Women at the Wilson | Wilson Theatre

Program

Friday Night

7:30-Welcome

7:40-Musical Number By Marissa, Malea & Hudson Rencher

7:45- Kavi Branham

8:30-Q&A

9:00- Dessert in the Event Center

Saturday Morning

9:00 - Sound Therapy Class

10:00-Welcome

10:10- Musical Number by Makyla Blacker

10:15-Talia & Kennedy Littledike

11:20-Bathroom Break

11:25- Welcome Back

11:30-Musical Number by Mauri Lewis

11:40-Abbie Searle

12:00-Lunch Break upstairs in Event Center

1:00- Welcome Back

1:10-Musical Number by Makyla Blacker

1:15-Erica Buck

1:35-Musical Number by

Lisa &Darby Koziol

Saturday Afternoon

1:40-Maria Hogan

2:00-Bathroom Break

2:15-Welcome Back

2:25-Musical Number by

Chris Hepworth

2:35-Andy Smithson

3:00-Musical Number by

Megi Jones

3:10-Tracy Walllace

3:30Kelly Anthon

3:50- Musical Number by

Lisa &Darby Koziol

4:00- Final Remarks by Nicolena Worthington

OUR SPEAKERS AND PERFORMERS

Meet our MC for the Conference! Nicolena Worthington has been performing in the Mini-Cassia area her entire life. Some of her favorite roles have been Marian in the Music Man and Cinderella in the Princess Tea Party. She recently finished assistant directing Grease the Musical at the Historic Wilson Theatre but her favorite role is that of wife and mother. We can’t tell you how much we love Nikki!

Kavi will be our guest speaker on Friday night! Focusing on happiness where we are! Kavi is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of mental health experience practicing, training, and speaking nationally as well as locally in Idaho. He specializes in trauma therapy and works extensively with victims of sexual abuse. Because of this work and his own personal journey with anxiety and panic attacks, he is passionate about helping others with self-acceptance, growth, healing, and increased self-compassion. Kavi currently lives in Sugar City, ID and is a father of four beautiful children and husband to his lovely wife of 14 years, Ashton.

Malea and Hudson have been playing with their mom, Marissa, since they were 4 years old. Music is a large part of their family’s life and there is always some type of music playing in their home. They are excited to share this fun piece with you today. “Outstanding” by Kevin Olsen

We are excited to hear Kenndy’s story of triumph! Kennedy is an Idaho native who moved to the Burley area five years ago. She has a passion for movies, soccer, making soda runs, and embarking on new adventures. Currently attending Bridgerland Tech in Logan, Utah, Kennedy plans to transfer to Boise this summer to continue pursuing her educational goals.

We are excited to hear Talia, the mother of Kennedy, share her side of their story. It’s one thing to face your own trial, but to stand by the side of a child and watch them go through their trial, is another thing. Talia is a wife and mother of four, with three daughters and a son. She spent part of her childhood in Burley and has lived in various places, but Burley was always considered home. She enjoys gardening, traveling, watching movies, reading, outdoor activities, and spending time with her family and friends.

Makyla Blacker has been around music her whole life. She enjoys singing, dancing and playing the violin and piano. When not performing Makyla enjoys spending time with her husband Stetzon and their two kids Bennett and Dixie. Makyla will be sharing her talents with us at the Conference!

Mauri Lewis graduated last year from BYU-Idaho with a degree in Marriage and Family studies. She grew up in Logan UT, but her singing journey really took off when her family moved to Nashville, TN. She enjoys singing arias and musical theatre and is very excited to welcome her first baby in September! You may recognize Mauri, she played Sandy I our production of Grease! She is set to entertain us during the conference!

Erica has an amazing story of hope over debt! She is walking proof that you can over come debt! Erica Buck is passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom. She is a certified financial coach and enjoys building budgets. However, her greatest passion is being a wife to Drew and a mother to her three sons, Brooks, Jace and Dax. Her greatest adventure is hiking with her entire family. They have hiked 28 of the tallest peaks in the United States and plan to hike all 50 and become High Pointers.

