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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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Cheri Cowell

Publisher EABooks

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Dave Lambert

Editor – Lambert Editorial

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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 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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Shawn Kuhn

Publishing and Screenplay Expert, SuzyQ Author & Speaker Services

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Susan Neal

Author, Coach, Wellness Expert

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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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Tim Beals

Credo Commumications & Credo House Publishers

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Trillia Newbell

Author, Speaker, Acquisitions Director at Moody Publishers

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Agents

Industry Professionals

Bethany Jett

Agent – MacGregor & Luedeke Collaborative

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Teaching Faculty

Blythe Daniel

Agent – Blythe Daniel Agency

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Keynote Speakers · Teaching Faculty

Debbie Alsdorf

Author, Speaker and Literary Agent

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Teaching Faculty

Karen Neumair

Credo Commumications Senior Agent

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Industry Professionals

Tim Beals

Credo Commumications & Credo House Publishers

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Mentors (Writing, Speaking & Podcasting)

Keynote Speakers · Teaching Faculty

Cindy Bultema

Speaker, Author, Ministry Leader

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Teaching Faculty

Cindy Lambert

Author, Speaker, Collaborative Writer

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Teaching Faculty

Courtney Doyle

Speaker, Podcaster, Coach

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Teaching Faculty

Dawn Damon

Coach-Author-Speaker-Podcaster

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Teaching Faculty

Dawn Mann Sanders

Author, Bible Teacher

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Engaging woman speaker at SpeakUp Conference promoting public speaking and leadership skills.
Teaching Faculty

Janet McHenry

Author Mentor

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Keynote Speakers · Teaching Faculty

Jennifer Hand

Founder & Executive Director of Coming Alive Ministries

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Teaching Faculty

Joanna Teigen

Author, Podcaster

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Judy Dunagan
Teaching Faculty

Judy Dunagan

Writing Mentor

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Teaching Faculty

Karen Ehman

Author, Speaker, Gospel Clinger

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Teaching Faculty

Karen Neumair

Credo Commumications Senior Agent

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Teaching Faculty

Lee Nienhuis

Author, Speaker, Podcaster

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Teaching Faculty

Mary R. Snyder

Speaker, Author, Speaking Coach

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Teaching Faculty

Robyn Dykstra

Speaker, Author, Speaking Coach

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Teaching Faculty

Sandi Banks

Author Mentor

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Teaching Faculty

Shannon Popkin

Author & Speaker

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Teaching Faculty

Shawn Kuhn

Publishing and Screenplay Expert, SuzyQ Author & Speaker Services

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Teaching Faculty

Susan Neal

Author, Coach, Wellness Expert

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Value Added Appointments

Teaching Faculty

Angela Donadio

Ministry Leader, Speaker, Author

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Empowered woman speaker at SpeakUp Conference promoting leadership and communication skills.
Teaching Faculty

Darlene Larson

Author, Speaker, Life Purpose Coach

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Ginny Davidson
Teaching Faculty

Ginny Davidson

Speaker, Writer, Coach

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Teaching Faculty

Jeri Howe

Speaker, Author, Pastor

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Teaching Faculty

Jerry Howard

Executive Mentor, Speaker, Author

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Prayer Team · Teaching Faculty

Kathe Wunnenberg

Author, Speaker, Hope Giver

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Teaching Faculty

Katy Boykin

Web Designer & Marketing Strategist

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Lisa Saruga
Teaching Faculty

Lisa Saruga

Author, Speaker, Counselor

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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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