Speaking Light

As a foster kid, home became something I could not define, only something I longed for. I wanted nothing to do with religion, but God refused to leave me alone. Life tried to label me as unwanted, but His love rewrote my understanding of belonging. Now, I speak about identity, resilience, and adoption into God’s family from lived experience, not theory.

I have been writing professionally since 2018 and in love with words my entire life. From poems and short stories to books and devotions, I create stories that repurpose tragedy to triumph, always uncovering a lesson of redemption at the end of the great adventure. My transformational nonfiction has been featured in Guideposts and Chicken Soup for the Soul. I speak about the healing power of our stories and the calling to search for light within the hardest chapters.

As a creativity coach and branding specialist, I help writers, leaders, and ministry-minded entrepreneurs clarify their voice and align their message with their mission. Creativity is both a gift and a responsibility, and I believe it flourishes when rooted in identity and guided by structure. Through strategic questioning, practical tools, and honest encouragement, I help creatives move from scattered ideas to confident expression. My goal is not just inspiration, but sustainable stewardship of their gift. My work centers on helping creatives define their unique voice and embrace both the discipline and delight of their calling.

Serving in ministries within my community and within my church home has allowed me to experience and witness the weight of lonely leadership. Through intentional prayer and encouragement, I try to create spaces where leaders are strengthened rather than isolated. I believe we lead best when we walk beside one another, building each other up through the truth of Scripture and shared faith.

As the founder of the nonprofit, The Fostered Gift, which serves children entering and exiting foster care, I have seen firsthand the power of mission-driven community. Leading in this space requires humility, collaboration, and the steady encouragement of volunteers who give their time and heart to a greater purpose. I believe leadership is not about standing in front, but about caring well for the people who carry the mission forward. Through this work, I speak about servant leadership, resilience, and building teams rooted in compassion and shared vision.

As a caregiver to children dealing with complex medical and mental health challenges, I have spent more than twenty-one years navigating medical systems, therapies, and nontraditional routines. This role has required flexibility, advocacy, endurance, and more creativity than any other. Caregiving does not clock out at the end of the day. But the experience has taught me how to rely on One greater than myself in the midst of uncertainty. I use some of most unfruitful mom moments to encourage others and remind them there is a good reason for grace.