-April 24, 2021. Updated April 25, 2025 HOW IT STARTED 1993 Though I fell in love with writing and photography — and had some comfort and enjoyment with public speaking …
The Survivor’s Resume: TEDxManitouSprings
It’s here! My TEDx Talk “The Survivor’s Resume” is now live. 💜 This talk was born from my own story of surviving domestic violence and abuse—and the journey of learning …
The Power of Just One
I recently heard someone say they wouldn’t waste their time speaking on a stage to just 50-100 people. My eyes widened. Waste your time? On just 50-100 people? Wow. I …
Award-Winning Speaker Since 1985
A week ago I was on the TEDxManitouSprings stage, and that has had me reflecting on how long I’ve been sharing stories. This photo shows me that as early as …
Memoir (Ebook) Free to Read February 23-27, 2025
My ebook is free for the next 5 days!I wanted to time another free round to come right on the heels of our TEDxManitouSprings Break Free event! GET IT HERE! …
Free to Print: Something Wrong
A handful of years ago, I said the following words while talking to my amazing group of writing friends. They stopped me and told me to write them down. There’s …
Why I Make My Memoir Free
(And Why I Wrote It in the First Place) There’s power in stories. They connect us, challenge us, and make us feel seen. That’s why I wrote my memoir—to be …
Ask Me About My Tiara (TEDx Colorado Springs): 7 Years Later
I owe this woman an apology. I have not been super kind to her for this performance. I have always offered her up with apologies instead of celebrating the courage …
Embracing Personal Evolution
Grow, change, and let go at your own pace. In a world that seems to demand constant self-improvement, faster change, and immediate results, it’s easy to feel pressured to keep …
I’ll go first and I’ll go with you
I look backTo pull into today What I need to takeInto tomorrowFor hearts that acheAnd need someoneTo come alongsideTo slow down And processFor a journey Of healing andEmpowermentI’ll go firstAnd I’ll go with …