Dr. Veronica Guerra moved from Mexico to the US only to find herself living in poverty. At a young age, she became pregnant and was faced with a choice. She would either continue living in the cycle of poverty she was familiar with, or she could continue to pursue her education despite her fear, failure, and the obstacles set before her. she got her GED, started a business, and was the first in her family to ever get a college degree. She later became an elementary school teacher. She later had two more children, but that didn't stop her while teaching and raising her family. she took night classes to get her master's degree and then later her doctorate degree. this woman went from being an elementary school teacher to be in the superintendent of an entire school district, she has experienced many miracles since then.

Born and raised in a small town in Oklahoma, Stephanie Hollman resides in Dallas with her husband, Travis, and two young sons Chance and Cruz. She attended Oklahoma State University where she received her degree in psychology. Prior to marrying her husband, she worked at Head Start with families and children and at the Madonna House Shelter in Tulsa as a Social Worker.Stephanie is a 5-year cast member of The Real Housewives of Dallas and is head of Hollman HELPS and The Hollman Family Foundation.  Stephanie and her husband also support numerous organizations, such as The Family Place, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Leukemia Texas, and DKMS. Join us as we hear these incredible woman's brilliant words and stories. You don't want to miss out!Subscribe to receive updates and future event details at EquippedbyFaith.com and on Instagram: @equippedbyfaith.

Today, you will meet my beautiful friend Judy Brooks. Judy is an empowerment speaker and trainer, author, and coach. She leads transformational retreats that have impacted 1000s of people across the globe and many women that are in this room here today. Through her faith in God's promises and prayer, Judy has risen from a life of abject poverty. She lived in governmental housing and earned the title of Arkansas Businesswoman of the Year, her business and entrepreneurship endeavors. She's also named the top 10 unstoppable woman women of Dallas one of those of her multi-million dollar business deals while heading three successful companies. Today she's the founder and president of empowering International Ministries where she engages and empowers leaders to walk in their gifts and callings. She also publishes a daily devotional.

Today, you will meet my beautiful friend Pat Smith. I know her story of discovering freedom will encourage you in your faith. Pat Smith is a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, and resides in Dallas, Texas. She is a minister, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Pat received a bachelor’s degree in journalism from James Madison University. She then went on to become the first African American woman to win the Miss Virginia USA title and not long after, she placed first runner-up in the 1994 Miss USA Pageant. Pat is also the co-founder of Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities, as well as founder and CEO of Pat Smith Enterprises and Treasure You, a non-profit organization that inspires women to pursue their second chance in life despite difficult circumstances and setbacks.Pat’s faith and love for Jesus is so real. I can’t wait for you to catch a glimpse of her beautiful heart. XO

Today, you will meet my beautiful friend Amy Ogle. I know her story of redemption and learning to trust in the goodness of God will encourage you in your faith.Amy is a writer, singer, and speaker who currently resides in Rockwall, Texas with her new husband and best friend, Jordan. She spends her time ghostwriting and editing, helping authors publish their book ideas, writing her own music, and partnering with anti-trafficking organizations that are rescuing children from slavery and abuse across the globe. Amy is passionate about the love of God and has a desire to use her story to pave a pathway of healing for women who battle fear, insecurity, and depression as they find identity, hope, and freedom in their Creator.Whether you are single, married, divorced, or waiting – plan to join us for EBF at noon! We know Amy's story of redemption and learning to trust in the goodness of God will encourage you in your faith.