Writers

Interior Designer

Berthe Emmanuella Antoine is an interior designer who sees no distinction between her work life and devotion to God. She fine tunes others on how to create beautiful habitations in Christ from their domestic surroundings to the innermost parts of their being. Her rule of life has led her to launch INTERIOREM VITAM, a Catholic decor blog and boutique with a sleek and classic aesthetic. She is forever whisked away into the intricacies of hidden devotions and the silence of the interior life. She hopes to build a fruitful community around the brand’s mobile app. Feel free to join and start a conversation with your comments.

Digital Marketing Manager

Amber Apple is a Digital Marketing Manager by day and a writer by night. When she’s not weaving tales for her novel, you can find her in her natural habitat — snuggled up on the couch, lost in the pages of a captivating book, clutching a steaming cup of tea. Her love language is baking French pastries, so if you’re craving a daily dose of mouthwatering recipes and delightful musings, visit her blog, mrsamberapple.com, or connect with her on Instagram @mrsamberapple.

Graduate Student

Sarah Appleton is a theology M.A. student at the University of Notre Dame. She has a deep love for academic theology and delivering the message of God and His teachings with grace. Sarah’s faith journey began with studying scholastic theology which eventually turned into the transformation of her own heart. She also has a degree in Journalism and is a freelance writer in her spare time. Apart from writing, she enjoys reading, gardening, homemaking, thrifting, long walks, and hanging out with her husband.

Co-Founder and Consultant

Sarah Battersby has a Bachelor's in English and a Master's in Social Work and has spent most of her career working with students and student-serving organizations. She is the co-founder of a consulting firm that serves donors and philanthropic organizations seeking to create and manage impactful scholarship programs. She loves reading, baking, being a mentor, and discovering new things with her daughter. She lives in North Carolina with her family.

Founder

Ann Burns is the founder of The Feminine Project, an organization dedicated to restoring the joy of womanhood. She is a writer and speaker, and strives to uphold what is truly good and beautiful. Most of all, she is a wife and mother, and loves to share the joy in living each day well.

Attorney

Linda A. Burrows is an attorney specializing in trusts and estates in southern California. She is the founder of Soul Soda, a non-profit with the mission of refreshing faith in those, particularly Catholics, who are feeling disconnected from their religious roots. She is a wife and mother of three teens. Linda’s Confirmation name was that of St. Gabriel the Archangel.

Writer, Editor, and Charity Founder

Delphine Chui is an award-winning journalist, speaker and charity founder from London. A Catholic revert and former women’s magazine editor who experienced “cancel culture” for being publicly pro-life, she is passionate about learning and sharing how to be boldly Catholic in today’s world, as well as speaking about God’s design for men and women amid modern dating culture on her YouTube channel. Delphine loves to explore themes of intentional living, and having recently taken the leap to go freelance, she’s been reflecting on the definition of “work,” embracing ambition at a pace that’s conducive to holiness and health. She volunteers as CEO of her befriending charity, CareDogs, and has gotten back into writing after a sabbatical of finding her voice again. You’ll most likely find her out in nature walking or multi-tasking while listening to a podcast. Digitally, Delphine is most active on Instagram and YouTube at @delphinediscusses or on LinkedIn and Twitter at @delphinechui.

Managing Editor

Alexandra Macey Davis is a lawyer-turned-freelance writer and author and managing editor of Public Discourse. Most recently, she has written for Verily Magazine, Coffee + Crumbs, The Federalist, and FemCatholic, and she writes a monthly Substack letter called Chrism + Coffee, a call to find peace and rest in both the sacramental and the ordinary. She is the founder of Davis Legal Media, a ghostwriting and content strategy company serving the legal industry. Her first book, Pivot: The Nontraditional JD Careers Handbook, will be published in late 2023. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband and two boys.

Founder and Consultant

Dr. Glory Enyinnaya is a management consultant who worked at Accenture before founding the consulting firm Kleos Advisory. Her research, which focuses on the role of entrepreneurs as change agents, has been published in top-tier publications such as the Harvard Business Review. She is a member of the faculty of Pan-Atlantic University in Nigeria. Her hobbies include blogging at www.gloryenyinnaya.com.

