MEET OUR GUEST SPEAKERS! We are thrilled to introduce you to them! Be sure to read through all of their bio's and information... grab a cup of java and take a morning journey with these amazing women. Visit their websites, find out about their ministries and discover how they might begin to minister to your Spirit. Some are radio host's, some author's, some are pastor's wives, some are mom's, some single, some speakers, some are life coaches, and owner's of businesses! All different from one to another, yet all hold in common their deep love for Christ. Register for our online retreat coming in May... Get comfortable, grab some iced tea, and listen to the ladies as they share from their hearts the beauty of God.

Jennifer Polimino www.JenniferPolimino.com Now is the time to start praying for your pregnancy, and to pray for your baby and your children! Jennifer Polimino is the author of Praying Through Your Pregnancy and has a passion for inspiring moms to pray for their children no matter what their age. Since before her children arrived, Jennifer’s mission has been to teach people how to live a healthy lifestyle through exercise and nutrition. She is a certified personal trainer and has certifications in nutrition. Jennifer and her husband Dan were syndicated health and fitness columnists for such prestigious papers as the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News. “Right now my primary ministry is my children”, Jen says. “I am blessed to come from a Christian family that includes six brothers and sisters. I spent my childhood in beautiful Hawaii, and hope to be able to move there again soon. I miss my mom.” Even though Jennifer came from a Christian home, she had a very rocky time during her teenage years and in her 20’s. She will be sharing her profound testimony with you and inspire you to pray diligently for your children whether they are still in your tummy or 50 years old. Jennifer will surely leave a lasting impression upon you.

Jennifer Polimino

Sue Ingebretson www.RebuildingWellness.com Sue Ingebretson is a writer, speaker, and the director of program development for the Fibromyalgia Research and Education Center at California State University, Fullerton. Her book, "FibroWHYalgia" (Spring, 2010) details her own journey from illness to wellness. Ingebretson's writing has appeared in the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) online and print magazine, "FibromyalgiaAware." Susan is also featured in the NFA's Public Service Announcement, "The Science Behind Fibromyalgia."

Sue Ingebretson

Penny Franklin www.PennyFranklin-LivingAbove.Blogspot.com Penny is a Pastor’s Wife and Women’s Minister who has been described as personable & approachable – real & genuine. Currently she is serving on staff and alongside her husband at Journey Christian Church in New Orleans, La. She is the mother of a beautiful 6 year-old girl and very active 3 year-old boy. She adores her family and considers them her most important ministry! She has a heart for women to truly know the love of Christ. She mentors and disciples women in cities dotted across the country and currently writes devotionals that are sent to both men & women coast to coast. Penny has studied at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, served in ministry for the last ten years, helped to plant three churches, writes books, curricula, and devotionals and speaks to women. She can be contacted for bookings through her blog at www.pennyfranklin-livingaboveministries.blogspot.com, or by e-mail at ppfranklin@me.com.

Penny Franklin

Janet Daughtry www.CoachJanet.com Janet Daughtry is a Life and Leadership Breakthrough Coach, motivational speaker and author. She holds a Masters of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, is a trained belief therapist, and a certified Biblical Life Coach and Breakthrough Coach. Her heart beat and passion is to help people overcome limiting thinking and to discover their God sized destiny and purpose in life. In addition to coaching clients internationally, Janet is the director of Life Breakthrough Coach Training Academy and the co-founder of the Biblical Coaching Alliance. In addition, Janet also writes for various blogs, enjoys motivational speaking and is a frequent speaker for the Job Start Program through the Raleigh Correctional Center. She recently produced a video series "7 Power Keys to Unlock Your Life’s Potential," and is the author of a new book, “Stop the Sabotage: 30 Days to Your Life Breakthrough,” to be released in the Summer of 2010. For more information about her coaching and speaking you may visit her website at http://www.coachjanet.com or http://www.lifebreakthroughcoaching.com   EMAIL: www.LifeBreakThroughCoaching.com

Janet Daughtry

Kelly Thorne www.iBloom.us Kelly Thorne is the Founder and President of iBloom (www.ibloom.us). iBloom is the go-to place for Christian life coaching for women. Kelly and her iBloom team are passionate about inspiring and empowering every woman on the planet to live a life of passion, balance, purpose and fulfillment. In her spare time, Kelly enjoys spending quality time with her boyfriend (Jon), family and friends. She is a huge fan of McDonald's Diet Coke, bright and cheery colors, University of Kentucky football and basketball, Tyler Perry movies and just about everything girly. Kelly resides in Lexington, KY, with her dogs Hope and Max.