Abbie was born and raised in Rigby Idaho and is the youngest of 8 children. She and her husband have three children. Abbie and her family moved back to the area 4 years ago. Currently Abbie is a wife, mother and lactation counselor and enjoys connecting and helping women and families in the Mini-Cassia area. We are looking forward to hearing her speak on “Leaning into Femininity” what a treat!

Lisa Koziol is an Oakley native with a love for music and all things art. She has starred in, directed, and costumed numerous Oakley Valley Arts and Wilson Theater productions. But her most favorite thing to do is perform with her family. There is nothing better! Her daughter, Darby grew up in the lights of the OVAC stage where she has also been involved in many productions. She has also enjoyed the lights of the KFAC and Wilson stage over the years. She was a Vocal Performance major at the College of Southern Idaho before taking some time off to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the California San Diego Mission. Lisa and Darby are so excited to reunite & share their voices with you!

Maria was born and raised in Bogota Colombia and is the oldest of 4 siblings. Maria went to Ricks
College, (BYUI today), after graduating from Preparatory school in Colombia. At the end of her first year at
Ricks she met her husband and they were married later that year. They made their home in Rupert and later moved to Burley where they raised four children - 2 boys and a set of twin girls and have 9 grandchildren. While raising her kids she developed a strong desire to finish her dream to become a nurse and finish what she had started 4 years earlier.
She worked in the medical unit her first year and then moved to the Emergency Department for the rest of her career.
Maria retired this year on April 3rd and now is ready to embrace her new season in life. However, “Nursing will always be a part of my life and I just may still do something to continue to share it with her community”

Chris Hepworth grew up in Hurricane, Utah, and attended Utah State University, majoring in music education. She has taught piano for 44 years. She is married to Craig Hepworth. They have 3 children and 8 grandchildren. Her favorite things to do are playing with her grandchildren and playing the piano.

Andy Smithson, LCSW helps people reach their goals and think, feel and act the way they truly want to through Smithson Counseling and Mindwire Neurofeedback. Andy is a husband and father of six children. They love to ski, rock climb, dance and perform, travel and learn. We are excited to welcome Andy as a speaker and teacher.

Tracy’s story will change you for the better! Tracy was born in American Falls. Her family moved a couple times while her dad was in the military, then at the age of 5 her family moved to Rigby, Idaho. She then served a mission for her church in Honduras for 18 months. Tracy met her husband Richard Wallace who was studying mechanical engineering at BYU. He kindly delayed that career to follow Tracy to ISU where she got a bachelor's in science and her Dental Hygiene license. They moved to American falls and lived there until moving to the Cassia area in 2011. Tracy worked for 25 years in Dental Hygiene until she was forced to retire because of her health. The Wallace's have 5 kids and 4 grandkids.

Megi Jones was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA. She met her husband, Ty, at BYU, and graduated with a BA in Political Science. Currently, Megi loves being mom to her seven children- 4 girls and 3 boys. Some favorite past roles include Dorcas and Milly in Seven Brides. She is grateful for a supportive family that makes it possible for her to do the things that she loves to do.

Senator Kelly Arthur Anthon is from Declo, Idaho. He is married to Joelle (Rogers) Anthon and together the couple have five children. Senator Anthon, is a licensed Idaho attorney, teaches at the University of Idaho College of Law and is the City Administrator for the City of Rupert. He has served in the Idaho Legislature since 2015 and currently serves as the Idaho Senate Majority Leader.

What a treat to have Terri for our bonus 9:00am sound therapy class! Terri Bergen, the owner and founder of Sacred Sounds LLC in

Burley at Harmonious Health and Healing Center. I love sharing the frequencies and vibrations that all my instruments provide, bringing you to a place of peace and harmony. I have been a Sound Healing Practitioner for over 4 years utilizing natural gifts and abilities along with the aid of many types of tuning forks, crystal signing bowls, Tibetan Bowls, chimes, flute and drums. ~Namaste