BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Sleep Like You Mean It
Sleep can be one of the first things to disappear when life on the road gets busy, and one of the most important things to get back. Sleep Like You Mean It explores practical strategies for getting quality rest in the less-than-ideal conditions that come with touring. Nate Woodall, Katie Storey, and Leah Lewis will share techniques for falling asleep and staying asleep in unfamiliar environments, managing changing schedules, and making the most of the rest you can get.
And because sometimes a good night’s sleep just isn’t in the cards, we’ll also talk about how to recharge, recover, and function when last night’s sleep was more dream than reality. Come away with practical tools you can actually use—from the bus to the hotel to the next load-in.
SPEAKERS
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Leah Lewis
Leah Lewis has overseen the care of hundreds of productions since joining Neuro Tour in 2007 as a Touring Physical Therapist. Her expertise in injury prevention and rehabilitation has been invaluable in keeping productions running smoothly and optimizing performance. An eagerness to learn is the driving force behind her success. Leah has pursued numerous certifications in manual therapy, bodywork, and strength and conditioning philosophies. Leah's passion for education and mentorship is evident in her commitment to training the next generation of performing arts specialists. She actively shares her knowledge and experience with aspiring professionals, helping to shape the future of the industry.
Katie Storey
Katie Storey is a Nashville-based Production Coordinator with an impressive 15-year career in the live music industry. Originally from Hot Springs, Arkansas, Katie grew up surrounded by music, getting her start working with her family’s Wilkins Family Music Show. That early experience sparked a passion that would ultimately become a lifelong career.
The day Katie turned 21, she made the move to Nashville, Tennessee, determined to build a career in the music industry. Over the past 15 years, she has had the opportunity to work across a wide range of musical genres and alongside some of the biggest names in the business. Katie’s career has included working with artists such as Bon Jovi, Nickelback, Christina Aguilera, Korn, and Morgan Wallen, among many others. Her experience spans different styles of music and some of the most demanding live productions, including large-scale stadium shows.
From performing alongside her family in Hot Springs to helping bring major stadium productions to life, Katie’s journey is a testament to hard work, dedication, and a genuine love for music. What started as a family music show has grown into a 15-year career working at the highest levels of the live entertainment industry.
Nate Woodall
Nate Woodall is a touring professional and 200-hr certified yoga instructor. With over two decades of music industry experience working as a stage musician and crew member, he has learned and implemented many valuable habits that have helped him optimize physical & mental health on the road.
Marni Wandner
Marni Wandner is an executive and wellness coach and the founder of Future Present Coaching + Consulting, where she works with music industry professionals, creatives, and leaders to build sustainable careers without burnout. With over 20 years of experience as a music industry executive and entrepreneur, Marni understands the pressures of touring, tight timelines, constant transitions, and high-stakes performance from the inside out.
Her background spans artist management, digital strategy, and agency leadership, giving her a practical, industry-specific lens. Marni blends performance coaching, mindset work, and integrative wellness to help clients navigate stress, creative blocks, leadership challenges, and career transitions—so they can stay grounded, resilient, and effective in an industry that rarely slows down.