MEET THE
DREAM TEAM

Meet our Dream Team — the powerhouse experts who are here to guide you through She Speaks 2025!

Speakers

Lysa TerKeurst

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR & CHIEF VISIONARY OFFICER

ABOUT LYSA

Lysa TerKeurst is President and Chief Visionary Officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries. She is also an eight-time New York Times bestselling author of I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way, Uninvited, and more. Her devotional Embraced won the ECPA book of the year for 2019. Lysa was also recently awarded the Champions of Faith Author Award and has appeared on the Today Show many times as one of the leading voices in the Christian community.

Each year, Lysa is a featured keynote presenter at events all across North America and online, including the Global Leadership Summit. She also tours state to state regularly with Transparent Productions. She has a passion for equipping women to share their stories for God’s glory through Proverbs 31 Ministries’ annual She Speaks Conference and her writers training program called COMPEL Pro. Connect with Lysa on social media @lysaterkeurst or at lysaterkeurst.com.

Join Me For:

A Special Message

Meredith Brock

CEO of Proverbs 31 Ministries

ABOUT Meredith

Meredith Brock is passionate about seeing the Lord transform lives and has an unmovable commitment to get the Word of God into the hands of as many people as possible. She finds joy in equipping her teams to strategically take the unique messages God has entrusted to the ministry and reach the globe with them. With over 20 years of experience in the creative and business worlds, she is uniquely gifted at creating innovative processes that make a big impact for the Kingdom of God. Meredith is married to worship leader Mack; a momma to three adorable kids, Harvey, Cyrus, and Zah’mere; and a foster mom. You can connect with Meredith on Instagram at @meredithbrock.

Join Me For:

She Speaks Opening Session

Cindy Bultema

speaker, author and leadership consultant

ABOUT Cindy

Cindy Bultema is a passionate speaker, author and leadership consultant with over 25 years of experience. Known for her engaging and authentic style, Cindy inspires women to live out their faith boldly and embrace God’s love in every season of life. She’s the author of Red Hot Faith and Live Full, Walk Free and has written curriculum for adults and children. But don’t let Cindy’s cheerful smile fool you. She has endured single parenting, overcome addiction and survived tragic loss with God’s grace. Cindy lives in Michigan, celebrating life, faith and family with her husband and four adult children. For resources, messages and encouragement, visit Cindy’s website at www.cindybultema.com or connect with her on social media @CindyBultema.

Join Me For:

Why Me? Why Now? Why This?: Discovering and Embracing God’s Call on Your Life

Jennifer Dukes Lee

SPEAKER, AUTHOR

ABOUT Jennifer

Jennifer Dukes Lee is the bestselling author of several books, including Growing Slow, It’s All Under Control, and Stuff I’d Only Tell God. She’s a fan of queso, bright lipstick, and singing too loudly to songs with great harmony. She lives on a fifth-generation family farm in Iowa, where she and her husband have made a life of growing crops, pigs, two beautiful humans and an enduring faith. Jennifer can be found online at jenniferdukeslee.com and on social media @jenniferdukeslee.

Join Me For:

Who Are You Here For? Discovering the People God Has Called You To Serve

Ashley Morgan Jackson

SPEAKER, AUTHOR

About Ashley

Ashley Morgan Jackson is an author, speaker and social media strategist dedicated to helping women embrace God’s unconditional love and step confidently into their God-given purpose. Through her bestselling book Tired of Trying and with over a decade of ministry, Ashley encourages women to let go of striving, comparison and fear of rejection. She previously served at Proverbs 31 Ministries and continues to write for their community today. Ashley has been married for 16 years; is a proud mom of two boys; and loves connecting with others through laughter, vulnerability, and the powerful truth of God’s transforming grace. You can connect with Ashley further on her website, ashleymorganjackson.com.

Join Me For:

Overcoming the Hidden Obstacles to Your Calling

Jess Connolly

SPEAKER, AUTHOR

About Jess

Jess Connolly is a woman who wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She is passionate about family, God’s Word, and seeing women take their place in the Kingdom. She’s an author, a church leader, and a coach. Her books include You Are the Girl for the Job, Breaking Free from Body Shame, and her newest release, Tired of Being Tired. Jess is the founder of Go + Tell Gals and helped start She Reads Truth. She and her husband, Nick, planted Bright City Church in Charleston, South Carolina, where they live with their four children. She writes at jessconnolly.com.

Join Me For:

Daring To Beleive the God Who Calls You

Lysa TerKeurst

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR & CHIEF VISIONARY OFFICER

ABOUT LYSA

SESSIONS

A Special Message From

Lysa TerKeurst

Meredith Brock

CEO OF PROVERBS 31 MINISTRIES

ABOUT MEREDITH

SESSIONS

She Speaks Opening Session

Cindy Bultema

SPEAKER, AUTHOR

ABOUT CINDY

SESSIONS

Why Me? Why Now? Why This?: Discovering and Embracing God’s Call on Your Life

In this powerful session, Cindy Bultema will help you uncover the clarity and confidence to answer God’s call on your life. Explore the “why” behind your message, the “when” of God’s perfect timing, and the “what” of your unique mission. Whether you’re discovering your calling for the first time or reigniting your passion for your purpose, you’ll leave inspired and equipped to step forward with boldness, no matter the challenges.

Jennifer Dukes Lee

SPEAKER, AUTHOR

ABOUT JENNIFER

SESSIONS

Who Are You Here For? Discovering the People God Has Called You To Serve

You’ve embraced your calling — but who, specifically, has God called you to serve? This session will help you get clarity on your niche to best serve the people God has placed on your heart. You’ll learn how to identify your audience, understand their needs, and approach your ministry as an act of service rather than self-promotion.

In this session, author Jennifer Dukes Lee will also help you:

Discover how knowing your audience will help you build a meaningful platform rooted in purpose.
Identify the common obstacles holding you back.
Commit to taking practical steps to move forward with confidence, faith and intentionality.

Ashley Jackson

SPEAKER, AUTHOR

ABOUT ASHLEY

SESSIONS

Overcoming the Hidden Obstacles to Your Calling

Have you ever thought, What’s holding me back? Why isn’t this working for me? The truth is, stepping into your calling often comes with hidden obstacles like fear of rejection, imposter syndrome and comparison. These struggles can leave you feeling stuck and questioning your purpose.

In this session, Ashley Morgan Jackson will help you identify what’s really getting in your way and give you the tools to move forward with clarity and confidence.

You’ll leave equipped to:

Recognize and address internal and external barriers.
Overcome feelings of unworthiness and comparison.
Build resilience for the challenges of the journey.
Reclaim joy and confidence in your unique calling.

This session will empower you to break through what’s holding you back and step boldly into your God-given purpose.

How To Thrive on Social Media Without Feeling Like You’re Selling Out

Sharing your message on social media can feel like a balancing act. How do you grow your platform without losing authenticity or falling into the trap of performance-driven content?

In this workshop, Ashley Morgan Jackson will guide you through practical strategies to build a thriving Instagram community while staying true to your faith and calling. You’ll learn strategies:

To create content that connects deeply with your audience.
For meaningful engagement and sustainable growth.
To avoid burnout and maintain authenticity in a noisy online space.

Walk away with the tools to thrive on social media in a way that reflects God’s purpose for your platform and empowers you to stay faithful to His calling.