Women Living Discipleship

Books can meet people in seasons we may never fully see. Crowned’s newest releases were created to serve women navigating leadership, organizational growth, trials, grief, loss, and the responsibility of stewarding what God has placed in their hands. Whether you purchase one for yourself or place one in the hands of a woman who needs encouragement, strategy, or the reminder that she does not have to lead through a difficult season alone, these books were written with her in m

Women recognized for living discipleship for July 2026 are the following: Dr. Karen Hills Pruden, Dr. Khara Skidgel, Michele Bryant, Angie Conner, Lemika Early, Cari Bordely, Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton, and Trevina Jefferson. Please see more of their stories in the July 2026 magazine.

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

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.”

Just weeks ago, one of our members’ husbands was rushed to the ER with a brain mass. The nights were long, filled with fear and uncertainty—but also unshakable prayer. Today, the doctors confirm what we already believed God could do: the mass has disappeared.

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.

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.

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