Speakers

Speaker Topic: “Purpose-Driven Leadership: Aligning Passion, Purpose, and Strategy for Greater Results”

Get ready to shatter barriers and unlock your full potential at the Women in Leadership: Empowered for Impact and Purpose Seminar!

Hosted by the inspiring Linnell Allred, founder of Women’s Network Worldwide, this transformative event will equip you with the tools to redefine success and break limits in 2025.

Linnell will share proven strategies to help you:

• Learn how to connect your personal passions with your leadership mission to inspire unwavering commitment and drive impactful results
• Gain proven strategies to develop and execute a clear, actionable plan that aligns with your vision, propelling you toward greater achievements and success
• Learn how to bring godly order to your systems, teams, and decisions so that your vision moves with clarity, peace, and power
• Learn how to create a lasting, purpose-driven legacy that not only empowers your team but also transforms your community and industry
• Empower your team to align their purpose with your business vision for unstoppable growth.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your business and step boldly into 2025. Register today. Let’s break limits together and make 2025 your most impactful year yet!

“You can learn more about Linnell on the ‘Meet the Founder‘ section of the About page.

Speaker Topic: “Financing the Vision: Unlocking Loans, Lending, and Capital Opportunities”

Join us for the Women in Leadership: Empowered for Impact and Purpose Seminar featuring the inspiring Charlie Miles.

Charlie Miles is the Vice President of Commercial Lending at First Secure Community Bank and President of LenderMatch, a fintech company specializing in business loan-to-lender matching. As a devout Christian, Charlie is deeply committed to living obediently to the Word of God and serving his community. He leads and actively participates in charitable work through organizations such as Be Available, Feed My Starving Children, and Hesed House, while also mentoring entrepreneurs with SCORE and volunteering as a budget coach with Crown Financial Ministries.

An accomplished serial entrepreneur, Charlie has spent 15 years leading ventures across community banking, financial institution advisory services, fintech, healthtech, international operations, and real estate development. A 2000 graduate of the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, Charlie was awarded the Herman Crown Award for achieving the highest GPA in his class. He also holds certifications from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Harvard University’s executive education program.

Charlie’s career is a testament to his dedication to excellence, innovation, and service, both in his professional endeavors and community contributions.

Charlie will share proven strategies to help you:

• Learn how to prepare the right financial documents, build strong credit profiles, and meet lender criteria to increase your chances of approval.
• Explore the different types of loans and funding sources available — including traditional banks, SBA loans, microloans, grants, and private investors — and which ones fit your goals.
• Discover strategies to strengthen your business plan, present your vision confidently, and build relationships with lenders and capital partners who align with your mission

Speaker Topic: “The Sword of the Spirit: Leading with Innovation & Communication”

Manavya Balakrishnan journey is a testament to the transformative power of faith. Born and raised in the rich traditions of Hinduism, Manavya’s life took a profound turn at the age of 15 when she experienced a powerful encounter with the Lord and was filled with the Holy Spirit. This encounter marked the beginning of a remarkable spiritual journey that continues to shape her life.

Since 2009, Manavya has dedicated herself to various roles in the Lord’s ministry. Her passion for worship and her deep commitment to sharing the truth of God’s Word have been central to her ministry. Through her teachings, Manavya seeks to help people break free from the many bondages of this world, guiding them towards spiritual liberation and inner peace.

Alongside her spiritual journey, Manavya has found strength and joy in her family life. Married to her husband Sanjay for 26 years, they have been blessed with two children, their daughter Shirin and their son Anish. Together, they form a supportive and loving family unit, grounded in faith and devotion.

Manavya’s life is a testimony to the transformative power of faith, love, and dedication. Through her ministry and her family, she continues to inspire others to seek spiritual fulfillment and live a life guided by the light of God’s love.

Manavya will share proven strategies to help you:

• Learn how to craft and deliver messages that resonate deeply with your audience, ensuring clarity, engagement, and lasting impact
• Discover strategies for planning and implementing innovative solutions that drive growth, creativity, and transformation in your business or ministry
• Gain the skills to communicate with confidence and clarity, ensuring your voice is authentic and aligned with your mission and values
• Develop a compelling leadership voice that motivates others, inspires trust, and encourages collective action toward achieving shared goals

Speaker Topic: “The Comfort Zone Illusion: Eliminate the Fear of Leaving Your Comfort Zone”

Susan’s professional journey includes leadership roles as an Assistant Vice President at a community bank, Director of Human Resources for a nonprofit serving adults with intellectual disabilities, and Executive Director for organizations supporting incarcerated individuals, and seniors with dementia and cognitive impairments. She has also served as Director of the Foundation for a senior living community and as a board member for several nonprofit organizations. Currently, she shapes future leaders as a faculty member at National Louis University and DePaul University.

In addition to her impactful career, Susan is the author of The Comfort Zone Illusion – Leaving Your Comfort Zone Is Not So Hard After All and a collaborative author of Unshakeable Happiness.

Susan will share proven strategies to help you:

• Practical strategies to challenge limiting beliefs, eliminate fear, and break down the walls that hold you back from reaching your full potential.
• Stepping out of your comfort zone can unlock new opportunities and propel you toward personal and professional transformation.
• Gain insights into identifying and pursuing the work that aligns with your true calling, bringing greater purpose and fulfillment to your life and career.
• Develop the tools and mindset necessary to face challenges head-on, build resilience, and create lasting, positive changes in both your life and work.

Leadership is not just about action—it’s about creating the mental space to connect with your values and purpose. Susan will guide you in unlocking your full potential by embracing these principles for authentic and ethical leadership.

Susan holds a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University, a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Lewis University, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from National Louis University. She is certified in Whole Being Positive Psychology, a Certified Mentor Coach, a Certified SCORE Business Mentor, and an active member of the International Coaching Federation.

Her mantra, “There is a deeper purpose for your work and greater meaning for your life. Escape from your comfort zone and explore it,” reflects her commitment to inspiring others to lead with confidence and purpose.

Don’t miss this opportunity in 2025 by embracing silence, reflection, and solitude. Reserve your seat today and take the first step toward transformative leadership!