Saturday Speakers

Alex Boye Alex Boye' was born and raised in London, England. He joined the church at the age of 16. He later served an LDS Mission to England Bristol. Alex sang regularly on his mission, and from the encouragement of his Mission President, pursued a career in music when he got home. Alex became the lead singer in the European Boy band "Awesome", and signed a recording contract with Universal Records in 1996. The band had hits in over 15 countries, selling over half a million Cd's and performed alongside such groups as N'SYNC, The Backstreet Boys, Missy Elliott, Bryan Adams, Mary. J.Blige, The smashing Pumpkins, and George Michael to name a few. Despite the fame, glory and fortune, Alex felt emptiness in his life that none of these worldly accolades could sufficiently fill. He explains, "I was climbing the ladder of success but when i got to the top, i found myself leaning on the wrong side of the wall". in 2000', Alex felt compelled to move to Utah, to pursue a career in gospel music, and is signed to Deseret Books' Shadow Mountain Label. Alex has since received the 2005 Male Artists Listener Award by the LDS Booksellers Association for his sacred Album entitled 'Testimony', and also received the "2006 Spirit of Heritage Award", for his notable work with the youth, an honor given to Senator Hatch, NBA star Thurl Bailey and Elizabeth Smart in previous years. Alex has been nominated this year for three Pearl awards by the Faith Centered Music Association. Alex continues to have wonderful experiences in the Arts. In theatre, he has performed 'Smokey Joe's cafe'" at BYU, "Big River" at the Hale Center Theatre, and played Frederick Douglass in Frank Wildhorn's "The Civil War" In music, Alex has had music featured in several LDS movie Soundtracks including Charly, The Dance, Baptist at the Barbecue,Suits on the Loose, and Church ball. In acting, Alex played 'Abinadab' in The successful Lightsone Films production of 'David and Goliath' which has won a 'Dove Award', and is shown regularly on 'TBN' channel that has gone out to millions of Christians worldwide. Alex has found much joy and purpose utilizing his personal experiences in the entertainment industry to educate and warn the youth through his powerful and engaging firesides on some of the dangers and perils of today's media and entertainment, and how they can affect our thoughts personalities, character, and spirituality. Alex simply refers to himself as the "Token Black Guy in Utah". He loves to laugh, and says some of the highlights in his life have been giving a Book of Mormon to Prince Charles, recently joining the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and marrying his wonderful wife in the Salt Lake Temple.

 

Sherrie Nattrass Sherrie Nattrass is a life coach, writer and co-host of 48 Internet Television programs with Dr. John Gray. She has been interviewed on CNN and many television and radio shows. Sister Nattrass has written for Women's Health & Fitness magazine, Modern Bride and the Arizona Republic. She teaches people to live life to the fullest, build strong relationships, access personal potential and overcome limitations. She is a wife and mother of seven children and is blessed with seven grandchildren.

For this event, beginning with our relationship with our Savior and our self, Sister Nattrass will speak to the Men and Women separately, as she shares with each how to more effectively find and attract the right Man or Woman to build strong and lasting relationships.

 

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Toni Thomas has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Brigham Young University, and has pursued graduate studies in Mathematics at Cal State University San Marcos. She turned to writing after the onset of children and Rheumatoid Arthritis limited the other activities she had been fond of pursuing. Toni's writing and editing credits include: From Grandma With Love: A Legacy of Values; Jimi Hendrix: Voices from Home (editor); the book for the Mormon Battalion musical Company B; "The Kidron," recorded by Michael Ballam; "Escondido," the official song of the city of Escondido; and many other plays, songs, and magazine and newspaper articles. Toni enjoys collaborating with several very talented composers, including Diane Tuiofu. Brett Stewart, Justin Gray, Norm Boaz, and Margo Edgeworth. Most recently, Toni has been honored with an Award of Distinction for the hymn text, "The Sabbath Dawns a Holier Light," and an Award of Merit for the Relief Society song, "They Will Not Doubt Their Mothers Knew" in the 2011 LDS Church Music Submission Awards. Toni has won awards each year since 2007 in that competition. Toni is a graphic artist and web designer as well as serving on the board of the San Diego Mormon Choir and Orchestra. She is married to Norman and they have three children and four grandchilden; they reside in the lovely community of Poway where she is a Gospel Doctrine teacher.