Better You, Better World (From Me to We) reflects the evolution of workplace wellbeing - shifting from individual health to collective impact. As organizations continue to navigate changing workforce expectations, this conference will focus on creating environments where people feel supported, connected, and empowered to thrive both personally and professionally.
Our vision is to inspire employers and wellness leaders to think beyond standalone programs and embrace wellbeing as a shared responsibility that strengthens culture, drives engagement, and positively influences the broader community. Through thought leadership, practical strategies, and meaningful collaboration, attendees will leave equipped to turn intention into action.
This year’s conference is designed to spark new ideas, elevate leadership commitment, and showcase innovative approaches that demonstrate how investing in people ultimately builds stronger organizations - and a better world.
What can you expect from the day?
Inspirational Speakers: Listen to thought leaders and experts share insights on well-being, resilience, and fostering a culture of wellness in the workplace.
Awards: Recognize employers who actively foster employee well-being through comprehensive programs, initiatives, and supportive workplace environments.
Interactive Workshops: Engage in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity, enhance mindfulness, and promote self-discovery.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships that can support your journey towards better employee well-being.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain new perspectives, tools, and strategies that will empower you to make a meaningful impact and create environments where individuals and organizations can flourish and thrive.
We are grateful to all of the following sponsors and partners who are instrumental in helping us bring you this great day of programming and our monthly conversations.
THIS YEAR’S SPEAKERS
KEYNOTE: RUSSELL F. COX
President and Chief Executive Officer
Norton Healthcare
Cox stepped into his current role at the beginning of 2017. He joined Norton Healthcare in September 2000 as vice president of support services and steadily grew within the organization.
Cox has more than 38 years of executive experience in health care. He is a lifelong resident of Louisville, earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Louisville’s College of Education and Human Development. He also attended the Vanderbilt University Owen School of Management in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed the requirements for certification from its Executive Development Institute.
Cox is active in the community by serving on various nonprofit and volunteer boards. He currently serves on the Bellarmine University Board of Trustees and is a member of its Executive Committee; Kentucky Chamber Board of Trustees; Greater Louisville, Inc. Board of Trustees; and WDRB Editorial Board. In 2018, he was honored by the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana with the “Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout” award. In 2019, he was named one of the Most Admired CEOs in the Louisville area by Louisville Business First, and in 2020, he was inducted into the Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame.
Whitney Sweeney-Martin
Director of Faculty Success anD Wellbeing
University of Louisville
Whitney Sweeney-Martin is an empathetic leader, wellness advocate, and visionary founder of 2Truths, a wellness coaching and consulting practice. She also serves as the Director of Faculty Success and Wellbeing at the University
of Louisville, where she champions initiatives that promote emotional wellness, professional growth, and compassionate leadership. With over a decade of experience as an educator and counselor, Whitney brings a deep commitment to empowering others to find themselves and fostering spaces where individuals can thrive both personally and professionally.
KACEY FRAZIER
Dance Specialist
Whether it is leading 500 dads and daughters in meaningful moments or providing intimate instruction to friends in hoedown happiness, Kacey Frazier passionately brings her love of movement and music into all her dance teaching. For over 30 years, she has created atmospheres of community at corporate, church, school, and club events, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, libraries, adult special needs and retreat centers, family gatherings, marriage conferences, and more.
Kacey draws upon many forms, traditions, and styles of dance—ballroom, line, square, contra, circle, social, and folk dances from around the world and a myriad of time periods. She is honored to be with you today to offer a glimpse of how she can aid you in providing exciting, enjoyable connections for workplace wellness.
