Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) What would you say if someone asked you to describe yourself? Society has taught us to define ourselves based on our past experiences, background, financial status, marital status, and career. Most of us define ourselves based on our upbringing. The past, particularly past hurts, should not define us. We went through those experiences in order to become better versions of ourselves. There is purpose in our pain.  Whatever mistake, failure, trouble, trial, or bad decisi ..read more

Neita Wilson is the CEO and Founder of Celebrating You Ministries. She is a clarity coach, mentor, servant leader, speaker and business consultant with more than 30 years of experience. She desires to transform lives and build self-awareness in others so that we can collectively be change agents in the world around us. Neita’s mission is to help corporate women of faith get unstuck from living defeated to embracing the abundant life that Jesus came to give. She does this by helping her clients identify what brings them joy, peace and contentment so that they can live a meaningful, purposeful l ..read more

Dr. Sonia R. White is highly respected for her humanitarian efforts on a global scale and believes in giving back. The Air Force Veteran, Radiology Health Professional and expert, Sonia R. Enterprises, L.L.C., founder, 5x Best Selling author, and mother of 3, has made it her mission to help others by utilizing her platform, abilities, experiences, and faith.  Dr. White’s accomplishments include the S.M.I.L.E. Foundation Inc., being Houston’s most prominent AmeriCorps presenter of the annual presidential awards, and her outreach initiative, The B.I.R.T.H. Project, “Bible Initiative Reachin ..read more

Lauren C. Nelson is an empowerment coach, servant leader, and speaker. She is also the founder of Partner for Impact, a consulting firm that promotes workplace belonging, empowerment, and inclusiveness. Indeed, she is deeply committed to assisting women in living well and on purpose. Lauren believes God constantly makes her encounter women who need help birthing the greatest version of themselves and the gifts inside them, which is why she founded The Powerhouse Era coaching program.  Furthermore, Lauren also gives back to the community by mentoring first-generation young professionals ne ..read more

Janelle Renee is a mother, mentor, author, poet, entrepreneur, podcast host, redefinition, relationship coach, and the founder of Redefining A Woman’s Worth & Redefining My Worth LLC. She is deeply committed to seeing women heal, become whole, and live unapologetically in their worth and purpose. Janelle’s faith influences how she serves and impacts the lives of others in the sense that she consistently demonstrates love, compassion, and grace to all people. Her faith inspires her hope and ability to generously give her resources, time, and talents to others in need. Janelle shares that ev ..read more

Isabel Dellinger Candelaria, Earth and Images‘ principal designer and owner, appeared to have acquired all she desired. Her work was thriving; she married the man of her dreams, went to Italy, and attended galas regularly, yet she still felt something was missing.  In 2017, Isabel was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. During this process, she gave her life to Christ. “Within a few weeks of being diagnosed, God began to show me what I had been missing by doing it my way. Throughout the treatment, I consistently pursued learning how to live a life in Christ. In March 2020, I was baptized and ..read more

Each of us has faced some form of adversity, whether brokenness, grief, anxiety, fear, rejection or any other type of suffering. As women of faith, we have great examples of women in the Bible and even those among us today who have experiences demonstrating God’s faithfulness in the face of suffering. We encourage you to read the Bible stories of Deborah, Hannah, Ruth, Rehab, and Esther, to name a few. Despite difficulty, God continues to show up in our lives. While today’s stories are not recorded in the Bible, they are told in memoirs and books to remind the world that God is still trustwort ..read more

Excitement is high as Today’s Purpose Woman unveils its fourth calendar. The calendar features twelve purpose-driven and influential women of faith on a mission to encourage, empower and inspire the women she is called to serve.  This year’s calendar will be different. Rather than the 8.5 x 11 glue-bound size we’ve always utilized. It will be a 12×12 wire-bound work of art that reflects what is within—Purpose and Power. Find out more about our twelve calendar stars by reading on! Brooke Daniels- January 2023 Brooke Daniels, an entrepreneur and business strategist, represents January 2023 ..read more

Finding out that you’re pregnant is incredible news. The miracle of life now resides within you, and your life is about to change. It’s hard to know which direction to take first once you receive a positive pregnancy test, so here are your first steps to help steer you on the right path. Tell Someone You Have Full Trust In Sharing the news that you’re expecting is exciting, exhilarating, and joyful. Find someone you trust to share the news with so that you feel less alone as you proceed. It doesn’t matter who you choose as long as you trust them with your feelings. The begi ..read more

As we age, our bodies age with us. We’re more likely to experience aches, pains, and even chronic illnesses as the years advance. Taking care of your body is key to avoiding these issues, so what habits can you develop now that’ll help your body later in life? Read on to learn a few small changes that can make a significant impact. Proper Posture Many people forget the importance of good posture. Most people spend time hunched over a desk typing away, bending over, or even slumping to play video games. If this sounds like you, don’t forget to take care of your posture. How you positi ..read more