Speakers 2026

David Goldblum

and Paul Olivett

David Goldblum, Impact Producer, and Paul Olivett, Co-Executive Producer, from MPI Films are bringing us an exclusive sneak peak of the feature film adaptation of William R. Forstchen’s New York Times bestselling novel, One Second After.

Paul Olivett is a Producer at the Moving Picture Institute (MPI), where he plays a pivotal role in securing funding to produce films that celebrate freedom and individual liberty. As Co-Executive Producer of MPI’s original narrative feature One Second After – an adaptation of William R. Forstchen’s acclaimed novel, he has helped bring this powerful story of resilience and societal collapse to the screen. His strategic fundraising and partnership development support MPI’s mission to nurture filmmakers committed to principled storytelling and cultural impact.

Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy

Known to many as Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy, Joe Alton, MD, FACOG, FACS, is a retired Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and Life Fellow of the American College of OBG.  Amy Alton, APRN, CNM is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife.

Together, they are disaster medical preparedness advocates and NY Times/Amazon bestselling authors of various books, among which include the two-time Book Excellence Award winner in Medicine “The Survival Medicine Handbook: The Essential Guide For When Help Is NOT On The Way,” now in its 4^th edition, and another Book Excellence Award winner in “Alton’s Antibiotics and Infectious Disease.”

Their website at doomandbloom.net has over 1500 articles, podcasts, and videos on medical preparedness. Check out their YouTube channel @DrBonesNurseAmy. They have served as live commentators on various radio/TV outlets and contributed over 150 articles to various survival/homesteading/current events print and online magazines over the years. Their social media groups have thousands of members. Lastly, the Altons design and sell an entire line of quality medical kits for the survival-minded medic at altonfirstaid.com.

Christopher Davidson

Christopher Davidson brings over 20 years of experience in teaching First Aid and Active Violence response training across both civilian and military settings. His background combines real-world application with hands-on instruction, giving students practical skills they can rely on when it matters most.

With extensive experience in emergency response and safety training, Christopher focuses on clear, effective instruction that prepares individuals to act with confidence in high-stress situations. His teaching style emphasizes realism, situational awareness, and immediate action.

As a lead instructor, Christopher is committed to helping individuals, families, and organizations stay prepared, stay aware, and stay safe.

Lindy Bryant

Lindy Bryant is an Air Force veteran with a wide variety of experience in both the corporate world and the military environment, including extensive training and experience in both disaster response and emergency operations.

Now based in Priest River, she moved to North Idaho to enjoy rural life on a small homestead then…got older!   She’s now enjoying helping other rural seniors find ways to stay rural as they age. In the past, Lindy experienced and responded to earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and more, and has seen families left with nothing but questions and hungry children.  In addition, she has seen the impact of job losses and economic downturns, creating challenges for both individuals and small businesses everywhere. 

Her company, North Woods of Idaho (NorthWoodsOfIdaho.com), is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and small businesses be better prepared to handle life’s emergencies and disasters – those times when an ounce of pre-planning makes all the difference.

Penny Cosner, LMT, LCCI, MASI

Penny Cosner has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for 24 years. She is a Lifetime Certified Care Instructor for the Center for Aromatherapy Research and Education and a Master Aroma Sounds Instructor.

Traveling from the Pacific Northwest to the Midwest Penny teaches about health and wellness as well as Self Care. Please join Penny, as she shares valuable insights on how we can all prioritize our well-being and make self-care an integral part of our daily lives.

Rob Hooper, CSP

Rob Hooper, CSP is a Board-Certified Safety Professional with nearly 40 years of experience in environmental health and safety (EHS) programs. Before entering the EHS field, he was a senior manufacturing engineer in the high-tech/electronics industry.

Rob also worked with FEMA as a disaster safety officer reporting to the Federal Coordinating Officer. He has been involved in industrial emergency/disaster planning and preparedness as well as emergency response for over 30 years, both as a responder and an emergency response team leader. He is a volunteer Firefighter with the West Pend Oreille Fire District in Priest River, Idaho, and in Broadwater County Rural Fire in Townsend, MT. He holds a technician Amateur Ham Radio License and a GMRS radio license. He has a passion for training people in how to become more prepared for and resilient to the effects of disasters and emergencies.

Larry Littrell

Larry Littrell was raised on a small homestead in rural Western Washington, where he learned the true value of hard work, self-sufficiency, and being prepared for whatever comes your way. Now living in North Idaho, Larry is a real estate agent with a passion for helping folks find their own piece of land to call home.

With hands-on experience in both homesteading and prepping, he understands the challenges of living off the land and being ready for the unexpected. Larry’s approach is simple—practical, no-nonsense advice rooted in years of experience. He’s dedicated to helping others build resilient homesteads and communities that stand the test of time.