How to Avoid Wellness-washing

Presenters: David T. Stevens, Sepideh Eivazi, Jeanine Cliffe

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We all know incorporating wellness in our agendas is vital for effective events, but to be effective, healthy elements need to be at the forefront rather than an afterthought. We will speak with Dave Stevens, PMED, Sepideh Eivazi, and Jeanine Cliffe about how to take care of attendees.

You will Learn

  • The science behind adding healthy alternatives to events
  • How to source for venues that promote wellness
  • How to empower attendees to pursue their definition of wellness
  • How to harness the power of circadian rhythms to promote healthy sleep on the road

David T. Stevens, PMED, is the host of “Return on Wellness” podcast, 2021 Smart Meetings Meeting Professional of the Year, five times winner of Fittest Male #EventProf.

Sepideh Eivazi is a passionate advocate and has a pioneer spirit for holistic wellness. She is the founder of Dawn of the Earth – a unique platform that combines Somatic breath-work with custom-made tea blending. With Dawn of the Earth, she has created a holistic approach to wellness by integrating the healing power of Somatic Breathwork with the therapeutic benefits of tea. She is also a recognized member of the Breathe Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute. Sepideh deeply believes in empowering and inspiring individuals to take an active role in their well-being and self-care journey. By practicing breathwork techniques individuals can create a state of calm and centeredness, allowing the body to enter a state of regulated state of being.

Jeanine Cliffe is passionate about incorporating transformational wellness experiences into meetings and events. She helps to facilitate retreats offering transformational experiences around the world and has established a Women in Tech Wellness Retreat experience for her clients. Each experience incorporates the culture and healing modalities of the destination. Jeanine also strategically manages top producing accounts for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, focusing on building strong partnerships with key decision makers. She negotiates and navigates the sales process to ensure a mutually beneficial outcome for all. Jeanine was awarded 2023 “Visionary” Smart Meetings Women of the Year by Smart Meetings Magazine. Concurrent to her leadership role, Jeanine is a mindful health and wellness practitioner. She is trained in inner child work, hypnotherapy, channeled visualization, and energy healing. Outside of her corporate job, she has a private practice offering holistic wellness sessions.

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