Break Free
February 22, 2025
Story Church Colorado
502 N Walnut St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
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Ticket types include:
General Admission - standard access
Changemaker - VIP access Customizable options that include 1 x 1 connections with our Speaker Coaches or Organizers, mentions on stage the day of the event, advertising in our digital program, and more! If you purchase Changemaker tickets, our Organizers will email you to help you select which options are best for you!
Livestream - virtual access
Break Free Speakers and Performers
Patrick Casale | AuDHD Speaker, Coach, Author
Patrick Casale is an AuDHD mental health therapist, Neurodivergent business coach, and Keynote Speaker who leads retreats, summits, and coaching programs, helping entrepreneurs work through impostor syndrome, self-doubt, and paralyzing perfectionism, while embracing their authenticity. He has coined the phrase, Doubt Yourself Do It Anyway™.
He is the founder of All Things Private Practice LLC, and the host of the “All Things Private Practice Podcast, and the Divergent Conversations Podcast.” Patrick also owns a group psychotherapy practice in Asheville, NC.
Angela Giles Klocke | Trauma Recovery Speaker & Coach
Angela Giles Klocke is a dynamic speaker, writer, and coach passionate about trauma recovery, creativity, and personal empowerment. With a focus on domestic violence recovery and healing, she uses her platform to guide individuals through their journeys of finding their voices and reclaiming their stories. Angela’s work spans speaking, workshops, coaching, and podcasting, all infused with a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes storytelling, creativity, and hope. Based in Colorado Springs, Angela is driven by the belief in leading by example, encapsulated in her powerful tagline: "I'll go first."
Donna Santistevan | Certified Trauma Therapist, Professional Speaker, & Illuminator
Donna Santistevan is a certified trauma therapist who believes that every person has the capacity to heal from the things that broke them once. She has 24 years of experience in private practice. She has been blessed and humbled to work in psychiatric units and hospitals. She believes that each of us has the capacity to heal, no matter what. She is a mom to her two amazing children, Tanner and Sky Kovac, who are her heart.
Mel Thacker, MD | DipABLM, Surgeon, Coach, Podcaster
Mel Thacker, MD, DipABLM is a double board certified otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat surgeon) and lifestyle medicine specialist, a surgeon coach, and podcaster. She resides in Massachusetts with her husband, their 2 children, and a feisty bunny named Daisy. When she is not doctoring or coaching, she can be found running marathons (she’s completed 20!).
Sara Van Hecke | Singer-Songwriter
Freshly planted in the front range, Sara Van Hecke is making a name for herself in Colorado’s musical realm. Enchanted by Chicago’s vibrant music scene as a young singer-songwriter, Sara Van Hecke serenaded crowds in famed concert halls such as The House of Blues, The Bottom Lounge, and The Beat Kitchen. Bustling rooms fell silent carefully listening to her radically honest and personal songwriting. Sara Van Hecke has over 10 years of performing, songwriting and recording experience and draws inspiration from artists like Norah Jones, Brandi Carlile and Maggie Rogers. Sara’s original tunes are grounded yet dreamlike - weaving authentic moments with the curiosities of life.
Lizz Welch | Non-Profit CEO
Lizz is a dynamic leader with over 25 years of experience driving innovative, high-impact solutions for economic and social development. She specializes in leading multicultural teams, advancing gender empowerment, and fostering economic inclusion. A certified high-performance coach and former Peace Corps volunteer, Lizz also serves on multiple boards supporting global development and social enterprise initiatives.
Rohaan Zuberi | Purpose, Legacy and Impact Coach | Data Analytics & AI Mentor
Rohaan Zuberi is a Data Analytics Team Lead, Mentor, and Life Coach with a mission to help 1 million people turn their ambitions into legacies that matter. With over a decade of experience and a Master’s in Technology Innovation Management, Rohaan blends his professional expertise with a passion for helping people grow in ways that impact their lives. He believes success isn’t just about achievements - it’s about leaving a lasting impact and guiding people to align their actions with what truly matters.