About
Vision Statement
We are living on purpose for His MIGHTY purpose.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we walk boldly in our God-given calling — activating our royal position as daughters of the King and growing in faith, leadership, and love. We pursue His purpose in every area of life: business, ministry, nonprofit, and beyond. We are women rising up, linking arms, and advancing the Kingdom together — fully aligned with God’s will.
Mission Statement
Igniting faith-filled women to rise, activate their royal identity, and link arms for Kingdom impact.
We equip and encourage like-minded women — in business, ministry, nonprofit work, or simply seeking “more” — to walk boldly in purpose and power. Through divine connection, Christ-centered mentorship, and a supportive community, we grow spiritually, professionally, and relationally — building a legacy marked by unity, grace, and Kingdom advancement.
Statement of Purpose:
United in Christ, Advancing Together
As daughters of the Most High and members of the Body of Christ, we were never meant to walk alone. Whether you’re leading in business, building a ministry, serving through a nonprofit, or navigating a season of becoming — you belong here.
In this sisterhood, we are activated, rising up, and linking arms — embracing our royal position in Christ and moving forward with boldness, grace, and Spirit-led authority. Together, we build what matters most: eternal impact for God’s glory.
Our Founder
When Cristina rededicated her life to Christ again, being baptized as an adult in 2018, everything in her life was set on a new course. She was learning and growing deep in her relationship with God, applying and practicing His word. Her faith and love for Jesus became so deeply rooted and her new path became evident for all to see.
Her heart to walk alongside women began to grow. The vision of gathering women, loving on them, and encouraging them became so clear that she couldn’t sleep some nights.
God ignited her purpose to lead His precious daughters back to Him. By rising them up to know their true identity which is only found in Him while putting God first in all areas including their businesses.
In October 2022, Cristina launched her business-ministry (Businesstry), Purposeful Living Women, a Professional Networking Group. The vision now became a reality, seeing women activating in their purpose, businesses flourishing and cultivating connections and community.
She is still in awe of God’s mighty hand in everything, everywhere, with everyone.
Cristina is also a Revelation Wellness Lieutenant of Florida and a Certified Instructor for the ministry. She helps other Instructors to go first in leading a faith-based fitness class, to get out of their comfort zones and teach a RW bible study, and to move in love for what’s to come, knowing God has immeasurably more for them.
She is a mother of two beautiful adult daughters, Juliana and Jasmine. Married to a wonderful father to their daughters and a loving man of twenty-five years.
Her purpose is to activate women to walk in purpose knowing their true identity, growing deep in their faith as they ignite and impact others around them. Building businesses and communities that are God-centered and being the parts of the body that “together” can grow and go further.
So now, take your stand and see this great thing which the LORD will do before your eyes. 1 Samuel 12:16
Our Teams
PLW Pillars:
Cristina Johnston
Carolyn Rivera
Ileana Navarette
Kari-Lynn Hastman
Thea Michalopoulos
PLW Administrative Team:
Cristina Johnston
Janet Alvarez
Alisson Juhl
Melissa Maizo
PLW Event Team:
Cristina Johnston
Janet Alvarez
Ileana Navarette
Melissa Maizo
PLW Purpose Aligned Leaders – P.A.L.s:
Monica Easter
Thea Michalopoulos
Melissa Maizo
Kristen Pasche
Tammy Wolff
Danielle Benedict
Cristina Johnston
Brenda Joy
Alisson Juhl
Ginger Fitchett
Erlin Monrouzeau
Genevieve Ovincy
Ileana Navarette
Desiree Burgos
PLW Prayer Team:
Carolyn Rivera
Kristen Pasche
Ileana Navarette
Melissa Maizo
We invite you to link arms with us
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Empowering women to DREAM BIG ✨ | 🙏 Grow in faith | 💼 Ignite your purpose | 🤝 Build businesses & relationships | Create Kingdom impact | 🌟 Join us!
There is something so beautiful about gathering with women who desire to grow, connect, and encourage one another👑
Purposeful Living Women is gathering this week, and there’s a place for you.
