Fellowship Across Cultures
March 20, 2026 9am-2pm EST | VIRTUAL & IN PERSON
When global leaders, each shaping the world in their own space, come together across cultures in true fellowship... something powerful happens: HAPPINESS.
VENUE: Cornerstone of Recovery 4726 Airport Hwy, Louisville, TN 37777
Opening Keynote
Elia Gourgouris, PhD
America’s Happiness Doctor
How to Effectively Navigate ANY Life Challenge with Resilience & Manifest Success & Happiness
Dr. Elia Gourgouris, widely known as America’s Happiness Doctor, is the author of the #1 best-selling Amazon book 7 Paths to Lasting Happiness, which has been translated into five languages. He is also the co-author of the highly acclaimed book 7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide to Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics and Other Disasters.
He is the President and Co-Founder of The Kindness Factor International and recently produced the documentary feature film For Such a Time As This, exploring the global impact of kindness.
During the first half of his career, Dr. Gourgouris built a thriving private practice as a Clinical Psychologist entirely through word of mouth. He later transitioned into Executive Coaching, working with C-suite leaders, and became an international keynote speaker. His work and message have been featured in respected publications and media outlets around the world.
With a strong foundation in Positive Psychology, and through his books, keynote presentations, executive coaching, and over 350 podcast interviews worldwide, Dr. Gourgouris has helped hundreds of thousands of people achieve happiness and success in both their personal and professional lives.
An inspirational and engaging speaker, he frequently presents at international conferences focused on Happiness, Corporate Wellness, and Mental Health. He is also the host of the TV show The Happy Hour with Dr. Elia on the Mental Health Television Network.
Dr. Gourgouris splits his time between the United States and Greece/Europe.
Interactive Speaker
Kim Black
The Belonging Effect: Escape Room Edition – Unlocking the Keys to Inclusion, Trust & Wellbeing Experience
Kim Black is the Founder of Sage Leadership & Wellness and a leadership consultant, certified executive coach, and speaker whose work sits at the intersection of organizational psychology, happiness science, and leadership effectiveness.
She brings over 25 years of experience at PwC, where she held multiple senior leadership roles, including serving as Wellbeing Director for PwC’s U.S. and Mexico workforce of approximately 75,000 employees.
In this role, Kim contributed to the design and implementation of large-scale wellbeing, leadership, and culture initiatives within a complex organizational system. Her work integrates formal coaching credentials with research-informed practices in organizational psychology, positive psychology, and wellbeing science, supporting sustainable high performance without compromising health, integrity, or long-term resilience.
Originally from Houston, Texas, Kim currently resides in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Closing Keynote
When we play together, we stay together. World Happiness Fellowship builds momentum throughout the event as participants experience the power of happiness science
collectively.
~Alexia Georghiou, Founder World Happiness Fellowship
In Partnership With
Presenting Sponsor
World Happiness Fellowship embodies happiness as a science, skill and tool to empower employers and employees alike to embrace simple actionable strategies together to improve overall wellbeing.
~Alexia Georghiou, Founder World Happiness Fellowship
Don’t miss out! Join the fellowship and fuel your happiness! Register now and be part of something meaningful. Your journey starts here.
