Dr. Laurine LeBlanc-White is a nationally recognized trauma-informed clinician, transformational speaker, and author of Unapologetically Resilient. With over 15 years of experience in mental and behavioral health, she has helped families, veterans, and diverse communities move from trauma to transformation. As co-founder of Xponential Growth Academy LLC in Hawai‘i, Dr. LeBlanc-White brings powerful insights on resilience, epigenetics, and healing that inspire audiences worldwide to lead, heal, and transform.

ElDon White is an Executive Leadership Strategist, Transformational Speaker, and retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major with over 21 years of distinguished service, including 15 years in Special Operations and the elite 75th Ranger Regiment. As the first enlisted ICF-Certified Executive Coach in the Department of Defense and Joint Special Operations Command, he has led thousands through high-stakes environments and now brings that same expertise to corporations, schools, and organizations worldwide. Based in Hawai‘i, ElDon empowers leaders, teams, and individuals to ignite purpose, build resilience, and achieve lasting transformation.

Epigenetics, Leadership Growth, and Mental Wellness in a World of Rapid Transformation

Every generation faces change, but the pace of transformation today is unlike anything seen before. Students are preparing for careers that did not exist a decade ago. Entrepreneurs are building ideas in uncertain markets. Professionals are navigating new technologies, remote work cultures, and shifting expectations. In the middle of all this movement, one truth rises to the surface. Success begins with understanding yourself.

This presentation begins with a simple observation. People often try to grow through tactics alone, yet real breakthroughs come from deeper work. Our leadership capacity, our learning patterns, and even our stress responses are shaped not only by what we experience today but by what we have carried for years. Epigenetic research shows that pressure, trauma, and resilience leave biological fingerprints that influence how we think, react, and lead. When individuals understand this, they begin to transform not from the outside in, but from the inside out.

We share how healing unresolved experiences, increasing self-awareness, and practicing intentional habits allow individuals to interrupt unhealthy cycles and build a stronger internal foundation. These principles have helped students regain direction, entrepreneurs rediscover clarity, and professionals elevate their performance without sacrificing mental wellness. The story that unfolds is one of human potential. When people understand the science behind their patterns, they can rewrite them. When they engage in reflective practice, emotional regulation, and grounded leadership behaviors, they strengthen both their well-being and their impact.

Aligned with the conference themes of innovation in education and psychological well-being, as well as navigating global transformation in business and society, this session offers practical strategies that bridge theory and lived experience. Participants will leave with tools that support clarity, resilience, and growth in demanding environments. In a rapidly changing world, the most important skill may be the ability to lead yourself well, heal what limits you, and step into the future with purpose.