Nicole Brabham Cook was born in Roanoke, Virginia, and spent her early childhood in Hardy, Virginia, where she was active at Ninevah Church of the Brethren. She was baptized at the age of 10, and ministry was an important part of her childhood. Her mother served as a music minister and later married Nicole’s stepfather, who shared the same profession. As a result, choir robes, Vacation Bible School, and Christmas plays became familiar parts of Nicole’s upbringing.

Nicole met the love of her life while attending Roanoke City Public Schools. They welcomed a child when Nicole was 18 years old and later married. The challenges of teen years and early adulthood temporarily diverted Nicole from the path she believed God had planned for her life. After a period of difficulty, she became determined to renew her faith. She moved beyond the back row and began serving God with purpose and dedication

Nicole became active in her church and later enrolled in Word of Life Bible School. There, she met three women with whom she shared love, hardships, and mentorship. Through weekly gatherings and frequent communication, the four women recognized that their talents and experiences could be used to encourage and support women of all ages birthed Prepared Pearls Ministry.

This experience also inspired Nicole to complete her bachelor’s degree in Apologetics and Cultural Engagement at Liberty University.

Nicole’s favorite scripture is Matthew 6:25–27

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?"

Yolonda Montgomery was born in D.C. and has lived and visited over half of the United States. She lived in Germany for 4 yrs before having children. She is the mother of three beautiful daughters, and a grandmother of one granddaughter and 6 grandsons. Yolonda is a certified Medical assistant , and Pathology Accessioner/ support staff. In 2024 she retired and does some PRN work. She has been in the medical field for over 35 years. Recently she married the love of her life and between them they have 8 children, 23grandchildren and one on the way, and three great grands. She raised her three daughters as a single mom. She knows the struggles and tries her best to help others with varied resources to ease the struggle.

Prepared Pearls was birthed from 4 women bonding over four different visions that became one, while attending Word of Life Bible School in Wirtz, VA. Striving to uplift and empower women to believe in themselves and allow God to work through them so he can get it to them. She enjoys giving back to others and the community. She lives by this motto,”Do your best, and let God do the rest".

Yolonda's favorite scriptures are 1st Corinthians 1 : 4-9 and Ephesians 4

"Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." and "God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord."

Lori Turner is a mother, grandmother and great grandmother. As survivor of domestic violence, she has a heart for women to learn their value and worth. She was once a young 21 year old divorced mother of 2, living in subsidized housing. She later went on to become a registered nurse. She is currently married to her high school sweetheart.

She was going to Bible school and met 3 other ladies that had the same heart for women. A heart to see women uplifted, encouraged and mentored to be all that God has called them to be. As a result, Prepared Pearls Ministry was birthed. We also wanted this group to be open to women of all walks of life.

Lori’s favorite scripture is 1 John 4:4

“ Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world”. She wants all women to know and see their worth and value and how precious they are to God.