Awakening 2023

Healing Lives and Healing the World

HAZY LA • 138 N. San Fernando Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90031

July 27–29, 2023

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Awakening 2023 is a convergence of the world’s leading experts in psychedelics. You will have the opportunity to learn from the foremost researchers, healers, scientists, therapists, practitioners, activists, and thought leaders.

Join us and celebrate the Psychedelic Renaissance! Hear from over 33 of the leading experts in the field about how psychedelics can change your mind, change your life, and change the world.

Discover the potential of plant medicine and psychedelics—including magic mushrooms, ayahuasca, ibogaine, DMT, cannabis, and MDMA—and learn how they are being used to treat a variety of mental and physical conditions.

Find out for yourself how psychedelics successfully address the current epidemic of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, pain, autism, OCD, and a variety of other psychological problems.

Learn from the health professionals who have facilitated countless successful breakthrough therapeutic sessions with the use of psychedelics and discover which of these substances might be right for you or someone you know. At Awakening 2023, you will learn how and where to begin your explorations into psychedelic healing.

Psychedelics have been used for tens of thousands of years as a path to greater peace, health, and joy in life. Doctors, therapists, shamans, guides, and healers who have studied with indigenous masters and carry their ancient wisdom into their modern-day practices will share their extensive knowledge. Learn about the progress being made toward regulatory approval and universal access.

Network with your colleagues and the vibrant psychedelic community. Share the most up-to-date information, clinical research, and application of psychedelics for healing the body, mind, and spirit. Enjoy live performances, healing workshops, and incredible food. 

WHAT TO EXPECT at Awakening 2023

2000 Participants
33+ Speakers
Goody Bags & Program Materials
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Exquisite Vegetarian Cuisine
VIP/Speaker/Media Reception
Psychedelic Art Show
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12 Live Music Performances
Healing Workshops
Psychedelic Investment Forum
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Networking
Celebrity Guests
After-Party at the Beach
Exhibits & Vendors
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32 Speakers

Carlos Grisales

My lineage is from Columbia and my mission is to integrate ancestral medicine wisdom into your experience, helping to expand sacred consciousness. My purpose is to bring light and healing through ceremonies that share sacred medicines from the Brazilian Amazon jungle, Columbia, and the deserts of Mexico. I am a Messenger of Light, a Santo Diame Practitioner, Member of the International Indigenous Council and Cultural Promoter of the Pluriethnic Indigenous Autonomous Governorships of the Mexican Republic, Facilitator of Ancestral Medicine and Traditional Guardian of Uses; I prefer to say I’m an Ancestral Medicine Ambassador, Cultural Promoter, and a Heaven on Earth Advocate.

Greg Lake

Greg is a trial and appellate attorney, author, and entrepreneur, having assisted over 40 entheogen-based religious groups enshrine their rights under the free exercise laws. Greg is a prolific writer, having written three books: “Psychedelic in Mental Health Series: Psilocybin,” “The Law of Entheogenic Churches in the United States” and “The Law of Entheogenic Churches (Vol. II): The definition of religion under the first amendment.”, and his work has been featured in numerous articles and podcasts, on a variety of topics pertaining to entheogenic, religious and cognitive freedom. He is the CEO of EntheoConnect and a Co-founder of the Church of Psilomethoxin.

Juanita Romano

Juanita Romano, also referred to by her Indigenous name Vanâheo'o (Sage Woman) Is a Cheyenne Medicine Woman of over 20 years experience in the Healing Arts and founder of Healing Gardens Native American Church located in Los Angeles California In working with Grandmother Ayahuasca, she traveled to the Shipibo Tribe in South America were she emersed herself in the studies of the Icaros, plant diet protocols and other core elements of traditional led ceremonies under the guidance of the Shamanic Maestro of Inka Kena. Juanita serves the vision of The Rainbow Tribe Prophecy, that healing belongs to us all, and that in harmony and unity we find our strength.

Santos Castro

Santos is a licensed holistic therapist and Mestizo healer. He is co-founder of Conscious Partnership and Wolfheart Way Men’s Collective. Author of two books and almost three decades in the mental health field.  He had his first spiritual awakening at 15 years old. That initiated his life as a healer. Was the first member of his family to get sober from three generations of addiction. Santos shamanic initiation began after his mother and grandmother died guiding him from the spirit realm. Currently, he is dedicating his time building a psychedelic educational company to support the blending of the shamanic and clinical worlds. 

Amir Ouaddi

Father, Ceremonial Medicine Man / Shamanic guide, Student and Guardian of Ancestral Wisdom.Of indigenous Mexican (P'urhepecha/Wixarika) and North African (Berber) ethnic heritage- Apprenticed under amazonian (Ayahuasca) Healers, of both Mestizo and Shipibo lineages, since 2012 and actively guiding and co-facilitating since September 2022. I also work with the Sacred Mushrooms and Sacred Tobacco, among other medicinal plants - both psychoactive and non-psychoactive. All of my work and offerings are done in honor and service to the Divine Light of God.

