Happiness Camp Featured Participants

Featured Participants

Richard Appleyard, Tech Guru & Coach

Richard is a Holistic Tech Guru by day, and one half of Operation: Hot Couple by evening and weekends! Richard went through his life-changing event in 2011 when he realized just how much he was the cause of his own misery and unhappiness. He completed a weekend workshop (Landmark Forum) and created a vision for v2.0 of his Life - passion (in his marriage), health and financial independence (full self-expression in work and life). From that was created Marriage 2.0 (a passionate partnership with Jennifer), Operation: Hot Couple (losing over 100bs together through nutrition/ exercise) and That's Brilliant (a creative company he and Jennifer founded). Richard is an IT Manager at the City of Portland, continues to work on creative projects in his spare time, and currently coaches in the Landmark Self Expression and Leadership Program.

Rodrigo, Happiness Coach

Rodrigo Baena is a happiness coach who was profiled in The Oregonian for his work on making Portland, OR a happier place. He is constantly initiating new ideas outside his coaching practice to create and promote more connection between people. He has founded the Portland Happiness Center and holds regular MeetUp events there.

Ann Witsil, Faciliator

Ann is the founder and principal of Catalyst Strategies, For more than 25 years, she has helped management teams and organizations achieve their greatest potential through collaboration, innovation, focused communication and commitment. Ann believes that engaging diverse perspectives helps build a culture of open communication and continual learning which fuels both individual passion and group achievement.

Kellie Poulsen-Grill, Speaker & Author

What you need to know is that 'Kellie Speaks Happy'. Full of energy and fun, "The Whirlwind Woman" is an expert on many aspects of life.  She speaks with a focus on love, loss, life, parenting, songwriting, publishing (both music and book publishing) and "How to Achieve Greatness After the Loss of a Loved One". She also shares about her love story with her husband Dave, and an inspirational, non-fiction book entitled "Send Me A Sign" (Whirlwind Publishing). Kellie also runs Happy Success Ranch Retreats in Wilsonville, Oregon, that take you on a refreshing and amazing journey and leave you energized, inspired and motivated to experience a life filled with more vibrancy, authenticity, integrity, intimacy, spirituality and freedom.

Jennifer Strait, Speaker & Artist

Jennifer is a Public Speaker, Toastmaster, Professional EmCee, and an avowed nemesis of Autopilot Living. She loves to inspire others to think outside of the box, to help them tap into their inherent creativity, to reach beyond what they think they know, and to embrace the idea that Art changes Lives.
Favorite phrases: 'Consider the possibility...' 'Just so that we're clear...' 'What is your ultimate intention?' and 'Your way got you to where you are right now...you want to stay with that?'
Jennifer is a former professor of Clothing & Textiles, a coach, and an accomplished artist. She is also the other half of Operation: Hot Couple!