Carol Kent is a bestselling author of more than 30 books. She's a popular international speaker known for being dynamic, humorous, encouraging and biblical. She's been a keynote speaker at Women of Faith, Extraordinary Women, and Women of Joy arena events.

Carol is the Founder and Executive Director of Speak Up Ministries, which includes the Speak Up Conference, helping Christians develop their speaking, writing, and leadership skills. She also offers Mastermind coaching groups and live on-line courses, including the Speak Up Storytelling MasterClass. Carol and her husband, Gene, founded the nonprofit Speak Up for Hope, which benefits inmates and their families.

Her bestselling books include When I Lay My Isaac Down, Becoming a Woman of Influence, Speak Up with Confidence, and He Holds My Hand.

Carol believes when God writes your story, you will be in for the adventure of a lifetime.