Our dynamic team of leaders and experts is dedicated to empowering women in the marketplace.
Dr. Yvette Rice
Bestselling Amazon Author * Pastor* Successful Business Owner
Dr. Yvette Rice, a woman who believes we should win in both life and business, is the owner and President of LLVE, LLC (pronounced “LIVE,” which stands for Ladies Living in Victory and Excellence”). She brings a unique approach to Leadership and Ministry. After a 15-year hiatus from her engineering career, under the guidance of the Lord, Dr. Rice returned to the Marketplace with feelings of fear, insecurity, and doubt. However, she soon realized that the same Holy Spirit Power and Gifts she experienced within the walls of her local congregation as a minister were also available for her daily life in the Marketplace. A few months after returning to work, this realization transformed her from a woman filled with self-doubt into a successful Program Manager of a multi-million dollar contract, reclaiming her career with what she calls “God-fidence.” But what is God-fidence? It is the God-endowed Confidence that operates through believers by the Holy Spirit.
From that pivotal moment in her office, Dr. Yvette recognized that God had strategically placed her there to understand how the Gifts of the Holy Spirit discussed in I Corinthians 12:1-11 should be active as we lead others in the Marketplace, whether as career professionals or business owners. With over 35 years of exceptional leadership experience in the Marketplace and Ministry, the author of multiple books, including the bestselling book she co-authored, Women Leading by Faith: Make a Difference Now!, Dr. Yvette brings a wealth of wisdom and knowledge to the table. She is eager to share it with other women because she believes it is time to equip women to harness their unique Spiritual Gifts and strengths, enabling them to create a profound and lasting impact on those they lead in the Marketplace and the world around them.
Dr. Amanda Goodson
Leadership Development Consultant
As an aerospace engineer at NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), Dr. Amanda Goodson became the first female senior executive in Safety & Mission Assurance for Propulsion Systems. She also served as the first African American woman appointed as Director of Safety & Mission Assurance, with over 35 successful launches under her leadership at the NASA Kennedy Space Center Launch Facility. Dr. Goodson is presently a senior leader, business operations manager, and staff executive at a Fortune 100 Engineering Firm. A woman of multiple revenue streams, Dr. Goodson is the owner of Amanda Goodson Global, LLC. Dr. Goodson was a 2022 Women of Color STEM Career Achievement Award recipient.
Goodson’s educational background includes a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, an M.S. in Management, and a Doctorate in Leadership Administration. Goodson is also certified through the NASA Management Education Program and the Penn State University Program for Strategic Leadership
Mrs. Odetta Scott, MBA, MSOD
Leadership Development Consultant
Odetta Scott, a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, is an Associate Director of Indirect Procurement for a major Fortune 100 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Corporation.
Scott has cultivated a commendable passion for helping others through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs for close to 24 years. She is the 2021 recipient of the Career Communications Group, Incorporated, Women of Color Diversity Leadership Award. Additionally, Scott chairs the Leading Inspired Females in Technology (LIFT) Recognition & Retention Committee.
Scott obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University. She received her MBA from Jackson State University and a Master of Science in Organization Development from Pepperdine University.
Ms. Lorie Smith
Executive Assistant
Lorie Smith serves as the Executive Assistant to Dr. Yvette Rice at LLVE, LLC. After graduating from college, Lorie lived in different parts of the United States. When she decided to settle down and raise her family, she chose Decatur, Alabama, as her permanent home. Lorie became part of the LLVE, LLC team in 2023 and is excited to witness how the company and the women it serves will make a global impact.
Lorie started her academic journey at Athens State University, where she earned a B.S. degree in behavioral science and sociology. Initially, she planned to work in geriatric case management but felt a calling to serve others. Her heart was a vessel for the gift of service bestowed by God. Lorie uses that gift as the Member Support Coordinator for Decatur’s Best and Brightest Initiative, where she enjoys helping young professionals in Decatur find community and create fulfilling lives.
Besides her professional and community work, Lorie enjoys spending time with her children and extended family. Her greatest happiness comes from her grandchildren, Aubree and Boston, with whom she treasures every moment.
Mrs. Vernette Elliott
Sr. Contract Consultant
Before joining the LLVE, LLC team, Mrs. Vernette Elliott served for 35 years in various roles including contract specialist, supervisory contract specialist, division director, and director for multiple federal agencies. Her responsibilities included procuring a wide range of contracts for simplified acquisitions, major weapon systems, support services, and information technology, with values ranging from $25,000 to over $1 billion. Throughout her career, Vernette developed into a dedicated procurement professional who was committed to mentoring her staff and equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed in their roles and cultivate productive working relationships.