Leading the way to help others find their why, Billy is driven to inspire and empower others to realize their full potential. After serving in the United States Army, Billy spent six years as a correctional officer in a maximum security prison, followed by three years as both an adult and juvenile probation officer.

Since entering the business world, in addition to excelling in over a decade as a sales professional with a leading Fortune 100 company, he is a successful business owner and real estate investor with proven experience leading sales teams.

Billy is also a founding partner of the John Maxwell Team. Through his writing, speaking, and coaching, he helps individuals and organizations find their unique purpose, fulfill their potential, and achieve success.

Billy and his wife, Melissa, are blessed to be the parents of three wonderful daughters.

For this purpose, we were created - to know Whose we are and who we are. We can't know where we're going until we know where we've come from - the place of True Identity!

With a passion for the hurting, confused, and wandering Sandra's desire is to help set the compass of the searching heart in the direction of purpose.

As an inspirational speaker, author and life strategist Sandra has spent over 25 years traveling nationally and internationally as a voice making known the heart of God. She carries a Holy Fire to ignite hearts ablaze for eternal destiny.

Are you ready to burn?

Connect with Sandra at EquippedForPurpose.com

Christine Maier is an author, speaker, and coach helping individuals reclaim the courage needed to live the life they were meant for. She was born with a cleft lip and palate and had enough surgeries to stop counting.

Growing up with a learning disability, she never imagined writing a book until she developed reading and writing skills in adulthood.

Her first book, Blue Sky Morning, was published in 2017. Christine currently serves as a Sergeant in the NYPD and enjoys photography and traveling in her free time.

Pam Pippin is recognized as an expert certified HR Professional and has been doing HR work in Eastern NC for over 15 years. Her passion is to inspire people by creating an environment where they can discover their purpose, ignite their passion, and power their potential.

Going through The Deeper Path helped her narrow her focus and direct her time and attention to ONLY those things that fit into her direct purpose.

Pam is a Founding Partner on the John Maxwell Team, The Deeper Path Team as well as the Your Secret Name Team.

Her company P-Inc is quickly becoming recognized as a true source of power in Eastern NC, bringing high energy to your organization through individual and group coaching, masterminding, team building, keynote speaking, leadership training and HR Consulting.

Her faith in God is her ultimate power source along with her wonderful family.

Deb is a Certified Coach, Teacher, and Speaker;  a Founders Circle Member of both the John Maxwell Team and The Deeper Path Team. She has been a servant leader in the retail field for 29 years.

For the past 15 years she has been instrumental in developing, training, and mentoring promising leaders who were seeking ways to improve their leadership skills, and influencing them both professionally and personally. She is passionate about inspiring and equipping people to live their life by their design not by default!

Deb continues to strive towards building a foundation of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual life to have the energy to live her life by her design!  Deb resides in Charlotte, North Carolina where she also competes on a Nationally ranked Kettle bell team, spends time with her 2 nieces, has a  cat, Sinatra, and loves to travel.

Daniel is determined to enjoy life with purpose. He is an author, business and personal coach, and leadership trainer. His business experience extends back to 1979 as the founder of a successful national and international business.

As a Core Team member of The Deeper Path and Founding Member of The John Maxwell Team he desires to assist others in finding their purpose by igniting, lifting and expanding them into defining their OPUS.

Daniel resides in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina with his wife Debra and their three children. For more information visit www.DanielEvans.org.

Danny is a former Army Drill Sergeant, a Vietnam veteran, and served as a Senior Pastor for 25 years, ten of those years included being Superintendent of a Christian School and Pre-school.

He was a Senior Consultant with John Maxwell’s INJOY Group from 2000-2006.  He then founded Glover Consulting Services. He coaches, trains, and speaks in the areas of relationship skills, personal growth, and leadership development.

Danny’s passion is working with individuals, organizations, and groups, helping them discover and maximize their potential.

Danny and Dianne have been married for more than forty years, and live in Durham, North Carolina.

Chris is a Founding Member of both The Deeper Path Team and the John Maxwell Team, where he is certified as a coach, speaker, and leadership trainer.

He has a passion to minister life and hope to a lost and dying world with the good news of Jesus Christ, and has traveled to four continents to share the Gospel and encourage thousands of men, women and young adults.

