Our Team
Meet TEAM KDE
We are a fun-loving bunch with a simple formula for stewarding this movement called Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur.
We put the King’s agenda first!
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Shae BynesFounder and Executive Advisor
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Phil BynesChief Executive Officer
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LaTara VeniseDirector of Culture
I agitate the world of business for the Kingdom of God and I'm having the time of my life doing it!
Shae Bynes
For years as a corporate employee and then entrepreneur, I was a chronic overachiever who majored in grinding and held an honorary degree from Team No Sleep University. I knew how to deliver results, but it came with a cost I couldn’t keep paying.
My life and business were completely transformed by encountering the unrelenting love of God and He interrupted my plans in the most beautiful way. I discovered what it meant to partner with God—not just believe in Him—and began learning how to work by the power (and at the pace) of His grace.
That revelation changed everything. Since then, I’ve been helping others exchange grind for grace and experience holistic profitability…not just financial, but eternal!
Fun Facts:
- I’m a native Floridian and unapologetically addicted to sunshine, water, and majestic mountain views!
- My Top 5 Clifton Strengths are: Relator, Activator, Communication, Connectedness, and Strategic…which explains a lot about how I ended up doing what I do.
- I’ve been with my husband Phil (KDE’s current CEO) since the age of 16 and we’ve been married for over two decades. Yes, we were high school sweethearts…and yes, it’s just as sweet as it sounds.
My heart is to see men to walk in the fullness of their roles as sons, husbands, and fathers in the Kingdom of God. I tend to be like that big brother who tells you the truth in love that you need to hear.
I am a licensed massage therapist and owner of Crazy Good Massage in the South Florida area. I’m also the proud husband of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur’s Chief Fire Igniter Shae Bynes and father to our 3 beautiful daughters.
Your thoughts and your emotions partner together for your success or demise.
LaTara Venise
I know what it’s like to hit rock bottom and experience wholeness through the healing power of Christ. That journey serves as a catalyst to healing for others through my work as a Soul Care Provider and the Founder of Color Your Soul.
I truly enjoy mentoring the Igniters in the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur community, helping them to tend to their souls and succeed at discovering, developing, and delivering the vision God has given them.
Fun fact: I once owned 27 Pit Bulls. You can learn a lot about yourself owning a group of Pits.
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Michele HolidayProgram Director & Igniters Mentor
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Pat SimesIgniters Mentor
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Brandon GaliciIgniters Mentor
Michele Holiday
As a former teacher and behavior specialist for my local school system, God called me out of a comfortable job to journey with Him in faith, entrepreneurship and grace.
Now, in addition to equipping teachers and schools through my training and consultant business, I help believers push past their fears to a living trust fall with God in their business and personal lives.
As a passionate facilitator of a local KDE meetup group, we continue to experience the transforming power of God through Christ-centered community.
Fun Facts: I love to travel, but truly dislike hot weather even though I was born, raised and still live in South Florida. I am border-line obsessed with planning, creating and designing layouts in my collection of happy planners.
Pat Simes
My purpose is to be a coach, strategist, and catalyst to entrepreneurs. I enjoy working with entrepreneurs to develop breakthrough business strategies, create strategic action plans, provide accountability, and overcome limiting beliefs. I give encouragement and provide a safe space for entrepreneurs to be transparent about their concerns and find solutions to gain momentum in the marketplace.
Fun Facts: I am a certified Etiquette Instructor and I volunteer my time to teach etiquette to youth groups. I also love to cook using new recipes.
Brandon Galici
I’m passionate about showing others that it’s never too early to start partnering with God in your business. I desire to help people replace stress and anxiety with peace and comfort knowing that God has the perfect plan for them.
As a Christian financial advisor with Edward Jones, I have the opportunity to educate my clients on how to take control of their finances and steward the resources God has blessed them with.
Fun Fact: I voiced over television and radio commercials for my alma mater and became known around campus as “The Voice of West Liberty University.” A few of them still air today!
Joy Capps
I help service-based entrepreneurs connect with their customers by writing joyful copy to educate, persuade and sell.
Offering Done-With-You and Done-For-You options, my customized copywriting services and values-based business coaching align with the teachings of the Bible.
A few fun facts:
With over 800+ scuba dives, I’m passionate about exploring and photographing everything God has created in depths of the ocean. My husband and I are avid outdoor enthusiasts. We love to kayak, boat, scuba dive, camp, cycle, and (insert fun adventure we can do together here.) Whenever possible, our two fur-sons-Paisley and Finley-tag along to make it a family outing.