Her journey as a Catholic began with her conversion in 2009 (providentially, it was the Year of St. Paul—arguably Christianity’s most famous convert). Even though she entered the church under St. Paul’s patronage, it’s Our Lady who has had the strongest influence on Glory, beginning with her choice of "Mary"’ as her baptismal name. Today, Glory is consecrated to Mary according to the de Montfort Way and serves as an official of the Legion of Mary in the Archdiocese of Lagos. She is a cooperator of Opus Dei and an Associate of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus.

Author, Keynote Speaker, and Spiritual Director

Rose Folsom helps Catholic women go from restless to resilient by guiding them to a closer connection with God – in a way that feels joyful and natural to them. Rose is a convert, Lay Dominican, and spiritual director who has helped over 9,000 Catholics have a deeper relationship with God in prayer. They come away with peace that the world cannot take away. Download Rose’s free 31-day prayer journal, “Bless You Daughter: Praying with Resilient Women of the Bible.”

Genetics Professor

Sarah is a genetics professor with many interests in addition to studying DNA. She and her husband now call Montreal home. When she is not reading a scientific article or meeting with students, Sarah can be found experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, reading her Bible or taking a walk in nature.

Mindset Coach and Director of Operations and Communication

Megan Gephart is a wife and mom of 3 boys. A professionally-trained Mindset Coach through Metanoia Catholic, Megan's experience spans 6 years of active duty military service in the Army public relations and intelligence fields, 5 years spearheading policy and programmatic advocacy for women and families up to the highest levels of the Army and Department of Defense, and a year of volunteer work on two national nonprofit teams. She is a West Point graduate who is passionate about leading institutional and cultural change and brings together expertise and giftings in strategy, operations, leadership development, marketing and copywriting, research and analysis, team-building, and holistic women's wellness (as a certified Pre- and Postnatal fitness coach).

Over the last 4 years, she’s coached dozens of high-achieving women in the military and beyond. Megan is the host of a top 2% globally-ranked podcast called Armed to the Heart.

Megan is the Director of Operations and Communication for Apostolic Fruit, which provides Christ-centered, integrative Coaching and Consulting for entrepreneurs, leaders, teams, and organizations who desire to grow and scale their impact, through regenerative, sustainable human-first approaches.

Coordinator of Student Activities and Career Services

Alexandra (Alex) Harrel resides in Irving, Texas. She is a new student affairs professional within the world of higher education. In her spare time, she loves reading, listening to podcasts, and spending time outdoors. Her favorite prayer is Hail, Holy Queen. You can follow her on Instagram at @2012alexandra.

Career Coach

Valentina Imhoff, MBA, is a career coach helping women encounter God through their work. She has lived and worked in six countries and has over 10 years of experience in a variety of industries. In addition to coaching, she facilitates Called & Gifted workshops to help others discern their charisms. Her greatest loves are her husband, son, and trying new recipes in the kitchen. Connect with Valentina at fiatcareercoaching.com, or tune into her podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

Nurse and Spiritual Director

Rhode L. Jean-Aleger was born and raised in Haiti. She has been married to Vorbes, her college sweetheart, for the past twenty-eight years. She is the mother of three young adult children. She received a BS in nursing in 1993 from City College of New York, a MS in Community Health Nursing as well as a MS in Public Health in 2001 from Hunter College, and Post-Master as a Nurse Practitioner in 2009 from New York University. A Certified Spiritual Director, she graduated from Our Lady of Divine Providence, an affiliate of Franciscan University. She is involved in the Homeless and Homebound ministry in her parish and is a retreat leader for the Haitian Community. Rhode founded the Jax Prayer Club in 2013, a community of faithful Christians striving to support and encourage each other in their walk with God. She writes daily reflections intended to make prayer and the word of God alive in others’ hearts. Learn more about the Prayer Club by visiting her website: www.Jaxprayerclub.com.

Bookkeeper

Beth Anne Kaczmarczyk is a cradle Catholic and wife who is passionate in helping others in her community with her husband through the Knights of Columbus. She has been a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor for over 10 years and runs her own Bookkeeping firm at BethAnneBookkeeping.com. She is passionate about helping small businesses understand their business finances so they can have less stress and grow their businesses. You can connect with her on her website, Instagram or join her monthly newsletter to receive a Monthly Bookkeeping Checklist!