Chris is dedicated to helping others find their purpose, ignite their passion and unleash their true potential. Chris lives with his wife in Durham, NC and has four adult children.

Dave Ferguson is a Change Agent, Coach, and Speaker who specializes in energizing, enlarging, and empowering leaders.   Dave has multiple certifications and is also founder and CEO at Synergy Coaching & Consulting Group, LLC.

"Over the years I have learned through my unique experiences, in business and life, that leadership and accountability are the key elements that must be present in effective organizations. I have owned small businesses, and I spent 20 years as an executive in the corporate world. I am blessed to be able to utilize my God-given talents to coach and teach others how to become more effective leaders and reach their professional and personal goals."

Dave is also a popular newspaper columnist and blogger.  LivingtoLead.com gives people and avenue to ask questions and have them answered for all to learn from.

Chris McClure is the Founder and President of Lead Life BIG, a Coaching and Leadership Training company based in Beavercreek, OH.

His mission is to equip individuals, teams and organizations to clarify their purposes and break through barriers so they can reach their potential.

Chris has more than 20 years of leadership experience as a youth and executive pastor. He is also a certified member of The John Maxwell Team. Learn more about Chris at www.LeadLifeBIG.com.

Over the last 20 years, Steve has had the privilege of serving in ministries both internationally and domestically. He is currently the Discipleship & Worship Minister at New Life Church in Bellville, Ohio.

Steve founded Restoring Hope Ministries as a ministry of reconciliation born out of his Secret Name. He utilizes Your Secret Name Conferences, speaking engagements, biblical counseling, and discipleship training to deliver a message of hope to those who long to be set free.

Steve and his wife Kristina have been married for nearly 20 years and have two teenage children.

Kathy Binner, Your Passive Income Coach, has been helping individuals create a better lifestyle and a lifestyle business so that they can experience freedom to live better than they've ever dreamed.

Her unique background and certifications, qualifies her to identify the right opportunities, create an individual strategy and personalize an action plan so that one can earn income without having to "punch the time clock".

Kathy has also become recognized as a high energy keynote speaker, workshop facilitator and group moderator.

Kathy and Marc also own the Carraway Guest House B&B.

Find out more about Kathy at www.kathybinner.com.

Frances has been a life-long entrepreneur and teacher at heart.  She received her B.S. in Nursing from Ohio State University but soon realized through alternative methods another path to healing where Fran’s Living Foods was born.

Frances was able to clarify her business purpose “Awaken, Anew and Achieve holistic health through the power of Living Food.  Kary has been a life changing igniter in her life as she is a Founding Partner of both Your Secret Name Team and The Deeper Path Team. Frances resides near Worthington, Ohio with her wonderful college girls and an amazing son.

For more information about her creative passion contact Frances at Franslivingfoods.com

Mike Clevenger is a Founding Partner of the John Maxwell Team and has been a speaker, trainer and coach to fraternal and volunteer organizations for many years.

The Deeper Path has enabled him to find his true voice and sometimes in an off-beat and humorous way, provide a message that will help individuals and organizations discover creativity.Mike likes to challenge people to step off their well-worn path, use their imagination to Think Outside the Blah®, and leave a trail of inspirational leadership.

Mike resides in Worthington Ohio with his wife Luanne (who has put up with him for 36 years) and they have a son, Wade, who lives in Annapolis, Maryland.

Louise is passionate about empowering individuals to overcome their self-limiting obstacles through self-investment strategies.  She is hugely committed to the success of others with strong compassion.

Louise is in pursuit of energizing and motivating others to discover the joy within and to realize their dreams.  Louise herself was motivated by Kary and his power to ignite souls to achieve clarity with the OPUS process in the The Deeper Path.

It is Louise’s dedication to embrace the fuel inside you that is greater than any obstacle. Louise has a BA in Management Information Systems and over 20 years experience in “Corporate America”. Louise is a certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker The Deeper Path. Louise is a Mother of a terrific son!

Erica Foster is the Author of “You Taught My Feet To Dance”. She was a former Pastor’s wife for 15 years.

She is a certified speaker, coach, and trainer who has a heart to help women connect with their creator so they can learn to Dance upon their disappointments. Erica lives in Columbus, Ohio and is a single mom to 5 wonderful children.

