Our event speakers are chosen through a selection process.  It starts with us hearing, either in person, through a friend or through an application (click here for an application), about their beautiful stories.  We contact them and invite them to speak.  Some are thrilled for the opportunity, some are scared to death.  However, a few brave souls accept our invitation… and inspire us all!  Here is a list of some of our past AMAZING speakers and a glimpse into their stories.

Cindy Stagg

Cindy is a writer, speaker, and storyteller. Having experienced several miscarriages, Cindy found herself in a unique position. She became the involuntary “expert” among her friends on this topic, answering their questions as she struggled to find answers to her own questions. Because there is no specific LDS doctrine on miscarriage, she went in search of answers by studying the scriptures, reading talks by prophets and apostles, and praying for personal guidance. Because of this, her friends encouraged her to write a book on the subject. Tender Mercies: Hope and Healing After Miscarriage is due out this spring. Cindy lives in the mountaintops of Utah with her husband and two children, where she loves to paddle board, hike, and take pictures of the beautiful scenery.

Sasha Fenton

Sasha has been happily married for 17 years and has four beautiful children. She enjoys the great outdoors, reading, exercising, riding horses and going to the temple.

“I can now see God’s hand in the entire situation that I went through… I am stronger, more empathetic, and happier. I have learned and continue to learn how to turn faith into a power in my life instead of letting it just be something I believe. I couldn’t see how Heavenly Father was going to work things out for me but it was the tiny bits of inspiration I would periodically receive which gave me hope! Hope was the tool that would lift me and propel me into the next day! There are many things people can do to achieve happiness and peace in this crazy world. Heavenly Father has given us the tools, we just need to know how to apply them in our lives. Hopefully my experience can help others in their lives.”

Jennifer Haroldson

Having been divorced more than once, been a single mother and co-parent for way longer than she had any desire to be and now married to the best possible match that only the Lord could have made, she and her husband, Israel, are now managing life with a large blended family, busy church callings, and several businesses. Yes, there were plenty of times that she gave up hope, but the Lord never once gave up on her. Her story is of heartache and happiness, faith and hope and continually pressing forward despite the forks in the road! Jenny and her husband live in Utah with their 8 children.

Heather Gordon

Heather is blessed to have four busy children and a very happy husband. They patiently watch while she bikes, swims and runs all over the beautiful valley where she lives.

“The stories of my life illustrate a loving Heavenly Father’s constant attention and grace. He has gently accompanied me through childhood trauma, addiction, tragedy and raising special needs children. Not only have these trials given me necessary experience, but through them I have come to appreciate the Father’s all-knowing love and plan for His children.”

Mariah Wickham

Mariah Wickham is a born and raised Utahn but has a heart full of wanderlust and loves traveling. She is a happy wife to Michael and a lucky mom to two terrific boys. She loves to serve the world by helping others find their voice, as she feels that everyone’s story matters. Her unique, and at times, heartbreaking journey with secondary infertility motivated her to speak up so others can feel strength in their struggle and find purpose in their pain. She is fueled by grace, green smoothies and great conversations.