Health & Wellness
Noon | Location: Oklahoma G
The Art of the Long Game: Keeping Momentum and Staying the Course
Sure it’s easy to be super motivated when your business is brand new! But keeping momentum is hard, especially with setbacks and unexpected problems that face every artist. Our panel of professionals will talk about the tricks and strategies that keep you focused and productive!
Moderator: Liz Campbell
Panelists: C.C. Caldwell, David Rike, Dennis Spielman, Jacklyn Hennion, John Eads/Jim Shorts, Liz Campbell
Tracks: Health & Wellness, Business & Marketing, General Interest
04:00 PM | Location: Sooner A
Defeating the Burnout Monster
We all have passions. But sometimes adding what you want to do to what you have to do can be too stressful. What's the key to finding peace in hobbies, projects and work/life balance? This panel discusses various methods of organizing your time, knowing the warning signs of burnout, and letting go of overload.
Moderator: Crystal Sully
Panelists: Brenna Deutchman, Crystal Sully, Lollalotus, Tommy B. Smith
Tracks: Health & Wellness, Business & Marketing
04:00 PM | Location: University B
Body Positivity in Cosplay with Thousand Faces Cosplay
Cosplay is about freedom of expression, not gatekeeping. This applies even to your own negative inner voice, which might say you're not pretty/fit/young/whatever-else enough to cosplay. But how do you get past that perception and into your new self-concept as a cosplayer? Thousand Faces Cosplay leads this discussion about body positivity and why it matters for creativity and joy in cosplay.
Moderator: Thousand Faces Cosplay
Panelists: Thousand Faces Cosplay
06:00 PM | Location: Boomer B
Fandom Life vs. Long-Term Illnesses
We share insights into the tools and resources needed to maintain a life as a creative while managing chronic illnesses. Our focus will be on the challenges and strategies specific to authors and artists facing chronic conditions, and will discuss the diverse array of autoimmune and chronic diseases and their varied impacts on creativity.
Moderator: Jacklyn Hennion
Panelists: Jacklyn Hennion, Joshua Caudill, M.A., Kimber E Chessmore, Mel White, Shai Fenwick
Tracks: Health & Wellness, Writing & Publishing, Art
11:00 AM | Location: Sooner B
Traditional Japanese Swordsmanship Demo with OKC Iaido
OKC Iaido is the home of traditional Japanese swordsmanship in Oklahoma City. Established in 2004, OKC Iaido practices Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu Iaido, a 450-year-old art of drawing and cutting with the Japanese sword. Come watch a demo and participate in a sample class. Everyone is welcome to watch the demo; participation in the sample class is limited to 12 participants. Participants must be 13 years or older and must sign a waiver.
Moderator: Cap'n Ed
Panelists: Cap'n Ed
Tracks: Kids, Health & Wellness, Meetup