Hey D2B Family,

You will be inspired by Julie's story of her struggle with self-worth, dyslexia, and infertility. 

Julie David is the Director of Business Development at The UPS Store in Wexford where she focuses on print and design and loves to serve the community, especially the schools, through making their print journey easier and affordable. Julie is active at her church, North Way Christian Community along-side her husband of 23 years, Philip, and their three children: Ethan and Grace both 20 years old and Callie soon to be 17 years old.  Prior to working at The UPS Store, Julie had a very successful direct sales business for 15 years where she trained women across the country in person and through her YouTube channel to have a successful and thriving business. She loved being able to use her background and skills in education, public speaking, and professional training to help women find ways to grow in confidence and find success in their personal businesses.

Julie shares how God has repeatedly redeemed the obstacles and disappointing moments of her life to bring about unexpected blessings and hope for the future.  Her story reminds all of us that God is with us in the hard moments of life, and He sees our whole journey even when we can only focus on the roadblock in our immediate path. Through her struggle with self-worth, dyslexia, and infertility, Julie discusses how God used these challenges to teach her the truth of Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Melodie Leake has served in ministry alongside her husband, Jeff, at Allison Park Church for more than two decades. She has been actively involved in many roles at Allison Park Church, including serving as an Interim Campus Pastor, director of Sisterhood and as the Campus Liaison Pastor.  Her passion is to see women set free from past pain and released to be all that God has called them to be. She and Jeff have five children (four who are married to amazing spouses)  and five grandchildren. They reside in Allison Park, PA.

Cece Manning is one half of the lead pastoral team at Kinport Assembly of God in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania. Additionally, she is the lead team member of the women’s and missions ministries at Kinport. 

Cece’s heart is on the mission field, serving as a difference maker in India and Nepal, and always seeking opportunities in other areas around the world. She has a Master’s Degree in Education with a specialization in visual impairment and technology for the blind. Together with her husband of 12 years, Thomas, they have four children from ages 12 to 2 - Jameson, Parker, Miles, and Madeline.