Tessia Watson is a single mother of two young boys who has experienced firsthand the challenges of modern parenting. In her journey to balance family life and personal well-being, she discovered the transformative power of self-care and rejuvenation. This realization led her to establish and run Les Petits Bellots, a bilingual childcare program that provided flexible, short-term childcare solutions in both French and English for children aged 6 months to 4 years, a role she held for 7 years.

In her debut book, Rejuvenated Mums Make Happy Kids, Tessia shares her personal journey as a single parent, offering valuable insights and lessons learned along the way. She firmly believes that when mothers prioritize their own well-being, they become better parents, ultimately creating happier, more successful children. This philosophy drives her work, and she is passionate about sharing her message with others.

Retired United States Army Captain Rich Ingram is a keynote speaker and endurance athlete. Despite losing his arm in combat, he continues to embrace life’s challenges and thrive in adversity. https://bit.ly/RichIngramPodcast On July 20, 2005, Rich sustained injuries from an IED (improvised explosive device) attack that resulted in the amputation of his left arm, and the Army forced him to retire. Not one to back down from a fight, he was relentless in pursuing his dream of leading men and women in combat as an officer. Working with military leaders and government legislators, policy was changed to allow amputees to commission as officers, and Rich was the first, commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in December 2008. He went on to serve three more tours between Iraq and Afghanistan as a combat engineer officer before retiring in 2013. Upon retirement, Rich held Leadership positions with a Fortune 500 company and built and sold a profitable small business,. While recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Rich began competing in the sport of triathlon, which proved to be a catalyst for his recovery and adaptation into a growth mindset, and he continues to push limits running triple-digit mile ultramarathons across the country. Learn more about Rich at https://www.richingram.com/

Sylvia Masich is an ardent Taylor Swift fan, a road biking, speed skating, and track and field enthusiast, as well as a social media devotee. She has been a dedicated coach and volunteer with the Prince George Blizzard Speed Skating Club, Special Olympics BC, and the Prince George Track and Field Club. A 2022 graduate of the BCIT Radio Arts and Entertainment Program, Sylvia previously worked as a broadcaster with Pattison Media and is now pursuing a career as an elementary school teacher.As the Lead Organizer of the Prince George Terry Fox Run, scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024, Sylvia plays a vital role in the community. Her commitment to Special Olympics Canada as a coach has earned her multiple awards for her outstanding achievements.Sylvia was also honored with the Prince George City Council’s Youth of the Year Award, recognizing her exceptional school involvement and significant contributions to the community through volunteering. Over the past eight years, she has been an athlete, coach, and volunteer for the Prince George Track and Field Club. Notably, she has worked tirelessly to include Special Olympics athletes in the club’s traditional training program, leading to three athletes qualifying for the high school track provincial championships.