Kelly Thorne

Lucy Ann Moll www.LucyAnnMoll.com Lucy Ann Moll is a biblical counselor, radio show host, speaker, author, and -- most important -- a child of the Most High God. She blogs "The Sisterhood of Beautiful Warriors," encouraging everyone woman to change her world because Christ has changed her. He certainly changed Lucy. She used to be a self-sufficient brat who thought she had it all together. Ha! The deceiver had deceived her. Then she met God in a library. That's a story for another time. Visit Lucy's website: www.LucyAnnMoll.com Listen to Lucy on the radio: www.blogtalkradio.com/cwa-radio/the-sisterhood-of-beautiful-warriors/ Subscribe to her blog: www.LucyAnnMoll.com/beautifulwarrior/ Got a question for Lucy? Send her a message: www.LucyAnnMoll.com/contact.htm

Lucy Ann Moll

Diane Cunningham www.nacwe.org Diane Cunningham, M.Ed., is the President and Founder of the National Association of Christian Women Entrepreneurs and the Life Inspiration Center. Since 2005, Diane has worked under the DianeCunningham.com umbrella as a coach, speaker, facilitator, and entrepreneur. She founded the Life Inspiration Center in January of 2010 to serve as a coach training center for those who are ready to inspire others. She is a Certified Mastermind Executive Coach, a Life Purpose Coach, and a Get Clients Now! Facilitator. Her training and background is in the mental health field. She worked for many years in a hospital Employee Assistance Program. Prior to that she spent time working with domestic violence and addictions. She has a Masters Degree in Education (Guidance and Counseling) from Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington and a Bachelors Degree from the same school in Interpersonal Communications. Diane is an author and has just released her first book “Dear Female Entrepreneur, My Friend”. She is in the writing process of her next book that will be coming out in the fall of 2010. She is an avid volunteer and currently serves as the Regional Advocate for the Small Business Development Center for North Texas. She is active in her church, local community events, and non-profit organizations that fit with her life mission. Diane is happily married to Robert and has a dog named Bear. She loves people, shopping, Starbucks, reading, and spending time with friends. She has run 4 marathons with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program and loves to go to zumba classes. She is passionate about God and is basking in the amazing journey that He has her on! “My mission is to inspire women to dream big, catch on fire, and change the world.” Diane is available for coaching, speaking, and retreats. Please contact NACWE with your request or see her other websites for more information. www.dianecunningham.com or www.lifeinspirationcenter.com

Alene Snodgrass www.AleneSnodgrass.com Alene Snodgrass speaks all over the country and is the author of two Bible studies, Dirty Laundry Secrets ~ a Journey to Meet the Launderer and I'm a Fixer-Upper ~ A Day-by-Day Remodeling Guide. Each study has created drastic changes in many women's lives. She is a contributing columnist to WHOA Women's Magazine and the Exemplify Online Magazine. Alene, her husband, and three children reside in Corpus Christi, Texas and attend Bay Area Fellowship. For more information, visit www.alenesnodgrass.com. For a peak into her personal life, you can find her on Facebook and Twitter or check out her blog, Ordinary is Amazing, at http://positivelyalene.blogspot.com/.

Diane Viere www.SettingBoundaries.com With a BS in Psychology from Northwestern University, Diane Viere is a compassionate speaker and teacher. She writes for LifeLine, an online devotional published by Woodridge Church and is the author of the blog ministry, Partners in Prayer for Our Prodigals. Diane has been married for 36 years to her husband Gordy, and together they are the parents to 3 birth children and have foster-parented 21 foster children. With a Certificate in Christian Counseling, she is active as an Online SANITY Support Group leader and e-SANITY Coach. As the Director of Communications for Setting Boundaries, LLC, Diane joyfully works with parents whose adult children have failed to launch (due to drug/alcohol addictions, mental health disorders or distorted entitlement beliefs); helping them implement the 6 Steps to SANITY to step out of the chaos and crisis of an out-of-control situation and into the hope and healing that is possible when they walk boldly in God’s purpose for their lives. Diane can be reached at Diane@settingboundaries.com. Setting Boundaries website: http://www.settingboundaries.com. Partner in Prayer for Our Prodigals: http://prayingforaprodigal.blogspot.com. LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dianeviere. Twitter: http://twitter.com/PartnerinSANITY. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1147993284

