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Hearth Summit Dallas 2025

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OutLoud Dallas

ABOUT THE SUMMITABOUT THE SUMMIT

Why Here, Why Now?

Hearth Summit Dallas is a multi-day gathering that centers the power of creativity, connection, and community to reimagine how we support both youth and educators across our educational systems. Set across vibrant, community-driven venues and institutions, the summit invites participants into immersive experiences that blend performance, storytelling, dialogue, and collective action.

Over three days, artists, educators, youth leaders, and community builders will explore how emotional literacy, artistic expression, and justice-driven practices can shape more humanizing and equitable learning systems—from classrooms to cultural institutions. Whether grounding in nature, co-creating public art, or listening to youth voices shift the atmosphere, every moment of the summit is designed to deepen connection and spark meaningful transformation.

While locally rooted in Dallas, the summit is part of a broader global movement supported by The Wellbeing Project—celebrating community-led approaches to well-being and changemaking. Guided by local leadership, this summit uplifts the lived experiences, cultural traditions, and creative practices that define the city’s spirit—while contributing to a wider dialogue about how we care for ourselves, one another, and the systems we seek to change

Hearth Summit Dallas is more than a conference. It is a shared space to explore the art of well-being, purpose, and possibility—where imagination is honored, healing is centered, and the arts are catalysts for humanizing and reenvisioning education

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Program At A GlanceProgram At A Glance

Learning & Youth Voices

Themes: Student-Centered Learning, Trust & Transformation, Lived Experience

This pillar explores how schools and learning spaces can be reimagined through trust, youth agency, and deep learning. Keynotes and immersive projects like “From Trust to Transformation”, “Experience is the Teacher”, and “SEE ME” highlight how young people’s stories, leadership, and collaboration with artists and educators are reshaping education.

Arts & Experiences

Themes: Creative Expression, Community Storytelling, Healing Through Art

Art is a powerful medium for identity, healing, and intergenerational dialogue. Through Illuminated Voices, poetry workshops, and performance, this pillar centers the arts as a bridge between personal truth and collective transformation—fostering connection across age, background, and community.

Embodied Learning & Ecological Presence

Themes: Nature Connection, Embodied Practice, Collective Healing

Learning and healing aren’t just intellectual—they’re physical and environmental. Workshops like the Guided Hike at Texas Discovery Gardens and Collective Movement ground participants in the wisdom of the body and the natural world, offering pathways to mindfulness, creativity, and ecological belonging.

Technology, Humanity, & the Future

Themes: Youth & Technology, Human Connection, Future of Storytelling

This pillar, anchored by the interactive performance SEE ME, asks bold questions about how technology shapes identity and connection. Through youth-created multimedia experiences and digital storytelling, participants are invited to reimagine what it means to be human in an age of rapid tech evolution.

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    Hearth Summit Istanbul 2025

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    Bilgi University

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      Hearth Summit Malaysia 2025

      HOSTED BY

      Impact Hub Kuala Lumpur

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        Hayley Baynard

        Corporate Development Director at The Wellbeing Project

        Galicia,
        Spain

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        Hayley began her career in London in 2005, working in integrated marketing agencies where she specialised in sponsorships and delivered memorable brand experiences for leading global brands. While she thrived in creating impactful experiences and delivering high-level client service, the fast-paced nature of the industry eventually led her to seek something more meaningful — a role that offered purpose and a deeper sense of belonging.

        In 2012, driven by a love of travel and adventure, Hayley relocated to Australia and transitioned into a sponsorship role in the not-for-profit arts sector. She quickly found her footing and rose to lead the Development team at Sculpture by the Sea, a renowned outdoor public art festival that attracts over half a million visitors annually. In this role, Hayley worked closely with the Founding Director and some of Australia’s most generous philanthropists, family foundations, and corporate partners, alongside a passionate team that soon felt like family.

        While living in Sydney, Hayley also nurtured a growing interest in yoga. Her regular practice led her to complete her first 200-hour yoga teacher training (YTT) in Baja California in 2017. This marked the beginning of a deeper personal journey into wellbeing.

        A desire to reconnect with loved ones eventually brought Hayley back to the UK, where she joined the Barbican — one of Europe’s largest arts centres — as a Senior Manager. There, she led sponsorship efforts within the development team, supporting immersive and art gallery programmes and working closely with trustees and directors to embed a culture of fundraising within the organisation. She continued her personal wellbeing journey by completing additional YTTs in Kids Yoga and restorative Yin, finding a renewed sense of growth in the slower, introspective practice of Yin.

