NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 23, 2023) — Today is the release date for Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success (Bold Vision Books) and to celebrate, Amber Weigand-Buckley (multi-award-winning founding editor of Leading Hearts magazine), Lisa Burris Burns, and 30 powerful female contributors, celebrate with a Number One New Release debut on Amazon. Seeing the top spot in the Religious Leadership category, the ladies are both humbled and honored their title has already received inspiring feedback from readers.

“We got to Orlando yesterday for NRB and while getting ready for a day of interviews, we were humbled to see this ranking on our first day out.” says Weigand-Buckley. “We’re so grateful that this book is touching the hearts of so many women. The stories in this book are true, inspiring and can have life-long impact for the reader.”

“We hope Leading Ladies inspires women everywhere to find the courage to step up to God’s calling and are so thankful for all the wonderful support that led to this incredible debut,” says Burris Burns.

Each chapter of Leading Ladies gives insight into the lives of women equipped by God to realize their potential. You’ll hear inspirational voices from influencers of all ages, hues, backgrounds, and job descriptions, including:

Gospel Music Recording Sensation Babbie Mason · Jacquelyn Marushka — one of the youngest vice presidents at Provident/Sony and owner of Maruska Media · “Chewbacca Mom” Candace Payne · Martha Bolton, Former Staff Writer for Bob Hope · Comedian Kerri Pomarillo · Jane Jenkins Herlong — Miss South Carolina 1979 | Humorist · Viral CCM Artist Katy Nichole · Nancy Bogart, Founder of Jordan Essentials · Kymberlie Joye, Contestant on The Voice Season 15 | Recording Artist · GiGi Orsillo—Television and Film Actress · Monica Schmelter — General Manager WHTN/CTN Nashville/ Host of Bridges

“These authentic voices share collectively how there are many ways to climb, with God’s help, to the top of the mountain,” said Pam Farrel, bestselling author.

In conjunction with the project, Michaelah Weaver of The Keepers Co released an original single, “Lead Me On.” The single can be downloaded for free at www.leadingladies.life.

Leading Ladies is available now, wherever books are sold. The Leading Ladies Discovery and Next Steps Journal will release in January 2024. You can hear more from Weigand-Buckley and Burris Burns on the “Coffee Chat: Real Life, Real Influence. No Makeup Required” podcast, available on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Google Podcasts. For more information, visit www.leadingladies.life and follow LEADINGLADIESLIFE on socials.

Bold Vision Books is a traditional publisher of quality books located in Texas.

Amber Weigand-Buckley:

Amber is a multi-award-winning faith-based editor, book cover designer, and marketing consultant. She navigates bipolar and anxiety disorder while embracing her best life. At its peak, her mental illness almost caused her to take her own life. Amber is a mental health advocate who knows that a diagnosis does not disqualify you from God’s leadership call on your life. Amber, whose vision birthed Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, is energized by helping world-changing women of all hues, backgrounds and walks of life, to find their wings, hone their skills, and take their God-call to the next level.

Lisa Burris Burns:

The diagnosis of an autoimmune disorder initially shattered Lisa’s ministry dreams as a vocalist and worship leader. Despite this, God opened opportunities for her journey and abilities to expand beyond what she ever anticipated for herself — to acting, stage performance, set design, and writing. As a vocal and performance coach with K.C. Superstar, a Kansas City-based competition likened to “American Idol,” she is passionate about fine-tuning artists’ creative expressions.

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Marushka:

Having 30 years of experience in brand development and public relations, Jackie guides and coaches clients to advance their careers and dreams. A true trailblazer, her journey has taken her from working days as administrative assistant for an independent film company and nights as a YMCA janitor, to becoming one of the youngest vice presidents of Public Relations and Communications at Provident Music Group, part of the Sony Music Entertainment system, responsible for 40+ recording artists across five record labels, publishing, film, and overseeing internal and external corporate communications.

In 2013, Jackie launched the Nashville office for a Brooklyn-based PR firm (representing Bruce Springsteen, Lana Del Rey, Chance the Rapper, Elvis Costello, and more). In 2016, she founded Marushka Media — the first Latina-owned PR and Branding agency in the Country, Faith and Americana arenas — specializing in music, film, television, red carpet and live events. Jackie is led by a passion to help others and is dedicated to living life rooted in gratitude and possibility. She runs a fitness program for youth in the foser care system, and serves her local at-risk community with a heart for mentoring and supporting others to achieve their dreams.

Courtesy of Marushka Media