Be & Become a Greater Expression of God's Love, Joy & Wisdom!
Our Hosts & Keynote Speakers
Expect a life changing encouragement!
Jendayi Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, Minister, Mom Encourager, Author
Jendayi Harris, also known as J, is a speaker and minister for Whole, Free, and Effective Christians. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Clinical Director and upcoming author of How to Not Suck as a Mom: An 8 Step Action Guide to Win Back the Heart of Your Adult Child and Find Your Joy.
Her goal is to inspire wholeness and freedom especially when it comes to soul healing, personal growth and discerning your next right move. She looks forward to sharing with you in a connected conversation of her experiences and wisdom for the journey. You can learn more about Jendayi and read her blogs at www.nextleveltherapyllc.com.
Jendayi will speak on:
How to Not Suck as a MOM: Help for Adult Child Relationships
Workshop: How to Forgive Yourself from the Past
Co-Host: Sarah Hepting
Lover of God, Wife, Mother of adult children, Singles and Marketplace Ministry - Mathematics Tutoring Business Owner
Sarah is a visionary and loves to nuture single woman whenever she can. She used to have a "bad picker" with men, and wants to help as many women to get their "picker right". In her own single journey, the Holy Spirit spoke to her to, "Get a Life!". Shocked, she started developing a life instead of wishing and hoping for a husband to fill her loneliness.
Sarah studies Dr Henry Cloud's book "How to Find a Date Worth Keeping." She is now married to her dear husband Jim Hepting, who also carries our ministry in his heart and is a spiritual father to many.
Sarah was flabbergasted by how much she needed to get a life as a Single Women of Faith and looks forward to sharing with you how to get through the lulls of singleness and challenges in motherhood as an Emcee.
She is also a savvy business owner of Math Nuts, she helps kids of all ages get better results on their math scores.
Sarah will function as both an Emcee and a Co-host at the event.
Keynote: Jenny Dean Schmidt
Mom, Author, Executive Director of ChannelMom
With a career spanning the realms of television news reporting and now as the Executive Director and Podcast Host at ChannelMom, Jenny Dean Schmidt
brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role.Before embracing motherhood, Jenny's professional journey saw her as an on-air reporter, producer, and writer for prestigious media outlets including ABC News,
PBS, and various major U.S. network affiliates. Her accolades include an Emmy Award for her coverage of the 1996 U.S. Presidential race. Throughout her career, Jenny has had the privilege of interviewing presidents, politicians, and celebrities, covering high-profile events such as the OJ Simpson trial and the Columbine massacre.Despite her remarkable achievements in the media industry, Jenny's heart has always been drawn to the essential role of mothers in modern society. She firmly believes that the portrayal of motherhood in popular culture often fails to capture its true value and significance. It's this conviction that fuels her commitment to ChannelMom's mission of empowering and supporting mothers.
Jenny is dedicated to providing a platform where moms can find encouragement, guidance, and community. She believes that every mother's role is invaluable, not only to her family but also to the broader fabric of society.ChannelMom provides media to encourage moms and outreach to support marginalized moms in prison and single moms experiencing financial hardship. Through ChannelMom, Jenny endeavors to remind mothers of their priceless worth in the eyes of both society and God, empowering them to embrace their calling with confidence and purpose.
Jenny will speak on:
Moms: The Most Important Influencers in the World!
Keynote: Shelly Donahue
Keynote Speaker • Sexuality & Relationship Educator • Soul Care Coach
Passionately committed to Jesus Christ as the ultimate answer to our sexuality crisis in America, and standing 6’3” tall, Shelly Donahue is an expert and authority in the field of sex education. She is the founder of “TALL Truth Inc.” and is intent on helping her audience make healthy choices to raise the bar of sexual self-control. Shelly’s career spans 19 years in the public-school classroom teaching health and physical education and coaching volleyball, basketball, and track, and 30 years as a
motivational speaker/teacher for abstinence and relationship education.