Ian McCall

Ian McCall is a retired American mixed martial arts world champion, performance coach, and founder of The McCall Method. Ian credits psychedelics for his successful recovery from his decade-long dependence on pain medication due to severe sports injuries, including traumatic brain injuries. Since his retirement, Ian has become a prominent advocate for the decriminalization of psychedelics as holistic mind and body therapy. Ian is an advocate for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. He supports his clients in reconnecting with meaning in their lives, experiencing deeper relationships with others, and finding their true purpose.
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Psychedelic Artists

Elif Hurdogran

Elif is a freelance designer who is into spirituality and rainbows, which inspired her to create her art project, Spirit of the Rainbow. The psychedelic tones in her art was her calling even before she had no psychedelic experience. And when she had, it was a homecoming. She channels a high vibrational poem for each piece of art she creates. Elif's art and poems can be found on her Spirit of the Rainbow Instagram page and her merchandise website spiritoftherainbow.art.

Burt VeraCruz

Burt Vera Cruz is an Oakland-based psychedelic motion designer who creates kaleidoscopic, moving mandalas that explore the hidden dimensions of reality. Using astral projection, meditation, and plant medicines, he reveals an esoteric, geometric language underlying the fabric of our universe. From ferns to bees to galaxies, his artwork invites viewers to fully explore the sovereign dimensions of the free mind and experience the divine and magical in the present moment.

Patty Vega

fire_inthehead makes videos and paintings that capture light, movement and emotion. Her art attempts to harness the essence of life force by using color, form and composition. The work vibrates with a mysterious consciousness that captures our elemental humanity.

Her videos and paintings are composed of layers of images and brushstrokes through the use of digital tools. Those layers are then recorded as video or printed on a variety of materials such as aluminum, acrylic, mylar, linen, paper and other materials. The energy of the work invites the viewer into a slowly unfurling narrative of the very meaning of human consciousness and the complexity of civilization.

Adam-Artifauxreal

Artificial intelligence only in positive way (AI) An artist who is at the forefront in this field - @artifauxreal. His work focuses on creating AI art images that reflect the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Adam uses algorithms to generate images that are inspired by the patterns, colors, and shapes found in nature. His work has garnered significant attention from art and AI enthusiasts alike.

PRE-CONFERENCE

Thursday, July 27, 2023


1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Psychedelic Investment Forum (VIP/Speakers/Media Only)

Psychedelics offer a wide array of investment opportunities. Awakening 2023 will provide investors with unique insights on the state of psychedelic investment opportunities. You will learn how to evaluate current and future investment opportunities. Network with financial industry experts and explore these new and exciting investment opportunities.
Moderator: Dustin Robinson – Founding Partner, Mr. Cannabis Law | Co-Founder, Mr. Psychedelic Law | Managing Principal, Iter Investments | Co-Founder, Nucleus

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6:00 – 8:30 PM

VIP/Speakers/Media Reception

Network with the Awakening 2023 speakers and the psychedelic industry thought leaders who are shaping the future of psychedelics. Connect and expand your network within the psychedelic community. Don’t miss this occasion if you are interested in growing personally or if you are a psychedelic industry professional seeking to deepen your connections.

 
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Friday, July 28, 2023

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Conference Room

10:00 – 10:40 AM

Who is Leading the Psychedelic Revolution?

Speaker: Paul Karasik

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11:00 – 11:40 AM

The Promise of Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy

Speaker: Santos Castro, Holistic Therapist & Mestizo Healer

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12:00 – 12:40 PM

Ayahausca: The Mother of Personal Transformation

Speakers: Juanita Romano, Cheyenne Medicine Woman; and Amir Ouaddi, Medicine Man

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1:00 – 1:40 PM

Exploring the Magic of Magic Mushrooms

Moderator: Sky Karasik
Speakers: Shane Norte-Founder & Spiritual Leader of Church of the People for Creator & Mother Earth, Robert Johnson-CEO Mycroboost & Custom Capsules, Ophelia Chong- Agrarian Advocate and Oliver Carlin CEO & Founder Curative Mushrooms, Oliver Carlin

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2:00 – 2:40 PM

DMT: The God Molecule

Moderator: Sky Karasik
Speakers: Carlos Grisales- Messenger of Light, Bradley McCall-Artist, Athlete, Psychonaut and Wolf Purnananda Jowers-Transformationalist Specialist

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3:00 – 3:40 PM

Discovering the Healing Power of Legal Psychedelics

Moderator: Sky Karasik
Speakers: Laughing Dragon-Dream Navigator and Ian Benouis-Co-Founder, Church of Psilomethoxin and Kathryn Walker- CEO Revitalist, MSN-Anesthesia, MSN-Psychiatry

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4:00 – 4:40 PM

Choosing the Perfect Psychedelic Retreat Center

Speaker: Andrew Tansil, Sayulita Wellness Retreat

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5:00 – 5:40 PM

Women in Psychedelics

Moderator: Kaia Roman-Journalist, Entrepreneur, Vice President at Psycheceutical Science
Speakers: Jodi Green- Executive Director, Women in Psychedelics, Zazzy-Co-Founder Third Eye Unblind, Najla Guthrie-Founder, President, CEO KGK Science & Women in Psychedelics

