Featured Presenters

Hi there! My name is Chef Fiefie. I specialize in farm-to-table cooking with Caribbean and Asian influences. I want to connect people by bridging the gap between growing food and using it creatively in the kitchen. I teach people how to turn their garden harvest into simple, flavorful meals — from pickling onions and peppers to making homemade hot sauce and learning how to build full meals from what's already growing.

Matthew Henry is a full-time Horticulturalist and Mounted Plant Specialist. He has always had a passion for plants, but after working at a nursery it became a career.

DFW Reptarium is excited to bring the wild to PlantCon Dallas! Join us for a hands-on reptile presentation where you'll meet fascinating species up close, learn fun facts about their habitats, and discover how reptiles and plants go hand-in-hand in creating thriving ecosystems.

Dashiell Collins is a bonsai teacher and practitioner based in Austin, TX. As the Texas Regional Director of Bonsai Bar, Dash teaches beginner bonsai workshops across Texas and coast to coast. Combining his love of trees with a background in tourism and tech, Dash is passionate about sharing the art of miniature trees in an approachable and enjoyable setting.

Monica loves plants and loves encouraging people! She is an experienced tarot reader, medium, and astrologer and leads a beautiful healing center in Austin, Texas. Through the tools of tarot and astrology, she empowers people to connect with themselves so that they can live powerful, healed and fulfilling lives.

Brittany Lyn Schexnayder is the visionary behind "The Zen Garden", a holistic brand where plants, wellness, and soulful living intertwine. As a Louisiana Master Gardener, Reiki Master, Meditation Instructor, and herbal tea artisan, Brittany's work is grounded in the principle of "potent simplicity in every sip & every practice." She specializes in using medicinal herbs and nervous system regulation practices to help people feel more rooted, balanced, and aligned in their daily lives.

Eboni Roberts is a dynamic creative entrepreneur and community builder known for turning everyday moments into meaningful experiences. As the founder of Kicky Mats, a culturally expressive home decor brand featured by Beyoncé, Meta, and ESPN, Eboni blends artistry with intention to spark joy and conversation. She also leads engaging doormat painting parties across the country, fostering connection through hands-on creativity. With a passion for empowering people through accessible art, Eboni is a vibrant host who brings authenticity, energy, and thoughtful storytelling to every space she enters.

Jamie is best known as copper_lattice and the founder of DMV Beneficials, an organization that provides houseplant focused, evidence based, sustainable pest management guidance using beneficial insects. She believes in empowerment through education, and the mission of DMV Beneficials is to take the stress out of pest management for the houseplant community! Her work is inspired by the minutiae of microecosystems and the intricate interplay of their rhythms and balance.