She Moves Bravely

Carmen Vaughn is passionate about using her life experiences to help others navigate their own paths. Her faith in the Most High God is evident in everything she does. Carmen is also very creative and multi-talented. In addition to establishing an interior design business, modeling, and designing fashions, she has used her talents to brighten the lives of youth in ways that they were capable of. Also, she is a great storyteller. He...

Mary Harper, an avid reader since childhood, lives in Houston, TX, with her rescue cat Lily, a mischievous but blind tuxedo cat. Nobody wanted the little blind kitten, but Mary didn’t hesitate. Mary knows about blindness. She is the youngest of four sighted children raised by parents who were both totally blind.

Born in Muncie, Indiana, and a graduate of the University of Virginia, Mary earned her Master’s in Social Work from ...

Lisa Tickel, a resilient childhood abuse survivor, is on an inspiring healing journey dedicated to breaking free from her past shadows and paving the way for a brighter future. Her unwavering determination and inner strength have transformed her into a powerful advocate for others, inspiring and empowering others on their paths to healing. Lisa has launched the empowering podcast “Healing & Growing, Hand in Hand.” Her primary p...

Chef Tisha Wylie is a native of the Bay Area who grew up in San Jose, CA. From a young age, she developed a passion for cooking and baking, spending much of her time watching cooking shows on KQED. After moving to Northern Virginia in 2007, she started her first food-based business called Creative Touch Foods. Later, she renamed her business Tisha's Table and began working as a private chef for dinner parties, dates, and other ...

Teaira Curry, known professionally as Coach Tea, is a distinguished wife, mother, podcaster, and acclaimed Relationship Life Coach based in Atlanta, Georgia. With a wealth of experience in motivational speaking and authorship, she has become a beacon of inspiration and empowerment in her community and beyond. Coach Tea is the esteemed author of "Fed Up? Changed Up! Now What?" a compelling book that delves into navigating ...

Leigh Burgess is a thought leader, game-changer, and powerhouse connector determined to ignite and support the bold journeys of others. After over twenty years in healthcare, she founded Bold Industries Group, a platform for uniting, inspiring, and empowering women that brings together a unique global network via her Bold events, the Bold Leaders Collective membership, The Bold Lounge podcast, and through her dynamic speaking, coac...

Michelle Wilson is a wife of 22 years, a mother of 3, and a grandmother of 1. She is an entrepreneur, owner, and operator of Gunnies Butters, a natural hair and body butter line established in 2014, named after her late mother. She is also a co-author of a prayer book with 100 women. Michelle recently published She Speaks Out Loud, The Story Journal (March 20, 2024).

She is also the creator of the Chat 'N Chew Book Club and the...

Jenée Humphrey is a Wife, Mom, and Entrepreneur. She loves connecting with others. She believes that no one is meant to live life alone. Our stories and experiences connect us, and we can learn so much from each other. Jenée enjoys sharing her story and prays that it encourages those she meets along her journey.

Connect with Jenée Humphrey:

Website - https://morningdewstyle.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morningde...

Dana Gastich French, affectionately referred to by friends and colleagues as “The Language Professional,” is the founder and lead consultant for UpRiver Education, an education consulting firm that partners with schools, districts, and state agencies in their mission to maximize outcomes for one million multilingual learners. Inclusive and asset-based approaches to learning and growth are at the heart of her work. Her presentation ...

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month - SAAPM, episodes during April highlight the stories of survivors of a crime that impacts every fiber of a human being.

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Meet Lanell Osinga:

Lanell is a TV host, mother of four, and a wife of nineteen years. After being sexually assaulted at an early age, Lanell has found the path to healing and now shares that wisdom so that others can thrive in their lives.

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In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month - SAAPM, episodes during April highlight the stories of survivors of a crime that impacts every fiber of a human being.

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Meet Leah M. Forney:

Leah M. Forney is an Author, Strategist, Professional Speaker, and Podcaster. She is a Sexual Assault Thriver turned Advocate and Activist. She is passionate about helping bold, ambitious women seeking exposure using the media,...

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month - SAAPM, episodes during April highlight the stories of survivors of a crime that impacts every fiber of a human being.

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Meet Dr. Sarai S. Crain:

Dr. Sarai S. Crain was appointed Deputy Director of Sexual Assault Evidence for the California State Office of the Attorney General in the fall of 2022. There she is tasked with addressing the backlog of sexual assault kits in t...

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month - SAAPM, episodes during April highlight the stories of survivors of a crime that impacts every fiber of a human being.

I will lead by sharing one of my journal writings about my story. (Trigger Warning)

In 2007, I became a Certified Rape Crisis Counselor, and in 2015 I founded a non-profit that supported victims and survivors on their healing journey. It was my w...

As a survivor of the Columbine shooting who was present in the library, Heidi Johnson has a unique take on trauma and mental health resulting from mass violence. As school shootings persist in our nation, she is a voice on what is needed for the immediate survivors and collective society. After the shooting, she spoke across the US, wrote a book, and appeared on several news channels, all under the age of 19, and she continues to d...

Dr. Lisa L. Campbell® is a keynote speaker, healthcare consultant, and growth coach with over three decades of healthcare and leadership experience. Known as “The Growth Motivator™," Dr. Campbell inspires and empowers individuals and organizations to achieve personal and professional growth by helping them “Shed the Weight™” holding them hostage. Weight is defined as “The Things” that prevent us from moving forward and holding...

Dr. Laurel Mellin is a New York Times Bestselling author, and health psychologist with 40 years on the UCSF School of Medicine faculty. She is the founder of Emotional Brain Training (EBT) that empowers people to rewire their own emotional brain for optimal health and resilience. Her latest book, 1-2-3 JOY: Easy, Lasting Weight Loss that is Scientific, Proven, Drug-Free & Fun shows people how to switch off hunger, binge-eating,...

Erica Strong is a dynamic speaker, business & life coach, trainer as well as best-selling author and owner of multiple successful businesses. She is a wife and mom sharing plenty of joyful time with her family, making self-improvement and rest a priority for a balanced life. Erica’s mission is to give entrepreneurs a realistic and achievable framework they need to grow their businesses and change their financial and family live...

Tiffany Rochelle is a Certified Life and Goal Coach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, the Host of the talk show Hear My Heart, and the author of iChoose Me and Goal Digger. She draws on her failures and shortcomings to deliver real-life messages encouraging you to know you can win, as failing is not an option to quit. Tiffany is committed to winning, speaking faith & hope to single women and teenage mothers so they can be healed...