Graduate Student

A native of Colorado, Krista graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a specialization in traumatology, at Divine Mercy University. From 2020-23, Krista served as the Director of Character and Mentorship at the Youth Leadership Foundation in Washington D.C. Krista has been a representative with the Virtuous Leadership Institute since 2021. She currently resides near Washington D.C.

Assistant Director of Student Services

Cathi Kennedy is passionate about building relationships. At the University of Notre Dame, she advises graduate students for the Mendoza College of Business. Her background is in marketing and communications, and she recently received her MBA. Impassioned writer, voracious reader, aspiring knitter. Married to a musician and mom to two amazing sons. Cathi is a convert to Catholicism and seeks to learn something new about her faith every day. Connect with Cathi: LinkedIn • Instagram • Facebook • Blog

Founder

Natasha Lovely is the Founder of Aspen & Oliva, a premier personal branding agency and Founder of Catholic Daughter, a ministry that equips women to conquer the 4th commandment. Driven by an entrepreneurial and creative spirit, she purposefully integrates her expertise as a clinical therapist and storytelling marketer to guide women to architect, refine, and master an iconic personal brand that effortlessly transcends into all areas of their lives - professional and personal. Her work with individuals and Fortune 50 companies to develop talent has led to her positioning as an authority on personal branding, an expert in leadership development, and a champion of the multi-hyphenate woman. Through her passion for business, Natasha has propelled her mission to inspire women to design a life of beauty, champion all things good and true, and guide them to become thought-leaders in their fields. You can connect with Natasha through Instagram, LinkedIn, or natashalucia.com.

Financial Planner and Investment Advisor

Erica Mathews is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with Financial Counseling Associates, a small, family-owned, independent financial planning and investment management firm. She is passionate about helping families and individuals build their wealth so they can live out the calls God has placed on their hearts. As a wife, mom of four, and businesswoman, Erica understands the complexities of family life and helps relieve the burden of financial stress with organization, a plan, and automation so her clients hit their goals. Erica lives in Colorado with her husband and four kids. They love everything outdoors, including gardening, hiking, biking, and simply exploring nature. If you would like to reach out to Erica, her email is erica@fca-inc.com.

Development Coordinator

Marisa McDonald lives in Central Indiana with her husband and energetic German Shepherd pup. She is the Community Manager for a local nonprofit which connects women in the community with professional mentorship opportunities. She aspires to start her own social enterprise or non-profit some day. On weekends, you can find her hiking with her husband and dog throughout Southern Indiana, making meals and hosting family and friends, or heading to the local coffee shop for a latte. Connect with Marisa through Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook.

Fundraising Consultant

A little pencil. And a big mouth. Punctuated by prayer. Kristen West McGuire earned a B.S. in Psychology from Georgetown University and an M.Div. from Wesley Theological Seminary. She swam the Tiber in 1990. Over the years, she’s been a research associate, an autism services aide, an executive director for a non-profit, an event planner, and even a chaplain at a mental institution! Today, she is a fundraising consultant and runs My Secret is Mine, a small Catholic press. Yes, it’s a little disjointed. But amid all the work, she and her husband raised eight wonderful children. Sure, motherhood might not count much on a resume. But … how else do you become the Queen of the Possible?

Consulting Senior Associate

Mary Kate McNamara is a Jersey girl with a Midwest heart. She works at a consulting firm in downtown Chicago and is a proud Michigan alum (Go Blue!). While Chicago is her favorite city, she can still whip out an East Coast accent and Springsteen lyrics faster than a New York minute. Mary Kate is known for loving long, deep conversations that keep her friends up way too late. She considers herself truly blessed to be the daughter, sister and close friend of the best people she knows. Mary Kate has a life-long devotion to St. Joseph and the Blessed Mother, and is beginning to discover what it means to be friends with Jesus.

Life Coach

Elizabeth Montigny has built a faith-based life coaching practice to help women take action on their God-given dreams with clarity, creativity, and calm. Liz lives in Massachusetts with her husband and their three boys. She is blessed to be a member of the Love Crucified community, whose mission is to bring to the Lord victim souls for these decisive times. You can work with Liz privately, in her on-line community, or join her on a retreat. Connect with Liz at lizmontignycoaching.com

Religious Sister

Sr. Christina is a Franciscan Sister in Hankinson, North Dakota. She has a background in communications, which she has drawn upon in various capacities over the years. She has fourteen years’ experience working with the elderly and disabled and now assists with various projects at her community’s provincial house and retreat center, including maintaining the retreat center's website and authoring a weekly blog on behalf of her Franciscan community.

