22. We Are All One in Christ with Melissa Dawn Simkins

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I wanted to invite the peace of God, and my powerhouse friend Melissa to join me for an important and timely conversation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you are watching all that’s going on and wondering what can I possibly do?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today’s guest Melissa Dawn Simkins and I are going to have a very real conversation to offer perspective and even small heartfelt steps we can all take.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Melissa Dawn Simkins is a powerhouse woman of God. CEO of Velvet Suite, an innovative leadership firm accelerating the purpose, performance and profit for Fortune 500 companies. Velvet Suite specializes in brand leadership strategy, consulting and innovative curriculum. Mrs. Simkins is the creator of The Brand Leadership Institute, a pipeline prep, e-coaching and community experience developing, retaining and advancing high-potential women leaders. She hosts the annual She-Suite Summit. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To learn more about Melissa Dawn Simkins:</span></p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400;">https://www.melissadawnsimkins.com</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Melissa leads with an open heart and offers an inside perspective on:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How we grow from here.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The heart issue.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The voice of a strong mom and finding identity in the confusion of bias. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to get comfortable being uncomfortable.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How to lead with empathy and be intentional.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Power Up Challenge!</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Join us in taking the action steps that Melissa shared and apply the