Heather Boersma www.heatherboersma.com "Heather Boersma is passionate speaker, writer and teacher. She began her speaking ministry with the Beautiful Unique Girl tour (’05-’07) and has since spoken to thousands of youth and young adults across Canada and Australia. She is a gifted speaker and story-teller who speaks truth with humor and creativity. Heather teaches and transparently shares life experiences that draw her and others into a deeper passion for Christ. Heather graduated with her B.A. and B.Ed and works part time as a high school English and Bible teacher. She has articles published in “SUSIE” magazine and is presently writing her first book. Living in Winnipeg, Canada Heather enjoys wakeboarding with her husband Alex, having coffee with close friends and walking her energetic dog Bailey."

Geri Swingle www.WholeWomanMinistry.com Geri is a professional Christian Life Coach, Life Coach Instructor and the founder of WholeWoman Ministry (http://www.wholewomanministry.com/). She’s passionate about working with women leaders who do a great job taking care of others, but struggle to prioritize themselves. Prior to becoming a Life Coach in 2005, Geri was a Personal Trainer for 12 years and the Director of Prevention Education at the Crisis Pregnancy Support Center. She’s certified through Life Purpose Coaching Centers International™. Geri is also the co-founder of The Retreat at Hidden Treasure, a non-profit corporation located in Durango, Colorado (www.retreatathiddentreasure.com). The Retreat is where she and her husband facilitate a faith-based strategic life planning process for men, women and married couples who desire to understand their strengths and discover their God-given mission and vision for the future. They accomplish this through a variety of means, including seminars, workshops, retreats, keynote speaking and one-on-one coaching. Part of Geri’s life story of courage has been recently told in Dr. Katie Brazelton’s book, Character Makeover.

Angela Parsley www.RefreshMySoul.com Angela has a passion for teaching women God’s word. She is absolutely in love with Jesus and has an authentic faith and passion that is contagious to those around her. Most who know Angela would describe her as either “real” or “full of joy”. Angela has been married to Tony, her high school sweetheart for 15 years. They have two children, Kaitlyn, and Hannah. Angela home schools her children and loves it. Angela and her family are located in Chattanooga, TN. Angela and her husband are co-founders of the international ministry Refresh My Soul Ministries (www.refreshmysoul.com) where their vision is to encourage others in their walk with Christ. Angela has authored two Bible studies which are both in use around the world. Angela is also a contributing author to a devotional book entitled, “Standing on the Promises of God”,Radical Revolution, a devotional site for teen girls through Proverbs 31 Ministries, Exemplify's new teen magazine 2:21, and The Heart of the Matter Online. Angela and her husband are Bible teachers where they have lead and built college ministry. Angela has also been a very active part in the development of women’s ministry, small groups, and teaches middle school girls in their local Awana program. Angela has her BS in Psychology. She is gifted in leading others to Christ through their pain.

Jennifer Bennett www.CoachJenniferBennett.com Nothing excites Jennifer more than to see people of all ages using their gifts and talents to the fullest. Her heart's desire is to assist others in realizing their passions and with that, helping them achieve all that the Lord has for them. Jennifer has had the opportunity to inspire women of all ages to live lives of passion as a Life Purpose Coach, Educational Consultant, Speaker and Writer. Jennifer has a BA in Communications/Public Relations, a Masters degree in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and she is currently in the process of writing her dissertation for her Doctorate degree in Instructional Leadership/Curriculum Development. Jennifer is married to a wonderful man named Luke. Luke and Jen share their life with their son Liam who brightens their world on a daily basis. In her spare time Jen enjoys reading, getting lost in book stores, going to Disney, going to the movies, attending women’s conferences, and dreaming and planning at Panera while drinking some sweet tea! She also considers herself to be a bit obsessed with blog reading! If you are ready to begin envisioning what you can become, creating the life you have always wanted, and growing into the person God has created you to be, then contact Jen today! Visit her website at www.coachjenniferbennett.com for more information.