Welcome to the Together We Rise podcast! This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table – and where we affirm, equip, and amplify women's voices globally.

This week, we're excited for this powerful conversation with April Stallworth. She joins Cheryl Nembhard and Aubrey Sampson to discuss authenticity, the significance of knowing one's identity in Christ, the importance of preparing for God-given opportunities, and empowering the next generation to embrace their true selves without apology.

April Stallworth is a respected leader, speaker, certified Christian life coach, and Chief of Staff at T.D. Jakes Enterprises, where she drives operational excellence and strategic collaboration across the organization. Beyond her role, she offers coaching, training, and speaking engagements focused on transformation, purpose, leadership, and holistic self-care.As a LinkedIn Learning Instructor with over half a million viewers, April equips professionals worldwide with practical tools for growth. She also serves as a Propel Women Cohort Coach and holds degrees in Management and Leadership. Originally from New Jersey, April now lives in Dallas, TX, and is the proud mom of her daughter, Imani, a creative storyteller in Los Angeles.

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April’s Website

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TD Jakes Enterprises

WSC Woman to Watch: Karissa Sovdi

Braun Book Award winner Karissa Sovdi is a writer, speaker, and clinical counselor. As a never-married Christian single who grew up in church, she speaks from her sometimes heartbreaking, often humorous, and frequently bumbling journey to a thirtysomething’s radical self-acceptance and revelation of God’s love. Karissa lives, plays, and works on Canada’s west coast, where she specializes in coaching organizational leaders to build healthy workplaces.

Karissa’s Website

Book: Surviving Christianity Unmarried

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