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Andrea Schwarz
Andrea obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Brock University and then went on to obtain a Bachelor of Sport Management which included health related and business courses. She comes from a strong Entrepreneurial family having deep roots and enjoys start-up ventures and the challenges it can bring. She has been in the healthcare industry…
Read MoreCarla Arges
Carla was an overwhelmed woman battling a mood disorder and painful past while trying to juggle being a working mom, wife, christian and friend. Determined to break through the stigmas of mental health and reclaim her life, Carla began to realize that the truth of Jeremiah 29:11 was a promise to her as well –…
Read MoreDr. Merry C Lin
Dr. Merry is an author, psychologist and speaker with over 25 years clinical experience. She is the Executive Director of Dr. Lin & Associates (www.drlinandassociates.com), where she leads a team of leadership and life coaches and HR Management consultants. She is also the Supervising Psychologist at LifeCare Centres (www.lifecarecentres.com), where she oversees a team of…
Read MoreSteven Rolfe
Steve is the Director of Mental Health Services at Indwell, a Christian charity based in Hamilton, and Ontario’s largest developer of new affordable housing with supports. His key responsibilities include ensuring that Indwell’s programs meet the needs of those who struggle with mental health and addictions—as well as fostering relationships with public health care providers.…
Read MoreMelanie Stevenson
Born in England, Melanie has never lost her love of British tea and gardens. Her family immigrated to Canada when she was five years old and settled in southern Ontario. Years later, she entered the University of Waterloo as an English major and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She and her husband, Ralph,…
Read MoreRuth Chou Simons – Dec. 30
Ruth Chou Simons is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and speaker. She shares her journey of God’s grace intersecting daily life with word and paintbrush through an online shoppe at GraceLaced.com and her Instagram community of more than a hundred thousand. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are grateful parents to six boys—their greatest adventure. Ruth’s first…
Read MoreLinda Hope Cho – December 30th
Linda Hope Cho is passionate. Passionate about the transforming, all consuming, unrelenting, undiscriminating, powerful love of God. Mostly because she’s been rescued by this love an excessive amount of times. Never one to shy away from the real & raw, Linda authentically shares her stories of heartbreak to breakthrough – infusing hope for the broken.…
Read MoreLisa Strelau
Lisa is living her dream as a wife and Mom. When she is not busy homeschooling, she leads Women at SouthRidge Fellowship Baptist Church in Langley, BC. She has worked in Marketing and TV production for FamilyLife Canada and has a passion to see family and youth thrive. Lisa is happily married to Len. Together…
Read MoreMarika Siewert – December 23
Marika Siewert is a Canadian recording artist, songwriter, and actor based in Vancouver, BC who has worked in radio, film and television alongside Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and Juno award winning artists, writers, directors and producers. She has garnered 4 top 10 singles on Canadian charts, Number 1 singles as a songwriter globally, and has songs…
Read MoreNicola Bartel
Executive Director Nicola Bartel has been in active ministry to hurting young women since 1996. She first served on staff at a home for pregnant teens and young adult women, then managed, developed, and implemented a program for adults living with the effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. As the Executive Director of Mercy Canada,…
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