TOPIC: "Beauty Tips"

We live in a world where women are constantly at war with their bodies. Why do so many of us struggle with poor body image, oppressing perfectionism, and making peace with food? How do we glorify God with our bodies no matter our age or walk in life? As a "recovering perfectionist" and an eating disorder survivor, Kate Wicker shares her story as well as the wisdom of the Church to help women of all ages reclaim the beauty of Creation and to see themselves and their bodies as instruments in God’s hands rather than objects that need to be tweaked, fixed, or perfected. Author and regular Catholic speaker, Wicker will offer “beauty tips” that have nothing to do with cutting out carbs or anti-aging creams and everything to do with God’s transforming love.

BIO: Kate Wicker is a Catholic wife, mom of five, perfectionist in recovery, speaker, and the author of Getting Past Perfect: How to Find Joy & Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood and Weightless: Making Peace with Your Body. She also has a novel in the works. Kate is a regular contributor to Catholic Digest, and she writes meditations for Take Up & Read devotionals. She also serves as a monthly guest on Relevant Radio’s Morning Air Show. Kate has written for numerous regional and national media, including Atlanta Parent, Catholic Exchange, CatholicMom.com, Catholic News Agency, Children’s Ministry Magazine, Family Fun, Pregnancy, WhattoExpect.com, and Woman’s Day. In addition, Kate appeared in Danielle Bean’s Momnipotent DVD series and the Catholic Conference 4 Women Relationships Program. She’s been a guest on EWTN television and radio, Ascension Press's Girlfriends Podcast, the Fountains of Carrots Podcast, Huffington Post Live, Kresta in the Afternoon radio show, the Busted Halo Show, and the Jennifer Fulwiler Show among others. To learn more, visit KateWicker.com.