Beth Davis
Beth Davis is a lover of Jesus, a retired youth minister, the director of formation for Blessed is She. She is passionate about teaching women how to develop an intimate relationship with Jesus in prayer through writing, speaking, and mentorship. Her favorite things include being the favorite aunt to her five nieces and nephews, making friends everywhere she goes, and whatever book she’s currently reading.
Topics:
- Intimacy in Prayer
- Learning God’s Voice
- The Heart of God and your Feminine Heart
- Living a Sacramental Life
- Freedom and Healing from Pornography
Availability: Beth lives in Phoenix, AZ, and is available to travel wherever God calls!
Contact: bethdavisbooking@gmail.com // thebethdavis.com
Debra Herbeck
Debra Herbeck is a Jewish convert to the Church who serves extensively in youth and women’s ministry. She directs Pine Hills Girls Camp (for 35 years), and is the Founder and Director of the Be Love Revolution. She and her husband have four children and nine grandchildren. She is the author of Blessed Conversations: Dwell and Misericordia. Find her books here. Find out more about her here.
Topics:
- My Journey Home: My Conversion Story from Judaism to Catholicism
- My Vocation is Love: Meeting Saint Mother Teresa
- Spiritual Battle: Fight the Good Fight
- Mothers and Daughters
- Who Am I? Living in My Identity
Availability: Debbie lives in Ann Arbor, MI, and is available for online or out-of-state events.
Contact: dherbs24@gmail.com // beloverevolution.com
Jenna Guizar
Jenna Guizar is a wife and mama in sunny Arizona. She loves spending time with her husband, her daughters, and their son. After falling in love with the Lord through deep, faithful friends who prayed and spoke hope into her life, Blessed is She became her mission ground to help women fall more in love with the Lord and into deeper friendships with one another.
Topics:
- Hope in Marriage
- Growing in Motherhood
- Persisting in Prayer
- The Myth of Balance
Availability: Jenna lives in Phoenix, AZ, and is available for online and out-of-state events.
Contact: info@blessedisshe.net
Justine Callis
Justine Callis is a Catholic convert who is captivated by the beauty of the Eucharist and protection of the Magisterium. She can often be found doing cartwheels and walking on curbs after being a competitive gymnast for many years. Justine loves books on Theology, flower dresses, hot vanilla lattes, and being an auntie to her nieces and nephews. Her life mission statement is ‘To be an empty vessel used to reveal that Jesus Christ is the Bread of Life.’ Justine is currently earning her Master’s degree in Catholic Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Topics:
- Conversion to Catholicism
Availability: Justine lives in Orlando, FL, and is available for online, in state, and out-of-state events.
Contact: theologyofconversion@gmail.co
Katie Cassady
Katie Cassady is a wife and mom to two little girls in Denver, Colorado. Steeped in theological reflection, beekeeping and motherhood, she is appreciative of any and all wisdom she can glean from those living intentional lives of Faith. Find out more about her here.
Topics:
- Nourished by Sabbath
- Women in Scripture
- Lent/Advent/Epiphany
- Dignity of Women/Edith Stein
- Open to other mutually agreed upon topics
Availability: Katie is available in the Denver metro, and open to travel depending on dates and distance.
Contact: katie@unexpectedhoney.com
Katie Prejean McGrady
Katie Prejean McGrady is a speaker and award winning author of four books. She hosts The Katie McGrady Show on Sirius XM’s The Catholic Channel, the Ave Explores podcast with Ave Maria Press, the Like a Mother podcast with OSV, and Family Mass Prep on the Hallow App. She tries to create a happy and cozy home in Lake Charles, Louisiana with her husband, Tommy, and daughters, Rose and Clare.
Topics:
- Women & Family Life
- Youth and Young Adults
- Prayer
- Media/Communications
- Eucharistic Revival
Availability: Katie speaks in the area of Lake Charles, LA, but will travel anywhere with enough notice.
Contact: katieprejeanmcgrady.com
Lani Bogart
Lani Bogart was born in Hawaii and grew up in Ohio and Michigan. She was a small child when she began to love Jesus. Now she is at home in Texas with her woodworker Deacon husband near their children and grandchildren. Lani is also an active spiritual director and trauma healing volunteer. You can read more about her here.
Topics:
- Active Surrender
- Our Lady of Sorrows
- The Messiness and Beauty of Real Life
- Saint Pope John Paul II’s Letter to Artists
- Free as a Child
Availability: Lani lives in Houston, TX, and is willing to travel anywhere.
