AUTHOR & SPEAKER

ENTHUSIASTICALLY YOU

Hazel Krebs (she/her/hers) inspires the world to live enthusiastically. After numerous transitions, she has found her calling professionally as an author and speaker for her own company Enthusiastically You. Hazel published her first book in January 2024 entitled Enthusiastically Me, chronicling her journey into sobriety and gender transition, earning her a nomination for Kansas City's Best Local Author by The Pitch. Her story about breaking free from society’s inherent expectations for gender presentation, career aspirations, and dreams, sparks her passion of inspiring everyone to live enthusiastically.

As part of her journey, Hazel has developed her own brand, both in person and social media, allowing her to stand out, beyond simply being noticed as a pink-haired trans woman. Combined with her education in communication, she launched a social media and branding consulting arm of her business, designed for those who want to maintain control of marketing, while needing that extra bit of help to reach their goals.

BREAKOUT LEADER

Forced Religion and Fear: How Christian Nationalism Shapes Anti-Queer Policy in Kansas

In recent years, Kansas has seen a wave of state and local policies influenced by Christian Nationalist ideology—targeting queer and trans Kansans through attacks on education, health care, and personal freedom. This session will examine the most consequential discriminatory laws and local actions passed in the past two years, unpack their real-world impact on LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, and preview what’s likely ahead in the 2026 legislative session. Join advocates, policy experts, and faith leaders for an honest look at how these forces are shaping Kansas—and how communities can organize, educate, and push back.