Authors

Jenn Baxter is an accomplished author, speaker, and blogger based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been published in numerous print and online publications and appears at festivals, Christian conferences, and private engagements across the country Jen speaks on the subjects of minimalism, clean eating, healthy living and spiritual health. She appeared on HGTV’s “Tiny House Big Living”, is a regular guest on the NBC morning show “Charlotte Today” on WCNC-TV and has also appeared as a guest on many popular podcasts.

Chou Hallegra is a Board-Certified Christian Counselor and Certified Spiritual Life Coach committed to helping women walk closer to God and be all that they were created to be, so they can enjoy the abundant life that is theirs in Christ. Chou is a brave woman who has learned to make brokenness look beautiful through the many life challenges she faced. She now writes and speaks to inspire others to rise above their circumstances. Chou and her family live-in South-Central Pennsylvania. You can visit her website at Graceandhopeconsulting.com

Angela Mager, a holistic health coach, helps women over 40 get to the root of their weight loss challenges. Her approach removes the blame and shame of the “eat less and exercise more” mentality. With specialized education in functional medicine, she understands that weight loss, especially after 40, is not that simple. Prior to becoming a coach, Angela was a registered nurse for 20 years. Witnessing many lives ruined by chronic disease inspired her determination to be a champion of empowering wellness.

Casandra Mickle is a Human Resources Generalist living in DuBois, PA. She has two adult children. She has earned a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership. She teaches noncredit adult continuing education classes at Penn State University. Casandra enjoys crafting of all kinds and reading Science Fiction. She was saved at the age of 7 and has been growing in the Lord for the last eight years. Casandra enjoys attending Tri County Church immensely. Her favorite verse is 2 Corinthians 12:8-10. Casandra aspires to be a professional speaker one day to help women all over the United States find strength in the Lord.

Contact Casandra: Micklemotivators@gmail.com

Paula Millar is a retired school counselor with a zest for reaching highly challenged students. She assisted a group of elementary school children in authoring a self-published book, Higher and Higher. Her Spirit Lives On is about coping with the death of a friend. She has dappled in writing personal blogs that find the greater meaning behind real-life situations. She loves to write with a touch of sarcasm. Paula lives with her husband in the middle of nowhere in Northern Wisconsin.

Stephanie Miller is a certified personal growth coach, writer and speaker. Her coaching ministry, Butterfly Beginnings specializes in helping individuals who are “spiritually stuck” by catalyzing change through connection with the Holy Spirit. Her blog, Butterflybeginnings.net seeks to encourage women and challenge them to grow closer to God and in community with each other. As an army wife, she is a bible study facilitator at PWOC, a Christian military wives ministry. When she is not chasing her dogs or toddler around, she enjoys coffee or lunch with friends, being active outdoors and baking. Connect with her on Instagram/Facebook: @stephaniemillercoach.

Shawnee Penkacik is an author, social media manager, and podcast host. Her website Sunshiny Thoughts along with her podcast seeks to encourage moms to know their worth in Christ. She wants moms to know that although motherhood is messy and hard, God will give them the tools to make it through. Shawnee is married to her husband Jason of twenty-two years. When she is not juggling the duties of raising their twelve children, she enjoys her morning coffee, time with her family, or reading a good book.

Carrie Reichartz is a life coach and executive Director for the I Am Enough In Christ Women’s Conferences, founder and Executive Director of Infinitely More. She takes frequent mission trips to Kenya to work with people affected by trauma and pregnancy issues. She has a true passion for children and helping people travel through trauma into triumph by inspiring them through her personal story. You can contact her and find more about her work at InfinitelyMoreLife.org and Kenyan work at MercysLight.org.

Heidi Schmidt encourages families to embrace and enjoy life’s detours. She married her complete opposite and then adopted. Twice. Heidi is the author of The Road Less Traveled: A Memoir of Adoption, Special Needs, Detours, and Love. She has a heart for the special needs parent and family, and is driven to inspire, encourage, and give hope when it is needed most. The detours we take in this life can lead us to some of the grandest places we’ve ever known. Heidi is a Wisconsin native who now lives in Texas. Connect with her on Instagram @heidireneewriter, Facebook: Heidi Renee, and her website heidirenee.me.

Emma Schilter is the owner and CEO of Rising Tide Performance as well as owner & president of CrossFit Blue Moon. Emma received her Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion & Wellness at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She is a certified nutrition coach as well as a CrossFit Level 2 trainer. Connect with Emma on Instagram @emmaschilter, through email at emma@risingtideperformance.com and her websites risingtideperformance.com and crossfitbluemoon.com.

Dawne Suehring was born and raised in a small town in Wisconsin. The eldest of five children, a sense of responsibility and nurturing seemed embedded within her from an early age. Her sense of caring served her well in her years of babysitting; as a volunteer at the local hospital; as she worked in the nursing field. Drive and perseverance were embodied in Dawne's pursuit of her education; achieving a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Clarke College and a RN degree from The Finley Hospital School of Nursing. Dawne also achieved an Advanced Practice Nurse degree in Neonatology. Responsibility and became a mother of three. With a desire to help others less fortunate, Dawne's passion for infants and children expanded to mission work. Traveling to Kenya in 2016 was the birth of a new passion. Dawne has completed five trips to Kenya with recent trips focusing on work with pregnant teenagers and their babies. The relationships that have developed and the spiritual growth and development of her faith are among Dawne's many great BLESSINGS.

Joy Trachsel serves women at Pregnancy Solutions. By God’s grace she has an opportunity to be a voice for the unborn. She has been speaking to women for over 15 years both nationally and internationally. Joy can be heard on Moody Radio – Cleveland (WCRF) as part of the Pause For Prayer Team. She is the author of The Great Cover Up and hosts theRunning In Flats Podcast. Joy is married to Wally and is the proud mom of 4 children and Grandma Jo to Emma, Addie and Titus. You can get to know Joy better by visiting JoyTrachsel.com.

Carla Ward

Carla Ward has been called to serve the Last, the Least, and the Lost, answering the instruction in Colossians 3:12 to wear the compassionate cloak of Christ. She is the Director of Changing Hope Ministry - providing residential addiction transformation for addicts and support for families of addicts. Her instruction from God has been, “Teach Them Who I Am”. As a result, Carla is a speaker and active ministry volunteer in jails and prisons. She has two sons and seven grandchildren. She resides in the Chequamegon Forest where she enjoys Wisconsin lake life.

Deborah Warren is a faith-based empowerment and mindset coach currently living in the United States. Deborah’s Christian faith is at the heart of everything she does, and she uses it to empower and guide her clients into a life of success in their careers and businesses. From a young age, Deborah learned that the only way to live successfully within the turmoil of this world was by leaning and depending on God. The faith foundation that was built as a result has been at the heart of her every success and she believes that is the key to any lasting success. You can find Deborah at Twitter: @coachdwarren, Facebook: coachdwarren and LinkedIn: coachdwarren.

Tracy Loken Weber earned a Master of Science in curriculum and design and instructional technology from Bemidji State University in 2005. She has served as educator, nonprofit President/Executive Director, Author, Keynote Speaker, University Instructor, and is currently a state-wide trainer for UW-Milwaukee. In addition, she has become an advocate for foster care and adoption and has been promoting the importance of trauma-informed care in special needs children. She is currently finalizing her doctorate at Cardinal Stritch University. Tracy is married to Thomas, and is an adoptive parent to Mario, Samiyrah, and Naiyelli (as well as Charlie, the family dog). Contact Tracy: TracyLokenWeber@gmail.com or Twitter/LinkedIn @TracyLokenWeber.