2025 Speakers & Celebrities

Mina Starsiak Hawk, Star Of HGTV's Hit Show "Good Bones" 

Meet Mina Starsiak Hawk, star of HGTV's hit show Good Bones, appearing on stage Saturday where she will share her expert advice! 

With her keen real estate acumen and strong sense of purpose, Mina Starsiak Hawk is dedicated to the art and the business of saving old homes. Mina co-founded the home renovation company Two Chicks and a Hammer with her mother in the late 2000s, with the goal of revitalizing Indianapolis one property at a time. She became the star of the hit HGTV network show Good Bones, currently in its ninth season, where Mina renovated a lake house she and her family recently purchased north of Indianapolis. With dozens of homes rehabbed and more than 13 million viewers per season, the show is one of the network's most successful series and generated the spinoff show Good Bones: Risky Business.

Mina has also starred in the popular HGTV series A Very Brady Renovation, Rock the Block, and Battle On the Beach, and is developing another new series for HGTV.

When she is not running her business, filming television shows, and working on national campaigns, Mina is a devoted mom to son Jack and daughter Charlotte. She is the author of the kid’s book Built Together. Mina and her family currently reside in Indianapolis, Indiana.

ON STAGE: Saturday at 12pm

Michel Smith Boyd, Star Of HGTV's Hit Show "Luxe For Less"

Meet talented interior designer Michel Smith Boyd, star of HGTV's hit show Luxe For Less, appearing on stage Friday and Saturday where he will share his distinctive style tips and tricks! 

Michel Smith Boyd is an American interior designer and star of HGTV hit shows, Luxe for Less, Rock The Block 4, Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge, and 100 Days Hotel Challenge (new in August 2024). He has received countless accolades including being recognized as one of the Top 10 African American Designers in the country and tapped as one of “Atlanta’s Top 50 Most Powerful People”, as well as Veranda’s “Next Legend.” Additionally, Michel’s work has graced the pages of the Wall Street Journal, Elle Decor, Traditional Home, Vogue, Veranda, Ebony, and Washington Post just to name a few.

His Atlanta based firm, Michel Smith Boyd, LLC, is known for Michel’s signature, sumptuous style. Renowned for its distinctive, cultivated, and soulful vibe, in 2022 Boyd’s work was featured in MODISH, The Book of Great Design for Benton Buckley Books. Boyd prides himself on creating spaces that his clients not only adore but also delight in calling home. Michel’s aesthetic is filtered through the lens of an effortlessly chic Parisian lifestyle, unapologetically bold African movement and couture textiles...but his passion as an interior designer is exploring/expanding the definition of, and how each of us experiences luxury.

Michel’s breadth of influence includes residential and commercial interior design as well as bespoke collections of luxe rugs, artisan case-goods, bold lustrous paintings, and a new collection of fragrances curated for home. His signature style masterfully juxtaposes masculine and feminine sophistication and he seamlessly blends it all under one roof to set the perfect mode.

Newest to Michel’s emerging brand is his own MSB Bespoke Rug Collection, MSB X Crate&Barrel, and MSB How To Luxury e-commerce.

ON STAGE: Friday at 6 PM / Saturday at 2 PM

Jasper Mirabile

See renowned local Chef, Jasper Mirabile, and owner of the much-loved KC restaurant, Jaspers! This local gem will be on stage sharing some of his favorite winter-warming recipes and some cooking hacks you’re not going to want to miss!

ON STAGE: Friday at 1pm / Sunday at Noon!

BLAKE NELSON

Blake Nelson is the CEO of Blake & Associates, a top-performing real estate team in Kansas City with over 25 years of experience. A leader in the industry, Blake has guided countless clients through seamless buying and selling experiences, consistently earning recognition for his expertise and results. Known for his unmatched attention to detail and passion for celebrating the heart of Kansas City, Blake has built a reputation for uncovering hidden gems and showcasing what makes Kansas City an incredible place to live!

See Blake LIVE on stage interviewing HGTV’s Michel Smith Boyd on Friday at 6pm & Saturday at 2pm!