The Self-Care Summit

As a preacher, teacher, and leader, God has anointed Dr. Tammy Lewis Wilborn with gifts, skills, and talent to help God's people be well, whole, and free. Dr. Wilborn (she/her) is a retired board-certified licensed professional counselor-supervisor with over 20 years of experience. Dr. Wilborn has owned and managed a private mental health practice, served as a counselor educator at the University of New Orleans and Xavier University of Louisiana, and founded the annual Black Women’s Wellness Conference of New Orleans (2015-2022). She is also a published author of her debut book entitled Playing A New Game: A Black Woman’s Guide to Being Well and Thriving in the Workplace which expands the dialogue on Black women’s experiences of race and gender stereotypes at work as a wellness issue and provides best practices that promote self-care and self-empowerment as necessary tools for professional success. Dr. Wilborn holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, an M.Div. from Vanderbilt Divinity School, an M.S. in Counseling, and a B.A. in Psychology from Loyola University of New Orleans. She is also a graduate of Loyola University of New Orleans's Women’s Leadership Academy. Dr. Wilborn serves as an executive member of the national UCC Wellness Ministries and a member of the board of directors for Vandy Wesley. She holds active memberships in the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature. Pastor Wilborn is married and the mother of three sons.

Paula M. Farmer has over two decades of deep business acumen, leadership expertise and extensive HR knowledge. With various roles such as Human Resources (HR), Executive Coaching, and as an International Speaker, Paula’s expertise is sought across various sectors including non-profits, higher education, corporate environments, faith-based organizations, and small businesses. With a charismatic and empowering presence, Paula has addressed global stages such as the “Faith & Leadership” event in Johannesburg, South Africa, to local forums with the Nashville Business Journal and Belmont University.

Cathey is the Owner and Clinical Director of Iris Nutrition Group. She has been a Registered Dietitian for 15 years and specializes in women's health and pediatric health. Cathey is passionate about integrative health and wellness, focusing on long-term success over quick fixes. Cathey loves time with her three kids and her rescue pup, Tinker. She’s a fan of Tex-Mex, warm weather, and a good podcast.

Sheri Traxler is a wellness coach, author of the book Go Forward: 28 Days to Eat, Move, and Enjoy Life God's Way, and host of the Real Wellness podcast. Through mentoring private clients and speaking, she helps busy professionals beat burnout, create extraordinary energy, calm the chaos and break up with diets for good. Her clients enjoy work, family, and fun -- with real energy and freedom. For companies, she creates a wellness culture to improve health, productivity, and employee retention. She holds her Master's Degree in Health Promotion, is a Certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, Nutrition Specialist and Intuitive Eating Counselor. Sheri is a national speaker for the Medical Fitness Association, has led fitness episodes for Viacom Cable, taught Corporate Wellness at Belmont University, and directed programs for 12 years at Vanderbilt Medical Center.

Mary Beth Harding is a 500HR certified Trauma-Informed Yoga teacher who focuses on functional movement, mobility, breathwork, meditation, and adapting practices to meet each individual's body, goals, and comfort level. She specializes in supporting beginners, skeptics, athletes, and anyone looking for a more inclusive, practical approach to yoga and recovery. She holds a 200-hour Hatha Vinyasa and 300-hour Yin Yoga certification, with additional training in trauma-informed yoga, adaptive yoga, mobility training, and meditation instruction. With over 2,500 hours of teaching experience, her classes emphasize safety, curiosity, and the life-changing power of connecting mind and body.