Michelle is the author of “Peaceful Heart, Healthy Body,” available on Amazon in both hard copy and Kindle formats. Her memoir describes her journey in finding the balance between faith and knowledge while dealing with a series of health challenges and chronic pain. It is a must-read for women of faith

After a heartbreaking estrangement from parents who were in ministry, Julie realized she was not alone in her feelings of shame and her struggles to interact with family in a healthy way.Julie’s experience with family estrangement formed the basis for her book, Estranged: Finding Hope When Your Family Falls Apart, available on Amazon.

Sally Betters is a compelling author, transformational coach, and an informative and inspirational speaker who is a truth-teller. Her passion is to reach through the pages of a book or extend a hand through an electronic screen to offer personal freedom—eliminate the cloak of shame.

JaCoi James began her education with the University of North Texas in Denton and finished up her Bachelor of Business Administration degree locally at the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona.  Over the years, JaCoi has built long-lasting careers while being employed at the Department of Treasury for nearly 8 years and also as a Learning & Development Manager at Kronos, a software development company based in Massachusetts.

Ashli Cotton is originally from Chicago, IL. She has always enjoyed entertainment. It was during her time as a background actor in Los Angeles that she discovered her calling for her current line of work. After living in Los Angeles, she relocated to Oxnard, CA., where she created and hosted “The Life” Talk Show. Ashli is a gifted written and oral communicator.

Mélissa is a Canva Certified Creative and Content Strategist who loves to work with solopreneurs. She helps them achieve their visual goals easily (and fast) and saves them 10+ hours every week! After being in sales and customer service for over 15 years, Mélissa pursued her desire for more freedom by starting her own business.

Jacky grew up in Romford, Essex in the UK and knew from the age of nine she wanted to be a television and movie director. She directed her first play at the tender age of 17 and hasn’t looked back. The UK-based author/podcaster/radio station owner/non-profit leader and mom likes to joke that her “hobby is murder.” She is the author of crime novels “From Makeup to Murder” and from “Vegas to Villany.”

Lynda Sunshine West helps driven women entrepreneurs gain confidence to ask for their worth, clarity to attract clients TO them, and focus to get faster results. Lynda created her unique approach after participating in several Mastermind programs with limited results.

Are you a small business owner who wants to attract local customers? PeepLocal.com is your alternative to those giant business listing websites. PeepLocal.com offers business owners a chance to place a classified ad, publicize an event, or list their wedding planning services. Whether you’re a new or established business owner, PeepLocal.com is a great way to get the word out.

Cheri is the Chief Foodie and Founder of Carlsbad Food Tours! She loves Carlsbad and is happy to share her knowledge about the local history and great eateries in the Carlsbad Village. Cheri was also a Registered Nurse for over 30 years and loves to teach others about how to live a healthy lifestyle: walking, eating healthy foods, small frequent meals and socialization.

Lorraine Jones Whitfield is a women’s empowerment coach, certified Christian Counselor and coach. The proud mother of seven and grandmother of 15 is a former daycare operator and the author of three books and five journals.

Are you a woman of faith who wants to grow your business and step more into your true purpose? Meet Natalie Lawson and Brandie Thomas, two sisters who love to help women grow their business and live their true purpose.

Founder of "I came for the soup...",  a creative ministry geared toward empowering other believers with wisdom and encouragement for their creative vision, Candice Coates is a Fiction and Non-Fiction Writer, jumping from genres ranging from Inspirational, Speculative Science Fiction and Fantasy to Comedic Clean Read Romance and Suspense, all with touches of her Christian faith. She is a lover of Ireland, languages, tea, and just about anything with pistachios. When not writing she is working on creating visual art

If you’ve ever experienced grief, you know how immobilizing it can be. Moving through the thick fog of grief is difficult in a society that has difficulty acknowledging and handling grief.

Part of Suzanne’s work involves breaking the taboo around money: she discovered that people speak more freely about sex. religion and politics than they do about money. By asking clients to examine their attitudes toward money, they can break free of old messages from early in life and create the financial life they want.  Goals such as saving for a home, paying down a mortgage or other debt and trimming excessive spending are all goals that are within reach for motivated individuals, couples families, and businesses.

Barbara Deligio Perez is a marathon runner, licensed pharmacist, and minister. Her true calling is personal coaching. As the Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team, her passion and purpose is to help others reach God’s purpose and Vision through coaching/training in leadership and DISC behavioral styles. Through thoughtful questioning, Barbara helps her clients discover God’s true plan for them: a fuller, more enriching life beyond the self-imposed limitations.