Contact: lanibogart@gmail.com // https://lanibogart.blog/
Liz Kelly Stanchina
Liz Kelly Stanchina is a jazz singer who met Jesus in late-night adoration. She is the community leader for women’s formation at the Word on Fire Institute and the author of more than a dozen award-winning books, including Jesus Approaches, Love Like a Saint, and the Blessed is She Advent devotional A Thrill of Hope. She holds advanced degrees in creative writing and Catholic studies. She is trained as a spiritual director, leading retreats and speaking around the world with a particular focus on helping women to flourish in their faith. Visit her website at LizK.org or follow her on Instagram at LizKToday.
Topics:
- Forgiveness and Healing, Fear and Peace
- Women of the New Testament
- The Virtues, Suffering and Acceptance
- Why the World Needs a Woman Just Like You
- Growth in Prayer and Discernment
Availability: Liz lives in Minnesota and travels worldwide.
Contact: liz@lizk.org // lizk.org (for more information, as well as samples of her speaking and writing)
Mary Ruth Hackett
Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett is a writer, national speaker, and podcast host covering topics in psychology and faith. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and works at the important intersection of faith and developmental science, blending them in the original harmony God intended. Mary Ruth is the author of Daughter by Design: Discovering Your Identity as God's Beloved Daughter, as well as a contributing author to All She Had and the children’s devotional prayer book, Rise Up. Find out more about her here.
Topics:
- Beloved Daughters of the Father
- Living with Hope and Resilience
- A Life Full of Grace
- Transmitting the Faith to our Kids
- Belongingness: Cultivating Community and Connection
Availability: Mary Ruth resides in Tempe, AZ, and is available for local, online, out-of-state, or even out-of-the-country events.
Contact: maryruth@maryruthhackett.com // maryruthhackett.com
Megan Hjelmstad
Megan Hjelmstad is a wife, enthusiastic hockey mom, and Army veteran living in Denver, CO. In her “spare” time she serves as a Catholic writer, speaker, and mentor, helping women to embrace their God-given dignity and deepen their prayer relationship with the Lord. Megan is the author of Offer it Up: Discovering Deep Meaning and Powerful Purpose in Suffering, a writer for SpiritualDirection.com, and a longtime team member of Blessed is She. Megan adores books, sleep, sunshine, and Colorado’s great outdoors almost as much as she adores Jesus in the Eucharist. Learn more at MeganHjelmstad.com.
Topics:
- Hope in Suffering
- Courage in Fear
- Finding True Rest
- Personal Prayer + Authentic Relationship with God
- The Ignatian Rules of Discernment
Availability: Megan speaks in the Denver area, online, and out-of-state when available.
Contact: meganhjelmstad.com
Olivia Spears
Olivia Spears lives in Kentucky, where sweet tea and bourbon flow like milk and honey. She holds degrees in Theology and Catechetics from the Franciscan University of Steubenville and works from home while enjoying her children and husband. She is the single author of the Blessed is She Lent 2025 devotional, Under the Olive Tree, and the narrator of Set a Fire, And Hay Became Holy, and All She Had as well as a contributing author for Rise Up. Olivia is the founder of Into the Deep, where you can find catechetical resources that help Catholic parents build a legacy of faith in their homes. Find out more about her here.
Topics:
- Family Discipleship + Catechesis
- The Essential Spirituality of the Mother
- Cultivating a Catholic Home
- How to Pray When Your Life is Full
- Letting God Care for You
Availability: Olivia lives in Kentucky and is available for online and select travel events.
Contact: olivia@intothedeep.co
Sarah Damm
Sarah Damm is the blog manager and a writer for Blessed Is She. She also is a frequent contributor to other faith-based platforms. Residing in Minnesota with her husband and six children, Sarah was a stay-at-home mom for more than 20 years, until she returned to the workforce in 2023. Sarah enjoys attending her kids' volleyball, football, basketball, or baseball games (depending on the season). She loves her faith, coffee, walks with her husband, and good books. Read Sarah's posts here. Find out more about her here.
Topics:
- Simple Ideas for Living Liturgically Throughout the Year
- Liturgical Seasons: What They Have to Teach Us About Living
- Praying With Scripture: How Lectio Divina Changed My Life
- Open to other mutually agreed upon topics
Availability: Sarah lives in Minnesota and is available for online, local, and out-of-state events.
