Positioned for Purpose Conversations with Colette Marie

Amanda Schaefer,  is a podcast host, author and speaker. She carries with her the goodness of looking through the lens of gratitude. 
The “A Cup of Gratitude” podcast is global, reaching over 111 countries and 3000 cities. As a speaker, Amanda teaches the Bible while challenging audiences to live the way God intends. 

She has a way of making scripture come alive through everyday examples. Amanda’s books include, “Crumbled, A Place for Broken People” and “Daily “Instaration.” She is a contributing author of “Life Changing Stories and the newly released books, “One Chance, One Dance, 

Don’t Miss the Moments in Your Life,” and “Courageous Voices Unlocked.” Her books are down to earth and packed with Biblical truth. Amanda has also written articles for “The Brave Women Series,” “The Uncommon Normal Gratitude Series,” “The Love Offering,” “The Warrior Women Series,” “Butterfly Living, “The Empty Nest Mom Series,” and “The Season Series.” 

Crystal Daye is an award-winning author of 10 books, International Speaker, Corporate Trainer, and Monetization Strategist. She has combined her strong business acumen to become a sought-after expert in personal branding, digital marketing, book publishing, and monetization. As the CEO of DayeLight Publishers, she helps new and emerging authors write, publish, market, and monetize their books to advance their business and career goals.

As a woman of faith, Crystal believes in servant leadership and unselfishly uses the platforms God has given her to positively influence and impact lives globally. She hosts The DayeLight Show, aired on MTM TV, and is also the visionary behind the Reach Millions Author Live and Kingdom Indie Author Award.

Crystal has been featured on numerous local and international platforms, podcasts, and publications, including being named as a Yahoo Finance Top Book Coach. She enjoys spending time with her beautiful daughter, Christelle.

Sydonie Neysmith is the Chief Strategy Officer of Black Swan Consulting, Inc., a management consulting firm renowned for its strategic advisory services in business strategy, government contracting, and data analytics. 

With over 20 years of experience in planning and analysis for Fortune 500 and 1000 companies, she holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University, bolstered by certifications from Cornell University and Harvard Business School Online. 

Passionate about inspiring women to move boldly with innovation and strategy, Sydonie founded the Strategic Women Alliance Network (SWAN), a transformative network dedicated to women in leadership and entrepreneurship. 

Her volunteer work includes mentoring with SCORE and serving on the executive boards of the Organization of Women in International Trade and the Nevada Women's Business Center, showcasing her dedication to women in global business environments.