iHeartmedia. Beyond her role as CEO, Rachel is Chairman of the Board for Documenting Hope, an organization focused on solving chronic illness in children through root cause approaches, and serves on the advisory board for MadeSafe.org. In 2024 Rachel was chosen out of 75 women globally to participate in the UBS Female Founder Program, highlighting female entrepreneurs to watch for, and was named as one of the 100 Women of Impact 2026 for CaringKind’s women’s brain health initiative
Jay Galuzzo is a Partner at SABRE, where he works with founders and leadership teams to drive strategic growth across the wellness, fitness, and consumer sectors. He brings deep operating experience as the former Co-Founder and CEO of Flywheel Sports, along with a track record of building and scaling premium brands. Jay is known for his clear, operator-first perspective on performance, leadership, and long-term value creation.
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Dr. David Rock coined the term “Neuroleadership” in 2006 and co-founded the NeuroLeadership Institute. His work focuses on synthesizing neuroscience and related fields to distill clear, practical insights on how organizations can more effectively manage and develop people. Over the past two decades, his thinking has influenced thousands of organizations, helped spark entire movements in leadership and organizational development, and played a central role in Microsoft’s culture transformation. He is the author of four books, including the business bestseller Your Brain at Work, and has published dozens of papers on the neuroscience of leadership.
Alejandro Bataller is Vice President of SHA Wellness Clinic, the globally recognized integrative health and wellness brand founded by his family in Spain. Based in Madrid, he has helped lead SHA’s expansion into international markets, blending holistic therapies with preventive medicine and innovative wellness programming to transform health experiences for guests worldwide. Prior to joining the family business in 2007, he worked in banking and luxury brand strategy, and he holds business credentials including an executive program from Harvard Business School.
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Kane Sarhan is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of THE WELL, where he is building the world’s premier wellness communities—reimagining how people live, work, and connect through integrated experiences spanning residences, hotels, clubs, and offices. Before launching THE WELL, he served as Head of Brand at SH Hotels & Resorts, helping to concept and launch 1 Hotels & Homes and Baccarat Hotels & Residences under Starwood Capital Group. A longtime believer in the power of community, design, and storytelling, Kane has also worked with mission-driven brands including Girls Who Code, co-founded the nonprofit Enstitute, and has been recognized as an Echoing Green Fellow and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree.
Dr. Kien Vuu (often known as Doctor V) is an assistant clinical professor of medicine at UCLA, a physician, speaker, and founder of VuuMD Performance and Longevity, where he applies a science-based approach to human health, performance, and longevity. He is also the bestselling author of Thrive State: Your Blueprint for Optimal Health, Longevity, and Peak Performance and is widely recognized for helping individuals and organizations unlock greater resilience, vitality, and potential through integrative wellness strategies.
Rachel Hodgdon is President and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), where she leads a global movement to advance people-first places. Under her leadership, WELL has grown to more than 6 billion square feet of space across 135 countries, impacting 30 million people daily and adopted by over 180 Fortune 500 and Global 500 companies. Since joining IWBI in 2016, she has spearheaded the evolution of the WELL Standard and expanded its reach worldwide. Previously at the U.S. Green Building Council, Rachel founded the Center for Green Schools, mobilizing $275 billion toward healthier, more sustainable learning environments.
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Swami Chidananda is a spiritual educator and monk initiated in the Vedic Lineage, holding the distinguished title of Swami. Through the study of scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Swami has gained a deep understanding of the science of Yoga and has devoted his life to helping others on their inner journey.
Before embarking on the spiritual path, he had a successful career in finance and as an entrepreneur. Now, he uses his experiences to convey the ancient Yoga systems in a relatable and accessible way for those seeking to reconcile Western and Eastern philosophies.
Tino De Martino is the Head of Membership for Soho House North America, where he leads community development and engagement across the brand’s growing portfolio of houses and member experiences. With a background in hospitality, culture, and creative brand building, Tino has been instrumental in shaping Soho House’s unique approach to fostering meaningful connection among its global network of creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators.Guided by a belief that belonging and creativity are essential to well-being, Tino brings a human-centered perspective to modern community design.