 

Psychedelic Music Performances

6:30 – 7:00 PM

The Genesis of the Zazzerfly by Zazzy

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7:15 – 7:45 PM

Performer Cam Steen

Cameron Steen

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8:00 – 8:30 PM

David Segall
 

The Portal

Music & Arts Gallery

10:00 – 10:40 AM

Sound Bath by Amber ZInsmeister

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11:00 – 11:40 AM

Cannabis & Spirituality: Discovering the “Sacred Mother Medicine” with Skye Weaver

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12:00 – 12:40 PM

Juliana Garces Creativity Session

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1:00 – 1:40 PM

Performer Cam Steen

Performer Cam Steen

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2:00 – 2:40 PM

DivaSonic

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3:00 – 3:40 PM

David Segall

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4:00 – 4:40 PM

Paul Karasik

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5:00 – 5:40 PM

Paul Nolan

 
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Saturday, July 29, 2023

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Conference Room

10:00 – 10:40 AM

Achieving Supernatural Performance with Psychedelics

Moderator: Sky Karasik Speakers: Ian McCall- Scientific Researcher & Performance Coach and Mark “The Shark” Irwin- Undefeated Pro Bare Knuckle Boxer

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11:00 – 11:40 AM

The Microdose Summit

Moderator: Sky Karasik Speakers: Cristianna Hougland- Founder/CEO Mushee Medicinal and Jenica Romero- Entheogenic Integration Specialist, Microhuasca

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12:00 – 12:40 PM

Tapping the Incredible Healing Power of Cannabis

Moderator: Sky Karasik Speakers: Carlos Grisales- Messenger of Light Skye Weaver- Earth, Medicine, & Women’s Leadership Mentor, Psychedelic CannAbyss Facilitator, Psychedelic Self-Care Specialist, Adam Grossman- Founder & Chairman, Papa & Barkley

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1:00 – 1:40 PM

Curing Addiction with Ibogaine

Moderator: Sky Karasik Speakers: Aeden Smith-Ahearn-Psychedelic Connoisseur, CEO & Founder Experience Ibogaine Treatment Center, Wolf Purnananda Jowers-Transformationalist Specialist and Vicky Dulai

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2:00 – 2:40 PM

How to Prepare for a Psychedelic Experience or Ketamine

Moderator: Sky Karasik Speakers: Dennis Notten-Medicine Man, Tony Perzow- CEO & Founder, Sense of Self Institute

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3:00 – 3:40 PM

Secrets for Integrating Psychedelic Experience in Your Life

Moderator: Sky Karasik Speakers: Mychal Prieto- Holistic Lifestyle & Psychedelic Integration Coach, Tony Perzow- CEO & Founder, Sense of Self Institute, Mr. Snow- Lightworker

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4:00 – 4:40 PM

Our Fight for Religious Freedom

Moderator: Matthew Dunehoo- Video Journalist Speakers: Greg Lake- Trial and Appellate Attorney, Co-Founder/Lead Oracle Church of the Sacred Synthesis, Ian Benouis- Co-Founder Church of Psilomethoxin, Shane Norte-Founder & Spiritual Leader of Church of the People for Creator & Mother Earth

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5:00 – 5:40 PM

Psychedelic Accessibility and Reciprocity Update

Moderator: Mathew Dunehoo- Video Journalist Speakers: Courtney Barnes- Counsel, Feldman Legal Advisors PLL, Frank Chavez-UCSB Psychedelic Club Alumni, Ariel Clark, Clark-Howell LLC, and Justin Natoli Psychotherapist; member of the Chacruna Institute’s Women, Gender Diversity, and Sexual Minorities working group; founder of the Queer Medicine Community

 

Psychedelic Music Performances

6:30 – 7:00 PM

Kukuni

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7:15 – 7:45 PM

Amir Ouaddi

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8:00 – 8:30 PM

Mr. Snow

The Portal

Music & Arts Gallery

10:00 – 10:40 AM

Alchemy Sound Healing by Delia Hogan

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11:00 – 11:40 AM

Santa Maria Guide Meditation-For Balance Between the Masculine & Feminine by Carlos Grisales

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12:00 – 12:40 PM

Malia Nicole & Danny Byrne

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1:00 – 1:40 PM

How to Grow Your Own Mushrooms, Opelia Chong

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2:00 – 2:40 PM

Mr. Snow

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3:00 – 3:40 PM

Kukini

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4:00 – 4:40 PM

Amir Ouaddi

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5:00 – 5:40 PM

Erick Casano

 

 
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OUR VALUES

Peace in our minds
Love in our hearts 
Creativity in our Expression

WE BELIEVE

Psychedelics are gifts for healing ourselves and the planet.
Psychedelics should be decriminalized universally.
We must all work to raise the public perception of psychedelics.