Come experience the connection✨Come experience the community✨Come see what God can do when we gather differently✨
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Day 13✨Abundance Challenge✨
But in your hearts set Christ apart [as holy, acknowledging Him, giving Him first place in your lives] as Lord. Always be ready to give a [logical] defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope and confident assurance that is within you, yet [do it] with gentleness and respect.
1 Peter 3:15
💕Today, Your Father is at work. And if you open your eyes and your mouth for Him today, you'll meet a miracle with your name written all over it🙌
#PrayerofJabez #30Days #Abundance #Challenge #purposefullivingwomen
Day 12 ✨Abundance Challenge✨
Now give me the hill country that Yahweh promised me on that day. You yourself were there and heard the report that the Anakim lived there in strong and fortified cities. I know that with the power of Yahweh helping me, I will drive them out, just as Yahweh said!” Joshua spoke God’s blessing over Caleb son of Jephunneh and gave him Hebron as his inheritance.
Joshua 14:12-13 TPT
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What zone are you in?
COMFORT or DISCOMFORT?
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MEET YOUR SPEAKER
Brenda Joy
Your story was never meant to stay silent.
Brenda Joy is known as Your Obedience Activator, helping Christian women in business stop editing down their God-given message and start boldly using their story to create content online.
With over 26 years as an entrepreneur and multi-millions generated in sales, Brenda built and sold a 21-year brick-and-mortar chocolate business, growing its online sales by an incredible 2,800%.
Today, through her signature ACTS Method™, Brenda has helped hundreds of women turn their lived experiences into content that connects and converts—helping them save time, increase their income, and fully step into their God-given assignment to make Kingdom impact.
TOPIC: FROM MUTED TO ACTIVATED
Your Story Was Never Meant to Stay Silent
Monday, September 14
Belleair Coffee Company
Come Be Our Guest for just $10 with a one-time access pass, or step fully into a Purposeful Living Women membership and experience so much more—connection, community, growth, support, and opportunities to flourish in every area of your life.
There is a seat for YOU👑Come join us💕
#christian #Women #Networking #Group #Purposefullivingwomen
YOU’RE INVITED📧
Not simply to a Gala, but into a room filled with celebration, community, and gratitude for the goodness of God.
A night to pause and celebrate His faithfulness.
To look back at all He has done, stand in awe of what He is doing, and believe together for what is still to come.
We are gathering for something greater than we have ever experienced before. A beautiful night surrounded by friends, family, and community, celebrating the abundance of a God who continues to do exceedingly, abundantly above all we could ask or imagine.
November 14, 2026
The Italian Club of Tampa
🎉Come celebrate with us🎉
There’s a seat at the table with your name on it!!!
#Christian #Abundance #Gala #Celebration #Community
Day 11✨Abundance Challenge✨
Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the LORD your God, am with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9
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DAY 10. And already, something is shifting🙌🙌🙌
We’re only 10 days into our 30 Days of The Prayer of Jabez Abundance Challenge, and it has already been life-changing.
We are praying bigger.
Believing bigger.
Trusting God with the increase.
And abundance isn’t just about finances.
We’re asking God to enlarge the territory of our businesses and ministries. To breathe on the work of our hands and expand our influence for His Kingdom.
We’re believing for abundance in our relationships. Deeper connections. God-ordained relationships. Restored relationships. People to link arms with us as we walk out our purpose.
We’re believing for abundance in our spiritual lives. More of His presence. Greater intimacy. Deeper faith. Greater obedience.
“Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me…”
1 Chronicles 4:10
Friend, it is NOT too late to join us.
If you know there is more that God has for you, your family, your relationships, your business, your ministry, and your calling, come journey with us.
Start on Day 10. Just START.
ASK. ACT. WATCH.
Believe bigger. Pray bigger. Trust God with the increase.
We are only on Day 10, and He is already moving. Imagine what could happen by Day 30.
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Day 10✨ Abundance Challenge✨
👑Advance Planning👑
For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, ready to be used] for good works, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].
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