Meet Abegail Alms, Founder of Mabuhay Leather Craft

Abegail Alms moved to the U.S. from the Philippines to raise her 5 children and pursue her craft as a Master Leather Smith & custom leather designer. Through her business, Mabuhay Leather Craft, she continues the legacy by teaching others her craft and giving new life to the leather she loves…one piece at a time. 

When Kellie Branch Dircks talks about her counseling business “Hope From Horses,” she shares how horses help people become their best selves. How? “Counseling helps people reconnect with themselves, with others and with a sense of calm and confidence—something they may have lost…but are capable of finding."

As her career evolved from teacher to administrator to entrepreneur and Doctor of Traditional Naturopathy, Dr. Anna Marie Frank found her true calling in helping others  examine the foundations of their health in order to restore their body and mind. Her secret? Create environments where you feel happy…and whole.

When she began her career as a pastry chef and entrepreneur, Kristina Bowling didn’t know she'd apply those same leadership skills to the construction industry. As the Operations Manager at Renewal by Andersen, Kristina creates a safe space for others to learn and grow…and occasionally share a beautiful sweet treat.

Kip McCoy’s love for helping people see their vision come to life combined with his passion to serve others led him to work for a hospital group that operates one of the Top 10 Simulation Centers in the nation, a place where innovation and patient care do more than just co-exist--they thrive.

Whether she’s working on the family farm in Albania or enjoying an urban life in the Bronx, Eman Abdur-Rahman can be found managing her global bookkeeping clients and home schooling her children, all with a singular purpose in mind—serving others. 

In his book, “The Father You Get: And the Ones You Make, Believe In, and Become,” Patton Dodd shares his realizations about the father he had, relates his struggles with the one he wishes he had and finds his purpose in becoming the best one he can possibly be.

When Erica Miller talks about how to “get past your past” she speaks with the voice of experience. Listen as she shares the struggles of being incarcerated and how she helps others move forward from that spot and feel the success…of starting over.

As Kelly Cole moved from being a labor and delivery nurse to a nurse practitioner to an entrepreneur, she had one goal in mind: Empower patients with knowledge that will help them stay healthy, so they can live their best life today…and tomorrow.

 When Dr. Kristen Strom talks about Leading with Wellness, it’s more than just a keynote or a workshop, it’s a calling. Listen as she shares her transformation journey from teacher to professor to entrepreneur and highlights how intentional wellness made all the difference for her career…and her life.

As Kellie Short leads her company that has evolved with the medical industry, she recruits traveling nurses and technical staff and pairs them with hospitals, surgery centers and doctors’ offices across the nation. Her focus? Work hard. Be flexible. And find the good in every day… and everyone.

 When you or someone you love is facing breast cancer, hope matters more than ever. Whether you are walking this path yourself or supporting someone you love, “Pink Pearls of Hope” is a companion of faith, courage, and shared wisdom for the road ahead.

When Nancy Griffin founded Women Worth Wellness she had a clear goal in mind—educating and empowering women to take control of their wealth and health for the life they want to live today and the legacy they want to leave…tomorrow.

After playing and coaching Division 1 basketball, Barb Smith knew she had a larger purpose-- helping high school athletes and their families find the college that was the right fit for them. Why? So they could do more than just survive as college athletes—they could thrive. 

When she founded Blue Meets Blue, Shahd Alasaly wanted to create a place where refugees could communicate in a common language, share their artisan skills, design custom garments, feel a sense of community and help one another grow… and prosper… and heal.

Whether she is driving the fire truck, leading others to face their fears through adventure travel or making life a little sweeter for someone through a gluten-free bakery, Lisa Greyhill is making a difference, taking the challenge and inspiring others to do the same.