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May 21, 2022
The Virtual Event of the Year!
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, The Hamilton Exchange is hosting a one-day virtual conference: Resilience in Mental Health, Turning Misery Into Magic, with an all-star lineup of magic makers who will highlight and help dispel the stigmas and myths surrounding Health and Wellness, Domestic Violence, and the LGTBQIA+ community. We aspire to pave the way for generations to come by creating a safe space for education and conversation. Our Keynote Speaker will administer a motivational message that is sure to keep you encouraged for years to come. You don't want to miss this.
*A portion of each ticket sold will be gifted to a 2022 graduate whose parents suffer from mental illness or substance use.
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Ashley Elliott (Dr. Vivid)
Dr. Ashley Elliott is a native Washingtonian and considers herself to be a positive product of her urban environment. First-hand family exposure to the impact that substance abuse, mental illness, interpersonal violence, and sexual trauma can have on an individual, family, and community, made Dr. Elliott passionate about empowering others and working to change lives. From a young age, she was intent on pursuing a career that would strengthen her community and enlighten the under-served and often overlooked.
While receiving her doctorate in Clinical Psychology, she started Vivid Innovations Consulting, LLC. Vivid Innovations is a one-woman business that offers mental health consultation, lifestyle consultation, assessment, and seminar/lecture opportunities to schools and businesses. She also operates as a motivational speaker and author, working to empower visions and promote positive well-being. Her clinical interests include community mental health, client psycho-education/health education, substance abuse treatment, group therapy, severe mental illness, & the integration of non-traditional & artistic expression in therapy.
Dr. Elliott has worked with children, adults, and adolescents from various multicultural backgrounds. She also has clinical experience in inpatient mental health, community mental health, and school settings in the DC Metropolitan Area. In 2015, Dr. Elliott launched Innovator Academy and Vivid Kids. These are youth programs offered free of charge to the youth in the Washington DC area. Innovator Academy (Youth ages 12-17) and Vivid Kids (3-11) focus on college/career preparation, building a positive self-image/identity, developing emotional awareness, and creating a positive space to celebrate creativity and individual differences.
In November 2017, she released her first book, In My Safe Space, which is a collection of therapeutic writings aimed at normalizing vulnerability and discussing mental, spiritual, and emotional health. Dr. Elliott has also launched Nights at the Roundtable, which is a monthly event for creatives and professionals of color that focuses on creating a strong sense of support, community, and personal and professional growth.
“I just want to encourage, enlighten, and empower the masses via mental health awareness and motivating messages. My mission is for everyone I encounter to strive to be well mentally, physically, emotionally & spiritually.” – Dr. Ashley Elliott
Magic Makers
Pamela Meredith Hamilton
Pamela Meredith Hamilton (Coach Pam) (The Life Mechanic) is the founder of The Hamilton Exchange (T.H.E). She is an author, storyteller, life/relationship coach, motivational speaker, small group facilitator, Prepare-Enrich Facilitator, and former host of The Hamilton Exchange Radio. Pamela specializes in marriage and family education, tailoring her passion for marriage and the survival of families to create a distinctive coaching method that merges life experience and clinical techniques to assist those in need in the preservation & restoration of families.
My greatest gift in this life is the ability to assist in the Encouragement, Restoration, and Empowerment of those I serve.
FB: @thewordshavepower
IG: @thehamiltonexchange
David Johnson, Certified Personal Trainer
A Charlottesville native, David attended Ferrum College where he pursued a Business Administration degree. While working at the fitness center in college, he became more educated about the importance of health and fitness. After college, he began to pursue a career in fitness. David has a passion for running and is the director of a local run club. He also stays fit and active by lifting and participating in several other sports including Prolyfyck Run Creww of Charlottesville. Prolyfyck, is a run club designed to promote and support physical activity in persons of color. Prolyfyck highlights the disparities of the African American community by dedicating its run time to the streets of predominately black neighborhoods of Charlottesville.
During the pandemic David partnered with two other personal trainers to create The Wake-Up Call, a virtual conversation helping people mentally navigate the pandemic. David also sits on the board of a local non-profit On Our Own, which supports individuals working through mental health and drug addiction.
"What I love about my job is I get to cheer on others for a living. I get to encourage, motivate and help my clients reach their fitness goals while learning to love and trust their bodies."
Whether their goals are big or small David's ultimate objective is to help his clients integrate health and fitness into a lifestyle for themselves and their families.
Patricia Hardy, Founder & Chief Coaching Strategist of Prevalent Hope Coaching & Consulting LLC
Patricia Hardy, Founder & Chief Coaching Strategist for Prevalent Hope Coaching & Consulting LLC. As a self-proclaimed 'Disruptor-in-Chief,' Patricia aims to shake up the stagnant and promote positive change in the lives of women 40 and over. Through a combination of health and life coaching, Patricia shares tools and resources to support women as they reset their minds, reshape their lives and revive their spirits after a life-altering experience.
In addition to her health and life certifications from the Health Coach Institute in Boise, ID, Patricia is pursuing a certification in transformational coaching from the Universal Coach Institute in Atlanta, GA. She also has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Communication Studies from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
FB: @phcoachingandconsulting
Youtube: Prevalent Hope Coaching & Consulting LLC
Artaga Carey
Artaga Carey, is a graduate of Liberty University with a vested interest in forensic psychology, advocacy, and resiliency. Her journey in advocacy began when she experienced intimate partner violence. After overcoming her painful circumstances and surviving domestic violence Artaga’ s real work began. It was important to her as a survivor to help others who have experienced similar trauma but may not know how to seek help. So, she became a CASA volunteer. She was a part of the 2019 cohort conducted by UPENN for working to end violence and abuse in relationships. Her experience gained as a CASA volunteer fueled her desire to work with other vulnerable demographics like veterans who suffer from PTSD and other mental health issues. All of Artaga's collective experiences lead her into becoming a peer recovery specialist and attending college to earn a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology.
Artaga Carey is a proud mother of two brilliant angels, with a growing tribe of others who refuse to let her wavier. Nor will she stop championing for those let fortunate. To contact Artaga Carey, email her at artagacarey@outlook.com
JoShirlon Hargrove Capehart (Mrs. JSpire)
JoShirlon Hargrove Capehart aka Mrs. JSpire is a Motivational Speaker, Host, and Creator of JSpirations Live Online Radio Show and JSpirations Live Facebook podcast. JoShirlon is a 2018 Recipient of the AACCS Award of Inspiration and a 2021 ACHI Award Nominee. JoShirlon is a Wife, mother, and Native of Nelson County. She currently resides in the Tidewater Area of Virginia with her family. In her spare time, she enjoys writing poetry, facilitating classes, and reading. Be sure to catch a podcast and Be JSpired
FB: @JSpirationslive