2026 Texas Fruit Festival Speakers
Karen Ranzi
Karen Ranzi, 70, is a seasoned expert in natural healing, raw vegan nutrition, and healthy parenting. With 30 years as a raw vegan, she has authored four books, coached clients worldwide, and reversed her own chronic health issues.
John Kohler
In his early 20s, John was told by doctors that he had spinal meningitis and that his chances of even long-term survival were not good. Since 1995, he has been maintaining a whole foods, vegan, primarily raw approach to eating. John has remained committed over the decades to inform the public about creating vibrant robust health.
Don Bennett
A 100% raw vegan for more than two decades, Don Bennett is the director of Health101.org, and a Disease Avoidance Specialist. Don’s lectures on the subject of how to have the BEST odds of avoiding degenerative disease and creating robust health are down-to-earth, insightful, informative, and empowering. “The quality of your diet and the other equally important lifestyle factors are directly correlated with your future quality of life and future health.”
Dr. Doug Graham
Dr. Douglas Graham is a pioneering raw food and natural health expert, lifelong athlete, author, and advisor to elite performers who has spoken at over 5,000 presentations worldwide, and authored influential books such as The 80/10/10 Diet. He is widely recognized as a leading figure in the modern raw vegan movement, with decades of experience in education, retreats, and holistic nutrition and fitness advocacy.
Scott Burnhard
Scott Burnhard helps people simplify holistic healing through real-world detox strategies, whole-food nutrition, and lifestyle habits that actually stick. His work is grounded, empowering, and focused on helping you rebuild energy, clarity, and long-term vitality from the inside out.
Carrie Drinkwine
Carrie Drinkwine’s powerful health transformation began when she reversed serious health conditions and infertility and embraced regenerative detoxification practices. Carrie is a world-renowned speaker, coach, and founder of Wise Wellness Clinic and the Institute of Regenerative Health.
Doug Evans
Doug Evans is a raw-vegan sprouting pioneer who shifted overnight in 1999 from a heavy meat-and-dairy lifestyle to a fully raw plant-based diet — and has sustained that for over 25 years. He’s the author of The Sprout Book and a passionate educator helping others grow and enjoy the most nutrient-rich living foods right from their kitchen.
Eli Martyr
Eli is a working stuntman for the silver screen — you’ve seen him perform in movies like Pacific Rim, War for the Planet of the Apes, and X-Men: Apocalypse. It’s not an easy job, and not for the faint-hearted. He eats a high-performance diet for a high-octane vocation. He will be giving a presentation about building strength, muscle and fitness utilizing raw foods with a focus on fruit. Eli talks about his journey of updating his lifestyle and becoming healthier inside and out as a means to deepen his own spiritual journey and evolution as a spiritual being.
Dr. Sam Mielcarski
With over 29 years of experience as a clinician on a mission, holistic therapist; speaker; author; coach; and visionary, Dr. Sam (aka “The Health Raiser!”) will help you ‘rise up’ and take your health to the next level! Dr. Sam has proven that when it comes to achieving better health, there really is a ‘quick fix!’ — and that it is safe, affordable, and easy-to-follow. He has a unique teaching style that utilizes functional frameworks, light humor, and key memorable takeaways that create everlasting wellness transformation.
Ellen Livingston
Ellen Livingston is a natural-health and wellness mentor who, drawing on over two decades of living a fruit-centric raw vegan lifestyle, inspires audiences worldwide to reclaim high energy, vibrant health, and inner peace. Ellen inspires with her wholehearted dedication to living her own life in a peaceful, sustainable, and naturally healthy way.
Stacey Heiny
Stacey Heiny is a certified holistic nutritionist, lifestyle-wellness mentor and founder of The Herban Farmacy, who combines her plant-based expertise with clean beauty advocacy and small-farm farming to empower individuals to create clarity, vitality and purpose in their wellness journey.
Jovan Cole
Jovan Cole (aka “Vonnie”) has been plant-based for over 12 years, after experiencing an awakening to move to a more aligned and higher-energy lifestyle. Since then, Vonnie has created a high-frequency culture in Dallas with his businesses — Vegan Vibrationz restaurant and Chakra Chow raw vegan eatery — serving the community and raising his family in a health-conscious and high-vibrational way.
Dave Escamilla
Dave became ill at a young age after side effects from pharmaceutical medicine, suffering for years from headaches, brain fog, and exhaustion. Eventually he discovered natural healing techniques which completely reversed all symptoms. Dave shares powerful information as host of the Rapid Regeneration podcast, and is Chairman of the Texas Fruit Festival.
Authentic Communication Workshop with Xavier Moonbridge
Xavier Moonbridge’s workshop offers a new way to see our child self and the children in our lives by granting them the agency and dignity most of us never had. He also offers an interactive conscious communication workshop that empowers you to communicate creatively through constructive expression and deep listening.
Somatic Dance with Aryana Solh
Breath & Movement Alchemist, Regenerative Health Specialist, and 20-year raw vegan rebel. With 25 years bridging ancient wisdom and cellular regeneration, Aryana helps people transform from the inside out.
Qi Gong with Jerome Shaw
Jerome is a lifelong student dedicated to exploring and sharing the depths of holistic wellness and spiritual growth. Jerome has inspired many with his insights on the power of breath and energy to sustain life. His journey as a Qigong teacher and Pranic living practitioner reflects his deep commitment to understanding the body’s energy systems and unlocking the potential of life force energy.
Sound Healing & Improv Games with Vic Wheeler
Vic Wheeler is extremely talented in the field of sound frequency healing. He will be employing sacred flute technology, healing bowls, as well as assistance from other facilitators to create a unique sound healing transformation experience for you.
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