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Cindy Bultema

Author, Speaker, & Executive Director of GEMS

Cindy Bultema has been a part of the Speak Up faculty since 2011. She loves the Lord, loves life, loves her family, and loves to celebrate! But don’t let her cheerful smile fool you—Cindy has overcome addiction and survived tragic loss.

Get To Know Cindy


Cindy Bultema has been a part of the Speak Up faculty since 2011. She loves the Lord, loves life, loves her family, and loves to celebrate! But don’t let her cheerful smile fool you—Cindy has overcome addiction and survived tragic loss.

Cindy is now the Executive Director of GEMS, the go-to ministry for girls’ spiritual growth.

Before GEMS, Cindy served as an international speaker, Grief Share expert, communications coach, as well as the author of two Bible studies, Red Hot Faith and Live Full Walk Free.

Cindy lives in Michigan with her husband, four children, and two naughty dogs.

Breakout Session


 Presenting and Negotiating Your Speaker Fees

Not sure how much to charge for a keynote message or weekend retreat? Worried about discussing your honorarium with an event planner? If you’ve ever wondered how best to communicate with others about your fees, contract, and expenses—this workshop is for you.

Join Cindy as you learn:

  • 3 important factors to consider as you set and/or increase your speaking fees
  • Effective tips for presenting and negotiating your fees and expenses with confidence
  • Key components of a speaking contract and why you need one
  • Creative solutions when a group wants you to speak but the funding is not sufficient
  • The #1 tip to remember when discussing speaker fees

In addition, each workshop participant will leave with a contract, speaker fee overview, and sample script to help negotiate your next event’s honorarium with clarity and confidence.

15-Minute Appointments


With over 20 years of ministry experience, Cindy would love to serve you by sharing the lessons she’s learned—whether as a passionate women’s speaker, author, Bible teacher, communications coach, and/or Executive Director of GEMS, a non-profit ministry serving 25,000+ girls globally. Meet with Cindy so she can come alongside you in practical, prayerful, and encouraging ways to help you enhance the effectiveness and impact of your ministry.

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