Barbie Armenta - Founder
Barbie Armenta is an author, life coach, speaker, and the founder/visionary of Brave:1 and The Brave Gathering. Jesus radically changed her life with His love, and it is her desire for you to know Him too.
Barbie is married to the man of her dreams, Richard Armenta, and together they have an amazing, blended family of 15 and growing.
She and Richard wrote a book about it called The Right Combination – Finding love and life after divorce.
Barbie is passionate about using story to inspire women to elevate their life, business, and relationships.
Sherry Horton - Speaker
Sherry Horton is a recovering people-pleaser who God has taken on a journey that has shown her just how amazing life can be when your identity and value are placed in His hands. This journey has inspired her to share with others about their own vertical value and the many lessons she has learned along the way. Sherry uses her unique God-given gifts to share God’s truth in compelling, creative, and heart-opening ways. Part of Sherry’s 20-year journey has included gaining experience in relationships, leadership, ministry, mentoring, and teaching. She now continues to use her gifts as part of the Gordon Highlander family in the role of Communications Director. She has been married to her husband, Greg, for 30 years and he often keeps life exciting by unintentionally contributing real life-lesson stories for Sherry to share. Their parental focus is now on their Labrador, Jake, since their daughter, Autumn, married the love of her life, Phillip Vivar. Sherry’s desire is to be a light that helps others know Jesus and understand their value through Him…while making you laugh, cry, or perhaps just saying “Hhhmmm, I haven’t thought about that before” along the way.
Carrie Grace - Speaker
Carrie has a passion for living life abundantly every day and helping others do the same. After working with survivors of human trafficking since 2011, she has seen how a person can go from a victim to survivor to overcomer to more than a conqueror! Carrie is the founder and CEO of Carrie Grace Consulting where she offers her knowledge and experience to empower leaders and non-profits in successfully fulfilling their unique missions. She is the author of “Refresh” and recently introduced a series of “Feminine Daily Journal” guides. Carrie is the creator of “Reclaiming Femininity” groups and offers information on masculine and feminine energy through multiple platforms. She desires to help others discover their true identity and passion and begin thriving, not just surviving.
Staci Danford - Speaker
ED-Ed. Neuroscience Brain Coach/ TEDx Speaker
Staci Danford is a one-of-a-kind mix of JOY & Neuroscience, with a master’s degree in Mind, Brain, Education, a TEDx speaker, and has been a GRATITUDE consultant for the ABC News show~ Good Morning Texas.
Staci has 25 years of teaching and communication experience and was voted as Fort Worth Magazine’s “Best of” Up & Coming Businesses of 2022 and Voyage Dallas Magazine’s Most Inspiring People.
She is the owner and operator of The Grateful Brain, a consulting company that uses Neuroscience to help individuals, schools and companies understand that: YOUR BRAIN POWER IS YOUR SUPER POWER… but only if you know how to use it!
Staci and her husband Larry live in Azle, Texas. She is the mother of three incredible children: Brent- 32, Brooklyn- 29, and Brady-14.... and a precious grandbaby who just turned 2 year old!
Elizabeth Clark - worship
Elizabeth Clark Hoverman lives in Fort Worth, TX with her husband Thomas J and six children. She is currently the Worship Arts Consultant for a thriving downtown church, City Life Church. Since she was 16, she has been involved in worship ministry in one way or another. An exceptional singer and piano player, she has sung and played her music in countless churches and events as well as held executive worship positions at many churches. At a very young age Elizabeth starting writing songs and continues to do so today. Her most popular song, ‘When I Speak Your Name’ has been sung all over the world and recorded by churches such as Gateway and Prestonwood Baptist. Her latest song, ‘Time To Live’, is available on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever music is downloaded. It is a powerful song for those that have felt defeated or without hope. The victory has already been won, so it’s time to live!