ALIGN Summit 2026

Vedic Meditation Teacher, Author & Emmy-Winning Actor

Actor Jeff Kober has built an extraordinary career across film and television, with credits in over 55 feature films and more than 90 television productions, including acclaimed series like The Walking Dead, Sons of Anarchy, Shameless, and his Emmy-winning role on General Hospital. His recent work includes the films Grassland and Self-Reliance, and he continues to expand his creative reach with projects like Cash for Gold and his own writing and photography in Lie Exposed. A true multi-hyphenate, he also creates large-format tintype and ambrotype photographs.

Beyond acting, writing and photography, Jeff is a dedicated teacher of Vedic Meditation, the author of Embracing Bliss: 108 Daily Meditations, and co-creator of the new SoulBoom series Day Shift with Rainn Wilson. As a keynote speaker at ALIGN Summit, Jeff will lead attendees on a journey of self-discovery, sharing the power of meditation and Vedic wisdom to release past burdens, expand consciousness and create a life of alignment.

Attendees can also meet Jeff in person during a book signing for his book, Embracing Bliss: 108 Daily Meditations, during the noon break.

Neurologist & Ayurvedic Expert

Dr. Trupti Gokani is a board-certified neurologist, health and mindset coach, Ayurvedic expert, and Master Practitioner of NLP who has spent her career bridging the wisdom of eastern philosophy with the evidence-based world of western medicine.

Dr. Gokani built her reputation treating patients that other doctors had given up on – people with debilitating migraines, chronic pain, and neurological conditions that weren’t responding to conventional approaches. In functional medicine style, she sought answers to the question, what is the stress underneath this.

The answer led her to Ayurveda, NLP, and mindset coaching, a framework she calls the Three Brain Model — working with the thinking brain, the feeling brain and the doing brain, or in simpler terms, the mind, the heart and the gut.

Her thesis is straightforward – that stress is the root cause of most of what ails us. And that healing it requires working with all three brains at once.

Her latest book, The Stress Rx, is the distillation of everything she has learned. It is part neuroscience, part ancient wisdom and part prescription for the way most of us are quietly suffering without realizing it.

Author & Founder, Born SuperHuman

Dan Metcalfe is a global wellness pioneer, keynote speaker, and author whose life story reads like a movie.

A professional footballer in England turned leading man in Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s productions worldwide, Dan’s extraordinary path took two devastating turns: a stage injury that left him paralyzed, and a 2018 cycling accident that left part of his brain dead. Both times, doctors said he wouldn’t recover. Both times, he did, not with pharmaceutical intervention but through the natural healing protocols he now teaches globally.

That journey became Born SuperHuman, a global wellness movement and his 2024 book, Born SuperHuman: Wellness Whispers. His thesis is both simple and radical: We are born to heal.

Everything you need to thrive already exists within you. You just need to remember how to access it.

Musician, Singer & Songwriter, Founder, Mind Music

Thaddaeus Washington is a musician, singer, and founder of Mind Music, a movement
dedicated to making mindfulness accessible through restorative sound and immersive
experiences. Raised in a deeply musical, faith-centered household, he developed a
distinctive ear-driven style that blends artistry with intention. Since releasing his debut
album Genesis, he has performed nationally, including appearances at major sporting
events, and released over 100 original songs. Through Mind Music, Thaddaeus creates
spaces for people to disconnect, reset, and reconnect with themselves. His work is
guided by purpose and a belief in music’s ability to support healing, focus, and inner
calm.

Sound Meditation Facilitator

Jay Taylor is a renowned sound meditation facilitator who harnesses the transformative power of sound to create an environment for deep relaxation, balance, and healing.  With a profound understanding of vibrational therapy, Jay uses instruments like crystal singing bowls, gongs and tuning forks to help individuals tap into whatever healing they seek, from reducing stress to releasing emotional blocks to reconnecting with their inner self. Jay’s unique approach creates immersive, meditative experiences that restore harmony to mind, body and soul.

In his keynote presentation at ALIGN Summit 2026, Jay will lead attendees through a sound meditation, offering a space to reset, restore, and elevate consciousness. With Jay’s calming presence and mastery of sound, attendees will feel inspired to create a powerful healing pathway in their lives.

Astrologer, Tarot Reader & Jungian Coach

Sinéad Fine is a renowned astrologer, Tarot reader, and Jungian coach with over 20 years of experience helping people unlock their intuition to live their best lives.  Her work weaves together astrology, numerology, and symbolic wisdom to offer guidance and clarity for those on a path of personal and spiritual transformation. With a global clientele and a passion for empowering others to connect with their inner wisdom, Sinéad inspires audiences to live in harmony and alignment with their true selves.

As a featured speaker at the ALIGN Summit, Sinéad will explore the ‘massive’ astrological era of 2026/2027 and reveal how working with your unique birth chart blueprint can guide you through these transformative times.

Stretch & Movement Specialist, FYZICAL Chicago

ALIGN is thrilled to partner with FYZICAL Chicago to bring movement into your day at the Summit. Andres is a stretch and movement specialist with fourteen years of experience in fitness and performance. For the past eight years, his focus has been assisted stretching, helping clients improve mobility, reduce pain, and move with greater ease.

His approach is science-based and personal. He believes the body is capable of feeling good for a lifetime with the right care.

New Anchor & Reporter, CBS News Chicago

Suzanne Le Mignot is an Emmy Award–winning journalist and the weekend morning news anchor and weekday reporter for CBS News Chicago. Since joining the station in 1995, she has covered breaking news and community stories that have sparked meaningful change, including reports that led to new laws in Illinois on public safety, housing, and consumer protection.

Her work has earned numerous honors, including local and national Emmys, multiple Peter Lisagor Awards, and the National Civil Rights Library’s Lifetime Achievement Award. She has also been recognized as one of Chicago’s “Top 10 Black Women of Impact.”

Beyond the newsroom, Suzanne is deeply committed to service. She has served on the boards of PAWS Chicago, the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago, the Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities, and other organizations devoted to education, equity, and humanitarian aid.

Suzanne graduated with honors from the University of South Florida with a B.A. in Mass Communications. She also holds certificates in food and health from Stanford University and in plant-based nutrition from eCornell — training that reflects her passion for wellness and healthy living.

She is fluent in several languages and is a dedicated mentor, lecturer, and advocate for young people. Suzanne lives in Chicago with her daughter.