Pat is an author, leadership trainer, coach, and speaker.  Her unique background qualifies her to help both profit and non-profit corporations, student body groups, churches and individuals clarify who they are and to create a plan of action resulting in significant success.

Using her OPUS, Pat founded 'Freeing Souls to Soar', the materials from which form the basis of her Coaching and her Cohorts. She is a member of both the DEEPER PATH TEAM and the YOUR SECRET NAME TEAM. Pat's life governing principles come from Isaiah 54:10 (NIV). Pat resides in Upper Arlington, OH with her beloved husband Pete.  She and Pete are blessed with two amazing children and six outstanding grandchildren.

Pete is retired from a career in Higher Education, having taught at The Ohio State University and at Grace College. He continues to be an Emeritus Faculty member of OSU.

He has coached, guided, taught, and otherwise helped many young persons ‘Get On The Right Track’ in the pursuit of their higher education goals.

He has also been married to his lovely bride, Pat, for more than fifty years, and in the course of that part of his life, he has also coached, and has helped couples, especially husbands, ‘Get On The Right Track.’

His plan is to continue to grow these coaching and consulting aspects of this part of his career through The Deeper Path and Your Secret Name by working with individuals, and groups. Pete and Pat live in Columbus, Ohio and are truly blessed with a great family.

Jim is a Certified Coach, Teacher & Speaker; a Founders Circle Member of both The Deeper Path and The John Maxwell Team; and is soon to be certified by the Lead Like Jesus movement.

He is passionately investing in people – helping them lead more fully awake and enriched lives. After earning his degree, Jim spent 30 years as Director of Recruiting with two national retailers and founder of a successful 20-person recruiting firm.

He and his wife have been married for 30+ years, raised four sons, and are very active in their parish, including being Marriage Mentors to engaged couples.

Nancy's dream is to expose students' big ideas by nourishing their designs and guiding their intentions.

She is passionate about coaching college age students and young adults to become enlightened and excited about what's ahead for their careers.  She helps students create a future based on living with intention and purpose.

Nancy's hope is to restore mindsets from self-limiting beliefs to creative and unlimited, passionate and confident even idealistic.

She has her M.Ed in Counseling and over 20 years of coaching and training experience in corporate environments.

Nancy has clarified her purpose by authoring her OPUS as a part of The Deeper Path Cohort process.  She is a certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker with The Deeper Path Team. For more information, visit Nancy Gilbertson.

Joel Kessel is a strategic communications and public relations consultant who works with organizations that desire a SMARTer way to communicate their story to those who matter.

He does this by helping organizations define and deliver their message, urging leadership and decision makers to think differently about their organization, and challenging their perceptions about how they communicate their story.

Joel is a member of The Ohio State University’s Varsity “O” Men’s Alumni Association, is a founding member of the Ohio Interactive Awards, and serves as a mentor for the 10-xelerator new ventures incubator at OSU’s Fisher College of Business. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a concentration in public relations.

He resides with his wife and two children in Dublin, Ohio.

Adam possesses a wide range of experience both in managing and sales; from small family owned companies to multi-billion dollar organizations.

He is passionate about fueling leader’s dreams by creating high performing teams. He holds extensive knowledge in managing a multi-generation workforce and speaks regularly on the topic.

A managing partner of  VisionSpark, a consulting firm that specializes in finding companies superstar employees. For more info visit www.vision-spark.com.

Adam lives in Dublin, Ohio with his wife Chanelle, sons Hudson, Harrison and a yellow lab Griffey. He is a member of Vineyard Community Church and a member of Thirst Relief International’s board of directors.

Renee is a passionate coach, author, speaker and founder of her company, Simply Enrich, LLC. Her mission is to help individuals, teams, and organizations enrich their life through obtaining freedom from obstacles that keep them from living out their true identity and purpose.

As an active wife, mother, and entrepreneur, she understands the need for focus, balance, and accountability in order to succeed.

Renee is a graduate of The Ohio State University where she earned a B.A in Psychology. She currently resides with her husband and two children in Columbus, Ohio where she enjoys being active in her church, the school system, and community.

Brian Wagner is the father of three and the husband of one. Before that he was the youngest of ten and the giver to none. During the course of his life there have been physical, relational, financial and mental challenges. During these times of challenge he has had special people in his life to “carry” him.

