2024 Conference Schedule
Day 1, Monday October 21st @ 9am ET
Karen Lynch
How to Take Up Space and Make a Difference
President and CEO of CVS Health and author of Taking Up Space
Join Doro and Tricia as they sit down with Karen Lynch, President and CEO of CVS Health, for an inspiring discussion on her groundbreaking book, Taking Up Space: Get Heard, Deliver Results, and Make a Difference. Karen will share her journey from a challenging childhood to leading one of the largest healthcare companies in the U.S. She will delve into the actionable strategies outlined in her book, offering insights on overcoming systemic obstacles, amplifying your voice, and driving positive change. This talk will show you how to blend empathy into everything you do, fostering environments where innovation and diverse opinions thrive.
Karen S. Lynch is the President and CEO of CVS Health, a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest healthcare corporations in the U.S. Recognized as a trailblazer in the healthcare industry, Karen has been instrumental in leading CVS Health’s transformation into a customer-centric, integrated healthcare provider. Under her leadership, CVS Health has expanded access to care, improved health outcomes, and pioneered innovative solutions to make healthcare more affordable and accessible to millions of Americans. Karen's journey to becoming one of the most powerful women in business is rooted in resilience and determination. She was named to Forbes’ list of the World’s Most Powerful Women.
Day 2, Tuesday October 22nd @ 9am ET
Marc Howard
How We Listen and How We Bond
Professor Georgetown University
Founder of the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice
Marc, founder of The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, joins Tricia and Doro to discuss the power of listening and the remarkable commonalities all people share. This non-profit organization is dedicated to fostering understanding and empathy between incarcerated individuals and the broader public. By facilitating conversations and interactions between prisoners and members of free society, the organization strives to challenge stereotypes, reduce recidivism, and promote a more just and equitable world. Doro and Tricia joined Marc in conversations with inmates and were touched by the humanity which binds us all. The project underscores that meaningful dialogue and deep listening, in our own lives, can drive transformative change in our relationships. Doro and Tricia are thrilled that Marc has joined us this year at the Achieving Optimal Health Conference.
Marc Howard is a leading expert in criminal justice reform, a professor of law and government at Georgetown University, and the founder of the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice. With a deep commitment to creating a more just and equitable society, Marc’s research explores the intersections of justice, punishment, and human rights. He is the author of Unusually Cruel: Prisons, Punishment, and the Real American Exceptionalism, which critiques the U.S. criminal justice system and its harsh penal practices. In addition to his academic and reform efforts, Marc frequently speaks on the importance of challenging stereotypes, promoting meaningful dialogue, and reducing recidivism through education and advocacy.
Day 3, Wednesday October 23rd @ 9am ET
Dr. Tracy Freeman
Managing Women’s Hormones From Puberty to Menopause
Chief Medical Officer, BB&R
Dr. Tracy Freeman is BB&R’s Chief Medical Officer, a holistic doctor trained in internal and functional medicine. During this year’s conference, she discusses tips and tricks for managing female hormones from puberty to menopause. She explains estrogen dominance, a functional medicine concept where low progesterone levels lead to a relative excess of estrogen. Causes can include stress, adrenal fatigue, exposure to external estrogens, and obesity. She will also talk about progesterone, which is crucial for sleep, anxiety reduction, and preventing conditions like fibroids and cysts. Dr. Tracy will offer practical advice for managing hormone imbalances, including diet changes, exercise, and specific supplements.
Dr. Tracy Freeman, MD is a leading holistic doctor based in Washington, D.C., specializing in internal and functional medicine. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Freeman is renowned for her integrative approach to healthcare, combining traditional medical practices with holistic strategies to address the root causes of illness. Dr. Freeman is passionate about empowering her patients to take control of their health through practical lifestyle changes. Her work emphasizes the importance of personalized care. Dr. Freeman is highly respected for her ability to blend science with holistic treatments, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Day 4, Wednesday October 24th @ 9am ET
Iylana Vanzant
From Chaos to Calm: Cultivating Presence
in a Fast-Paced World
Author, TV Personality
We are thrilled to have Iyanla Vanzant back at the AOHC conference. At this year’s conference, she will emphasize the importance of being present in the moment and what that means. She uses her humor and brilliance to discuss how holding onto past disappointments can prevent us from moving forward and experiencing growth. Iyanla will also highlight the value of stillness and presence, contrasting it with our culture's obsession with busyness. She will conclude with a very special meditation exercise designed to help participants connect with their breath and relax their bodies.
Iyanla Vanzant is a celebrated spiritual teacher, inspirational speaker, and author, renowned for her deep wisdom and transformative impact on personal and emotional well-being. As the host of Iyanla: Fix My Life on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), she gained widespread recognition for helping individuals confront and overcome deeply rooted personal challenges. With a background in law and over three decades of experience as a life coach and spiritual guide, Iyanla has authored several New York Times bestsellers, including Acts of Faith, Yesterday, I Cried, and In the Meantime. Iyanla inspires audiences to cultivate emotional strength and spiritual clarity, helping people create lasting change in their lives.
Day 5, Friday October 25th @ 9am ET
Arianna Huffington
Democratizing Health Coaching with AI
CEO and founder of Thrive Global | Founder of The Huffington Post
Arianna Huffington sits down with Tricia and Doro for a compelling and incredible conversation explaining the role of AI-driven personalized behavior change in transforming healthcare. Her new venture, Thrive AI Health, is supported by the OpenAI Startup Fund and focuses on developing an AI health coach to provide expert-level health coaching accessible to everyone. Key aspects of health, including sleep, nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and social connections, that can be significantly improved through AI's hyper-personalization capabilities. We can’t wait for you to hear from Arianna. She is distilling knowledge and best practices in a way that can really change all of our futures and our society at large.
Arianna Huffington is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, the founder of The Huffington Post, and the author of 15 books, including Thrive and The Sleep Revolution. In 2016, she launched Thrive Global, a behavior change technology company with the mission of improving productivity and health outcomes.
She has been named to Time Magazine's list of the world’s 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list. Originally from Greece, she moved to England when she was 16 and graduated from Cambridge University with an M.A. in economics. At 21, she became president of the famed debating society, the Cambridge Union.
Her last two books, Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder and The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night At A Time, both became instant international bestsellers.