LYDIA

Lydia is known as “St. Lydia” or simply “The Woman of Purple. This unique purple dye brought the city universal renown. Lydia was a well-known seller of this product (Acts 16:14), and typifies a successful businesswoman in a prosperous city. She demonstrated admirable abilities, enthusiasm, singleness of purpose, and mental acumen, which enabled her to prosper greatly in her honorable and extensive calling of "selling purple." 

   "My grandparents, Willie and Ophelia Wetherspoon, taught me the importance of giving. They had 18 siblings whom they helped become successful in various fields. The best part of giving back is that it's a gift in itself."