The Skirted Professional

Medley BSN, RN graduated from nursing school at Southeastern Louisiana University at the end of 2017 and immediately began her career at the prestigious Women's Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA working as a med-surge and oncology nurse. She was born and raised in Mississippi as a preacher's kid but moved to Louisiana in 2009 with her family as her dad became the pastor of Pentecostals of Ascension. In June 2019, she married her wonderful husband, who at the time was a third-year medical student. Just three short weeks after their wedding, they were in a gas explosion in their home. It was nearly fatal for both of them, but Medley especially sustained second, but mostly third-degree burns across 96% of her body. Her chances of surviving were not high, but God had other plans. Now Medley and her husband, Kevin, feel that God has called them from a place of medical ministry to a ministry that's focused on spiritual and emotional healing.Facebook: Kevin & Medley's Road to Recovery Instagram: @medleyregan; @kevin_and_medleys_recovery 

JoDana Flowers is the wife of pastor Kyle Flowers in Holly Springs, MS and the mother of three beautiful teenage daughters, much to her husband's dismay. In addition to those roles, she is also the principal and an elementary school teacher at Heritage Christian Academy. She holds a BA in English and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Belhaven University and happily serves as a Sunday school curriculum writer for Pentecostal Publishing House.

Charity, a modern southern belle, grew up in North Carolina and began designing at the age of 16, upcycling and creating unique pieces featuring custom embellishments, dainty details, and decorative confections. With Charity's intuitive business sense, ability and passion to design clothing for every body type and age group, Dainty Jewell's soared in excellence for quality, customer service, and integrity. Dainty Jewells has been in business for over 13 years now.Charity was named after her great-grandmother, Jewell, who ran an upscale women's boutique in the early 1900s in Mississippi. Charity incorporates her creativity into her personal life as well, from designing her own wedding gown to decorating her home in Oregon where she lives with her husband Jess and their sweet son Montgomery. She appreciates music and plays the piano. Charity also enjoys baking, traveling, and hosting family and friends. Follow her everyday mommy-tips, travel discoveries, favorite recipes and more on Instagram at @charityjewellwalter.

Tara Abernathy, MSN, FNP-C, APN practices at a growing Internal Medicine Clinic and provides Hospice and Palliative services both in the home and in a Hospice Residence to children and adults. She has been married to her best friend, Brandon for 15 years. They have 4 children together Brennon (13), Briley (10), Brody (9), and Brooklyn (6). God has allowed Tara to use her calling as a nurse practitioner to become a ministry in that she feels honored to serve her patients. 

Britney is the wife to Garrett and mom to two little munchkins, Ellia and Sparrow. Along with her role as a wife and mom, she is the owner and designer behind Hubbard Interiors. She has built this small business out of a love for all things beautiful and creative. Her goal for Hubbard Interiors is to create spaces that are authentic to the owner while staying true to her design aesthetic. In her free time she enjoys watching movies in bed with a dessert in hand. 

Krystal Garcia Riley is a wife, a mother to three wild children and two badly behaved dogs, a lawyer, a runner, a mediocre cyclist, a foodie, a bookworm, and a BBQ aficionado. 

Rachel French is based out of Atlanta, GA. She is the wife of Nathan French and a mom of three beautiful children. She and Nathan serve at their local church as student pastors and music directors. They have the privilege to work together as songwriters and recording artists.

Ashton is the owner of a natural skin care company dubbed Ash & Stone. She speaks with us today on the importance of developing a skin care routine and taking an interest in the ingredients that comprise our skincare products. We hope you learned as much as we did! Products can be purchased at https://www.ashandstoneskincare.com/ with code CSAUCY15 for 15% off of your order! 

Courtney Toliver is a modest fashion blogger, social media influencer, and small business owner.  She shared her heart with us on the journey she has taken to remain true to herself while cultivating a positive space to help inspire others. If the sweet, southern accent doesn't get you, the genuine and personable character will. We can't wait for you to hear this one!    

Shevi Rosner, MSN, RNC received her Bachelor of Arts from Hunter College, Bachelor of Science from Columbia University, and Masters in Nursing Education from Ramapo College. She has been working as a bedside and charge nurse in Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian since 2007 and is actively involved in unit-based and hospital-wide committees. She is a clinical instructor for nursing students at Ramapo College, the president of the Orthodox Jewish Nurses Association, and a volunteer for the Academy of Neonatal Nursing. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and four children. The Orthodox Jewish Nurses Association is a non-profit organization supporting Jewish nurses. Founded in 2017, it has grown tremendously and offers career services, networking, continuing education, and social events to nurses across the United States and beyond. The Orthodox Jewish Nurses Association is an affiliate organization of the American Nurses Association.

Melissa Dibble has served in the nursing field for twenty years, and is now a nurse manager in Nursing Professional Development at a pediatric hospital. From serving in ministry alongside her husband, to educating fellow nurses, to leading in multiple avenues, she has found God's calling unfolding all along her path.  Today, she shares her journey with us and the wisdom she's gained along the way!

Cylinda Nickel grew up in the islands of the Caribbean. She was raised with a global vision and compassion for others. The people and circumstances she encountered during that time sparked a passion for changing the world. You are going to love this episode!

