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15-Minute Appointments

In-person conference attendees get the unique opportunity to schedule four 15-minute appointments with editors, agents, published authors, speaking mentors, social media experts, and other industry professionals.

One month out from the conference, you will be able to select the appointments that will best enhance your personal journey of writing, speaking, and leading. At that time, you will receive an email from Bonnie@speakupconference.com inviting you to email back your top ten choices.

Professional and Ministry Mentors

The following faculty members are available for 15-minute appointments. To learn about each mentor, click the get appointment button to see how they can best serve you during your appointment session. All appointments will be made through Bonnie.

Publishers/ Editors

Athena Dean Holtz

Publisher – Redemption Press

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Athena Dean Holtz

Carol Tetzlaff

Virtual Conference Director & Publisher – Redemption Press

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Catherine DeVries

Publisher – Kregel Publications

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Dave Lambert

Editor – Lambert Editorial

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Dave Lambert

Erin Davis

Acquiring Editor – Moody

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George Porter

Publisher – Bold Vision Books

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Hannah Howe

Editor, Unlocked Devotional (Keys for Kids Ministries)

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Jenn Dafoe-Turner

Jenn Dafoe-Turner

Acquisitions Editor – Abundance Books

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Joel Armstrong

Editor Our Daily Bread Publishing

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Karen Neumair

Credo Commumications & Credo House Publishers

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Karen Porter

Karen Porter

Publisher – Bold Vision Books

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Kelsey Bowen

Senior Acquisitions Editor – Revell (a division of Baker Publishing Group)

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Rob & Joanna Teigen

VP of Publishing – Christian Art Gifts

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Shawn Kuhn

Publishing and Screenplay Expert, SuzyQ Author & Speaker Services

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Shellie Arnold

Author, Speaker, Publisher – Kaleidoscope Publishing

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Suzanne Kuhn

Author, Speaker, Coach, Brand & Publishing Expert, SuzyQ Author & Speaker Services

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Teresa Janzen

Managing Editor – Abundance Books

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Agents

Teaching Faculty

Barb Roose

Speaker, Writer, Literary Agent

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Industry Professionals

Bethany Jett

Agent – C.Y.L.E. Agency

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Teaching Faculty

Blythe Daniel

Agent – Blythe Daniel Agency

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Blythe Daniel
Industry Professionals

Debbie Alsdorf

Agent – Books and Such Literary Management

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Teaching Faculty

Karen Neumair

Credo Commumications & Credo House Publishers

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Karen Neumair

Mentors (Writing, Speaking & Podcasting)

Teaching Faculty

Becky Baudouin

Author & Speaker

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Teaching Faculty

Bryan Crum

Author Mentor

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Teaching Faculty

Cherie Nettles

Humorist, Speaker, Writer

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Teaching Faculty

Cindy Bultema

Speaker, Author, Ministry Leader

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Cindy Bultema
Teaching Faculty

Cindy Lambert

Author, Speaker, Collaborative Writer

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Janet McHenry
Teaching Faculty

Janet McHenry

Author Mentor

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Teaching Faculty

Jennifer Hand

Founder & Executive Director of Coming Alive Ministries

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Teaching Faculty

Katie M. Reid

Author, Speaker, Podcaster

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Teaching Faculty

Lee Nienhuis

Author, Speaker, Podcaster

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Teaching Faculty

Leslie Schonfeld

Speaker, Writer, Mentoring Coach

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Teaching Faculty

Linda Goldfarb

Author, Speaker, Coach

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Teaching Faculty

Maggie Rowe

Writer, Speaker, Dramatist

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Industry Professionals

Marnie Swedberg

Founder/Director – Christian Women’s Speakers Directory

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Marnie Swedberg
Teaching Faculty

Mary R. Snyder

Speaker, Author, Speaking Coach

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Mary R. Snyder
Teaching Faculty

Na’Kedra Rodgers

Author & Speaker

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Teaching Faculty

Peg Arnold

Author, Speaker, Dramatist

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Teaching Faculty

Rachael Adams

Author, Speaker, Podcaster

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Teaching Faculty

Robyn Dykstra

Speaker, Author

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Teaching Faculty

Sandi Banks

Author Mentor

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Teaching Faculty

Shannon Popkin

Author & Speaker

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Value Added Appointments

Teaching Faculty

Angela Donadio

Ministry Leader, Speaker, Author

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Teaching Faculty

Darlene Larson

Author, Speaker, Life Purpose Coach

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Teaching Faculty

Edie Melson

Author & Social Media Expert

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Teaching Faculty

Jeri Howe

Speaker, Author

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Teaching Faculty

Jerry Howard

Executive Mentor, Speaker, Author

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Teaching Faculty

Kathe Wunnenberg

Author, Speaker, Hope Giver

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Teaching Faculty

Katy Boykin

Website Designer & Marketing Strategist

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Lisa Saruga
Teaching Faculty

Lisa Saruga

Author, Speaker, Counselor

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Industry Professionals

Marnie Swedberg

Founder/Director – Christian Women’s Speakers Directory

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Marnie Swedberg
Industry Professionals

Mary Ward

National Director – First Place for Health

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Teaching Faculty

Pat Layton

Author, Speaker, Leader

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Teaching Faculty

Susan Call

Author, Speaker

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Teaching Faculty

Suzanne Kuhn

Author, Speaker, Coach, Brand & Publishing Expert, SuzyQ Author & Speaker Services

GET APPOINTMENT INFO Suzanne Kuhn

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