The Deeper Path’s author, Kary Oberbrunner, has been one of these people. Now, it’s Brian’s turn.

He wants to show people how he has dealt with life’s obstacles and “carry” them to give them HOPE. These obstacles can come in varying forms. The important thing to Brian is that they direct you and don’t define you.

Find out more about Brian at EyeNeedHope.com

Laura’s purpose and vision:  Unleashing abundance so that together we can make good work.

For over 28 years, she has promoted individual philanthropy and raised the level of excellence in nonprofit organizations. She is an internet radio show host, the author of Unleashed Abundance – The Fundraiser’s Manifesto and a contributing thinker to philanthropy blogs, forums and groups throughout the United States.

In addition, she shares her expertise in systems, technology, and community-building through her own training programs for nonprofit leaders. Laura lives in Ohio, where she is surrounded by beauty and her 5 remarkable children.

Andy loves to spark joy by helping people awaken their soul.  His principle focus is working with those that are functioning below their potential and inspiring them to find joy by establishing identity, discovering purpose, and releasing for mission.

Andy's experience in starting and developing non-profit organizations, broad professional skills, and work with people from all walks of life uniquely position him to connect with people and coach them for growth and impact.

He lives with his wife and four children in Columbus, OH and loves reading, nature, investing time with family and his church, and anything related to Penn State football.

Dale A. Knisley is the Founder/Apostle of NewBridge Church located in the great city of Dayton Ohio. Dale and his wife Jessica planted NewBridge Church in the summer of 2013 after a sixteen year journey with spiritual father, mentor and friend John R. Ramsey.

After going through the Deeper path process and authoring his OPUS Dale found another piece to reaching the full potential of his purpose. Dale launched Living Legends Nation with a team of tribal leaders ready to impact generations. Dale A. Knisley is now walking in his purpose, building leaders that have impact today, tomorrow and forever.

Elmer loves to put “extra” into your “ordinary”. He turns managers into leaders and transforms leaders into legends. He is a certified speaker, trainer, and coach for the Deeper Path and John Maxwell teams, and is a 48 Days Endorsed Coach.

He shares his OPUS of pioneering your purpose and seizing your platform through his company, Cherub Coaching Solutions. Elmer is gifted in drawing greatness from others.

His primary focus groups are leaders, coaches, teachers, and speakers who want to gain clarity on their purpose, explore their platform, and multiply their success.

For over 14 years, he has coached ministries, non-profit, private, and government organizations through life-changing leadership development. He has helped leaders discover their unique talents and attain work and life fulfillment.

He specializes in changing transactional relationships into transformational relationships creating a more harmonious and productive workforce.

SJ is a CMA (Consultant, Mentor, & Advisor), as well as the founder of SBSL, an Educational Solutions Provider. He is 41 years old and has been an entrepreneur in the education field for 5+ years as of the spring of 2017.

His business model includes designing &/or implementing customizable solutions for business owners to address three deep, fundamental problems with the conventional approach to the K-12, college/university, & graduate tracks of education in America.

Steve Schulze is the founder of Sure Foundation Strategies, LLC, a leadership coaching and consulting firm based in Fairborn, Ohio where he resides with his wife and their six children.

He holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University along with degrees from Wright State University. Steve spent over 35 years in government, private and university settings before transitioning from a career to a calling.

Coaching changed Steve’s life by providing him the clarity and confidence to overcome obstacles. He now helps others excel, create solutions through authentic relationships and trust, and make a living doing work they enjoy.

To learn more visit: www.surefoundationstrategies.com

Rick advises C-suite leaders, speaks internationally & consults with entrepreneurial companies and universities.

Rick’s background includes Big Four consulting focused on Fortune 100 companies. He then played an essential role building & selling a start-up. After the sale, he invested eight years with Rev1 Ventures, mentoring entrepreneurs and helping them to pitch their businesses, connect with crucial resources, and raise funds to fuel growth.

He hosts the Success to Significance Podcast and is author of "Pitch Your Best!" and "Pitch With Purpose: Start Your Venture, Secure Your Support, and Supercharge Your Dream.” He also hosts the online video course, “Perfect Your Pitch."

Rick and his wife, Kim, have been married for 30 years and enjoy their three kids. They reside in Granville, Ohio.

