This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. In this finale episode, we're excited to speak with our special guest Jo Saxton.

Jo Saxton is a speaker, podcaster, author, and leadership coach. She is the founder of Ezer Collective – an initiative dedicated to investing in women leaders around the world, equipping them to own their voice and boldly step into their calling. Her heart is to invest in women leaders to help them become who they are designed to be. She also shares about an initiative called The25 at Bethel University where she is the Executive Director. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, England, Jo now lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two daughters. She loves the every-day stuff like good music, good food, and good friends.

Connect with Jo Saxton
Website | https://www.josaxton.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/josaxton/
Ezer Collective | https://www.josaxton.com/ezer-collective/overview
The 25 | https://www.bethel.edu/undergrad/the-25/


WSC Woman to Watch: Olivia Munn Shirsath
Olivia Munn-Shirsath is a passionate communicator of the Word, serving as Teaching Pastor at Wellspring Church in Queens, NY. With almost two decades of experience in urban communities, she is convinced the Bride of Christ is the solution to the world’s pain. Olivia is a worship leader, author, wife and mother.

Connect with Olivia
Website | http://www.oliviamunnshirsath.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/oliviamunnshirsath

This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. Listen in as we discuss how we pick up the pieces after abuse in the Church, with the powerhouse and advocate herself, Tiffany Bluhm.

Tiffany Bluhm is the author of Prey Tell, and her forthcoming book, The Women We’ve Been Waiting For: A 40-Day Devotional for Self-Care, Resilience, and Communal Flourishing. She speaks at conferences, colleges, and companies inviting audiences to lead lives of resilience and joy. Her work has been featured in Publisher’s Weekly, the YouVersion Bible app, Jenny McCarthy Show, and so much more. She calls the Pacific NW home with her husband and two sons.

Connect with Tiffany Bluhm
Website | https://www.tiffanybluhm.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm/
Her Book | Prey Tell

WSC Woman to Watch: Sarah Cochran

Sarah has served in ministry for over 20 years, serving the marginalized of society in secular settings as well as inside nonprofits, local churches, and in her own home as a foster and adoptive parent. She loves people and the mission that God has entrusted to the Church. She has a Masters of Divinity from Wesley Seminary and is an ordained Pastor in the Wesleyan Church. She has the privilege of traveling throughout the United States speaking and inspiring people to rescue kids from child trafficking through Destiny Rescue. She and her husband reside in Palm Bay, FL.

Connect with Sarah Cochran
Destiny Rescue | https://www.destinyrescue.org/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chaplainsarahcochran/

This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally. let's answer the question today "are we called to one thing?" with the phenomenally gifted Dr. Aerial Ellis.

Emerging among the brightest, Dr. Aerial Ellis is a gifted strategist and storyteller. She is themanaging principal of Advisory 83, a consultancy committed to strategic planning, communication, and education in the space of diversity/equity/inclusion (DEI). Recognized globally for her work by PR News and The Huffington Post, Aerial has become a sought-after speaker and consultant for her ability to transform culture, improve diversity, enhance communication, navigate change, build community, and drive innovation.

Connect with Aerial

Website | https://www.aerialellis.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aerialmellis/

This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip, and amplify women’s voices globally! Listen in to this incredible conversation with Ashlee Eiland, leader, pastor, writer, and bible teacher who exists to join God in His redemptive work here on Earth.

Ashlee's work has one purpose: to help humanity build bridges back to the Truth of who God is and between one another in a redemptive, healing relationship. Her passion for Scripture, family, writing, elevating women in the Church, and the holy journey of adoption are core to who she is. Ashlee serves as Co-Lead Pastor at Mars Hill Bible Church in Grand Rapids.

Connect with Ashlee
Website | https://www.ashleeeiland.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ashlee_eiland/

WSC WOMAN TO WATCH: CONNIE JAKAB
Connie Jakab is a best-selling author of three books, a 25-year ministry leader, and a catalyst for creative kingdom expressions to come to earth. She is the Co-Founder of the global company, Certified Flourishing Coach, where she coaches 25 kingdom women each year in creative business. She encourages women to DREAM for how they can co-labor with Christ to see God's dreams come to earth.

Connect with Connie Jakab
Website | https://www.conniejakab.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/conniejakab

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Join us for a special conversation between our two host of Together We Rise to talk about Resisting Rest and our mental health. In this hustle culture, it can be difficult to sit in the stillness of rest. Danielle and Cheryl both share about the struggles they have with rest, but also what they are learning. Plus, when we choose not to rest and keep pushing what happens to our own mental health in the process. God made rest holy, so let’s dive into this conversation to learn more.

