About The Speakers
Paula Kettula
Paula Kettula is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with children and families for over 20 years. Paula holds a master's degree in social work from San Diego State University. She also has a diploma in Montessori education from Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). In addition, Paula is a certified yoga teacher (RYT-200) and is trained in EMDR, Sandplay Therapy, Play Therapy and Transformational Leadership.
Paula is the creator and the host of a massively successful online parenting summit called “Becoming a Peaceful Parent” that was attended by 35 world renown parenting experts including Dr. Daniel Siegel, Dr. Rick Hanson, Dr. Laura Markham, Debbie Reber and many others.
She has also hosted live “Beyond Screen Time” events that give parents the top strategies to end screen time battles by leading screen time experts such as Dr. Kardaras, Dr. Victoria Dunckley, and Dr. Catherine Steiner-Adair.
In her role as a psychotherapist and a transformational parent coach, Paula works closely with parents to help them connect with the heart and soul of their children by using a love-centered leadership framework that helps families move from surviving to thriving one step at a time. Her work is also infused with her experience as a psychotherapist, trauma experts and the power of the latest research findings from developmental neuroscience.
Paula’s vision is to support parents in becoming empowering, influential, loving and inspirational leaders in their family in order to create a deeply connected relationship with their children, meet their children’s needs without being triggered, stressed or overwhelmed resulting in a peaceful, joyful and loving family environment.
Heather Hough
I am a true believer that experience is the best education. I have lived on both coasts and even on the Big Island of Hawaii. Creating A Heart of Gold: The Greatest Gift while on opposite sides of the country has been an amazing way to create connection with my mom.
I hope to continue to enrich the lives of children and families in all the work that I do. Beyond the creation of this book, I have volunteered throughout Central America to support orphanages, taught ecology classes at the Boys and Girls Club, and lead family friendly yoga classes.
I am passionate about all things that promote healthy living, especially sustainability. I am completing my Environmental Studies degree and plan to found a permaculture food forest that will provide nutrients and education to the community. My purpose in life is to do all things with authenticity, courage, and joy!
Sharon Brown
I’m a lover of life and believe that a life well lived is one lived in positivity with lots of love, laughter, encouragement—and unconditional love!
Children have always held a special place in my heart and I’ve been super blessed to have 3 of my own—Hunter, Heather and Parker. Working together, to create a Heart of Gold for Kids, with Heather is beyond fantastic!
The most important things in life to me are my faith, family, pups, traveling, boating, and anything on or near the water or beach. What fills my heart is precious time with family and friends. I strive to encourage others and leave a legacy that will make a positive impact in this beautiful world!
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