        In 2022, driven by her growing family, Hayley made a new move — this time to Galicia, Spain. Drawn to its natural beauty and cultural difference, reminiscent of Sydney yet closer to home, she established a remote consultancy supporting business development for not-for-profits, arts organisations, and creative enterprises. Inspired by her new community, she also created a home studio, Yoga Skies, to share yoga in an intimate and grounding way.

        Today, Hayley balances family life in Galicia with her role at The Wellbeing Project (TWP), where she leads a new division focused on corporate engagement. In many ways, the puzzle finally feels complete — a meaningful career aligned with purpose, community, and wellbeing.

        What does inner wellbeing mean to you?
        A balanced self and the ability to quieten the internal noise that the busy world creates.

        How would you define wellbeing in one word?
        Peaceful

        Are there any rituals or practices you use to enhance your wellbeing?
        Connecting with family and friends who live abroad
        Cooking wholesome food to enjoy with family and friends
        Spending time near water – rivers or the beach
        Hiking and picnics in nature
        Gardening, growing flowers and food and creating new spaces in the garden
        Teaching yoga workshops and holding space for others

        Why is it important that we prioritize individual, organizational and societal wellbeing?
        When we look after ourselves we can show up as a better, happier human. We can be more balanced, healthy, stable, productive and able to share our wisdom with others. For our planet and future generations, our children and families, collective wellbeing will support a flourishing society and nurtured community.

        Do you have any favorite books, podcasts, or articles that you believe support, promote or educate on wellbeing and related themes?

        Podcasts
        Black Earth Podcast
        The Science of Happiness
        Who Cares Wins

        Books
        Becoming the One, Heleana Aiyana
        The Untethered Soul, Michael A Singer
        The Whole-Brain Child, Dr Tina Payne and Dr Daniel Siegal
        Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before, Dr Julie Smith
        The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary, Catherine Gray
        The Awakened Family, Dr Shefali Tsabary

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        Carina Ndiaye

        Chief Partnerships Officer, Tostan

        Carina Ndiaye is a passionate advocate and change-maker driven by a strong belief in the endogenous potential of Africans to shape their own future. She has dedicated the last fifteen years of her life to her passion for understanding community challenges, developing innovative  and sustainable solutions, and scaling and effective partnerships for community wellbeing. Building on years of experience with various organizations in Africa, Carina joined Tostan in 2022 as Chief of Partnerships Officer to contribute to Tostan’s mission of catalyzing community wellbeing in Africa. She is an expert in organizational development and project management with a proven track record in donor regulation, compliance and risk management for development programs. Prior to joining Tostan, Carina worked for several organizations, including Speak Up Africa and Family Health International (FHI360), where she managed and improved programs on issues close to her heart, including women’s empowerment and gender equality, public health, and education. Carina holds a B.A. in International Relations and Women’s Studies from Mount Holyoke College and a Juris Doctor from Howard University in the United States.

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        Selva Gürdoğan Thomsen

        Founding partner and architect, Superpool

        Selva Gürdoğan graduated with honors from the Southern California Institute of Architecture in 2003. After graduation, she worked for Office for Metropolitan Architecture in Rotterdam and in New York. In 2006 together with Gregers Tang Thomsen, she founded Superpool. During 2013-2019, Selva co-directed Studio-X Istanbul, an urban laboratory of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Between 2019-2022, she taught at the Architecture Association School of Architecture in London. Since 2017, she has led and advised on many public initiatives for children and caregivers within the Urban95 framework of the Van Leer Foundation in collaboration with city administrations in Türkiye, Jordan and Ethiopia. Currently Selva lives between Copenhagen and Istanbul and aside from her work with Superpool, she supports the development of Open Urban Practice, a platform for collaboration for better public programs, spaces and buildings.