She has traveled to 48 states and 7 foreign countries captivating audiences and inspiring over 1 million young people while equipping thousands of educators and parents to communicate the message of holy
sexuality.We are at war with this culture! Shelly feels now is the time to teach and coach sexual self-control skills to young adults using the Word of God and the power of the Holy Spirit! Romans 8:32 “And ye shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free!” Shelly packs a powerfully bold, and blunt message on purity, abstinence and developing healthy relationships God’s way. Her extensive and diverse background allow her to speak with conviction and authority regarding maintaining or renewing sexual self-control.
After talking about sexuality in my career for the past 42 years and hearing, ‘How come I’ve never heard this stuff before?’ I am committed to sharing what works. When young people know why they should wait for sex, when they know how they can wait for sex and when those that care about them support their choice to wait – this generation can wait!
Let’s direct young people toward the wonderful purposes God has made for sex in marriage and the benefits of healthy relationship skills in their lives now. I want to help this generation reach their hopes and dreams, and their destinies in Christ by honoring themselves and one other.
Shelly will speak on:
5 Common Fears Mothers Face When Their Kids Have A Phone, and How To Remedy Them
Keynote: Shavonica Tuggle
Prophetess, Mother, Wife and Pastor
Shavonica Tuggle is a wife, mother, mentor, intercessor, and prophet of God. She accepted Christ at a young age and began her preaching ministry at the age of 14.
Prophetess Tuggle has obtained her Associates Degree and is finalizing her Bachelor's Degree of Applied
Scieince in Health Care Administration. She is the visionary of the Intercessor's Unite Conference, founder & mentor of the Big Sister Mentorship Program, and the vessel that God is using to preach internationally.She stands beside her husband, Pastor Michel Tuggle as they lead the Joy Tab Church in Lakewood, Colorado.
Her ministry is marked by fruits of healing, miracles, signs, and wonders that she has experienced in her own life.
Shavonica will speak on:
The Heart of a Mother: A testimony
Workshop Speakers
These Whole & Free speakers will inspire and empower you!
Note: Sarah Hepting & Jendayi Harris Bios are in Hosts & Keynote Speaker Section
Lorie Thomas
Professional Counselor
Counseling is my passion. It's Lorie's passion because she has seen lives and families change through this powerful growth and healing medium. Many people find themselves feeling stuck and frozen in their lives and circumstances.
They don't believe they have choices or options. Counseling provides clients with the opportunity to make life changes and acquire tools to navigate life in a new way. This enables them to make changes in their families, relationships, jobs and future goals.
Lorie works with children, adolescents, and couples to support an emotionally healthy family.
Lorie will speak on:
How to deal with Mentally Unwell Children
Kamuela Worrell
Professional Counselor
With a smile that brightens the room, Kamuela Singleton is able to connect with others and make them feel at ease. She is a natural and compassionate leader. Her desire is to help others fulfill their potential.
She has worked in the field of Human Resources (HR) for over 20 years. Currently she is working as an Associate Director-HR Business Partner who specializes in Talent Strategy. She studied Psychology at Seton Hall University and earned a Master of Science in Organizational Psychology at Columbia University. Her education has served her well in understanding people in multiple settings.
Kamuela believes that the family structure is the first setting where people gain an impression of their value and potential. God has put on her heart to have a family focused approach in and outside of work. Her efforts are to build a legacy of faith and service to others. Her faith in God has kept her through life’s challenges and increased her commitment to reflect the love of Christ.
Kamuela is a wife and mother to school age children. During this stage of marriage and motherhood she has focused on equipping her children to get to know Jesus personally and to relate Jesus to the activities of their lives. Her reach goes beyond her own family. She enjoys serving in children's ministry. Kamuela is an active volunteer in Children’s Nursery, Vacation Bible School and Awana.
Kamuela will facilitate a workshop on how to find ways to integrate faith into everyday parenting moments. As well as a hands-on activity to create a parenting plan that is unique to each child’s personality and gifts. Inspired by the book The Art of Parenting:Aiming Your Child’s Heart Toward God.
Kamuela will speak on:
Planning for Your Child(ren) by Faith
