DianeYellowDiane Cunningham, M.Ed. is the President and Founder of the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs®, a global association where women meet to connect, create, and collaborate. Diane is a “business therapist,” plane crash survivor, author, consultant, speaker, marathon runner, and fun friend. Diane is an Amazon Best-Selling author of The Inspired Business Toolkit, along with Dear Female Entrepreneur, My Friend. She also co-authored Inspired Women Succeed with Jo Ann Fore. She currently lives in Grapevine, Texas where she drinks too much coffee, eats chips and salsa, and connects with friends as often as possible.

Her mission is: To inspire women to dream big, catch on fire, and change the world!

Connect with Diane at Facebook.com/DianeCunninghamFriends or visit her website at www.nacwe.org.


alonzoSylvia Alonzo is the owner of MDXchange, LLC. She is the sole parent of six really fun people and grandmother to Sophia, Nathan, and Isaac. Sylvia has a special place in her heart for single moms who are or have been in abusive relationships, and has a driving desire to let them know that there is freedom in Christ. www.mymdxchange.com


arveloSilvia Arvelo is a Life Breakthrough Coach, board-certified biblical counselor, and the founder of Women’s Empowerment Services She is passionate about seeing women thrive, live out their destinies, and rekindle their dreams in a confident manner Silvia lives in south Florida with her husband of twenty-five years and her three beautiful daughters You can find out more about Silvia at www.womensempowermentservices.com


bengstonDr. Michelle Bengtson has been a clinical neuropsychologist for over twenty years, and is passionate about affirming others’ worth, encouraging their faith, and restoring their hope in the glory of God. She believes that without hope, we have nothing, but with Christ we always have hope. She speaks to groups about overcoming life’s adversities Dr. Bengtson has been married to God’s gift to her for over twenty-five years and together, they have been blessed with two sons. www.DrMichelleBengtson.com


bornathKathy Bornarth is owner and principal at Hope Counseling Center in Chantilly, Virginia. She has more than seventeen years of clinical experience as a therapist and has practiced throughout Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida, and Virginia. In addition to her counseling practice, Kathy is a national speaker, and teaches health and wellness seminars to Fortune 500 companies. Kathy holds a master of arts in counseling from Liberty University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from DeSales University. She is a licensed professional counselor, life coach, a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and a national certified counselor. She and her husband (retired Navy) have three grown children. They make their home in northern Virginia with their dog, Elvis. Kathy can be found at www.journaling4faith.com.


brandtSabine Brandt is president of Nobility Coaching and Consulting, Inc., and a certified business expert with nearly two decades of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader. Sabine delights in teaching her clients at www.nobilitycoaching.com how to create small businesses that not only provide financial freedom, but also a deep fulfillment of serving others and contributing to God’s greater plan. In addition, Sabine serves as an executive coach and consultant to large organizations that wish to improve their operational processes and enhance their leadership capabilities.


brassingtonJessica Brassington is a Texas wife and homeschool mom to three girls. She is a writer, blogger, speaker, podcast radio host, and mommy mentor. Her passion for inspiring and encouraging other moms to live life to the fullest is matched only by her love for her family and friends. Find out more about Jessica and her ministry at www.mykalekids.com.  You can find her weekly at www.radio.thesurvivalmom.com or on iTunes under My Kale Kids, discussing topics such as transitioning from processed food to a healthier, whole way of eating, parenting, homeschool, and family preparedness.


buhrkeElizabeth Buhrke is a Mary Kay consultant, Beachbody coach, data analyst, and single mother of a deaf/blind/autistic 14-year-old son. A worship leader at heart, she has just recently returned to speaking and sharing what God has done in her life after a ten year hiatus. Elizabeth’s passion for the Lord compels her to share, through word and song, the dark places from which Christ has drawn her. Her foundational joy is rooted in Christ and reflected brightly in the life of her son. She counts them both as integral reasons she is alive and empowered to share the gospel with others today. www.marykay.com/ejbuhrke.


