Speaker Bios

Michele Okimura

is a visionary author, speaker, pastor, nonprofit founder, and catalyst for transformation. After serving as an elementary school teacher and later a pastor for two decades, Michele founded Explicit Movement to empower young people to walk in sexual integrity as they discover their God-given Identity. Michele is the author of seven books, including "Brave & Beautiful" and "Brave & Bold," an interactive series that empowers teens with confidence, identity, vision, and the knowledge to protect themselves from sex trafficking victimization. Michele loves to speak compassionately about godly relationships, sexuality, and identity, as well as creativity, dreaming big, and raising "kingdom" kids.

Ed & Vera Schutte

Ed Schutte is an ordained pastor of the Missionary Church and the Co-Founder and President of Before It Begins, a 501(c)3 non-profit ministry that protects and promotes biblical sexuality and gender in our churches, families, and communities. Since 2019, Before It Begins has helped save over 150 pastors from sexual temptation and sin and rescue over 1,000 children from oversexualization and gender confusion. Ed and his wife, Vera, speak at churches across the country to inspire and equip God’s people to usher in a new and biblical sexual revolution in our churches, families, and communities.

Nancy Vuu

Nancy Vuu is an internationally acclaimed fashion designer whose presence speaks power, purpose and creativity. She is a storyteller and advocate who has used her platform to elevate voices and ignite purpose in others. Her work in couture fashion has graced global runways, but her true impact goes far beyond fabric and design. She is a bold visionary who weaves identity, faith, and healing into everything she creates, empowering individuals to rise to their greatness. Nancy's passion for redefining beauty and worth has led her to mentor and inspire leaders around the world. She reminds us that elegance is not just in what we wear, but in how we live our lives with courage, compassion and conviction. Her dedication to humanity are evident as her designs come alive exhibiting excellence, promoting honor and proclaiming new hope. With fashion as her platform, Nancy’s influence continues to impact lives and mobilize friends around the globe eager to join her in the mission to transform lives. Dreams are awakened through her global platform as she inspires all to re-discover the possibilities! Although Nancy wears many hats, her favorite role is being a wife and mother to her four wonderful children, two of which are young adults. Nancy firmly believes that living a life of obedience to King Jesus sets you up for your greatest victory. She is passionate in teaching her children and the next generation what it looks like to partner with King Jesus and to dream without limit through living by example, mentorship and through intentional guided conversations.