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!
TAP OUT OF THE FLESH 🔥
The flesh has one way. The Spirit says, “God’s way.”
Join us Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 PM at Azteca Wiregrass for a powerful evening with our Keynote Speaker, Shamya Tolbert Mobley.
Shamya boldly preaches the Word of God with a heart for Holy Spirit encounters, transformation, and seeing women activated in their faith and purpose.
This message is about learning when it’s time to TAP OUT of the flesh and surrender our way for God’s way. What could change when we stop allowing our feelings, fears, comfort, or circumstances to lead us and allow the Spirit of God to move us into ACTION?
Purposeful Living Women is a Christ-centered community where women are growing spiritually, professionally, and relationally while building deeper connections and linking arms with other women of purpose.
Be Our Guest for only $10 and experience the room, or step fully into PLW Membership with multiple options designed to help you connect, grow, and become.
Bring your friends. Bring your family. Come expectant.
This could be the evening that transforms your perspective and changes how you move forward.
Tuesday, August 11 | 6:30 PM
Azteca Wiregrass
TAP OUT OF THE FLESH.
TUNE INTO THE SPIRIT.
MOVE GOD’S WAY.
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What are you believing God for?
A breakthrough? A healing? An answer? The impossible?
Jesus said faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains.
Tonight, we gather to worship, pray, and believe together.
GOD OF MIRACLES
7 PM–Midnight | The Well
RSVP in link, space is limited
Come expecting. He is still the God of miracles🙏🔥🙌
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Hidden in plain sight👀
DEVELOPED WOMEN
DEVELOP WOMEN
📅 Mark your calendars! What's coming this week at Purposeful Living Women...
✨ Friday, August 7
God of Miracles Worship Night
🕖 7:00 PM – Midnight
📍 The Well
Come expectant. Come believing. Come ready to encounter the God of miracles through worship, prayer, and His presence.
Invite a friend and join us for a powerful night together. We can't wait to worship with you!
✨Rsvp in link, space is limited
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"Behold, I am YAHWEH, God of all the world. Nothing is impossible with Me."
Jeremiah 32:27
Every business begins with faith before it begins with strategy.
Before the LLC. Before the website. Before the logo. Before the first client.
Do you truly believe that nothing is too hard for God?
Before you see God move is where He increases your faith. It's before He moves that He invites you to trust Him, obey Him, and take the next step.
What God INVITES you to do will always be greater than the resources you start with. That's where faith grows. That's where dependence on Him begins. That's where the impossible becomes possible.
Don't wait until you have enough. Start with faith, and let God do what only He can. If He said it, He will do it!
#GodFirstBusiness
#FaithFirstMonday
#KingdomEntrepreneur
#ChristianWomenInBusiness
#PurposefulLivingWomen
✨ The wait is over... WE'RE BACK!
August is filled with opportunities to connect, grow, and flourish alongside incredible women who are pursuing God together.
Looking for a Christian women's community, Christian women's networking group, or a place to grow in your faith, leadership, business, and relationships? We'd love to welcome you to Purposeful Living Women💖
📍Choose one, two, or all 11 PLW locations throughout the Tampa Bay area, including Tampa, South Tampa, Lutz, Trinity, Dade City, Spring Hill, and more.
🚀Wherever you join us, you'll find authentic community, meaningful connections, encouragement, and women pursuing Christ together! Come experience what God is doing🙌
Bring a friend. Meet new women. Be encouraged. Leave inspired.
🎁 New Members who join during August will receive a Special WELCOME gift!
🎀Which location will you be attending?
Tag a friend you'd love to bring!
We Are Living on purpose for His mighty purpose.
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#ChristianWomen
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#WomenInBusiness