You can learn more and connect at RickCoplin.com.

Barry has found his passion and purpose in “building what matters.”  What matters is people and as a coach, speaker, trainer and author, Barry has a vision to help others discover and live out the life they were designed to live.

To be an agent of change that facilitates significant and lasting growth. Barry and his wife Michelle have two sons in college and live just east of Portland, Oregon.

Barry is a founding member of the John Maxwell Team and currently serves on their President’s Advisory Council.  For more information, visit www.buildingwhatmatters.com.

Barry has found his passion and purpose in “building what matters.”  What matters is people and as a coach, speaker, trainer and author, Barry has a vision to help others discover and live out the life they were designed to live.

To be an agent of change that facilitates significant and lasting growth. Barry and his wife Michelle have two sons in college and live just east of Portland, Oregon.

Barry is a founding member of the John Maxwell Team and currently serves on their President’s Advisory Council.  For more information, visit www.buildingwhatmatters.com.

Rick has two decades of experience helping people identify and implement the actions needed to achieve the right results the right way.

He has skillfully coached leaders, teams and individuals at all levels in an array of industries. He is dedicated to his clients’ success, and his genuine care is reflected in his client-driven approach to coaching.

His greatest strengths include his ability to actively and critically listen, to thoroughly assess a situation to develop objective insight, and to communicate with credibility and trustworthiness.

Rick is a certified Coach, Trainer, Speaker and founding partner with the John Maxwell Team.

Rick and his wife Joanne have enjoyed an adventurous marriage since 1984 and are richly blessed with three amazing kids.

Nathan unlocks ideas through a proven process for sustained creativity. He is a certified professional in learning & performance (CPLP) with experience designing learning products across multiple industries.

His background as a Fortune 500 content designer, author, musician, professor, and non-profit president illustrates the power of embracing our unique focus and flow.

Nathan recognizes how environments either bolster or block progress. He joined The Deeper Path community after experiencing his OPUS firsthand. Nathan is married and resides outside Philadelphia.

Diane’s passion to help bring out the best in others to achieve great results led her to join the John Maxwell Team. There, she met Kary and engaged in authoring her OPUS.

Now, as a member of The Deeper Path Team, she has a burning desire to bless millions around the world, particularly youth, with a voice of hope, love and compassion. Encouraging and leading them through the Deeper Path process, to help heal hurt - unleashing their potential.

Diane has a B.S. in Business Management, is Green Belt certified in Six Sigma practices, and has obtained Competent Communicator and Competent Leader certifications as a member of Toastmasters International.  During her career, she has led teams in a global environment for two Fortune 100 companies. Diane is the mother of two teenage girls.

Judee Howard, CSW, is a social worker by trade and has worked in the non-profit world for over twenty years. She loves creating a safe place where people feel they belong and can be themselves.

Besides being married to Jeff, Judee has three sons and loves devoting time to them and their families. She values authentic relationships and enjoys spending time with friends and meeting new people.

Linda is passionate about creating a space where people feel safe to be real. Where people find common ground and new perspective when they are in conflict with one another.

Where people explore new insights in places they feel stuck and discover breakthrough solutions that open doors to their potential.

Linda owns Breakthrough Solutions and has been a coach, speaker and trainer in the business world for 20 years. She is a Faculty Member of the Deeper Path Team and a Founding Partner of the Your Secret Name Team.

Linda is a certified coach, speaker, trainer and Founding Partner of the John Maxwell Team. Linda teams up with her husband Troy to coach married couples and ministry leaders. They live in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with their three children.

Troy has been a business speaker and coach for nearly 20 years, sharing on a wide range of topics related to faith, relational skills, leadership, marriage and youth culture.

Also, having been involved in youth ministry for nearly three decades, Troy has a passion for teenagers and has spoken for many middle, high school, and college retreats, events, and camps. He has a passion for helping people tear down their emotional walls so that they can become everything they are meant to be in Christ.

Troy is married to his best friend, Linda, who is also a member of the Your Secret Name team. They have been blessed with three children.

Joan is an author, speaker and work-purpose coach who helps people turn job hours into joys and live the intended life, so they can become on-the-job difference-makers impacting the lives of others while flourishing through the work of their hands.

