The BE Series: Untold Stories of Leadership Transformation

BE Soft & Strong - Tina Shrader Interview

Tina Power Shrader is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), the CEO of Tina Power Business Therapy and Communication Coaching, and the owner and Founder of Empower Family Therapy. She works with business owners and teams who want to move past burnout, strengthen connections, foster a culture of trust, and use communication to fuel engagement, retention and revenue growth.

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BE Faithful - Annie Schomaker Interview

Annie is the co-founder and Director of Expansion for Eden's Glory and a therapist for Foster Kairos, our minors program. MANY hours of learning, research, networking, writing, revising, wrestling, creativity, heart, and PRAYER have been given to the creation of a two-year treatment program for survivors of human trafficking.

Annie's heart is for the holistic healing of each survivor and is privileged to have walked with a number of women and children through the healing process as well as consulting with others around the country who have a heart to duplicate the work. As far as adversity...there isn't much involved in this work that hasn't felt like deep adversity and I'm a pretty open book :)

Whether it was just trying to get it up and running, finding funding, the first resident who arrived and reminded us all of how deep the wounding went and how ill-equipped we felt, finding and retaining healthy qualified staff, working with our first children who were trafficked, seeing the first resident leave before we felt she was ready, watching a number of them struggle despite our best efforts...did I mention the funding? LOL and then all the personal - I've nearly died twice since we opened the home due to health complications, learning how to balance motherhood with 2 girls in a world that is so cruel...my own faith journey...marriage...again - I could go on and on haha:)

But ALL of it, I see the Lord's hand so clearly...providing, equipping, healing, redeeming, preparing...again I could go on and on but it's truly been one of the best things of my life is going through all of this - Some areas, I'm still waiting for the redemption and healing and others have stories of miracles:)

Currently I'm balancing the roles of doing therapy in our minors program, trying to help get us out of a financial struggle as an org and also working with other communities to replicate. You can find us at edensglory.org as well as Facebook and Instagram!)

Executive Director  Holly is a proud alumna of Greenville College, where she earned her degree in Education. Her journey into advocacy began in 2010 at a Passion Conference, where she first learned about the realities of modern-day slavery. Deeply moved, she felt a clear calling from God to support survivors in a tangible, Christ-centered way. Eight years later, after returning to her hometown, that calling led her to Eden’s Glory. Since then, Holly has dedicated over seven years to the field, serving in a variety of roles leading to Executive Director that empower survivors to encounter Jesus and walk in freedom.

BE Victorious - Sam & Noelle Interview

Salvatore (Sam) and Noelle Borgia were married in 2015 and live in Washington, Michigan, with their two daughters, Valentina and Liliana. They are a Christian family and strive to always put God first at the center of their lives. Together, they love spending time with their tight-knit family and their church family at Oakland Church in Rochester, MI.

As a wife and mother, Noelle enjoys caring for her family, household, and homemaking. She is a 2003 Wayne State University graduate holding a Bachelor of Arts with double majors in Italian Language and Literature and International Studies, as well as a 2024 graduate of the Oakland Church School of Ministry. Noelle studied piano and music for decades and has been a piano and vocal instructor and versatile piano-vocalist-entertainer specializing in Italian music for over twenty-five years. Silence the Lion is her first book.

Inspired by Sam’s experience, Noelle and Sam now run Shattered Mirror Ministries. Together they are working to empower those struggling with substance abuse problems to see the same freedom from addiction that Sam has and to realize their true identity in Christ.

BE on Fire - Laura Saftner Interview

Laura has been a licensed cosmetologist since 1994, working her way from owning a small salon to managing corporate chains and eventually supervising 22 locations. She served five years on the Florida State Board of Cosmetology and has taught cosmetology for nearly 17 years—including high schoolers, adults, and students from the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind.  Today, Laura teaches cosmetology in a correctional institution because she believes in second chances. The women she works with want to break generational cycles, build careers, and create a better future for their families. They’re not failures—they’re fighters. Laura is raising awareness in the industry to see these women as worthy professionals with talent, drive, and purpose.  Outside the classroom, Laura has played piano since age five, serves as a church pianist, loves to paint, and is a proud mom and grandma. A defining moment in her life? When her husband told her she’d never survive on her own—and then left her with a two-year-old and a five-month-old. That moment became the fire that made failure not an option.

