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Speak. Listen. Stir the Collective.

Panelists & Moderators Invitation – Evolve & Unite Festival
November 1–2, 2025 | Portland Expo Center

We’re curating live panel discussions that bridge experience, insight, and lived wisdom across topics like mental health, addiction recovery, embodiment, spirituality, parenting, grief, psychedelics, and social justice.
 

If you’re a natural conversation holder, a storyteller, or a truth-seeker who thrives in dialogue — we’d love to hear from you.

Panel Topics You Can Join:

Saturday, November 1 | 

*Each panel discussion is 1-hour long

 

The Loneliness Epidemic @ 10:30 AM 

Why We’re More Disconnected Than Ever

A soul-level look at our collective ache for connection in a hyperconnected world.​

 

Burnout is the New Pandemic @ ​​11:45 AM

How Do We Actually Heal? 

Modern life is exhausting. Let’s talk about nervous system collapse, hustle trauma, and the myth of resilience.

Social Media, Spiritual Bypassing & the Business of Healing @ 1:00 PM

​The truth behind curated healing, toxic positivity, and the influencer industry.

Holding Each Other Up: Masculine Healing in Community @ 2:15 PM 

​The importance of safe male spaces, mentorship, and the quiet strength in showing up for one another.

Open Circle: Reflections & Responses @ 3:30 PM 

​Step up to the mic and share what’s on your heart—no script, no pressure, just presence and connection.

Sunday, November 2

 

Parenting in the Age of Anxiety @ 10:30 AM

Raising Kids Who Feel Safe to Feel 

Conscious parenting, gentle discipline, and emotional literacy for the next generation.

Climate Grief & Eco-Anxiety @ 11:45 AM

How Do We Stay Hopeful? 

Emotional resilience in the face of environmental collapse. Stories, actions, and community grief work.

 

The Future of Psychedelic Healing @ 1:00 PM

Is the Hype Harmful?

From therapy rooms to retreats, we explore the science, the risks, and the integration path.

Can AI Be Conscious? Tech & the Human Spirit @ 2:15 PM

A playful and provocative panel on consciousness, technology, and what it means to be human.

Community Circle @ 3:30 PM

What Are You Taking With You?

A closing heart-share. No panel, just connection—moderated space for integration and gratitude.

Apply to Join a Panel or Moderate

Basic Information

This is an in-person panel discussion taking place at the Portland Expo Center on November 1–2, 2025. Please indicate which day(s) you are available to be present on-site:
November 1st
November 2nd
Both

Your Voice

Are you applying as a:
Panelist
Moderator
Open to both

Which panel themes are you most drawn to?

Saturday, November 1st:
Saturday, November 2nd:

Stage Presence

Have you spoken on panels before?
Yes
No

Media Release Consent

Please note: All panels may be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded for festival archives, future promotion, and possible public sharing through social media, website, or marketing materials.

Do you consent to being recorded, photographed, and quoted publicly in association with your role in this panel?
Yes – I fully consent
Yes, but I would like to set limits (we will follow up)
No – I prefer not to be recorded or photographed

Additional Details

Are you comfortable speaking in front of a live audience (approx. 40–100 people per panel)?
Yes
No
I’d like support with this
Would you like to be considered for other speaking, teaching, or facilitation opportunities during the festival weekend?
Yes
No
Maybe - let's talk

This may be used for festival marketing materials, social media, and speaker programs.

Agreement & Acknowledgement

By checking the box below, you affirm that:

By submitting an application, completing payment, or otherwise registering for participation in The Evolve & Unite Festival, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by these Terms & Conditions. Your electronic submission or payment constitutes a binding agreement, and is legally equivalent to a signed, written contract. You agree that no physical signature is necessary for these terms to be enforceable.

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