An encourager with a capital E… she is all about developing and empowering people! As a former director of operations, Joan sharpened her leadership skills, created strong well-educated teams and then elevated her staff to the top of their game.

A certified John Maxwell and Deeper Path coach, Joan is a bold advocate for reversing the alarming job dissatisfaction rate within most companies. With a deep-seated belief that people are worth every ounce of energy to develop their potential, Joan is a powerful keynote speaker and business coach who speaks and coaches on creating and sustaining positive change within the workplace.

She and her husband live in Nashville, TN and are blessed with two children and one amazing grandson.

I am an author, facilitator, coach, and mentor who is the mother of two precious children, ages 5 and 7.

As a former special education and general education teacher, I am passionate about helping women (especially mothers) and youths discover their true selves and true callings, which will empower them to become the fearfully and wonderfully made persons God created them to be.

Fran Veal is an encourager, coach and speaker who helps individuals reconnect with their dreams so they can impact the world.

One of her favorite quotes is from the Eagles’ song Already Gone – “So often times it seems like that we live our lives in chains, and we never even know we have the key.”

Fran is committed to helping people find the key to unlocking their full potential. In addition to coaching, Fran has published two YA novels and has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul.

Fran resides in Murfreesboro, Tennessee with her husband, daughter, and one snarky cat. You can find out more about Fran at www.franyoakumveal.com.

Faye is passionate about helping individuals recognize the legacy they’ve been handed and determine how to make it a better one to pass on, teaching them how to visit and examine their past and that of their ancestors without becoming lost in it or a prisoner to it.

As the owner of Build a Better Legacy (BuildaBetterLegacy.com), Faye guides those stuck in the revolving door of emotions and choices started in generations past into a life well-lived with their history well-preserved.

Faye is a certified coach, speaker, and author, married to her best friend, Jack. They live in a beautiful valley in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee where they enjoy serving others.

Cheryl Guidry is a certified life and transformation coach, faith-based counselor, speaker and performer. She helps high-achieving professionals break through their limiting beliefs and self-sabotage to reach their next level. Her mission is to inspire and empower her clients to achieve at their highest potential. She believes strongly that with proper guidance, tools and support, her clients can experience extraordinary lives, relationships and careers. Besides personal coaching and mentoring, Cheryl supports leaders, teams and individuals to lead with courage, confidence and integrity.

In addition to over three decades of experience across multiple industries, Cheryl attributes her extensive experience on a variety of stages, singing and performing for large crowds (including several dignitaries), for her drive to help others “own center stage” of their dreams.

Brenda Harkins mines the gold in people, equipping individuals and organizations to drive their own unique success.  She helps people define their purpose, discover hidden values, strengthen key relationships, grow natural talents into strengths, and unleash potential.

Brenda is a Life and Leadership Coach in her own organization, as well as with The John Maxwell Team and CoreClarity.  She is a Public Speaker, Author, Mediator, Entrepreneur, and President of The Harkins Group, Inc.  You can connect with Brenda at brenda@brendaharkins.com or https://brendaharkins.com.

Throughout her life, Deborah has been passionate to see others live up to their potential, and pursue dreams and goals that are higher than their current mode of thinking allows. She exhorts others to “come up higher,” even as she pursues ever greater challenges in her own life.

Deborah motivates others to pursue life holistically: to address not just the needs of the mind, but of the body, soul, and spirit, understanding that the health of each part contributes to success as a whole.

All of these strengths and passions were brought into clarity of focus and purpose as she authored her OPUS on The Deeper Path.  Now, as a Founding Partner on the Deeper Path Team, she empowers others to TAKE ON LIFE, CONQUER obstacles, and awaken the WARRIOR within.

Deborah lives outside of Houston with her husband, adult children, granddaughter, and mother. For more information visit www.takeonlife.net.

Melineh Petrosian, was born in 1963 to an Armenian family in Tehran, Iran. Despite being suppressed regularly for her talents, Melineh’s love for poetry and narrative writing has been a constant through the years, finding published status in several Farsi magazines.

She has written the bitter, yet poignant tale of her stolen childhood, Cry for Rain.

She lived in Greece before migrating to the United States in 1987. She earned an associate degree in naturopathic science, as well as a cosmetology license, and has been in practice for over thirty years.

