FAQ

Bridging from the work started by She Steps Forward Ministries, She Steps Forward International was started in 2020. Though we were in the middle of the COVID crisis, God was working. So stepping out in faith, SSFI was launched and we begin laying the foundation for what you see today!

She Steps Forward International is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible in full or in part. EIN: 85-2976821

We work in both the United States and Kenya to inspire and equip faith-based, female entrepreneurs (or those considering entrepreneurship) who are between the ages of 25-65+ to step forward with the dream God has given them.

We also empower and support established, women-led businesses, ministries, and nonprofits in the States and Kenya who are making a difference in their communities.

Lastly, we provide humanitarian assistance to four specific outreaches in Nairobi, Kenya simply because this is how God has led us to give back.

The goal of our annual US-based She Steps Forward Women's Conference is to inspire and motivate everyday women that they have a call on their life! While we design the conference to have a little something for everyone, we are intentional about providing support and direction to those who feel led to start businesses, ministries, and nonprofits.

In that, while we have a time of corporate teaching and worship, entrepreneurs will find that we provide informative and practical breakout sessions that will propel them forward in walking out what God has laid on their hearts.

Attendees who desire one-to-one coaching outside of conference, can reach out to our sister organization, She Steps Forward Ministries, for personal development and leadership coaching. Attendees may also engage any of our speakers if they find a specific speaker provides a specific service they need. We vet all of our speakers and are happy to endorse them and their services. 

We love meeting new people who have something to bring to the table! All potential speakers are welcome to submit their bios, contact information, and an outline of what they would like to present at conference by emailing us at info@shestepsforwardinternational.org

Potential speakers must:

• Have an established (licensed) business, ministry, or nonprofit that is over one year in operation.
• Be willing to serve as a breakout session speaker initially.
• Be able to present a breakout session that provides valuable inside information on how to establish a business, ministry, or nonprofit (sharing their own experience) or present a topic that personally and/or professionally builds up a woman's ability to lead a business, ministry, or nonprofit.
• Not use their breakout session time to promotes their services, products, or other items (breakout sessions are a time of attendee learning, there is time to promote services and products through our vendor opportunities).
• Share our values that we are here to help each other first and offer our services second.

We reserve the right to select only those persons who meet the overall theme and purpose of the current SSFI Women's Conference.

Depending on the time of year and when we are contacted plays a large role in whether someone can be added to the current, upcoming conference schedule.

Please note that we plan our conference at least a year in advance and often begin a shortlist of speakers for the next year's conference immediately following the current year's conference.

This does not mean that from time to time we do not have open spots. However, spots are normally filled early.

This best way to position yourself to become a speaker is to engage us and attend the current year's conference so that you have a feel for our format. We'd especially love it if you personally introduced yourself at conference! However, previous conference attendance is not a requirement.

Each year, we have a vendor table area available at conference. As a vendor, you have ample opportunity to self promote your products and services. Vendor tables are available for a fee. To get more information on How to be a Vendor at SSFI, please see our SSFI Women's Conference page!

We reserve the right to select only those vendors who align with the theme and purpose of our conference. Because vendor space is limited, our speakers get "first-choice" in having a table. Other vendors are selected for uniqueness, potential products/services that conference attendees want, and in a fashion that avoids product/service duplication.

Anyone who signs up to be a vendor will have their vendor fee returned if they are not selected.

Please note, we take vendor applications up until February 15th each year for the current year's conference. You are not considered a registered vendor until you have completed a vendor application and submitted the vendor fee. 

For more information on SSF scholarships or awards, please see the SSFI Women's Conference page or contact us via email at info@shestepsforwardinternational.org

In between our annual conference, we would love to see you participate in one of our quarterly workshops hosted by our sister organization, She Steps Forward Ministries!

SSFM is providing practical workshops based on Biblical principles to build up the leader in you!

Attend one of three workshops (in-person or online):

• 4 Keys to a More Balanced Life
• Becoming a Biblically Literate Leader
• Mentorship is a MUST!

AND/OR

Come participate in one of our Vision Board Workshops!

For more information on our quarterly workshops or our January Vision Board Workshops, visit the SSFM/SSFI Workshops page today!

Yes, you can! For more information on our annual missions trip to Kenya, go to our Kenya Missions Trip page!

Please note, our annual trip to Kenya occurs each May.