cochranTina Cochran (aka The Joy Architect) is a woman on a mission. She is driven to empower women to design a life of Joy that fits. Her Empowered Alignment™ approach in coaching and consulting combines tools with action plans that lead women to create lives of strength, confidence, and purpose. As an obesity survivor, she uses her own journey from survival mode to Joy to inspire and motivate others. A gifted writer and speaker, she offers her insights with humor, heart, and honesty. She lives her life of Joy that fits with her husband and son on a 25-acre alpaca ranch in Adrian, Missouri. www.TinaCochran.com


daleyJessica Daley is the founder and director of Xcelerate Business Solutions. She is passionate about educating women in business, managing women’s finances, and empowering women’s decision-making skills. Jessica has always enjoyed budgeting, mastering good deals, and organizing financial chaos. Jessica lives with her family, a very supportive husband and one son. To connect with Jessica, visit www.xcelerate-solutions.com.


parmigianoTina Drake-Parmigiano has been happily married for the past twenty-three years to her husband Mike. She is the mother of four sons and has two granddaughters and a grandson. She is the owner of a small tax practice, and is a Business Success Coach and mentor. Tina is passionate about sharing the love of the Lord and all He’s doing in her life with other women. Encouraging them to never give up on themselves, to pursue a relationship with the only One who can truly change their life around. And, that no matter what life trials they have gone through or are going through, it’s only temporary, and that the God of ALL Creation is right there and as you lean into Him, letting Him take full control, you too can consider it ALL Joy! www.yourpathchristianlifecoaching.com


edwardsGinny Edwards is the CEO and founder of Ginny Edwards International, a coaching company dedicated to empowering women of faith to wholly live their message—spirit, soul, and body. She is one of the leading raw food coaches in the Christian community and has a special passion for coaching women who have been chronic dieters and desire to be free in their relationship with food and with their bodies. Ginny lives in the southern part of the U.S. and continues her training and personal growth by working with some of the world’s most successful female entrepreneurs and coaches, and is committed to serving others through the power of her relationship with God through Jesus Christ. www.ginnyedwards.com.


Elaynan Fernandez-Bare ~ The Positive MOMElayna Fernandez-Bare is a bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and an award-winning Success Guide, known worldwide as The Positive MOM. A former stuck, broke, desolate, and desperate single mom, Elayna empowers, equips, and encourages moms of all ages and stages to BE POSITIVE and discover, live, balance, monetize, and radiate their passions so they can create joy, balance, and success on their own terms without mommy guilt, stress, burnout, inertia, or overwhelm. Her philosophy is, “BE Positive and You’ll BE Powerful!” www.ThePositiveMOM.com.


hardyRobin Hardy took the leap of faith to start her own business after fourteen years in corporate America, and has been a business owner for over eleven years. Robin focuses on empowering women entrepreneurs to take the next step in their businesses by supporting them virtually, and identifying and implementing systems and programs to take their businesses to the next level. Robin lives with her husband Greg and four furry babies: Charley Brown, Lucie Ball, Ashley and her new baby, Zeus the Moose. You can learn more about Robin’s business services at www.integrityvaservices.com.


holtryEileen Holtry left a career in the corporate world to pursue her God-given dreams and is an aspiring author, speaker, and life coach, and the owner of Eileen Holtry Fine Art, an online Christian art gallery. She is passionate about growing in God’s revealed truth and becoming all that He created her to be, inspiring others to do the same. She loves traveling, reading, hiking, and spending time with family, especially her children and granddaughter. Visit www.eileenholtryfineart.com to learn more about Eileen.


ibrahimBenita Ibrahim, BA, PHT has been a small business owner for over twenty years. She is the founder and director of a daycare facility in Texas. Her life’s passion is to empower women through her philanthropy work and to bring encouragement, healing, and comfort to women on their life’s journey. Her heart’s desire is to use the talents and gifts God has given her as a platform to glorify Him and uplift women all over the world. She strongly believes your pain is your ministry, and your mess is your message. Benita resides in Texas with her husband, and they have two amazing sons, three beautiful daughters, six grandchildren, and two godchildren. www.beautifulcolorsdaycare.com


kleineHeidi Kleine is an inspirational speaker, author, coach, and Christian Faith Formation professional. Her motto for life is “Strong Body, Strong Mind, Strong Faith.” Mother to four beautiful daughters, Heidi spent years living in a state of overwhelm, overweight, and over-commitment, all while being undernourished physically and spiritually. A one hundred pound weight loss and life transformation led Heidi to start her own coaching practice in order to share her insights with other women who find themselves in similar circumstances. You can find more information at www.heidikleinecoaching.com.


laughmanKathi Laughman is a best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and certified life strategist. She is the founder and CEO of The Mackenzie Circle LLC, a life coaching and personal leadership company where she champions entrepreneurs as their possibility partner, coach, and mentor. Her personal mission is to inspire, facilitate, and invest in the success of others. Learn more at www.MackenzieCircle.com.


