Introducing Conference Speakers

WEforum Health and Wellness Conference

Eat For Life: How the Power of

Food Can Heal Your Body

Meet Christine Wong, Conference Speaker

# plasticfreefoodie , Conscious Cook , Instagram Influencer

Christine Wong believes that her plastic-free message is something she can stand behind. Her online presence has always been food- and veggie-based, but she specifically wanted to make a change in her own habits for the health of the environment, more specifically the ocean, after watching the documentary A Plastic Ocean .

Her hardest job is helping people change their lifestyle habits. But she gets it. It’s not always feasible to leave the house carrying reusable bags and containers. Sometimes it even takes drastic measures. One of her workshop attendees intentionally allowed her water bottles to accumulate in her house for thirty days until she finally said, “enough!“

What is in Christine's Self-care Pantry?

She’s learned to take a step back. Life situations always arise and if she pauses to reflect, she can always find a solution.
She has always loved the creative process, both personally and professionally, as a graphic designer. At home she likes to cook, particularly with global flavors, which allows her to “travel the world in my own kitchen.”
She prefers simplicity and doesn‘t make plans for every day of the week. “People are like, Go, Go, Go! We always have time in our family.“

Meet Clare Broderick, Conference Speaker

Engineer and Lifestyle Sustainability Coach

Clare Broderick is an engineer who retired after almost 30 years in the industry, and now devotes her time to raising awareness at the intersection of health and the environment. She wants to push along a shift in consumer preferences so she concentrates on setting a good example, clarifying the How-tos of sustainability and incentivizing others to make greener lifestyle changes.

Clare's family has a history of cancer and thus she understands that life is hectic, full of surprises, and that progress is gradual. It can also be overwhelming even knowing where to start and how to sift through all the information out there. "People do tend to become more motivated by big life changes, like a new baby, moving to a new home or a chronic illness.“

What is in Clare's Self-care Pantry? Clare likes activities that help her pause, breathe and reset.

She likes walking and hiking in nature, particularly in the woods, for that alone time so she can recharge.
She seeks out daily spiritual inspiration. She likes gratitude affirmations before she even gets out of bed in the morning and enjoys reading inspiration blogs at night.

Join WEforum at The Global Mala Project

Saturday, September 23rd - Long Branch - 9AM

The Global Mala is an international celebration of mindfulness that unites yoga, service and collective action.

If you haven't attended a Mala in past years, here is what you need to know. The purpose of the project is to bring the global yoga community together to form a “mala around the earth." As the NJ community practices in Long Branch, yogis all over the world will be doing the exact same thing in their cities, towns, and studios.

This event is an epic 108-minute yoga practice, encompassing 108 sun salutations, led by NJ's best teachers. It will take place on the Promenade in Long Branch, right near the Great Lawn

Visit NJYC Website to Learn More

Where : The Great Lawn and Promenade

in Long Branch, NJ

When : September 23, 2018

Free Beach Meditation:

7:30 AM , led by April Puciata

Welcome and Keynote Message:

from Regine Flimlin and the Weforum Group

Yoga Practice at 9 AM : L ed by Breane Wood, Bridget Riepl, Kristine Deer, Serena Soffer, Jodi Kobrin, Rachel Wallace, Natalia DiFolco, Chelsea Hoeffler, Loren Russo, Jennifer Vafakos, Jennifer Cavalieri, Janet Gallo, and Bret Morgan.

100 percent of the proceeds from the 2018 Mala will go to the

WEforum Health & Wellness Conference

Tickets:

$30: Includes the signature 2018 Mala bracelet.

$45: Includes the signature 2018 Mala bracelet and a 2018 Mala tank top.