DeeDee Lake, The Connection Expert – speaker, author, blogger, columnist, Christian life coach has been married for thirty-seven years, life coach for twenty-five years, mother of two amazing adults, she speaks and writes about her passion – communication and connection. She builds relationships one conversation at a time using humor, storytelling, and purposeful communication. As the owner of Cherish Relations Retreats, she lives out her faith and passion guiding individuals how to experience extraordinary relationships. Her book, Next Step. You’ve Accepted Jesus. Now What? is for a teen girl’s Christian journey. DeeDee is excited to reach back and help her younger sisters-in-Christ.