Breakout Speaker Bios 4

  • Dr. Hughston is board certified in cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medine. Dr. Hughston attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine from 2011-2015 where she obtained her medical degree.

    She then went on to attend the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio where she completed her internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship in 2021. She served as the chief cardiology fellow from 2020-2021 at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio.

    She is also board certified in Adult Echocardiography, Cardiovascular Computed Tomography and Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Hughston is a Lubbock native at heart.

    She grew up in Lubbock and graduated from Monterey High School and loves that all of her family still calls Lubbock home. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband, Adam, and their two daughters as well as cooking, and playing tennis and mahjong.

    She is also deeply committed to the community of Lubbock and West Texas through volunteering at many charity organizations. Dr. Hughston believes that the practice of medicine is truly that, a practice.

    The field of cardiology is changing constantly with new therapies and guidelines being released almost daily. With that in mind, she strives to maintain the most up to date knowledge so that her patients are receiving the best care possible.

    Her hope is to be remembered as a physician who touched the lives of her patients and helped them achieve a longer and more healthy life.

  • "Cardiology & Women's Health"

    Discuss difference between men and women when it comes to cardiac disease such as symptoms and risk factors. Overview of basic cardiology workup.

  • Rory Sheppard has spent the last 35+ years of my career working and building some of the most iconic brands in the state of Texas.

    - I believe in making things simple so they are useful and understandable.

    - I add value to my clients and community through quickly solving problems and making sense of complex and challenging situations.

    - I work with my clients to develop systems and processes so that they are more profitable - getting consistent and predictable results.

  • "How To Get Your Financial House In Order"

    You are the manager of your own personal brand. You are responsible for ensuring that you manage 3 critical components of Performance, Image, and Exposure. Join us for insightful & interactive workshop to identify key things that you can & should be doing to establish & enhance your executive presence.

  • Monique Loveless, a multifaceted Style Expert & Creative Visionary has spanned a career in fashion for over a decade. Styling celebrities, executives, and entrepreneurs. Her expertise has led her to spearhead a captivating women empowerment blog called Socially Spoiled.

    With a rich background in the realms of media, fashion and a certified life coach Monique brings a unique blend of creativity and insight to empowering women of color. Her experience has honed her ability to curate compelling content that resonates with women seeking inspiration and empowerment.

    Through Socially Spoiled, Monique endeavors to uplift and motivate women to embrace their individuality, shatter stereotypes, and unleash their inner strength to conquer challenges.

    Join Monique as she embarks on a transformative journey, empowering women to own their narratives, thrive, and radiate confidence in a world ripe for their influence.

  • "Fashioning a Life You Love"

    Using Style as a Tool for Personal Transformation: Examine how intentional style choices can serve as a catalyst for personal transformation, empowerment, and living authentically

  • Laurie is a dynamic force in the real estate staging industry, blending over two decades of experience in design, marketing, sales, business development, and coaching. With ten years dedicated to real estate, Laurie's multifaceted expertise has empowered entrepreneurs to attract their ideal clients, fostering growth and amplifying impact.

    Her approach is rooted in visionary strategy and an infectious enthusiasm for success, making her a beloved coach, mentor and speaker. Laurie has been the guiding light for aspiring women in business, extending her knowledge into business and personal branding, public relations, and marketing.

    As a celebrated speaker at real estate staging conferences and women's events, she shares insights from her rich career, inspiring women to pursue their passions with wisdom and encouragement.

    Laurie's dedication to revolutionizing business ownership is evident in her commitment to leveraging social media and branding for business vibrancy. Her recent keynote at the Real Estate Staging Association Conference was met with acclaim, as attendees praised her motivational presence and actionable insights, leading to transformative industry ripples.

    Testimonials from the conference highlight Laurie's remarkable impact: "Stellar job. Rich, powerful and right on target," and "Loved your presentation! Best motivation ever! Your presence was priceless."

    Attendees have lauded her encouragement, noting, "You’re amazing and such an encouragement! Thank you for your awesome talk," and celebrated the practical takeaways, "HAVE PAGES OF NOTES! You challenged me to look at attempting a more open approach to my social media."

    Her contagious personality has captivated many, with one participant expressing, "From the moment I met Laurie I knew I wanted to know more about her." Laurie continues to inspire, championing entrepreneurs and guiding them towards building the businesses they love!

  • "Building the Business You Love!"

    Join me for an illuminating session where we will explore the journey of building a thriving business, drawing inspiration from the resilience and brilliance of diamonds. Discover how to navigate challenges, harness your uniqueness, and leverage branding and social media to create a business you love.

    Learn to shine bright amidst pressure and darkness, just like diamonds do.

  • Steve was just 13 years old when he saw a man at a carnival juggling. It was that day that he decided he wanted to become a juggler. Through his high school years Steve became a street performer and juggled for the merchant association of a local shopping mall in St. Louis, MO.

    It was there that he learned to juggle and tell stories at the same time. Little did he know the impact this experience would have on his future. In 1984 while attending the University of Tulsa, Steve was asked to share a devotional for one of the campus ministries. He was asked to tell the story of the Prodigal Son in a creative way, where college students wouldn’t be bored. Steve juggled the story of the Prodigal Son.

    The message was very well received. That night several members of the University of Tulsa football team were in attendance. They asked Steve to join them and share his juggling story at several high school Fellowship of Christian Athletes groups.

    Thus “Juggling for Jesus” came into being. The following summer God opened the doors for Steve to develop and expand his juggling ministry. The St Louis Post Dispatch got word of Steve’s ministry and ran an article about him that was featured on the front page. That summer Steve had the opportunity to juggle for over 75 groups in 3 different states.

    After college, Steve continued his juggling ministry in combination with working on staff as a college minister. In 1989, Steve headed to Asbury Theological Seminary where he would receive his Masters of Divinity degree. While in seminary word of his juggling ministry again spread.

    Steve juggled at over 300 events in his 3 years at seminary. After seminary, Steve moved to Lubbock, TX, where he again served as a college minister. In January of 2002 Steve responded to God’s leading and started traveling full time with his juggling ministry.

    He still lives in Lubbock, Texas with his wife Kim and his children Aaron, Faith and David.

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