Contact: sarahdammwriter@gmail.com // sarahdamm.com
Shalini Blubaugh
Shalini Blubaugh is a Minnesota transplant living in Coppell, Texas. She served with NET Ministries and went on to graduate with her J.D., though happily left all things law behind. Along with her roles as wife and mom, she now runs her own company, Pray. Train. Grow., as a Certified Fitness Trainer and Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Her mission is to help Catholic women grow STRONG in mind, body, and heart through the integration of Faith, fitness, and food.
Topics:
- The Integration of Faith and Fitness
- Open to mutually agreed upon topics
Availability: Shalini is available in the Dallas metro, and open to travel depending on dates and distance.
Contact: praytraingrow33@gmail.com // www.praytraingrow.com
Steph Salinas
Steph Salinas is a wife and mama of four, living in the West Valley of Arizona. A California native, she enjoys time with family rooting for the LA sports teams. She holds a communications degree and her background is in parish and diocesan catechetical ministry. Her heart is in planning opportunities of encounter with Christ through Blessed is She events while also facilitating resources for the Hispanic community. Along with her husband, she hosts a monthly worship gathering with Adoration and confessions at parishes across the diocese. Find out more here.
Topics (bilingual - spanish):
- Family Catechesis and Evangelization
- Discipleship and Friendship with Christ
- From Discernment to Decision
- Our Need for Community and the Holy Trinity as the Model
- Supporting and Equipping the “Young Church”
Availability: Steph lives in Phoenix, AZ, and is available for local, online, and out-of-state events.
Contact: scalsteph@gmail.com
Susanna Parent
Susanna Parent is a regular contributor to the Blessed Is She blog and a freelance writer. While a Wisconsin native, she now begins her mornings brewing French press coffee in the home she shares with her husband and children in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. When the sun sets, you’ll find her with friends enjoying a glass of red wine, preferably outside underneath twinkly lights. When not exploring all that the Twin Cities has to offer, she is indulging her wanderlust spirit by brainstorming their family’s next new adventure. You can find out more about Susanna here.
Topics:
- A Path Made of Breadcrumbs: How God Calls Us Forth One Step At A Time
- Hope Amidst Suffering
- Throwing Light: Sanctifying The World As A Leaven Within
- Submitting to Stillness: A Response to Love
Availability: Susanna lives in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota and is willing to travel.
Contact: s.bolle.210@gmail.com // fiatandalily.blogspot.com
Susanna Spencer
Susanna Spencer holds a master's in Theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville and is the Content and Theological Editor for Blessed is She. She is a freelance writer, editor, and speaker living with her philosopher husband and four kids in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She loves reading theology, attending beautiful liturgies, cooking delicious food, and casually following baseball. She is the author of the BIS Gospel Studies, Seek His Kingdom: A Meditation on Matthew and Listen to Him: A Meditation on Mark; narrator for Found: Advent With the Good Shepherd and Rescued: Lent With the Lamb of God; a contributing author to our children’s devotional prayer book, Rise Up; and theological editor of the Blessed Conversations Studies. Find out more about her here.
Topics:
- Virtue and Call to Holiness
- Marriage and Family Life
- The Church and Liturgy
- The Blessed Mother
- Guided Meditations on Sacred Scripture
Availability: Susanna lives in Saint Paul, MN, and is available for online, in-state, or out-of-state events.
Contact: https://www.susannaspencer.com/
Tricia Tembreull
Tricia Tembreull is a seasoned ministry professional dedicated to guiding young hearts toward spiritual growth, healing, and the love of Christ. With a background in youth and young adult ministry, Tricia has served in various roles, including as a youth minister, college campus ministry at USC Caruso Catholic Center, and regional director for Life Teen International. As a devotions writer for Blessed Is She, she shares Scripture reflections that resonate deeply with women of faith. Recognized as a compelling Catholic speaker, Tricia challenges audiences to embrace their faith with authenticity. Additionally, as a spiritual director, she provides compassionate support to those seeking deeper connections with God. Currently serving as the coordinator of young adult ministry and evangelization for the Diocese of Orange, Tricia continues to inspire young adults to embrace their faith journey with zeal and purpose, embodying a commitment to spreading the gospel while fostering communities of love.
Topics:
- Spiritual Direction
- Youth and Young Adult Ministry
- Leadership Development
- Theology of the Body
- Open to agreed upon topics
Availability: Tricia lives in Southern California and is willing to fly throughout the U.S. and outside the country.
Contact: tembreulltricia@gmail.com
