Member Spotlight

CEO Michele Bryant We are honored to welcome Michele Bryant as a Crowned Member. "Wherever God places me, I want people to know I represent His Kingdom."— Michele Bryant Michele is the founder of Arise & Build Ministries, co-founder of One Kingdom Ethos, and CEO of READI Training & Development, where she equips leaders with biblical wisdom, practical tools, and a heart for Kingdom transformation. During her Crowned Alignment Interview, what stood out most was not simply Miche

Maishia Johnson is a seasoned HR leader, executive strategist, and CEO of MaiDLynn’s Chic Boutique. With over 20 years of experience, she has built her career advancing employee development, strengthening teams, and driving organizational growth through coaching, training, and aligned leadership execution. But beyond her professional excellence—Maishia is a woman led by faith. In corporate America, she faced one of her greatest tensions: the pressure to place her faith on the

Nikki Curry, Visionary Leader and Visibility Equalizer, helps organizations and leaders transform underestimation into influence, authority, and measurable visibility ROI. With over 20 years of experience as a speaker and strategist, she equips leaders to communicate with clarity and authenticity. Grounded in faith and discernment, Nikki empowers others to be seen, heard, and positioned for lasting impact in leadership and business.

Annetta Caldwell, founder of From The Flames Ministries, shares a powerful testimony of transformation from witchcraft, addiction, and trauma to healing and purpose through Jesus Christ. Through her book Caught and her ministry, she empowers others to experience freedom, authentic forgiveness, and restoration. Annetta’s journey reflects the power of God’s grace to redeem even the darkest past and lead others into a life of faith, healing, and purpose.

Crowned Member Spotlight: Dr. Karen Hills Pruden

1Meet Cari Bordley — Florida Chapter President of Crowned Christian Women Executive. A 20-year Telecom Executive turned Kingdom Consultant, Cari helps leaders and creatives rise above burnout and align with God’s purpose. Through her Brilliantly Unstoppable™ movement and R.I.S.E. Framework, she equips others to walk boldly in faith, reclaim their identity, and share their message with the world. “We are unstoppable because we are children of God.”

We are excited to welcome Angie Conner as a new member of Crowned Christian Women Executive — and as the founding leader of our first Crowned Circle chapter in North Carolina.

For over 18 years in the museum and arts world, Tamar has been that light. From Nashville to Virginia Beach, she has built spaces where culture, resilience, and faith are preserved and celebrated. Currently, she serves as Chief of Staff at The Museum of Black Women Innovators (MOBWI) and ARDX, shaping strategy while championing community and creativity.

Financial Controller Donna Gill Some leaders measure success in titles. Others measure it in how faithfully they stand when things get hard. When Donna Gill gave three months’ notice at a mission-driven nonprofit, it was already agreed that she would eventually move into a higher role elsewhere. But when unexpected leadership transitions left gaps that could have disrupted services for survivors of domestic violence, Donna chose not to walk away. Instead of saying, “I’m sorry

We are honored to welcome Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton, based in Atlanta, Georgia, as a Premier Speaker and new member of Crowned Christian Women Executive. Dr. Vicki has over 40 years of corporate executive experience, a global award as a Top Business Strategy Consultant, and senior leadership roles across multiple industries.

Trina Hill, MBA, PMP, CBCP, CSM, ACC We are honored to spotlight Trina L. Hill, most recently the Senior Vice President of Technology Consumer Bank & Treasury at Synchrony, where she oversaw operations for a bank of over 10,000 employees, leading a team of more than 1,000. Functioning as a CIO-level executive, she managed financial systems, treasury, and the bank’s technology operations while driving transformation and resilience at scale. What makes Trina’s story remarkable

Dr. Khara Skidgel We recently had the honor of interviewing Dr. Khara Skidgel, a statewide executive leader at Region 16 Education Service Center, where she manages a budget of over $4 million and supervises a team of 24 consultants. Beyond her impressive executive leadership, Dr. Khara is also the heart and voice behind Live Big Love Bigger — a book, a movement, and a message for women reclaiming their lives one brave moment at a time. When asked to tell us about herself, Dr