 

 

BE A Queen - Chantel Santiago Interview

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Chantal Santiago is a bold Kingdom communicator, inspiring author of The Voice Of A
Queen: Unleashing The Power Of Purposeful Words, and devoted wife, mother, and
co-founder of Born To Rule Global alongside her husband, Christian.

 

She empowers faith-driven women to embrace their God-given authority and unlock their fullest potential by drawing them into a vibrant, experiential understanding of the Kingdom of God—a realm where divine power, anointing, and freedom manifest on earth as they do in heaven.

Through her passionate, heart-stirring speaking and the raw sharing of her own journey of
faith—its struggles, victories, and hard-won lessons—Chantal reveals how utilizing faith,
boldness, and an assured identity can transform lives, break chains, and activate heavenly
power here on earth. Her deepest desire is to see a generation of women rise up as living
testimonies of God’s love, conquer obstacles, and change the world one courageous,
Kingdom-driven step at a time

BE Rejected - Christine Cristina Interview

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Christine Cristina is an author and licensed aesthetician whose passion is to help women see themselves through God's perspective and restore their self worth.

After 20 years in corporate America, she changed careers to the beauty and wellness industry where she successfully owned a private aesthetics spa and became an educator and ambassador for two major skin care companies. Her passion now is to help women see beyond outer beauty and help restore their self worth especially in the midst of life's disappointments.

Her experience with her own life unraveling allows her to speak to women with an in depth knowledge about navigating the difficult road to find God's purpose and embrace who you are in Christ. When not working, you can find Christine cooking in the kitchen, on the pickleball courts or spoiling her nephew:

BE A Warrior- Ronita Boyles Interview

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Ronita Boyles, a 44-year-old stage 3 breast cancer survivor, has emerged from her journey with
a powerful testimony of faith and resilience. With over 21 years as a licensed cosmetologist,
she takes pride in helping her clients look and feel their best. Many have been with her since
the start of her career, enjoying the welcoming, professional atmosphere of her home-based
salon, Satin Styles, which she founded in 2009.

In 2007, Ronita joined the Paul Mitchell team to become a licensed cosmetology instructor. Her
infectious energy has inspired countless future professionals, while her work has extended
beyond the salon to benefit local communities. From providing free haircuts to the homeless,
offering manicures to seniors in retirement homes, and participating in back-to-school events,
Ronita has continually found ways to give back.

In 2023, her dedication to teaching was recognized by Intercoiffure, and she was awarded
Educator of the Year. Ronita lives by the words “Walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7),
a motto that has guided her through life’s challenges

BE A River - Gina Burris Interview

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Gina Marie Burris is a children’s book author/blogger that lives in a small riverside community in Western Pennsylvania.  She has a love for cooking, traveling, spending warm summer days on the river, maintaining positive relationships with those she holds dear, spreading awareness about cancer prevention, and collecting memories instead of material possessions.  

Gina Marie is a humbled BRCA1 “Previvor.”.  With zero known family history of breast or ovarian cancer, Gina discovered her positive BRCA1 status via the Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Test, 23andme.  After speaking to an incredible genetic counselor and confirming that she did in fact carry the mutation, she worked closely with a skilled team of health care providers and chose to take the path to prevention.  Having such a high risk of developing cancer, she will be forever grateful to 23andme for giving her the opportunity to be proactive instead of reactive in her healthcare choices.  

Gina was inspired by others who had made similar choices, and she decided the best way to give back to the BRCA community was to blog about her own experiences.  Gina’s blog chronicles her journey from the beginning and gives you an honest and sometimes humorous look into what the path to prevention and life after surgeries looks like.  You can find the blog at: https://rivergirlreflections.com/

 

In addition to blogging, Gina felt passionate about creating a handheld book women could take with them as they navigated their own road.  What started as an idea, turned into a 130-page companion book, titled BRCA BRCA 1-9.  It is filled with educational components, motivation, organization suggestions and one-of-a kind activities to help women stay in a positive space when the days feel dark.  She likes to think of the book as a silent friend, placed in the reader’s hand to encourage and cheer her on.  Books can be ordered through Amazon or directly from Gina Marie. 

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BE NICE - Ashley "Rhodie" Menzies Interview

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ASHLEY “RHODIE” MENZIES

Paul Mitchell Schools Advanced Education Core Team

Rhodie graduated from Paul Mitchell The School Rhode Island before
accepting a position with Robert Cromeans, the Global Artistic Director of
John Paul Mitchell Systems, at a Robert Cromeans Salon.

