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Dr. Cara Quant is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician and passionate about female sexual health. Out of her passion for empowering women, she created Viva La Vulva, whose mission is to bring together like-minded people from different backgrounds who have a passion for driving change in the way female sexual health is perceived in our society. She is using the power of art to drive this change and help redefine female sexuality that transcends above race, culture, age, and geography.

Peta Vaughan is a Host Conscious Content Creator and CEO of Vybez Entertainment. Peta is dedicated to using storytelling and conscious media to inspire and educate audiences worldwide. With a strong belief in the power of media to shape minds and hearts, Peta has made it her mission to create content that uplifts, empowers and create positive change.

Dr. Brandye Wilson-Manigat, MD, aka “Dr. Brandye,” is touted by patients and peers alike as one of the best OB/GYN physicians and surgeons. She is frequently called upon by local and national TV, print, radio, and online media to give a fresh perspective and new information on women’s health trends.

She is the founder and chief medical advisor for DrBrandyeMD.com, which helps women embrace their feminine essence, so they get their sexy back. Dr. Brandye consistently educates her clients. She uses her online TV show, women’s pleasure coaching practice, and her signature workshop, Girls Night Out, to give you fun and engaging sessions to learn what is robbing you of your sexy, while providing simple secrets to more energy, less stress, better mood, and more pleasure in your life. If you want to learn what is blocking you from a vibrant, passionate sex life, you need to talk to Dr. Brandye.

Associate Professor Obstetrics & Gynecology, Co-Chair, Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity Alliance

As a former volunteer Doula at SFGH, Dr. Thomas is committed to providing patient centered care to women from low and underserved communities.

As a faculty member she works as a part of the USC Verdugo Hills private practice in Glendale. Additionally, serves as a co-faculty advisor for the IDEA committee. Her research interests include Black maternal morbidity and mortality, health disparities, and quality of care. Of note, she recently published an article entitled "The Experiences of Black Community-Based Doulas as they Mitigate Systems of Racism: A Qualitative Study."

Ultimately, she strives to provide quality care to patients from a variety of backgrounds and teaches the residents how to thrive while serving patients in need.

Dr. Michael Krychman is a Board Certified OBGYN and an AASECT Certified Sexual Counselor/Supervisor. He specializes in menopausal health, hormone therapy, sexual pain disorders, vulvar disorders and loss of libido, chronic medical illness, and medical devices and their impact on female sexual function.

Not only is he an active reviewer for the Journal of Sexual Medicine, Dr. Krychman has published seven books, including his most recent one: The Sexual Spark, 20 Essential Exercises to Reignite the Passion, 100 Questions & Answers for Women Living with Cancer: A Practical Guide to Female Cancer Survivorship.

Dr. Krychman has been featured by several national shows and publications, including the Today Show, US News, and World Report, in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Health Magazine.

Chántelle Adanna Agbro is a Nigerian-American literary artist, international award-winning self-published author, spoken word poet, and self-love/wellness enthusiast, currently based in LA. Her memoir titled, My Soul Told On Me was self-published in 2019. Originally from the DMV, she’s been writing since the age of 10 as a form of self-expression. Chántelle is known for being fearless and ruthless in her vulnerability, courageous in her ability to speak, and fluid in her ability to authentically convey her feelings.

My name is EriKali, I was born and raised in Los Angeles California. I am a Sacred Artist and a piece of art like the earth and all beings. My Divine Power is my Sacred Sensuality and birth right is to express my power, this is my Divine right. I dance to transmute, to rise the frequency and vibration of the Earth. When I dance everything becomes love and colorful again

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Artist Shelley Bruce is Los Angeles native sharing her service work with a focus on the arts, healing and social justice. With two Bachelors in Ethnic Studies and Fine Art, for the past 15 years, Shelley has performed poetry at countless shows, directed nonprofit organizations, and organized social justice programs throughout Southern California. She has most notably has traveled to Washington DC, New York, Ghana, London, and across Southern California sharing her painting. Her first publication of poetry is titled On Blooming (2018) and first recorded poetry album Heaven Here (2021). Shelley is also the founder of grassroots movement Day of Healing, and BIPOC community center The Heart Dept located in downtown Los Angeles. Her central focus is to create well-being for all people through compassionate centered, sustainable movements.

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Chef Alicia currently uses the power of intuition as her main tool for developing cuisines from around the world for private clientele. She is able to offer delicious, hi-vibrational meals, but also to serve as functional foods for the BODY, MIND & SPIRIT.

Colorful plant-based foods inspired by mother nature and all the colors of the rainbow, you will find Chef Alicia's cuisines to be a true delight to see, taste, and experience.

Happy Hour Agency is a Los Angeles based creative agency making and sharing ideas that are collaborative, wacky, and fun. We create sensory experiences powered by curiosity and our insights in the worlds of booze, design, art, and community. We're transparent in our values, bold in our vision and aim to pour these principles into each of our projects.

Happy Hour Agency's mission is to connect bars, restaurants, and hotels with their communities in exciting ways through the services we offer. With years of experience in the hospitality and creative industries, Happy Hour Agency is a one-stop shop for branding, beverage program development, collateral innovation, artist partnerships and events.