About Us.
Founded over 35 years ago in the mountains of Southern Oregon, Body Mind Spirit Celebration has grown into the largest network of holistic expos in the United States. With the acquisition of the legendary Celebration Metaphysical Fairs of Colorado and Ohio’s Victory of Light Festival, we now produce some of the nation’s most prominent gatherings for spiritual seekers, healers, and conscious living advocates.
AWAKEN YOUR SIXTH SENSE
Our founder, Steve Strickland, brings a unique background in political campaign management and his early experiences as an exhibitor at gem and jewelry shows in the 1980s. His vision is to create immersive festivals where attendees leave both energized and enriched by a multi-sensory experience. In the early 1990s, Timothy Leary, a headlining performer at our events, pioneered the integration of multimedia content into previously static presentations—a vision Steve has expanded into a dynamic platform for holistic transformation through entertainment.
Over the decades, Body Mind Spirit Celebration has continually evolved to serve the metaphysical and alternative health communities, curating a lineup of leading speakers, cutting-edge products, and innovative experiences. By staying ahead of trends and embracing the ever-expanding holistic movement, we’ve built a legacy of vibrant, well-attended festivals that inspire and uplift.
THE PEOPLE OF BODY MIND SPIRIT
Steve Strickland
Founder and Promotor
Steve was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Beloit College with a BA degree in Philosophy. A lifelong love of the metaphysical led him to create Body Mind Spirit Expos in the mid 1980's. These days he plans out the overall direction of the company and often manages individual expos. Away from work you will find him researching "new science topics" or playing yet another computer role playing game.
Megan Mitchell
Box Office Manager
Megan received her Ph.D in Anglo Irish Literature from University College Dublin in 1993. She works countless hours on every aspect of BMSE. You will see her managing many expos around the country. When away from work she lives as a "book monster" and consumes nearly every fantasy and sci-fi novel in sight.
Alexandra Amaya
Vendor Village Sales
Born and raised in Oregon, Ali has a strong passion for travel, culture and cuisine. She enjoys spending her time hiking, camping and scuba diving around the world. You will always find her with snacks in her purse and a hunger to learn more. These days she oversees all sales to exhibitors and maintains the quality and diversity of the village that has grown to be the standard for holistic events.
Alyssa Sidwell
Vendor Support
Alyssa is a passionate traveler, who loves to paint, crochet, & practice Reiki Healing! With a Bachelor's of Business degree from Kent State University, she is very grateful to be able to help our Holistic Wellness exhibitors & customers find success. When she's not working, Alyssa loves exploring in nature & new places!
Abe no Seimei
Enlightened Master
Shih Tzu Extraordinaire
Naomi Forkash
Customer Operations
An avid gardener, Naomi enjoys keeping up with her backyard chickens and growing organic veggies. A typical day off will find her hiking, biking or running amok with her husband and 2 adorable dogs.
Arvind Purohit
System Technical Support
Arvind leads the website development team.
Corrina Prince
CS
Corrina Prince is a dedicated customer service professional who thrives on creating positive experiences for others. Outside of work, Corrina loves spending quality time with her husband, getting lost in a good book, and finding balance through meditation. Her warm and caring nature makes her a joy to work with and a trusted support for every customer she serves.
Katie Wright
Event Manager
Katie Wright a native of Central Florida adds sunshine and sparkling good humor to our event team. She's been rocking the event management world for over a decade, and if that's not cool enough, she's also got a mystical side as a tarot reader for the past three years. When Katie's not orchestrating epic events or peering into the future, you can find her chilling with her purrfect cats, indulging in some delicious takeout, or tending to her lush jungle of houseplants. Katie loves the outdoors. Give her a trail, and she'll be off hiking and exploring nature whenever she gets the chance.
Heykel Aouriri
Sales
Heykel enjoys time with his family and pets as much as he enjoys playing a round of golf. He considers cooking for friends and family time well spent and has never been known to turn down a good meal.
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