She has assisted at The Gathering and other hair shows nationwide for stylists including
Stephanie Kocieiski and Mary Cromeans. Rhodie’s passion for education led
to teaching many specialties as a Learning Leader. She currently serves as
Night Lead and Texture Specialist at Paul Mitchell The School Tulsa. She
shares her love of culture and education with our network as a member of the
Community Success Team and Core Team.

BE Transformed - Jenny Sersen Interview

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Jenny's Website: givevalue.org

Jenny was rescued by Jesus Christ out of a 10 year addiction to drugs and alcohol. After successfully completing Teen Challenge , cosmetology school and Bible school, she attended and completed Iris Global Leadership School. Jenny was able to share the Gospel in Mozambique , Tanzania, South Africa and Australia. Her heart is to see the homeless, mentally ill, those trapped in human trafficking, touched, delivered and transformed by the Gospel.

She has used her gifting of cutting hair on the streets for the homeless. She has a passion to see those set, free, holistically, body, soul, and spirit. She is pursued natural health and know that all of this plays apart to healing our bodies.   Together, they completed Kaleo Leadership School and have been ordained and sent out to reach the least and disciple individuals. Their hearts are to see lives and communities transformed by Gods love, presence and power.   3. I started using drugs and alcohol when i was 13 years old , looking for love , Acceptance, and value in all the wrong places. It led me down a very dark place until I was 23 years old. By that time, I was addicted to drugs and alcohol, using heroin every day and smoking crack at night. It was a very dark season of my life. I felt hopeless, Ashamed, hated myself, very lonely, lost, depressed, never felt like I would ever be good enough for anything. I came to a very desperate place in my life where I cried out for help , God Rescued me when I was 23 years old I went into Teen Challenge a faith-based recovery home and my life has never been the same. That dark season shaped my in such an incredible way because my story is my passion to help others !   

 

Here are 2 defining moments that shaped me in these last few years !    

1) 2020 of February we were away on a date weekend and we came home to our house burning down. it was an older mobile home and when we got home, everything was destroyed. In a moment, we lost our home, all our belongings, God spared my new son stuff that was only a baby. All I heard was, I will work all things out for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose. We had no money no place to go, but the Lord has just given us a church building . That week we had an ice storm where everything was frozen and shut down. The Lord provided aThat week we had an ice storm where everything was frozen and shut down. The Lord provided a place for us to stay for two weeks. right before the storm we went to sleep and we mentioned to each other it’s going to be so cold. How could we have a building and not open our building for the homeless. So for one week we did an emergency shelter at the church building. It was the only building in that whole area that had electricity throughout the whole storm. we had nowhere to live yet God was calling us to take care of the homeless. It was a season of Depending and trusting on God. After that one week when we close the shelter down. That day, the Lord provided a home, Provided all the furniture and everything we needed for a home, provided financial blessings from all over the world to help us. We were beyond amazed and blessed for God‘s love and abundance and that season.  

 

 2) Another Defining moment for us was this last season the Lord has used betrayal, Disappointment, lost, and a lot of pain to shape us in a beautiful way! We went through two of our closest leaders betraying us, A lot of division on our team, too, leaving our building and taking a season of sabbatical and rest for our family and for our souls. I think one of the most beautiful lessons I’ve learned in the season is don’t skim through grief, disappointment or loss, but allow the Lord to heal your heart, work through the pain of growth and don’t be Afraid to step back as a leader to deal with the more important things of the heart.This season we have learned the importance of Rest, delight, replenish and allowing the heart to heal !  Truly know the meaning of Psalms 23 The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want, he makes me lay down and green pastures , He Leads me by Still-waters , He restores my soul, He leads me in the path of righteousness for his name sake.   

 

We launched the G.I.V.E project , Our heart still love, God and love people!  Motto - Go impart Value to Everyone - GIVE compassion - GIVE the Gospel !  we wanted to create an easy tool to empower people to give compassion and give the gospel with easy resources, but also with giving value to the person receiving. So we created compassion kits to empower those that it’s easy to give. The compassion kits have a QR code with resources to whatever city or state you’re in to the shelters, food, bank, etc., we also have a questionnaire if you are being trafficked by someone you have a number to call ! everything is on the website if you have any questions. We are also working on getting our certification for anti-human trafficking so we can others on the signs of it and also create outreaches to different churches and community through the US. We want to see These compassion kits in every city and throughout the United States.   https://givevalue.org