"Be Still" Speakers
Aislin and Justin Dyer
Aislin Dyer has been blessed to be surrounded by strong, faithful women all her life as a daughter, sister, and mother. She is married to Justin Dyer, the world's greatest listener for this chatterbox. They are the parents of six children. Aislin has a degree in English and is a storyteller and dramaturg working at the Springville Public Library and on various theatre productions at BYU. She loves to hike, cook, attend plays, read aloud with her loved ones, and volunteer at local schools as a "drama mama." Her particular brand of happiness is watching children of God learn and connect to people and principles through stories.
Justin Dyer is a Professor of Religious Education at Brigham Young University. He received his Ph.D. in human and community development from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and was a postdoctoral fellow at Auburn University. He teaches classes on religion and family as well as graduate statistics. He has conducted research on incarcerated fathers and their families and he currently researches how religion, family, and mental health influence each other. He is particularly interested in Latter-day Saint mental health and how being LGBTQ+ and a Latter-day Saint influences mental health. He has published over 70 academic studies. His research has won several awards including BYU’s Young Scholar Award. He holds the college of Religious Education’s Moral Education Professorship and is a Fellow with the Wheatley Institute at BYU. He loves to read with his children, play complex board games, chat with his six sisters, and spend time with Aislin, who infuses his life with adventure.
Chad Hymas
Chad Hymas is an internationally acclaimed speaker, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for safety awareness and personal empowerment. Despite a life-altering accident that left him paralyzed from the chest down, Chad’s indomitable spirit and unwavering determination have propelled him to inspire audiences worldwide with his powerful message of resilience, leadership, and purposeful living. In 2003, Chad set a world record by wheeling his chair from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas (513 miles).
As a sought-after keynote speaker, Chad captivates audiences with his engaging storytelling, profound insights, and practical strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving extraordinary success. His presentations on topics ranging from leadership and team building to safety awareness and leaving a legacy leave a lasting impact on individuals and organizations alike, empowering them to unlock their full potential and create positive change in their lives and communities.
Chad is the author of the bestselling book “Doing What Must Be Done” where he shares his remarkable journey of resilience and offers invaluable lessons on overcoming adversity and embracing life’s challenges with courage and determination. His dedication to promoting safety awareness has earned him recognition as a leading advocate for injury prevention, inspiring countless individuals to prioritize safety in all aspects of their lives.
Through his work as a speaker, author, and safety advocate, Chad Hymas continues to touch hearts, ignite inspiration, and empower audiences to live with purpose, passion, and unwavering resilience. His unwavering commitment to making a difference serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for people around the world. He has graced the stage of hundreds of professional and civic organizations, including Wells Fargo, Blue Cross Blue Shield, AT&T, Rainbird, IHC, American Express, Prudential Life, Quanta Services and many more.
Heather Jo Kennedy
As a certified professional life coach, Heather helps individuals and groups find both clarity and sustainable motivation. She is a business owner, author, artist and speaker with hobbies all over the board, not to mention a mother of four and wife of 22 years. And she does it all without coffee! Through personal experiences, training and her coaching, she has developed systems for tackling discouragement and apprehension. The best trick is a focal point in her presentations—establishing and nurturing your three most important relationships.
April James
Wife, mother of 7, grandma to 6, nonprofit Executive Director, and lifelong entrepreneur, April has gained valuable insights on how to manage stress in an exceptionally busy life. Over the years, she has grown in her passion to share her many experiences, life lessons and strategies for self improvement with business owners, entrepreneurs and women's groups across the US. She thrives on helping others find new perspectives and new success in physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing through public speaking, mentoring and her innovative coaching programs.
