IT'S TIME FOR THE RISING!
It's time to Gather your Girls!

Edna Els is the founder of ME+YOU Mentoring.

Edna is a lover of God and a lover of people. She is a mother of 4 and grandmother of an ever-growing family! She loves a good cup of tea and is a style queen who loves beautifying interiors, whether it be homes or people.

Marilyn Read is a Christian counselor in Durban. She has studied theology, education and psychology and specialized in marriage and family counseling, with masters degree in that field.

She and her husband, Robin, have been married for 30 years. They have four children - two originals and two that were lucky enough to marry in.

They are part of Harvest Church in Umhlanga.

Marilyn’s heart is for people to enjoy all of the resources that are available to them as they embrace healthy relationships - starting with encountering the love and person of Jesus - and extending that love to others.

Michele Potgieter is a South African-born teacher, missionary, and author whose life has been shaped by faith, courage, and calling. For nearly 30 years, she and her late husband, Ockert, served as missionaries in Ukraine, where they established the church Svet Miru (“Light for the World”) and touched countless lives through community outreach and ministry.

After Ockert’s sudden passing, Michele continued their mission, navigating profound personal loss while still reaching others with hope. Her journey has taken her through war-torn Ukraine and, more recently, into the heart of conflict in Israel—where she and her daughter experienced another war while seeking medical treatment.

Michele is the author of Sonneblomme en Sneeu (“Sunflowers and Snow”), a deeply personal and faith-filled book that encourages others to hold onto hope in life’s darkest seasons. Through her writing and testimony, she inspires readers to trust God’s purpose, even in pain.

Reddie Ndoro is a dynamic prophetic voice whose life and ministry overflows with grace, courage, and an unwavering devotion to God. Originally from Zimbabwe, she now makes her home in Port Alfred, South Africa, where she co-leads a vibrant, multi-ethnic church alongside her husband, Justin. Married for 18 years, Justin and Reddie are the proud parents of three bright and beautiful kids.

Known for her warmth, wit, and straight talk, Reddie brings both authenticity and depth to every space she steps into. With a successful background in marketing and currently pursuing her Master’s in Theology, she embodies both practical wisdom and spiritual insight. She enjoys fashion, reading, movies, and a good cup of tea.

Reddie is more than a passionate speaker—she is a true messenger of God, anointed to release truth, healing, and holy fire wherever she goes.

Michelle Strydom leads Fire and Fragrance South Africa alongside her husband, Gabriël Strydom.

Michelle is a passionate pioneer with a heart that burns to see young people activated by the Gospel and empowered to walk in the fullness of God's dreams for their lives. With deep conviction that the next generation is called to rise in bold faith, she is dedicated to equipping youth to understand their identity in Christ and step confidently into their God-given purpose.