Lucinda Secrest McDowell is a storyteller & seasoned mentor engaging both heart and mind while “Helping You Choose a Life of Serenity & Strength.” A graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Furman University, McDowell is the award-winning author of 15 books including Soul Strong and Life-Giving Choices. Lucinda is a Speak Up LearnOn coach and co-directs the annual spiritual retreat reNEW – retreat for New England Writing & Speaking.