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Living out action words is Wendie Murfee Cook’s life. She learned early on that DRIVE makes things happen, and she needed to be at her best in whatever she did. Deep family love, a strong moral compass, a meaningful education, and personal excellence — never was there even an inkling that these traits were a choice. Growing up in Lubbock, she comes from a line of strong, God-fearing, independent w...

Beth hails from Lubbock Texas and has been employed at the Walter Hoving Home since 1993. She currently serves as the Director of NY ministry and President of the organization. On March 14th, 2016 she was named as CEO/President of the Hoving Home and took over the leadership of the 54 year old ministry upon founder, John Benton’s retirement. The Home serves women whose lives have been shattered by...

Brenda Teele is the founder of ME More than Enough. She recently, expanded the brand to include Walk with ME, a podcast made for people who are physically walking alone to find community and inspiration from others sharing stories about their walk on the road of life. A 25 year veteran in the television industry, Brenda Teele began her television news career in Baltimore, Maryland after graduating...

Zai Chandler is the bold, encouraging, life-giving leader of Union Church along with her husband Stephen Chandler in the Washington DC area. Since it began in 2011, Union Church has grown to a community of thousands of people and is known for its exciting culture and focus on leading entire families to a passionate relationship with God. In 2020, Union Church was named the fastest growing church i...

Sonnie Linebarger is the Chief Operating Officer for Bristol Hospice and the host of Evoke Greatness Podcast. In her journey from CNA to COO, she has worked to become an innovative healthcare leader committed to the growth and mentorship of others. She is an avid hiker and motivational coffee cup junkie who believes an optimistic outlook and the practice of gratitude can change the world.

Linda McKissack is a national best-selling author, podcaster, and multi-multi-millionaire real estate entrepreneur. Linda knows the fear of leaping into the unknown and the courage and dedication it takes to create a better life for yourself and your family. She understands the challenges of being a female entrepreneur, from growing up through the foster care system, to being a divorced single mot...

Heidi Marlowe, of White Glove Destinations, is a Luxury Travel Advisor, Hawaii Vacation Specialist, Kauai Master Specialist, CLIA  Accredited Cruise Counselor, Disney College of Knowledge Graduate, Certified Orlando Travel  Expert and Universal Orlando Resort Specialist. Heidi considers herself truly blessed in her life to be able to step foot in seemingly every corner of the globe —begi...

Brit, a native of Detroit, is the former President of The Giving Keys, a company that employs people transitioning out of homelessness in Los Angeles to make inspirational jewelry and accessories. After 7 years of testing and iterating an employment program that employed 130 people transitioning out of homelessness, she has turned her focus to systems change work and scaling the model to get thous...

Marcylle and her co-host, Deantha, met over 35 years ago. They started off as friends working in a hospital in Lubbock Texas. When Marcylle made the career move to home health care, this is where she developed her own style of leadership: Friendship Management. This episode is a conversation between these two friends about their experience together and how Friendship Management has effected their...

In 2003, Tedi McVea began working with at-risk youth in the United States and Mexico. She has consulted nationally on issues affecting at-risk youth and has a background working specifically with runaway and homeless youth, juvenile offenders and youth abusing drugs and alcohol. Tedi graduated Magna Cum Laude from Our Lady of the Lake as a Master of Social Work and maintains a valid Clinical Licen...

Connor  Morganti, Owner of Southern Fried Business, is a wealth & business authority, with 30+ years of experience, and her passion is teaching you all the things money - to relieve stress, do more with what you’ve got, and live a life with purpose. Just think of her as your financial Big Sis, because she's already done the work and made the mistakes, hopefully getting you to your finish...

Kim Garza Turner was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas. At a young age, Kim’s father encouraged her love for art and introduced her to the art of Southeast, Texas folk artist, Felix “Fox” Harris. In 2001, Kim moved to Denton, Texas to attend the University of North Texas as an Art History Major. Kim was in art class on the UNT campus on the morning of September 11, 2001.  The events of Septe...

WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF ENTREPRENEURS was co-founded by Ali Everhard and Melissa Rouswell, serial entrepreneurs who discovered a need for a group that supported women entrepreneurs as they started and developed successful businesses. The idea for a group began as the two friends were talking about being entrepreneurs and their own personal ups and downs in their journeys. ~Ali Everhard has been a photo...

Best Selling Author Kat Kronenberg brings her energy and experience to her award-winning picture books, DREAM BIG (2017), LOVE BIG (2019), & THINK BIG (releases 2020). Her vision began with a smile she calls “A U-Shaped Bridge” that can connect us to everything—our head to our heart, our lives to one another, and our dreams to the hope of something Greater. With the tragic loss of both parents...

Beckie Hinze  is currently developing a tool for mentors to have that will assist them as they walk alongside women who are inexperienced in their career and need a friend to walk with them. She is at a season in life where she has the great honor to use her passion and joy to inspire people to live their lives with love, using their gifts and talents to make a difference. She has been doing...

There are two simple but strong words that describe Jill Donovan perfectly, “passionate“ and “purposeful”.  Founder of Rustic Cuff and author of The Kindness Effect, Jill graduated from Oral Roberts University and went on to earn her law degree from the University of Tulsa. She is married to Terry, her college sweetheart and has two beautiful daughters. Jill was a practicing attorney and adju...

Mary Anne Alhadeff, an award-winning broadcasting executive with a history of forging strong partnerships among businesses, institutions, foundations and public-service entities has been tapped to lead the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership at Texas Woman’s University. She is former CEO of Dallas-based North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc. She will serve as executive director beginning F...

Back in 2009, Dr. Heather Walker became fascinated by the idea that having fun at work could lead to a levity effect, where businesses can actually reap benefits from their employees lightening up. She went on a journey with a small team of graduate students at Saint Louis University to identify and understand the components of levity at work. Through her dissertation research, Dr. Heather Walker...

Debbie Rhoads has over 26 years banking experience with the last 12 years focused on Professional and Executive Banking. Debbie has lived in the Denton, Texas area for the past 37 years.  Currently she is the Senior Vice President, Professional and Executive Lending specializing in medical lending at Guaranty Bank & Trust. Debbie is very passionate about her clients and delivering excepti...

Carolyn Flietstra is the executive and strategic leader for Christian Living Service’s community services division. Her team includes the leadership of Atrio Home Care, Faith Hospice, Reliance Community Care Partners, and Trillium Institute. Carolyn is a 1985 graduate of Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing and she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Detroit...

Holly Duncan is a highly successful leader in Lubbock, Texas. She is a self driven woman who talks to us about the importance of delegation and empowering others to succeed. She reminds us that when you walk in to do a job you need to be prepared to  leave your bag of trash at the dumpster so that wherever you are, you can be all there. Her journey to leadership is a unique one that you wont want...

Kimberly Batson, longtime contemplator, writer, traveler, and reader, is also the co-owner of a bookshop in Waco, Texas.  After several years working alongside her husband Blake as they ran Common Grounds and opened up Heritage Creamery, Kimberly's long-sown dream of owning a bookshop came to life when she opened Fabled Bookshop & Cafe in August 2019 with co-owner Alison FrenzeI. Kimberly...

In addition to being a life coach, business strategist and social justice advocate, Kathrine is the creator of the faith-based personal development system, The Ultimate Source , and Founder of the non-profit, Pure Hope Foundation . She is the author of Interrupted, The Joy & Mystery of a God-Directed Life and has guided countless individuals to discover the unique design for their own lives. Y...

 At 22, Makaila Nichols is a model, speaker and best-selling author of “Blatantly Honest: Normal Teen, Abnormal Life.” In her book, she shares her personal struggles with issues such as: bullying, body image, sexual assault, peer pressure and more. Makaila was bullied unmercifully throughout her adolescence and even today as a recent college grad (University of Central Florida). Makaila found...

Kathy Crockett, PhD, is CEO of Crockett + Co. The organization provides professional development and customized corporate training globally - specializing in leadership and executive coaching.  Dr. Crockett created this company after teaching Business and Leadership at Lubbock Christian University for 22 years. She graduated from Texas A&M University and then completed graduate work at Te...