Check out our WSC Blog Series | The Revolution of Rest

Connect with Cheryl
Website | https://www.cherylnembhard.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cherylnembhard/?hl=en

Connect with Danielle
Website | https://www.daniellezapchenk.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/daniellezapchenk/?hl=en

WSC Woman to Watch: Kim Qualls

Kim loves Jesus and is passionate about teaching others to know him more. She is a lifelong learner. She loves to study the Bible and find deep truths to share with others. She is an advocate for the marginalized. She is on the board of FIGHT Ministries where she uses her voice to speak up for justice and restoration for victims of trafficking. Kim is also part of Women Speakers Collective Global, a group of women speakers committed to building each other up and honing their speaking skills.

Connect with Kim Qualls
Website | http://kimqualls.org/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kim.j.qualls

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This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip, and amplify women’s voices globally. Listen in for this important discussion on what it means to lead with integrity, with Steve Carter.

Steve Carter is a pastor, speaker, author, podcast host, sports enthusiast, and the former lead teaching pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in Chicago. Steve’s passion is to bring Jesus into everything he does. A gifted teacher, Steve spends his days crafting sermons, messages, blog posts, and books to encourage people in their walk with Christ. He describes his work as humbling and vulnerable—a soul-baring process that keeps him dependent, expectant, and grounded in Christ. Steve lives in Chicagoland with his wife, Sarah, and their two kids

Connect with Steve
Website | https://stevecarter.org/
Instagram | https://instagram.com/steveryancarter

WSC Woman to Watch: Sheena Marquis

Sheena is a therapist, speaker, writer, and songwriting musician. She has been a pastor, written for women's ministry publications, and shared messages at virtual conferences. Her passion is helping others find hope, healing, and purpose in their lives. Sheena has also written and recorded original worship music, as well as new arrangements of old hymns of the church. She leads worship with power and sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit. In addition to pastoral leadership experience, Sheena holds her LMSW and is a practicing social worker for an esteemed hospital system in North Texas. She is working to gain clinical experience to pursue a future in Christian and Biblical counseling. She currently resides in Fort Worth, TX with her husband and son.

Connect with Sheena Marquis
Website | https://www.sheenajmarquis.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sheenajmarquis

This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip, and amplify women’s voices globally. Listen in for this important discussion on equipping women preachers with Beth Paz and Grace Spencer.

Beth Paz has dedicated her life to Jesus Christ to mobilize people to be the next generation of leaders to live out the Gospel and join God’s mission of justice and righteousness. She is currently pastoring at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena, CA. She graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity, is a passionate communicator of the Gospel, and preaches across the United States and internationally.

And let’s not forget Grace Spencer who fell in love with pastoring on the streets of downtown Fresno, CA, where she intentionally lived and worked for a neighborhood-focused church plant. Teaching about the vision of restorative justice drew her to the pulpit. She has a master's in Theology and is an adjunct professor for the Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. plus, pastors in San Jose, CA. Grace has experienced both pain and profound healing in the church community - she’s seen breathtaking glimmers of what the Church can be and doesn't plan on giving up on that vision.

Learn more about WSC’s Preacher Academy
Connect with Beth
Website | https://www.bethpaz.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/sojournerpaz
Connect with Grace
Website | https://www.graceospencer.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/graceospencer/

WSC Woman to Watch: Brooke Palmer

Brooke is a pastor, speaker, and future church planter. She has a Master of Ministry degree from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN. and before becoming a pastor and speaker, Brooke was a professional trumpet player! She resides in Clarksburg, MD with her husband Jeff and together they have five children.
Connect with Brooke Palmer
Website | http://brookepalmerspeaks.godaddysites.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bapalmer00/

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This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip, and amplify women’s voices globally. Listen in for this inspiring discussion on Mentoring the Next Generation with Chauncéa.

Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Chauncéa ("Chawn-SAY-uh") Carothers is an accomplished Content Creator, Christian Leader, and an award winning Brand Strategist who has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Refinery29, Buzzfeed, and more. Chauncéa applies her two bachelor's degrees, extensive international travel, intrinsic creativity, and over a decade of targeted professional experience to introduce her loyal and diverse audience to faith, fashion, beauty, travel, business, and lifestyle products, resources, and brands. Chauncéa has been recognized as a Millennial Industry Leader who is committed to educating, encouraging, equipping, and creating a community of globally-minded leaders who are united in their efforts professionally, spiritually, and personally.

Connect with Chauncéa
Website | Chauncea.com
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chauncea/

WSC Woman to Watch: Ruth Lorensson

Ruth is a speaker, published author, spiritual leader, and coach with more than 25 years of experience. Originally from the United Kingdom, she now resides in Colorado with her family. Known for her powerful prophetic communication, humorous storytelling, and scripture-centered preaching abilities, she sparks vision as she brings her gift of speaking to churches, conferences, and organizations all across the country.

Connect with Ruth Lorensson
Website | http://ruthlorensson.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ruthlorensson

Thank you for listening to the Together We Rise Podcast. This platform is an extension of the Women Speakers Collective, an organization dedicated to the affirming, equipping, and amplifying of women's voices globally.

If you would like more information on how you can partner with us, please click here. Keep tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe, share, and review.