We see business
as a vehicle for evangelization.

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.

Freelance Writer and Editor

Jody C. Benson is a freelance writer and editor and an instructor in Thy Olive Tree’s Fiat Self-Publishing Academy. She is the author of Behold: A Reflection Journal Where Wonder, Creation, and Stewardship Meet. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and children. Learn more at jodycbenson.com and jodycbenson.substack.com.

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.

Writer

Rebekah Davidson has lived in Ohio all her life. She has degrees in both business management and journalism, and is pursuing a freelance writing career. Apart from writing, she enjoys traveling, reading, and playing piano and guitar. She is a big fan of St. Thérèse, her confirmation name, and all things Martin family. She is currently working on launching a Catholic-themed blog in 2023.

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 professionals have a closer connection with God in prayer that brings more clarity and confidence to their leadership. Sign up for her free live webinar, “Lead with Confidence: 3 Virtues All Professionals Need,” here. Following 30 years as a solopreneur, Rose served as Director of offices in the White House and elsewhere. After building up her prayer life from zero after her conversion and then profession as a Lay Dominican, she’s passionate about helping others discover how to connect with God in a way that feels intimate, joyful, and natural to them.

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.

Wife and Mother

Sagra Hardy is a Catholic wife and mother based in Washington, D.C. Sagra graduated with her B.A. in History from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Afterwards, she taught English in Sicily with a Fulbright grant. Following her year in Italy, Sagra earned her Ed.M. in International Education Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Since then, Sagra has lived in Washington, D.C., where she gained experience in communications and program management for an international non-profit contracted by the U.S. State Department to support student exchange programs, as well as The Catholic University of America, where she worked for an emerging Catholic education initiative. She is actively involved in her parish community and has written for various publications, including Verily and VIGIL Magazine. Sagra is now eager to focus on her expanding vocation as a wife and mother. You can connect with Sagra on LinkedIn.

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.

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?

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

Liz Montigny is a recovering boss-babe, practicing Catholic, wife, boy mom to three - homeschooler to one, coach, and creator of a theatre ministry based on the Rosary. Part of her mission is to help you stoke that fire in your heart so you bring to life what you only dream about. Liz is offering a women’s destination retreat, Spark, in October 2024. Discover Liz’s services here.

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.

Financial Adviser and Coach

Maddy Pidel is a financial adviser, health and life coach, and loves supporting individuals towards living balanced, joyful and successful lives. She is always reading a personal development book, loves working with clients, and in her free time, you'll find her cooking, running, gardening, and planning adventures with her six kids.

Follow her @maddypidel for daily adventures and musings.

Technologist

Elisejane Plecnik is an Indiana-based Catholic who is a creative technologist specializing in software development. Outside of code, she contemplates Jesus through Mary. Inside code, she contemplates Jesus through Mary. She hopes to share all things theology and code which keep all members of CWIB resplendent and flourishing. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

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.

Enterprise Account Executive

Catherine Pricone is a certified Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, and LSS Professional currently working as an Enterprise Account Executive at Amazon Web Services. With over 9 years of corporate leadership experience in the IT and client solutions industries, Catherine serves as a mentor to women in business and emerging professionals, committed to propel others toward success and spiritual fulfillment. The published author of Tapped Millennial (2020), Catherine earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication, minor in Journalism, and competed as an NCAA athlete at Randolph-Macon College. Catherine was proudly raised in a military family with 10 childhood moves, which led to perusing her volunteer role as Marketing Manager of the 11/11 Veteran Project. Connect with Catherine on LinkedIn.

Co-founder of Ciccio's Olives and Founder of Sprezza Creative Co.

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.