Choose To Be TEAM

Choose To Be TEAM

Carolyn Sledge – Founder, Life Coach, Speaker, Writer

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Most of us know exactly where we were when untimely events changed our world and altered our personal history. In much the same way Carolyn can describe to you in painful, slow motion detail, events in her life that led to the loss of a 35 year marriage. Carolyn’s journey forced her to search for answers that many are seeking: How do you endure unexpected crisis or loss? When nothing makes sense, where do you start and what do you start with when even breathing is a difficult choice?

Pat McClain – Counselor, Speaker, Writer

title Choosing to return to graduate school at age 46 was a challenge in itself for Pat, but soon after she started back to school, one of her daughters would be in a fight for her life – a battle with severe depression. “Seeing my daughter’s pain started me on a journey of questioning everything. I felt helpless in my efforts to reach her. Where did I go wrong as a mother? Had some of her choices led to such a desperate place?”

Taylor Nichols - Chairman of the Board

Taylor Nichols

Attorney and Counselor at Law

PERSONAL: Married to Shalmir D. Nichols. We have four adult, Christian daughters; four sons-in-law; eight special grandchildren; and two grand-in-laws. We are blessed with each one.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Government, University of Texas at Austin.

Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Texas at Austin. (Served as Student Assistant to the Dean; elected to Texas Law Review; President of Law Student legal fraternity.

Karen James – Photographer and Writer

title Hey. I’m Karen James, Photographer.

I grew up a military brat and was completely content to be an invisible middle child. A painfully shy girl, I couldn’t even muster the courage to tell Santa my wants. (Though tattling in preschool came easy.)

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Resa Salter

alt Some have called me a truth seeker while others have referred to me as “the one with all the questions!” I would have to agree both are right. Along with my commitment for truth is an equal desire to examine what and why I believe or don’t believe in something. It is appropriate that this important journey began years ago with a question…

Diane Harbison

alt The groundwork was laid for a deeply rooted friendship and union dedicated to giving back and making a difference. Over 20 years ago a business was created that ultimately would draw four women from three very different walks of life and different time zones together in a way that could pave the path for passion and purpose. Together this special energy was the beginning of Choose To Be. Carolyn Sledge took the hands of Linda Shea, Diane Harbison and Resa Salter and gracefully and patiently led them to the victorious freedom of “God will meet you where you are and He sees you as good.”

Linda Shea

My deep friendship and sisterhood which started many years ago with Carolyn Sledge, Resa Salter, and Diane Harbison is one of the most amazing God events in my life. Carolyn saw the void in Resa, Diane and me and understood our need. We knew God, but we were searching for more. Carolyn began to feed us as a mother bird would feed her babies, one small bite at a time. Never giving us more than we could digest yet understanding our great hunger, she helped us grow into the women we are today. The four of us are eager to share this gift with others. The vision for Choose To Be is now a reality. Our desire is to communicate God’s Truth through relationship as Carolyn shared with us.