She is fluent in four languages and is actively involved in the writer’s groups and Elite Authors Academy.

Currently, she is working on several projects, mainly on her second book, as well as being a motivational speaker to empower those that have experienced abuse.

Alex Rentas is dynamic speaker, motivator and coach. This is the result of being in youth and young adult’s ministry for over 25 years for a better next generation. From organizing mission trips to directing youth camps for over 300 teens at a time, Alex has served in a wide variety of ministries speaking life and inspiring others with his life message. Alex uses his life stories to bring a powerful message of hope, identity, and empowerment. Furthermore, his unique message will raise the level of hope and bring a shift to the future vision of your student or adult audience.

As a young student, Alex had tragic experiences, was bullied, and struggled throughout grammar and high school. Coupled with the help of great mentors and a commitment to succeed, he was able to overcome his challenges and went from being a teen that graduated high school with a 1.7 GPA to a successful college graduate, 3.8 GPA, Summa Cum Laude, and one of six people to be a recipient in to the Delta Epsilon Chi Honor Society. Consequently, he is a speaker, business owner, mentor and influencer.

The content of his life message is essential, and the delivery is unforgettable. Alex has a special ability to engage audiences through his fun demeanor and stories. To put it another way, he has a grace to connect with your youth and young adults that is a rare gift you don’t want to miss. As a result, youth and adults alike will walk away from this experience with a changed view of their identity and the world around them.

Bradley is co-founder of Your Personal Economy, an award-winning author, certified coach/trainer on the John Maxwell Team and financial education instructor.

As a YSN certified speaker, trainer and natural story-teller, Bradley incorporates life experiences into a delivery that resonates with audiences while leaving them empowered to conquer elements of their lives that need attention.

Bradley’s book, Men, Get Real With Your Finances... It Takes More Than Money to Win is the proud recipient of the 2013 Christian Literary award for Business and Finance.

Bradley co-labors with his wife Bonita in their financial, leadership and spiritual empowerment ministry.

Donna Reiners loves people. She equips individuals and groups in finding their own unique identity.

As an Emotions Coach she helps people discover why they struggle emotionally, disengage repetitive emotional cycles, determine strategies to overcome self-sabotage and deploy key solutions as the client clarifies purpose, perspective and position.

In addition, she will help you turn generational influences into blessings and empower you to see your true self. She will walk with you in person or via webinar to take intentional steps of change and strength so your future does not look like your past. Contact Donna through www.bravetobraver.com or donna@bravetobraver.com.

Donna is a public speaker, author, emotions coach and President of Love is the New Green, Inc.

Bethany Connor is passionate about awakening authentic leaders. Through speaking, facilitating, & coaching she supports the transformation process of individuals and organizations in creating culture change from the inside out.

Bethany struggled through her own journey of finding her authenticity. She suffered through two years of severe depression and a life time of low self-worth and co-dependency hidden behind the mask of perfection. Through that struggle her strength was born. Now a transformed woman, her passion is to support others in their journey of self-discovery and in re-kindling the latent dreams buried deep within their hearts.

Dr. Debbie Rarick is an author, communicator, pastor and coach who has used her “outside words” to minister hope and healing for decades.

She founded You See Me Free Ministries in 2005, through which she helps individuals and organizations find reconciliation, rest, and recovery so they can be free to excel in their purpose and potential.

Debbie’s intentional approach to interpersonal engagement within small groups equips clients to learn and to leverage their unique offerings. Clients are also empowered to put an end to blame, shame, and other word games as they learn to communicate with clarity and compassion.

Please use the following as my official email:

debbie.rarick@deeperpathbook. com

and forward it to: freedom@youseemefree.org

Barbara has a deep passion for helping people discover their potential and their purpose. She enjoys empowering individuals and organizations by helping them gain clarity, overcome obstacles and experience breakthroughs.

Barbara has her own coaching, teaching and speaking company and is a certified member of the John Maxwell Team, and The Deeper Path Team.

In her free time she enjoys gardening, walking, kayaking and fishing. She lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia with her husband and two sons.

For over 25 years, Rob has been a catalyst for sustainable change leading to individual, organizational and community transformation as he has led faith-based nonprofit organizations.

