Heather M. Dixon is an author, speaker, and Bible teacher who understands living with a story that is not easy. Diagnosed with an incurable and terminal genetic disorder that she inherited from her mother, she is passionate about helping women find hope for their hard story by making the Bible available, relatable, and understandable. Heather serves as the Women’s Ministry Director for her church in Raleigh, NC and When she is not writing Bible studies or speaking at women’s conferences and events, she loves to make the most of everyday moments such as cooking for her husband and son, checking out way too many library books, or unashamedly indulging in her love for all things Disney. Heather is the founder of The Rescued Letters Collective and the author of several Bible studies including Determined: Living Like Jesus in Every Moment and Renewed: Finding Hope When You Don’t Like Your Story.

Author of the books:

• Knowing God: Establishing a Daily Walk with Him
• Prayer Made Simple: Fighting for Your Family and Friends in Prayer
• Jump Start Your Marriage in a Week: The 7 Day Challenge
• and more!

Tara Furman is the founder and president of Knowing God Ministries (KGM). A leader and speaker, Tara inspires women to know God personally and make a difference in their corners of the world, starting with those closest to them. Her heart is to teach biblically based, real life applications of God’s principles that women can live out in their families, businesses, and everyday lives. Simply stated, Tara is a role model for many – a no-nonsense gal whose Jesus-light shines brightly.

Since founding KGM in 2007, Tara has been speaking to women of all ages and denominations throughout the country. She equips women through her blog, YouTube channel, speaking events and retreats, books, and Bible studies, often drawing upon her own experiences and sharing with an authentic, down-to-earth attitude that genuinely connects with her audience.

Tara grew up in Cary, NC, and married her high school sweetheart, Tim, in 1995. They continue to live in Cary and are recently empty nesters.

An entrepreneur, speaker and executive coach, Lisa T. Grimes is a Managing Director of Habergeon, LLC, and co-author of Remember Who YOU Are: Achieve Success. Create Balance. Experience Fulfillment. She enjoys being active in her church and community. Lisa currently serves as Board Chair for Knowing God Ministries and Lighthouse Ministries; she’s also on the Board of the Fill Your Bucket List Foundation. Lisa has spent more than 20 years in a variety of corporate positions and she also enjoyed a decade in residential interior design – absolutely delighting in decorating homes for Christmas!

Lisa is married to her high school sweetheart, Ed, even though she attended UNC-Chapel Hill and he went to NCSU. They live in Cary, NC, and they have two adult sons and were recently blessed with a daughter-in-law.

Lisa knows firsthand how BIG of a God we serve – and she loves nothing better than connecting people – to Him and to others. She’s passionate about helping women lead full and authentic lives – purposefully prioritized and surrounded by beauty.

I’m Kelly – I’d love to spend hours extolling my countless virtues, but the truth is – I’m magnificently ordinary – and in the ordinary, I find great beauty. Humor is my love language, and I am intentional about spreading it. I’m certain I have entertained the Heavenly Host on numerous occasions.

I came very close to losing that when God allowed the unthinkable into my life. Catastrophic loss. Every parent’s worst nightmare, and for a short period of time, I questioned everything about our good, good Father.

My mustard seed was weak.
HIS faithfulness was strong – and He brought me back.
God didn’t fix the situation, but he made Himself tangible.
He was determined not to let me fall.

Today you can find me laughing with friends, spreading the light, and living each day with purpose –
He’s watching. I’m certain of it.

I’m a registered nurse, a wife to the love of my life of 34 years, and a Mom of two boys. One in college, and one on the other side of the veil. Both are remarkable young men.

Caryn Garabedian is a wife, mother, homemaker, homeschool teacher, and now, author.

Erin was born and raised in the Cary area.  She has been married 21+ years to her wonderful husband, Kevin, who she met while in undergrad. She is a mother to two
boys, Zach (16), and Jacob (12). She obtained her Undergraduate Degree from NC State University as a Park Scholar and her Medical Doctorate degree at UNC Chapel Hill. She completed her Residency at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC where she also served as Chief Resident. She is currently a full-time Family Physician at Garner Family Practice where she has worked for 15 + years.  She serves as a current board member for KGM and an executive board member for UNC Health Alliance.  In her free time, Erin enjoys
spending time with her family, date nights with her husband, cheering on her boys at baseball tournaments, cooking, traveling, and spending time with friends.