FOUNDER + HOST

Lori Nebel is a trauma-informed professional counselor with over 30 years of experience and a deep, personal relationship with Jesus. Known for her authenticity and wisdom, Lori speaks truth without relying on clichés, offering practical insight rooted in both faith and experience. She’s the founder of a long-running women’s retreat and is a sought-after speaker at women’s events, bringing a vibrant, engaging presence that leaves audiences encouraged, challenged, and always wanting more.

Lori has spent years shaping spaces where women can encounter healing and wholeness, including developing and leading her own women’s retreat for the past nine years. Regularly invited to speak at women’s events and conferences, she offers a vibrant, engaging presence that resonates deeply and leaves audiences both challenged and refreshed.

Previously on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) and having served as a pastor’s wife, Lori values the complexity of the journey—her own and others’—and brings it to life through honest storytelling, practical wisdom, and unwavering hope. Whether counseling, teaching, or speaking, Lori’s authenticity and insight help others find solid ground in truth and grace.

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Amy Heyn serves as the Administrative Director for Always More Women’s Retreats, a volunteer role she’s embraced since 2021. With a heart for connection and a mind for logistics, Amy thrives behind the scenes—coordinating details, managing communications, and ensuring each retreat runs smoothly from start to finish.

Her gift lies in bringing people together, creating space for transformation, and supporting the host with grace and precision.

A lifelong “God’s girl”, Amy’s faith is the foundation of everything she does. Her personal story, often shared during retreat weekends, uplifts and inspires women to lean into learning, growing, and the hope God holds for them. Through her own journey, Amy has discovered deep, sustaining joy—a joy she believes is available to every woman who dares to trust God with her story.

Whether she’s crafting schedules, organizing materials, or speaking from the heart, Amy’s presence is both grounding and energizing.

On retreat weekends, you’ll find her quietly directing the flow of events, praying over the space, leading exercise breaks, and making sure every woman feels seen and supported. Her calling is clear: to serve with excellence, connect with intention, and reflect God’s love—and joy—through every detail.

ASSISTANT HOST

Sharon Rickords brings over 40 years of professional experience in public service, dedicating her life to supporting children, families, and individuals across all stages of life. Throughout her career, she has been a passionate advocate for holistic well-being, leading with empathy, compassion, and a deep commitment to community care.

A seasoned speaker and educator, Sharon has coordinated, hosted and presented numerous workshops and conferences. She is also a skilled curriculum developer, creating engaging learning materials designed to empower individuals and strengthen communities.

While her belief in God began in childhood, it is in recent years that Sharon has experienced a deeper, more personal relationship with Him—learning to listen, hear His voice, and live in the joy and love He freely gives. This spiritual transformation has ignited a calling in her heart: to become a facilitator of joy and connection, helping others build their own close and transformative relationship with God.

Through her faith and her work, Sharon seeks to inspire others to experience the peace, connection, and fulfillment that come from a life rooted in divine love and purpose.