Thursday, November 10, 2011

Sheldon talks about finding "joy in the journey"


Thanks for those who attended the LIFT Conference this year! Check this web site soon for dates for additional events. Below is a link to LDS counselor Sheldon Martin talking about finding joy through his children: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IMKdnm0zFo

Monday, October 24, 2011

We are Extending the Early Bird Price for Tickets!

We are extending the early bird pricing ($19.99) for the LIFT Conference. It will be $19.99 online or $29.99 at the door. Hurry and register today before this event sells out!

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Registration Link!

Just a reminder that NEXT week ends the $19.99 early bird ticket special for the LIFT Conference. Head to: www.seagullbook.com/page-LIFT.html to register! (Or you can visit any Seagull Book to purchase tickets.)

Friday, October 7, 2011

Liz and Portion Control


Liz Edmunds (the hostess of the LIFT Conference) talks about portion control in this video. Liz believes that people shouldn't be so concerned about what they eat - but that they should be more focused on portion control. Interesting video - check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBZs2-Bkd_E

Friday, September 30, 2011

Amy Hansen


Amy Hansen will be performing at the LIFT Conference (which is happening in 29 days!) Amy is a talented pianist, mother and wife. Here's a link to an interview with Amy:

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Hank Smith


Hank Smith is one of our presenters for the LIFT Conference this year. He is a popular speaker among youth and adults alike. Here's Hank telling a hilarious story about how he met his wife: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yjjhj8RYj8M

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Speakers!

We have a great panel of speakers at the LIFT Conference this year. Below are the bios of our speakers. (Remember to register before Oct. 20th to get the early bird discount. You can register by visiting: www.seagullbook.com and clicking on the "LIFT" link.)

Dr. John L. Lund - As a popular speaker, author, and marriage counselor, Dr. John L. Lund's practical approaches to complex interpersonal relationships in the work-place and at home have resulted in the publication of various books and audio products. Because of his research in interpersonal relationships and communication, Dr. Lund has been able to serve both the business world as a consultant in "Improving Communications" and the private sector as a family counselor.
He holds Bachelor's degrees in sociology and education from Brigham Young University, a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Washington in Seattle and a Doctor of Education from Brigham Young University.



Sheldon Martin - G. Sheldon Martin is a mental health counselor and popular speaker. With a master’s degree in mental health counseling, he specializes in the areas of parenting, marriage, anxiety, depression, pornography addiction, and struggling teens. He and his wife, Nicole, are the parents of five children. Together they love watching, coaching, and playing sports with their children.



Meg Johnson - Meg Johnson has motivated tens of thousands of people across the globe with her motto:When life gets too hard to stand, just keep on rollin'! Meg broke her neck in 2004 and spent four months in the hospital recovering from multiple injuries and returned home without the use of her legs, back, stomach, or hands - a full quadriplegic. Since she was paralyzed, Meg has competed at the national Ms. Wheelchair America pageant in New York, founded and directs Ms. Wheelchair Utah, instituted a service outreach program, and authored several books. Her CD, When Life Gets Hard, was published this spring. Her greatest accomplishment is enjoyed every day as she gets to be a wife to her husband, Whit.



Kim Nelson - Kim A. Nelson, a graduate of Brigham Young University, has a master’s degree in counseling from Seattle Pacific University. Kim is the president of Stillwater Connection, a business consulting firm in Bellevue, Washington. He is the author of The Stillwater Buckskin, If God Loves Me, Why This? and Happily Forever After: A Practical Guide for LDS Couples Who Want to Improve, Grow, and Share An Eternal Relationship. He and his wife, Lois, have two daughters and three grandchildren.



Hank Smith - Hank Smith grew up in St. George, Utah. He has an MBA from Utah State University. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at BYU and teaches in BYU’s Religion Department.

Hank is a popular presenter at many events around Utah. He enjoys running marathons and eating lots of ice cream, which is why he runs marathons. More than anything else he loves being with his wonderful wife and children.



Kathryn Jenkins - With thirty-six years of professional experience in corporate and internal communications, public relations, media relations, marketing communications, and publications management, Kathryn Jenkins currently serves as the managing editor at Covenant Communications. Prior to her current position, she was press secretary for a U.S. Congressman; vice-president of Aspen West Publishing Company; manager of strategic communications for software manufacturer Novell, Inc.; director of public relations at Westminster College; and held communications management positions at a variety of national and international corporations. She also served as editor at an array of companies and for a variety of publications, including BYU Today, the Ensign, Well Magazine, Mountainwest Magazine, and The Herbalist.

Her interests include reading, writing, cooking, traveling, and doing family history. She has met five presidents of the United States, sailed up the Nile River, prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, eaten tempura in Tokyo, and received a dozen long-stemmed red roses from a stranger on the street in Athens.



Amy B. Hansen - At the age of five, Amy pleaded with her mother to let her start taking piano lessons, and her mother eventually gave in. At a young age, Amy competed in music festivals and also composed various pieces of music. Amy studied cello, participated in choirs, and was also a cheerleader at Pleasant Grove High School, but her main focus continued to be the piano. At the end of her senior year, Amy was fortunate enough to receive music scholarship offers from Utah State University and Brigham Young University. She attended USU and studied in the piano program for two and a half years before transferring to BYU. While there, she studied with Irene Peery-Fox. She received a bachelor’s degree in music with an emphasis in piano performance in 2008. She currently resides in Utah where she has a private piano studio of more than twenty students. She and her husband are the proud parents of two beautiful daughters.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Liz Edmunds - The Food Nanny - Talks about LIFT

Liz Edmunds (the star of the popular TV show, "The Food Nanny") is going to be the emcee of the LIFT Conference. Below is a link to a video with Liz talking about the event.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

LIFT Conference - Oct. 29th!


Mark your calendars for the LIFT Conference! (LIFT stands for Laughter, Inspiration, Friendship and Testimony). This year's event will be Oct. 29th in the Orem High School auditorium (75 S. 400 E., Orem, Utah) Doors open at 8:15 a.m., conference begins at 9 a.m.

Liz Edmunds ("Food Nanny" TV Star) will be this year's emcee - and speakers include John Lund, Meg Johnson, Hank Smith, Sheldon Martin and others! Speakers will cover everything from improving communication with your spouse to how to let go of anxiety and guilt.

Early Bird Registration is only $19.99 (and registration includes a tote bag and chocolates). The link for registration will be posted next week.