Amber Bryant works full-time as a software help desk employee and is also the Data and Content Coordinator for The Dignity Effect, LLC. This lover of music, and oldest sibling of 3 is also the founder of "Family Brunch." Family Brunch is a non profit organization that seeks to build connections between people around the world and to further conversations regarding life, faith, humanity, and justice where every voice has room to speak. In her free time, Amber can be found leading her local church book study, writing for her personal Substack, or binge watching yet another new K-Drama. Where can you reach Amber Bryant? IG: Am_Bryant Substack: @ambryant

Laura Carl is a creative manager at Unity World Headquarters. Her design work for Unity Magazine has won two Folio: Ozzie Awards, while her digital art has appeared in the gift shop of the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the 2018 “F the Art World” exhibition in New York City. Follow her on TikTok @NewThoughtWitch.

Robert Delmar (he/him) is the facilitator of an interfaith daily prayer and meditation service. This is open to the public and is a time for silent contemplation, prayer, meditation. He is also an intrinsic part of a Unity spiritual center. Facilitating Pride events and monthly diversity events. He is also facilitating the holiday gatherings at the spiritual center for individuals that do not have a place to go for Thanksgiving and Christmas. 

Rev. Jacquie Fernandez (she/they) is an award-winning filmmaker and writer who serves as senior minister at Unity Church of Overland Park. She is a regular columnist for Unity Magazine and in 2021, she was the recipient of a Folio Magazine Eddie Award for a feature article she wrote for the publication. This year, she established Folx with Faith, an LGBTQ+ affinity group that gathers for spiritual discussion and healing from religious trauma. Rev. Jacquie is passionate about creating space for people, especially the queer community, to discover and know their sacred worth and to heal from any experience or idea that has inhibited this knowing.

Darling, Mother Gloria Inaxi Celeste Gayo has been werq-ing her spiritual and new thought magic since 1999. She likes to say she’s been doing this “before she was born,” but honey, we all know that’s not true! This queen has been serving up some serious spiritual realness with affirmative prayer, affirmations, and meditation. But that’s not all—Mama G keeps it fresh by mixing in emotional regulation techniques from modern psychology and recommends these gems to everyone. Why? Because a queen needs to keep her cool and slay with grace! Mama G is a proud member of the Unity movement and works her fabulousness on staff at her local Unity center. Her passions? Oh, sweetie, where do we start? Drag culture, inspiring others, and reading—both the good old-fashioned way and the shady kind, of course! With a heart as big as her wig collection and a spirit that shines brighter than her sequins, Mama G is here to lift you up, keep you inspired, and remind you to always love yourself. Can I get an amen?

Elizabeth G. Howard (she/her) is an interdisciplinary writer exploring gender, power, and identity in her poetry, fiction, and digital storytelling. Her writing has been published by Tupelo Press, eMerge, American Craft Council, Boston Literary Review, the Connecticut Poetry Society, among others. She has written hundreds of Demand Poems on her typewriter at live and virtual events. She calls Kansas City, London, and Iowa home. Read The Zed Review or follow her @demandpoet

Rev. Bobby Kyser is the Senior Minister at Unity of Louisville. He has traveled a multifaceted career path spanning from the insurance and hospitality industries before answering the call to ministry and attending seminary.  He now eagerly devotes his professional life to ministry, bringing a strong business background and creative zeal to his spiritual service.

Joni Lorraine is a multifaceted individual whose path has woven through the realms of spirituality, creativity, and social justice, which contributes to her work as a Spiritual Director. Her journey is marked by a deep commitment to joy, relational growth, self-awareness, and the flourishing of souls. She is the Project Coordinator for the Unity Worldwide Ministries Spiritual Direction Certification Program, which emphasizes mystical wisdom and the individual’s authentic nature. Her educational foundation in spiritual direction was laid at the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest, earning a Master’s in Spiritual Formation.

James Masters (he/him) is based out of Unity of Springfield, where he supports the community through community service and technology. He is a contributing author for the bestselling anthologies, The Courageous Heart, Enduring Wisdom, & The Grateful Soul. He is a personal coach focusing on spiritual and relational development. He is also deeply passionate about providing shelter, food, and clothing to the vulnerable population within our local community. His knowledge of technology and compassion for others is a significant contribution to our community.

Rev. Lily Sandberg (she/her/ella) grew up in Unity, believing wholeheartedly in humanity’s sacred worth and our messiness. This dichotomy of each of us being fully human and fully divine inspired her to pursue a BA in Religious Studies and Sociology from the University of New Mexico. Ordained from UWSI in 2022, she continues to pursue ministry focused on deep care of individuals, family systems, and communities. This has inspired her next educational pursuit into medical chaplaincy, beginning Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) in 2024. She regularly guest speaks for Unity communities, as well as consults ministries in spreading their message through social media.