RETREAT PLAYERS

Dr. Catherine Barnes is a Certified Transformational Speaker, Executive Coach, Trainer, Consultant, and Author with over 30 years of experience empowering executive women, entrepreneurs, and leaders worldwide. Combining her doctorate in Organizational Leadership and Conflict Resolution with expertise in Relational Intelligence, she guides women toward purpose, power, and peace. Dr. Barnes delivers actionable strategies that help others realize their brilliance, overcome barriers, and balance success with self-care—empowering them to live authentically and without regret.

 With a big heart and even bigger laugh, Kissonda M. Williams is shaking up the women’s empowerment scene. A survivor of a 16-year toxic relationship, this mom of three uses humor and honesty to connect deeply with her audiences. Kissonda’s mantra is: “Choose yourself—and K.I.S.S.: keep it simple, sweetheart. Your best life isn’t about perfection; it’s about progress—and I’m here to help you take that first step.”

Tecca L. Thompson is the founder of Sacred Healing Spaces LLC, where we are dedicated to creating intentional spaces of rest, healing, and transformation specifically for Black women. She specializes in creating spaces for high-achieving, powerhouse women to connect, release, and reflect.

As a soulful space holder, Tecca curates safe and nurturing environments where Black women can pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect with themselves in ways that foster deep rest. Sacred Healing Spaces honors the unique experiences of Black women, offering them the care and restoration they so often provide to others.

Whitney Graves is a Licensed Holistic Trauma Therapist and emerging speaker dedicated to empowering women. She collaborates with organizations to develop practical solutions that help women embrace their full potential. A proud mother to her 10-year-old son with severe food allergies and to Theo, her Cockapoo, Whitney is passionate about faith, fitness, family, and fellowship. Her ultimate goal is to inspire positive change and equip women with the tools and mindset to thrive in all aspects of life. 

Mary-Beth Newell has had a lifelong love affair with nutrition, exercise, inner and outer beauty. Her curious and inquisitive nature led her to experiment and discover tips, tricks and processes to defy nature. She is living proof you can look at least ten years younger (without plastic surgery or injectables), while being very healthy, strong and happy. You might say she found the fountain of youth! As a registered nurse who holds a master’s degree in science, she shares her wisdom, humor and secrets with you! 

Karmin Reeves Jenkins is a certified Abundant Living Coach, TEDx speaker, Elder at New Dimension Worship Center, retired social work clinician, and Army Major.

Her company, Inner Healing for Abundant Living, Inc., uses a Neuroplastic and Multigenerational Family Systems Healing Framework to help women, military women veterans, and parents of adult daughters rewire negative thoughts and develop healthy relationships.

She is a proud mom of two, one bonus son, and a loving grandmother of three.

Lucille Reddic, The Harmony Expert, is a keynote speaker, coach, and author known for captivating presentations that foster deep connections and enduring love. With over 20 years of experience as a Marriage Reconnection Strategist, Lucille guides couples through transformative journeys with impactful speeches and her “Thriving in Marriage” workshops.

Passionate about empowering women to create thriving relationships—starting with the one they have with themselves—Lucille helps individuals build confidence, set boundaries, and rediscover purpose.

With 40 years of experience, Dr. Gena V shares her journey using humor,

research, and her books on relationship survival/empowerment. This

dynamic speaker does not hold back.

She earned her doctorate at Tennessee State University and the MS and

BS at the University of Tennessee. A trailblazer who mentors females

personally, and professionally, Dr. Gena V published in 1988 Surviving Life

Between a Rock and a Very Hard Place. Still Surviving - By God’s Grace

will be published in 2025.

Michele Hawkins is the founder of Michele’s Touch LLC, which empowers women 40+ to embrace aging as a new beginning. As a Master Holistic Wellness Coach, Michele helps women reclaim confidence by unlocking their inner power, strengthening their bodies through nutrition and movement, and enhancing self-image. 

Her dedication to wellness and global impact earned her the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, cementing her legacy as a transformational leader.