Ashley LaBoube is a wife, mom of 3 boys, a licensed minister, and a professor of Biology and Anatomy. Today, she shares with us how she has learned to follow peace in every season she's found herself in, whether teaching in lecture halls to 400+ college students or raising her boys. This is one you don't want to miss! 

Brittani Scott is a Seattle-based worship leader and recording artist. She and her husband pastor The Refuge, a church they started in the heart of the city. They recently added a beautiful baby girl to their family. Brittani is the founder of the Worship Workshop (an online music conference) and is co-founder of the Battle Cry Tour. She thrives on quality time with her family & friends, loves sweet tea, and considers herself a foodie. You can find Brittani on Instagram @brittaniscott, and find her songs online wherever music is sold or streamed. 

Jasmin Pollard is an entrepreneur who started her own floral business in the last few years. Today, she gives us a glimpse into what her journey has looked like, and encourages us to find the right path for each of us.

Nicole is a published author, as well as a Project Manager for a non-profit. Today she shares her journey of navigating various roles and challenging seasons of life. 

Datha Santomieri is an entrepreneur, wife, mom to two girls, and serves with her husband as a student pastor. In every area, she has had to learn to lead with confidence, and today, she shares a glimpse of how she's gotten there.

McKenzie Jones is a Physician Assistant, and today she is sharing how she has advocated for herself in the way she has dressed throughout her journey, including her current position in the Operating Room. This is an encouraging episode you don't want to miss!

Zim Flores is a serial entrepreneur, a Forbes 30 under 30 awardee, and has been named an inspired leader by Oprah. Today, she shares her nontraditional journey with us, and how her identity has only been strengthened through crises and transitions along the way. 

Today, Candice Safdieh shares her passion for creating modest, flattering activewear for women. The road she has taken to build Snoga Athletics had false starts and trials all along, and she has persisted in the purpose she feels she has.  She is a mom of five, and shares how she balances owning a family business with her personal life as a mother and wife.

For our first season finale, we sit down with T'Neil Walea. She and her husband pastor First Church in Pearland, TX, and are parents to three children. She is also the Industry Chief Technology Officer at IBM for the Federal and Department of Defense. She speaks with us today about finding God in the unexpected places on her journey, and serving wherever He has placed her. You are in for a treat!

Today we hear from Lindsi Walker. She serves alongside her husband Jonathan as Associate Pastors of Bethel UPC in Long Island, NY. She also is the Interim Vice Provost of Global Affairs at Stony Brook University. Today, she shares her journey to working with many diverse groups of people, and how that has shaped her unique experience and wisdom. This is one you don't want to miss! 

Today we sit down with Nurse Practitioner Alysa Young. She shares with us how to find opportunities for growth and contentment through challenging situations, along with how she worked through feelings of overwhelm through the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Today, Mandy DeHart shares her journey through ministry, education, and family. She is a wife and mom to twin boys, owns her own graphic design business, and she and her husband serve as associate pastors at Capital Community Church in Washington D.C. She shares how she has learned to fill all the different roles in her life, balancing being a creative with serving the people around her. 

Today, we are privileged to speak with Shelley Coon. She is a wife, church planter, and blogger. She has a passion to minimize the excess in her life and helps others do the same through her blog, The Goodness Margin. Join us as she shares some of the wisdom she's learned along the way!

Today, we hear from Lee Ann Alexander. She is an educator, author, and currently serves as the associate editor of the UPCI. She shares her journey to finding her calling, learning to lead the team around her, and the importance of community along the way. 

In today's episode, Brianna Belton shares her journey to becoming a florist, designer, and event planner. Her eye for design and endless creativity turned her hobby into a thriving career. This is one you don't want to miss!

Today, we hear from Kristin Stafford.  She is a mom to two kids, wife, and active in ministry. She shares how she has found her giftings in her career, and how to pursue those giftings as you discover them on your way. 

In today's episode, speech-language pathologist Sarah Zenobia shares her passion for giving a voice to those who have a different style of communication. Her heart for working with people affected by disabilities is evident in every facet of her journey!

Alli Records is a licensed social worker, pastor's wife, and mom to a young toddler. In this episode, she shares the transitions she's experienced on this path and how she has found balance in the midst of it all. 

In today's episode, we hear from Dr. Rhea Cooper, a licensed professional counselor and certified play therapist. Dr. Cooper shares her journey towards self-compassion and gives several strategies on how to implement self-compassion in our every day lives.

This week, we are honored to share the story of Erica Simmons, an accomplished pastry chef and owner of EK Cakery. She shares some of the challenges and accomplishments she's experienced in her journey. Join us for this fun and inspiring interview!

In today's episode, we hear from Melody McClain, a Family Nurse Practitioner with her own health clinic in Houston, Texas. She shares her views on medicine as an integrative practitioner and some of the challenges she's faced along the way. 

In this episode, Chloé and Ellerie share a little bit about themselves and introduce to you the inspiration behind "The Skirted Professional".

The Skirted Professional is a space where women from all walks of life are celebrated and their journeys are shared. Join us for inspiration, encouragement, and the knowledge that you are not alone!