lenoirJamie LeNoir has been teaching communication studies at the college level for fifteen years, loving and encouraging her students toward healthy communication skills. Recently, she developed Active4Him to more specifically teach women the value of being active in faith and fitness for Christ. Jamie lives with her wonderful husband, three dogs, three cats, and treasures her newest role as Nana. www.Active4Him.com.


lindwallKaren Lindwall-Bourg is the founder of RHEMA Counseling Associates, a biblical counseling, coaching, and training center that seeks to honor the Lord by leading others to the Sovereign God, the cross and life of Jesus Christ, empowerment by the Holy Spirit, and equipped with the Sufficient Word [Greek: rhema] of God for abundant life and ministry. Karen lives with her husband, Fred, in north central Texas and spends as much time as possible with their six children, five grandchildren, extended family, and a menagerie of ranch animals. You can find out more about RHEMA Counseling Associates at www.rhemacounseling.com.


moonHanne Moon is a freelance writer, editor, and independent publisher of quality non-fiction and fiction through her publishing company, Heritage Press Publications. She has an avid love of the written word and enjoys helping writers find their voices. A self-confessed book addict, chocolate lover, coffee snob, and Jesus follower, she divides her time between work, family life, her vegetable garden, chickens, dogs, and grandchildren, all on twenty-seven acres in Mississippi. www.heritagepresspublications.com.


moralesMel Ann Morales is an Empowerment and L.I.F.E. Tactical Coach who has mastered the art of playing with rocks and manipulating the space between a rock and a hard place! She is passionate about teaching women that they have the power to create the lives they desire—even in the midst of great crisis and loss—by developing the strategy of integrating daily practice of positive habits into a lifestyle of excellence. Mel Ann is also a homeschool mom to two beautiful children. www.melannmorales.com.


morrisonMelany Morrison, LMFT, LPC, CGP, CART is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in individual, couples, and family therapy, and maintains a private practice in Spring, Texas. In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, Melany has presented to general audiences, speaking on a wide variety of topics. She is an active Toastmaster and member of the National Speaker’s Academy in Houston, Texas. Melany loves to hike, cycle, travel to new places, and be outdoors. www.melanymorrison.com.


reidJudi G. Reid is the founder of Women of Value. As an author, advocate, and coach, she empowers women to “Rise Up! From your past, above your circumstances, into a new life of joy.” You can visit Judi’s website at www.WomenofValue.org or connect with her on Facebook at Facebook.com/JudiGReid.


RoeDenise Roe is a health strategist, speaker, trainer, teacher, connector, and Toastmaster. She has launched businesses and charities globally and has traveled to twenty countries. She resides in the Dallas Metroplex with her cat of eighteen years where she built her home nine years ago. Denise has been an entrepreneur for twenty-five years and is passionate about making a difference in lives all over the world.  As a health strategist, after her personal journey of looking for answers to prevent cancer, she identifies the “A-HA” moments in your health so you can fulfill your destiny. www.deniseroe.com.


paula-tobeyPaula Tobey is a former teacher. When she began her business as a parent coach, she knew her mission to help children had to start by empowering and equipping their parents to be and do better. She knows from firsthand experience as a mom of two daughters that “if mama isn’t happy, nobody’s happy.” She helps moms become healthy from the inside out as a Healthy Living Coach. For more information about Paula, visit www.phemomenallife.com.


kofi-williamsIn 2011, after thirty years of corporate experience, Kofi Williams became an entrepreneur and founded 19Degrees2Change Personal Development. She is a full-time trainer, coach, speaker, and facilitator. She specializes in helping women transform their lives through her Wake Up & Live! System, which teaches women to live by choice, not by chance, to balance self-care with care for others, and distinguish between guilt and responsibility so that they live a life they love. With Kofi’s guidance, women give themselves permission to discover who they are at their core, unlock their full potential and begin living a life of purpose. More information about Kofi and her Wake Up & Live! programs can be found at www.19d2c.com.


williamsonJ Nicole Williamson is an author, speaker, and founder of King’s Lantern International, a teaching ministry committed to empowering people in authentic identity and intimacy with God. Her books include, The Empowered Woman, The Esther Mandate, and Heaven’s Secret of Success. She and her husband live in the Dallas, Texas area. You can learn more about her teaching ministry at www.kingslantern.com.