He has served in local churches and in military & crisis care chaplaincy. Rob is a certified growth coach and consults with churches on strategic planning, discipleship and small-group ministries, and community engagement. Currently he serves as Pastor of Bayside Christian Church in Virginia Beach, Virgina.

Rob and his wife have two children and four cats.

Jeannie Schmidt is passionate about serving as a guide to people as they embark on a path of re-discovery. She equips others to explore new horizons as they live life for the first time.

Jeannie grew as a leader, coach, and mentor serving both the corporate and non-profit world. She experiences life with her best friend and husband, Dave. They are blessed to live on the family homestead and look forward to visits from their adult children and families.

In nearly 20 years practicing law, Laura has become known for her creative, energetic and humorous training style. She now applies that passion for teaching, fun and lifelong learning to helping others shape meaningful, satisfying careers.

As a graduate of a year-long Day Job to Dream Job Mastermind group, Laura is uniquely qualified to coach using the Day Job to Dream Job program. She enhances the materials with lessons learned as a lawyer, small business owner and entrepreneur. She isn't just an instructor, but living proof that you can transition from stuck to thriving.

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For over 15 years, Bob has served in key leadership positions in business, military, and nonprofit organizations, driving successful organizational transformation.

A former Infantry Marine non-commissioned officer, Bob went on to serve in youth ministry, international evangelism, and Senior Pastor positions. He has over 10 years pastoral counseling experience and has completed graduate and postgraduate studies in pastoral psychotherapy, counseling, psychology, clinical pastoral education, & theology.

Bob currently serves as the Executive Director of Sought Out, Inc., in Virginia Beach, VA.

Mary Oliver’s purpose and passion is to equip and train the body of Christ in Biblical health and wellness which includes transforming lives & building destinies through Jesus restorative love for all people.

With over 30 years of experience in pastoral and professional counseling, coaching, and Christian leadership, she's also an author, speaker and a revealer of God’s heart.

Mary's the spiritual director of Open Heart Ministry with a team of ministry leaders working together to build an “Alpha Campus” that serves as a retreat center that ministers to the community on living with biblical guidelines for whole health lifestyles.

Laura Prisc has a burning desire to help others grow and she firmly believes the place to start is with self-awareness and intentionality.

Through her coaching, teaching, and speaking Laura helps individuals, teams, entrepreneurs, and organizations discover themselves, identify what holds meaning in their lives, and raise the level of their performance.

She is committed to helping others discover their purpose, define their dreams, and create the lives they long for thru reflection, focused thinking, and intentional action. The author of The “What Matters Most” Manifesto; certified Coach, Teacher, and Speaker thru both the John Maxwell and Deeper Path Teams; and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Laura is well equipped to accompany you on your self-discovery journey.

Prior to her work in personal development, Laura worked as a professional communicator in a variety of industries for nearly 25 years. She and her family live in West Virginia. Visit Laura at www.lauraprisc.com.

Laura Diehl is an author, international speaker and minister. After the death of their oldest daughter, Laura and her husband, Dave, founded Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) to walk with parents going through the deep dark blackness that only those who have lost a child from this earth can understand. It is a safe place with no shunning or judgement for those who are struggling with their faith after the death of their child, with various resources and tools to give hope and to help learn how to live a fulfilled life again beyond the death of a child. More information can be found at www.gpshope.org.

Laura also has a passion for those who know someone who has lost a child and wants a better understanding of how to truly bring comfort and support.

She has written several books, including the award winning When Tragedy Strikes: Rebuilding Your Life with Hope and Healing After the Death of Your Child (Morgan James Publishing, New York) and My Grief Journey: Coloring Book and Journal for Grieving Parents.

Dave and Laura live in Southern Wisconsin, and are the parents of five children (including their daughter who is already gone from this earth) and a growing legacy of grandchildren.

For more than two decades Jim has served as a leader and innovator in several Christian ministries including World Vision, World Relief and Pastors Retreat Network.  In addition, Jim has served in the corporate world as VP of Sales and Marketing for an international corporation.

As a Founding Partner of the Your Secret Name team, Jim is committed to sharing the liberating message of freedom available to each one of us when we learn who we really are is often very different than what we have been told.

Jim and his wonderful wife Char live in a quaint little cottage, where they intermittently have the joy of hosting their widely dispersed adult children and three “perfect” grandsons.