Helping female trauma survivors learn to share their stories from the stage, on the page, and one-on-one. Content Warning for Topics of Trauma.

The Shame Slayer

When I'm writing and speaking, I bare my soul, breaking myself wide open because it's the only way I know how to communicate, teach, help, learn, heal, and grow. My passion is to help others in this way to grow and heal and learn to step into who they are, to own their stories, to learn how strong they are. I share about "shameful" experiences, like sexual assault and domestic violence, therapy and mental health, shining light into the darkness for those who aren't able to.

Every day, I straighten my tiara -- my symbol of reclamation of self after a very painful past -- and remember just who I am. And my goal every single day is to help others remember just who they really are.

I'm a Colorado-based speaker, writer, coach, and advocate I am also a survivor of child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, and more. I would love to speak to your group, school, or organization. Catch my TEDx Colorado Springs Talk on abuse, violence, and talking about uncomfortable topics and then contact me to book me for a presentation or workshop!

The Blog

Let's Get Creative

30-Day Colorful Creative Challenge

There are no rules. Just take the word and create art (photo, painting, drawing, poetry, writing in the sky) however you feel it — change it up every day. 1. Rainbow 2. Red 3. Black 4. White 5. Purple 6. Green 7. Blue 8. Yellow 9. Brown 10. Pink 11. Orange 12. Red and Black …

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Make a U-Turn

“So beautiful…” My husband slowed the car. “Do you want me to turn around?” he asked. Usually I say no. Usually I just let it be a memory. Usually I don’t want to u-turn. “Yes, please.” I’ve been learning (again) that it’s really OK to u-turn and try things again. Sometimes you try again and …

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What Others Are Saying

“Angela's book has transformed my view on healing. All that she has fought through and survived and to see where she is today is nothing short of incredible. Her detail in describing the events in her life and to get a glimpse of what was going through her mind, let me know I wasn't alone in my trauma. Her story is so powerful and it reminded me anyone can heal from whatever they have gone through if they want to. It gave me so much hope that we can live a beautiful life after traumatic events. I truly enjoyed reading every bit of her book and I will continue to recommend it to anyone I can. The power of her story needs to be shared and I'm so grateful she was brave enough to put pen to paper and make that happen!”

P. WellsMemoir Reader

"I read your book the other day. It was so riveting I couldn’t put it down and finished it in one afternoon. Gut wrenching and emotional to read, in so many ways. You really never know what someone has been through. I have so much respect, not only for your story, but the way you share it and the reasons you share it. I loved the part after the story where you talk about why you shared what you shared and why you put in and left out what you did. That really takes wisdom. I’m so glad I read it. And I’m so proud of you for all that you have overcome and the healing you have pursued."

Jana L.Memoir Reader