
Hannibal, MO Begins In…
Saturday, April 24, 2027
6:00 PM SHOW
5:30 PM Pre-Show Panel with Speakers
5:00 PM DOORS OPEN
Aspire Speakers & Artists
Heather M. Dixon
Author & Bible Teacher
Heather is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, coach and founder of The Rescued Letters Collective. Diagnosed with an incurable and terminal genetic disorder that she inherited from her mother, she is passionate about helping women find hope for their hard story. Heather serves as the Women’s Ministry Director for her church in Raleigh and is the author of four Bible studies including Determined: Living Like Jesus in Every Moment and Renewed: Finding Hope When You Don’t Like Your Story.
Kay Dodd
Comedian
Kay Dodd has spent the better part of the last 25 years making people laugh as a professional comedian. Whether she is performing for women’s groups, conferences, and recovery groups or emceeing events, producing shows or raising funds for worthy causes, Kay Dodd will deliver the laughs that can lift spirits, open hearts, and leave your audience inspired.
Amberly Neese
Author & Bible Teacher
Amberly Neese is a speaker, comedian, and author with a passion for “GRINspiring” others. She has won hearts (and funny bones) of people all over the country at various retreats, conferences, and fundraisers. Amberly received her Master’s degree from Biola University and now serves as a professor at both Embry-Riddle Aeronautical and Grand Canyon Universities. Amberly has a heart for connecting others to God and to one another. Her three most current bible studies are “The Belonging Project” (guidelines to help you thrive in biblical community), “Common Ground” (strategies to help you navigate sticky relationships), and her latest, “Untangling Faith” (approaches to tackle deep spiritual questions by looking at the questions of Jesus). In addition, her popular devotional, “The Friendship Initiative: Loving and Connecting Like Jesus” provides new strategies for making friendships. Amberly is a featured comedian and speaker for both Aspire and Aspire tours. She and her husband have two adult children and live in Prescott, Arizona, where they enjoy the great outdoors, the Food Network, and all things Star Wars.
5:00 pm
Doors Open for General Admission & VIP
Come in early to shop and visit speaker and artist tables.
5:30 pm
Join us for a 15 minute panel with the speakers covering the Aspire verse of the year.
6:00 pm
Event Starts
Join us for 3 hours full of laughter, learning, stories, and music.
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