Meet Our Team
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Gari Meacham, Co-Founder & Host
I hate formal sounding bio pages where the author is talked about in third person—so instead of having you read something that sounds bland and impersonal, I’d rather you get a feel for what I’m truly like, so here goes.
I love words. Spoken, unspoken, written, recited, or sung. I love the way words can change, challenge, and heal us. Mostly, I love God’s words…the Bible. His words have healed me, changed me, and sustained me. I think that’s why it’s my favorite thing to talk about. To me there’s nothing more exciting than finding something new about God I can brag on.
I love my family. My husband Bobby and I have been married for over thirty years, and my stomach still tingles when I know he’s coming home from a road trip. When you’ve been in love with someone that long you’ve lived through your share of bruises, but at the end of the day he’s the one I want to hold and huddle with. We have three fantastic kids and two insanely cute grand-babies. Each day I thank God for entrusting me with such gifts.
I adore baseball. Bobby and I have traipsed this country over 47 times moving from state to state with major league baseball as a player, coach and manager. There’s nothing like the sound of fireworks after a home-run, or the feel of gathering together with other baseball wives as we study God’s word and pray for our team.
I thrive on teaching and speaking to groups of God seekers. In any setting, these are my people. Nothing energizes me more than the look in the eyes of those who want to grow spiritually.
I call myself shabby chic because although I’m a bit banged up, I can look pretty cool if you see me from a distance. Don’t expect perfection—just an honest, authentic love for God and His people. That’s me!
Carla della femina, Co-Host
Avid ice cream eater? Absolutely! Italian born & bred? Si. Coffee lover? Some say it’s an addiction, I say it’s a lifestyle.
That’s me in a nutshell! I was born and raised on the island of Capri in Italy, although you probably couldn’t tell from the Texan accent I sport now. I spent most of my life traveling between Italy and South Africa until my mom and I moved to Houston, Texas, in 2010. I attended the University of Houston (Go Coogs) and love my life here in Htown. I’m convinced I have the best job in the world at Hope City where I get to love God, love people and change the world every single day.
I’m passionate about seeing people walk in the fullness of what God has for them and living out an Ephesians 4:20 life. God never promised things would be easy. In fact, He promised they would be hard, but He also promised that He would never leave us and I can wholeheartedly say, that has been my story. Regardless of where you’ve been, what you’ve done or what’s been done to you, I truly believe the best is still yet to come!
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Facebook: Carla Della Femina
Instagram: @carladellafemina
Twitter: @Carlaa_DF
Ally Meacham, Co-Host
Ally is a Colorado native currently living in Houston with her two children. She brings decades of experience across sales, marketing, and the entertainment industry, having worked as a dancer, actor, model, and host in television, film, and commercial productions.
Throughout her career, Ally has collaborated with some of the world’s top companies and artists. Her experience includes performing on a world tour with multi-platinum recording artist Rihanna, dancing with the Los Angeles Lakers’ renowned Laker Girls, and most recently working alongside the award-winning team at Urbanology Designs, led by HGTV Designer of the Year Ginger Curtis.
In addition to her professional work, Ally is deeply involved in nonprofit efforts through The Vine Uganda, an organization founded by her mother, Gari Meacham. She regularly travels to Africa to serve and spend time with her extended Ugandan family.
Above all, Ally is passionate about her faith in Jesus and desires to be a canvas for His light in every area of her life. In her free time, she enjoys playing board games and cards with her children, antique shopping, reading as many books as she can get her hands on, and having meaningful conversations about her greatest love—Christ.
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Facebook: Ally Meacham
Instagram: @allymeacham