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        Content Curation Advisory Board Member Technology and Artificial Intelligence Specialist

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        Sennay Ghebreab

        Professor, Program Director and Founder

        Sennay Ghebreab is a Professor of Socially-Intelligent AI at the University of Amsterdam, where he also serves as the program director of the Master Information Studies and the founder and scientific director of the Civic-AI Lab. He earned his M.Sc. in Technical Information Systems in 1996 and his Ph.D. in Computer Vision and Medical Imaging in 2001, both from the University of Amsterdam. Following a postdoctoral fellowship at the Erasmus Medical Centre in Rotterdam, Sennay held various positions at the UvA, including assistant professor in the Informatics Institute and the Psychology Institute, head of Social Sciences at Amsterdam University College, and associate professor in the Informatics Institute. Sennay’s research focuses on harnessing AI for the betterment of everyday life and society, ensuring it is done fairly and inclusively. In addition to his academic pursuits, he is actively engaged in numerous committees and boards, such as the State Commission against Discrimination and Racism and the Supervisory Board of the Nemo Science Museum.

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        Nina Hastie

        Comedian, Actress, Writer, Public Speaker, and Host; Nina Hastie PTY (Ltd) and “Otherwise, you well?”

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        About Nina Hastie

        Nina Hastie – Comedian, Writer, Actor, Host, and Mental Health Advocate Comedy may be her flagship, but behind the pint-sized powerhouse that is Nina Hastie lies a fleet of creative expertise. With a career spanning two decades, she has carved out a name for herself as one of South Africa’s most versatile and respected media professionals—equally at home on stage, on screen, or behind the scenes. In 2025, Nina made headlines as the host of the 12th Annual Comics Choice Awards, where she brought her trademark blend of intelligence, irreverence, and presence to South Africa’s premier comedy event.

        In 2024, she was celebrated as the creative director and writer of Trevor Noah’s “Welcome to South Africa” commercial, which earned third place at the World Tourism Film Awards, affirming her talent as a cultural storyteller with international impact. Her career is defined by both range and recognition. Nina was nominated for “Best Content Creator” at the DStv Content Creator Awards (2022) and for “Favourite Comedian” at the DStv Viewers Choice Awards the same year. Her stand-up was featured on the Netflix Original special “Only Jokes Allowed” (2021), and she played a lead role in M-Net’s drama series “Inconceivable” (2020).

        From 2016 to 2019, she co-hosted the SAFTA-nominated talk show “Trending SA” on SABC3, becoming a household name known for wit, warmth, and relatability. As a comedy writer, she has received a SAFTA nomination for Writing in TV Comedy (2016) and a Comic’s Choice “Comic’s Pen” nomination (2015). She served as head comedy writer for NBC Universal’s “Celebrity Game Night” between 2019 and 2022, and most recently wrote and directed the first-ever DStv Content Creator Awards.

        Nina’s presence as a host extends across a variety of high-profile events including the Assegai Awards, SATMA Awards, SA Hip Hop Awards, and the JSE Awards. Whether entertaining dignitaries, industry leaders, or festival crowds, her ability to read a room and hold it with confidence is unmatched. In addition to her work in entertainment, Nina is a passionate mental health advocate. Drawing on her lived experience and deep curiosity about the human condition, she created “Otherwise, You Well?”, a wellness podcast launched in 2024. The show blends candid storytelling, humour, and expert insight to help demystify mental health and create space for real, relatable conversations. It is fast becoming a trusted space for listeners seeking both levity and truth.

        Whether on stage, in studio, or holding space for meaningful dialogue, Nina brings her signature mix of authenticity, intelligence, and bold humour. Her work continues to resonate with audiences across generations and platforms, establishing her as a powerful voice at the intersection of entertainment and wellbeing.

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        Nelson Reiyia

        Co-founder, Nashula Maasai Conservancy

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        About Nelson Reiyia

        Nelson Ole Reiyia is an Indigenous Maasai leader for social change and biodiversity conservation. He is CEO and Co-Founder of Nashulai Maasai Conservancy in southern Kenya and a social entrepreneur. As CEO and Co-Founder (with Olomunyak Ric Young) of the award-winning not-for-profit Nashulai Maasai Conservancy, Nelson in 2016 created the first Maasai-led and -governed community conservancy, situated in a 10,000-acre area in Narok County in southern Kenya, abutting the famed Maasai Mara Reserve. Its interdependent mission: Conserve Wildlife, Preserve Culture, and Reverse Poverty. In 2020, Nashulai was awarded the UNDP Equator Prize for its “paradigm-shifting model” for conservation and for meeting a majority of the UN Social Development Goals (SDG), including social justice and women’s empowerment.