Freelance Writer

Ana K. Perez is a Catholic wife, mom to two daughters, and a freelance writer. She received a certification from the Pastoral Formation Institute at the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. She loves her family, homeschooling her children, volunteering in parish ministries, music, blogging, and reading. Connect with Ana on LinkedIn, her writing portfolio website, and blog.

Nonprofit Communications Specialist, Writer, and Entrepreneur

Savanna Polasek is a nonprofit communications specialist, freelance writer, and creator of Memoir Ink. She is a Catholic convert and lives with her charming husband and daughter in Austin, Texas. In her free time she enjoys exploring Texas, listening to Catholic podcasts, reading, and writing fiction. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.

Founder

Laura Pugliano is co-founder of Ciccio's Olives, an award-winning extra virgin olive oil produced by her in-laws in Calabria, Italy. She also launched Sprezza Creative Co, where she crafts elegant content for B2B businesses. Laura is a wife, mother, and an alumna of Franciscan University of Steubenville. Join her on X (Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Commercial Officer

Shivonne Sant-Solomon is a wife and mother of two, blessed with the responsibility of raising them in this dynamic world! In all of her work, and in her most important roles as mother and wife, her relationship with God has been and continues to be central, as she is first and foremost a child of God. Over the past 19 years, Shivonne has had the opportunity to work in a variety of commercial roles within the energy industry, as well as assuming the role of a stay-at-home mother to her then-younger kids for three years—a transformational experience indeed, and one where the challenges and due respect are saluted and applauded. As Shivonne continues along her spiritual and professional growth and development paths, she seeks out opportunities to share her faith and contribute and support the achievement of the world’s energy transition goals in caring for God’s creation.

Mindset Coach and Business Consultant

Anna Saucier is an Emotional Health and Mindset Coach trained through Metanoia Catholic, a Certified Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT/tapping) Practitioner, and Sustainable Business Consultant. She's trained in trauma-informed coaching practices and nervous system regulation and works with passionate change-agents who want to use their gifts for good and be a force for holistic health and healing by leading themselves first—through compassionate inner growth and ethical and trauma-aware business and leadership.

Building a team, she recently founded Apostolic Fruit, where the vision is to empower the faithful to bear the fruit they are called to through more regenerative, sustainable, human-first approaches, spanning from the individual level, to teams and organizations. She has helped hundreds of women—entrepreneurs, ministry leaders, health/life/nutrition coaches, and more—slow down the world's hustle and instead create lives, businesses, and ministries that thrive from a foundation of peace and rest.

She is an adventurer and minimalist and lives semi-nomadically with her husband and two fiercely independent children.

Senior Content Manager

Tara is an artist, Marine wife, and happy Catholic. By day, Tara creates content for Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit force behind the beloved children’s show “Sesame Street.” She is the owner of Tara Wright Studio, where she specializes in custom art and illustration, and is co-founder of Scatter and Sow. After spending several years on the east coast, Tara and her family now call Oklahoma home.

Retired Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Kate Walsh-Soucheray is a wife of 42 years, a mother of three adult, married children, and grandmother of six beautiful, active grandchildren. She is a former Catholic high school Religion teacher and a former Christian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Walsh-Soucheray writes a monthly column for the Catholic Spirit, the Archdiocesan newspaper of Minneapolis and St. Paul, called Simple Holiness. She is now retired and writes and speaks for Catholic women’s groups, Cana Dinners, and leads retreats for Catholic groups about integrating holiness into our everyday lives. Find her daily reflection and encouragement for Catholic women on LinkedIn.

Coach

Laryn is a career chameleon with a consistent focus. Her goal is for each person she encounters to have a deep understanding of their own worth and value and an awareness of the skills and gifts that they bring to the world. While not technically a business coach, 95% of her clients are in the business world. For 25 years, her desire has been to build up the women as they build their lives. 

Laryn is the author of four books and spent part of her career as a motivational speaker for Catholic women and women in business. She regards her marriage of 31 years and her four adult children who love Jesus and have a commitment to beauty, truth, and goodness her greatest accomplishments. Her latest blessings are the four grandbabies who add abundantly to her gratitude! Find out more about Laryn and the services she offers at larynweaver.com.