Nicole Poulton is an addiction and recovery coach, transformational speaker, entrepreneur and an inspiring survivor of sexual abuse. With over 12 years in the addiction and recovery field, Nicole has impacted over a million lives with her message. Currently, Nicole serves as a coach and mentor guiding individuals, teams and families through the trials of addiction and sobriety, with a focus on healing and behavior education. Nicole’s mission is to empower others to step into their full potential so they can create a life they truly love.

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Website: nicolepoulton.com

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-poulton/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7y82Q0-dpbm4wIM6eVL59Q

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. Her daughters are fascinated by the stories she can recall to fit any situation and challenge. They encouraged her to write a book—or books—to share them with other people. This book contains just seven of them and lessons she learned that will help guide others in their lives.
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Instagram: carmen_pvaughn62
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LinkedIn: Carmen Vaughn
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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 the University of Houston. Perhaps as a legacy from helping her parents with everything from reading their mail to inspecting their clothing for spots, she has always been interested in helping others.

In her book, The Sound of Her Voice: My Blind Parents’ Story, she documents their remarkable lives from the time they fell in love at the Indiana School for the Blind through their challenges, determination, and successes.

Connect with Mary Harper:

Website - https://www.marypharper.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MaryHarperAuthor/

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

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 purpose behind creating this podcast is to help others “shorten their pain.” Drawing from her own experiences, Lisa bravely shares stories of abuse and healing, fostering a safe environment for others to openly discuss their challenges and successes. Esteemed experts and practitioners come together on this transformative platform, providing valuable advice and resources for personal healing and growth. Moreover, the podcast raises awareness about lesser-known or overlooked areas of abuse and trauma within the community, shedding light on their gravity and impact.

Connect with Lisa Tickel:

Website: HealingandGrowingHandinHandPodcast.com

TikTok: @lisatickel

Instagram: @lisamtickel

YouTube: @lisamtickel

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisatickel/

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 events. She also taught culinary boot camp classes, private cooking lessons, and custom menu planning. Her lessons taught students kitchen basics, including knife skills and executing delicious, easy-to-follow recipes.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, Tisha adapted her business to offer online cooking classes, including group coaching, monthly cook-along classes, and corporate cooking experiences. In addition to her previous accomplishments, she has also contributed to local business cooking magazines. In 2021, she released her first cookbook, Tisha's Table, now available to food lovers nationwide.

Connect with Chef Tisha Wylie:

Website - https://www.tishastable.com

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tishastable/

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

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tisha.wylie

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 life's challenges with resilience and grace. Her dynamic speaking engagements at conferences and various events have garnered recognition for her impactful presentations, where she shares her profound testimonies of triumph over adversity. Renowned for her insightful discourse on overcoming obstacles such as sexual assault, relationship complexities, and marital strife, Coach Tea epitomizes resilience and compassion. She draws from her journey of overcoming hardships to guide and uplift others on their paths to healing and fulfillment. As a testament to her unwavering commitment to serving Christ and helping others, Coach Tea's messages of hope and transformation resonate deeply, leaving a lasting impression on all who have the privilege of hearing her speak. With a heart dedicated to serving and empowering others, she continues to inspire audiences worldwide with her authenticity, wisdom, and unwavering faith.

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Connect with Teaira Curry:

Website - https://www.Cu-Nw.Com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/changedupnowwhat/ (business)

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teairacurry/ (personal)

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/teaira-coach-tea-curry-28865a145/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/teaira.eaton

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Resources for Survivors of Sexual Trauma:

RAINN

https://www.rainn.org/

800.656.HOPE (4673)

[email protected]

DoD Safe Helpline

⁠https://www.safehelpline.org/⁠

877-995-5247

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, coaching, and consulting engagements. With a focus on the intersection of mindset, strategy, and wellness, her Believe-Own-Learn-Design (B.O.L.D.) Framework is your map to the bold life. Leigh’s forthcoming book, Be Bold Today: Unleash Your Potential, Master Your Mindset, and Achieve Success, which is all about how to apply the framework to your own life, will be distributed by Simon & Schuster in the fall of 2024.

Connect with Leigh Burgess:

Website: https://leighburgess.com/

Pre-Order the Book, Be BOLD Today: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Be-BOLD-Today/Leigh-Burgess/9781685552435

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighburgess23/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theleighburgess/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boldindustriesgroup

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 Naturally Byoutifulsoul Blog, which inspires women to walk in their truth by facing and owning their triggers.

In her spare time, Michelle loves to shop and assist others with their styles (when asked, and she is asked often…LOL). Michelle also loves writing poetry and spending time with her family, but she makes sure to spend time with God first.

Connect with Michelle Wilson:

Website - https://www.michellewilsonbooks.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/michelle.d.wilson.1276

Gunnies Butters - https://gunnies-butters.myshopify.com/

[email protected] [email protected]

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/morningdewstyle/

https://www.instagram.com/morningdewstyleinteriors/

Parables and Purpose Podcast - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/parablesandpurpose

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 style is known for generating ideas and aha’s through story, metaphor, and creative connections! During her two decades in education, she has served as an ESL/bilingual teacher, instructional coach, and district-level administrator. Ms. Gastich French co-authored the text Teaching English Language Learners: Content and Language in Secondary Classrooms. She lives in NH with her husband, three children, two pups, and a tortoise. Go to uprivereducation.com to learn more and find out how you can reach out to bring Dana to your district.

Connect with Dana Gastich French:

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

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-gastich-french/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/uprivereducation/