Authentic Voices Speaker Series

An inspiring speaker series featuring dynamic voices, powerful stories, and transformative ideas to spark authentic alignment in your life.

Grab your favorite humans — the ones who see your magic — and step into your fullest potential at the Authentic Voices Speaker Series, where powerful storytellers share their journeys of healing, transformation, and living authentically aligned lives. This inspiring evening offers tools, insights, and the courage to step into your truth, overcome limiting beliefs, and create the life you’ve always dreamed of. Surround yourself with stories of resilience, empowerment, and holistic wellness as you connect with a community breaking barriers and choosing to live their most authentic lives.

The Vibe:
Imagine stepping into your best friend's living room — warm lighting, the aroma of tea swirling in the air, and a sense that you're right where you're meant to be. You settle into a cozy chair, heart open, ready for a deep, soul-bearing conversation. That’s the magic of the Authentic Voices Speaker Series.

It’s not just a series; it’s a gathering of kindred spirits. A space where stories are told, truths are unearthed, and hearts are seen. Each speaker offers not just words but a gentle nudge toward healing, empowerment, and transformation.

Here, wisdom flows as naturally as laughter, and you're reminded that you’re not alone in your journey. It’s a place for expanding perspectives, reclaiming your power, and connecting with a community that holds space for every part of who you are before the world told you who to be!

Take a look at this powerhouse line-up of speakers:

Jess Kiely-Vogelpohl
Founder of Consciously Unbecoming + Authentic Voices Speaker Series, Keynote Speaker + Trainer
“Rewiring Limiting Beliefs for a Life by Your Own Design”

Jess Kiely-Vogelpohl is the founder of Consciously Unbecoming and a transformational guide for individuals and teams ready to ditch the societal blueprint and lead with authenticity. With a dynamic blend of neuroscience, psychology, quantum physics, and nervous system regulation, she helps people and organizations rewire limiting beliefs, align with their vision, and create meaningful momentum. Whether she’s speaking, coaching, or leading immersive trainings, Jess brings science, heart, and just enough humor to shake things up.

Dr. Elizabeth Davidson
Holistic Doctor and Health Revolutionary
"Rooted in Wellness: Regenerative Health Beyond Diagnosis."

Elizabeth Davidson is a force in holistic medicine—a lifelong revolutionary who’s been challenging the system since she was 10. For decades, she’s helped people heal what others deemed “unsolvable.” Now, she’s rewriting the future of healthcare with a bold new model focused on true well-being. She’s training the next wave of holistic practitioners and co-creating Healer, an autoimmune healing center in Essex. Wildly passionate about vitality, music, skiing, and waking the world up—she lives off the beaten path in a yurt in Williston with her daughter, Elena.

Annie O'Shaughnessy
Educator, Writer, Non-Profit Executive Director and Perpetual Beginner at Being Human
"Coming Home to Being Human."

Annie O’Shaughnessy is an educator, writer, and Executive Director of The Starling Collaborative, with over 30 years of experience integrating mindfulness, restorative practices, and trauma-informed care. After a life-changing brain injury in 2015, she deepened her work, earning a M.Ed. in Mindfulness for Educators and co-creating the Holistic Restorative Education program at Saint Michael’s College. She’s devoted to creating spaces where people reconnect with their true nature, deshame their shadows, and show up fully. Annie lives in Underhill Center, VT with her husband and dog, and brings fierce love, deep wisdom, and wild soul to every space she enters.

Ally Berthiaume
Author, Writer and Founder of The Write Place, Right Time.
"Braving Who to Be: Redefining Who We Are Not Based on What We Do."

Alyssa (Ally/A.Y.) is an award-winning author and founder of The Write Place, Right Time. She empowers bold, soulful storytellers to craft memoirs that inspire change and transform lives. Based in Vermont and serving clients worldwide, Alyssa offers expert book coaching, developmental editing, and publishing guidance. Her mission? To amplify voices often silenced, helping them reclaim their stories and spark cultural shifts.

This Event is for You If:

You are the type of person who is ready to embrace their true self and seek a path of healing, transformation, and alignment. Whether you’re looking to break through limiting beliefs, understand your unique design, or connect with a like-minded community of people on a journey of growth and empowerment, this event is for you!

Here’s why you’ll want to be there:

- Be inspired by stories of courage, resilience, and overcoming adversity.
- Gain practical tools and insights to help you live an aligned, authentic life.
- Connect with others who are also committed to healing, self-discovery, and empowerment.
- Walk away with actionable strategies for living your most authentic and fulfilling life.

Oh and the fun doesn’t stop after the Speakers exit stage left! Vendor Market and Reception to follow! Come join local Vermont small businesses and peruse wellness products, holistic gifts and services, plus beautiful goodies!

Proceeds from this event will be lovingly donated back to the beautiful Bryan Art Gallery — a true gem in the heart of Jeffersonville. This gallery isn’t just a space for art; it’s a living, breathing tribute to Vermont’s creative spirit and a cornerstone of the local community. By supporting the gallery, we’re helping preserve a sanctuary where artists are celebrated, stories are told, and connection is cultivated. It’s an honor to give back to a space that gives so much.

About the Venue:

Bryan Gallery is Vermont's premier nonprofit gallery, showcasing regional contemporary artists, both established and emerging, in Jeffersonville and Stowe, Vermont.

As Ram Dass so beautifully states: “we are all walking each other home.” So, let’s do so gently, authentically, and with beautiful vulnerability.

Reserve your seat today and join us for a transformative experience!