After all, we as humanity, find meaning in each other’s lives. We’re curious about the world, people, and cultures. We like a good, redemptive story that reins over the evil in this world with the light and love of Jesus. And ultimately, we have empathy for the things we can understand. 

If only we had a clearer window into the world to help us better understand each of the BIG issues we face as humanity, allowing us to see the good that prevails over the hate and negativity clamoring for our attention… 

Enter The Lovelight Stories Podcast, where we explore different perspectives of social issues through discovery of real, redemptive stories — paving the way for personal transformation, expanded worldviews, and a deeper understanding of humanity! 

I’m here to learn alongside you, as we create space for joyful redeeming stories to be told, understood, seen, and heard. I’m here to find and create more meaning out of life — to seek and uncover the hope, love, empathy, and connection we can find in our fellow humanity. 

So, are ya with me? Let’s uncover the good stories, lovely! 

Just like my brother helped me see the world through his eyes, I knew we all could “see” through the stories of others’ lives too. 

Soon, the days of frolicking in the countryside chasing butterflies with my friends (for real!) turned into burying my head into business and psychology books at school. And as the years passed, I’d find myself serving in roles as an advocate for youth empowerment and as a project manager for a large international consulting firm. 

That is, until God broke my heart for what breaks His. 

In what seemed like a quick twist of events, I suddenly found myself so heartbroken for the wide range of social issues affecting humanity. I didn’t know where it came from or why, but I was certain God was pursuing me for something else…I still remember it so clearly. 

A few years later, I was sitting on my cozy couch, praying about what exactly God was calling this passionate multi-cause girl to do, and He helped me realize I’d been an advocate for people my entire life — that I’ve been able to feel for and see them. 

He taught me empathy, and I became his advocate.

I now believe it had a lot to do with my brother, Jesse. He was born with Down syndrome when I was just 2 years old, and I learned to see beauty through his eyes.

I grew up a Minnesota lake girl, squeezing every last ounce of water out of the three warm months the great land of 10,000 lakes had to offer. And while I’ve chosen to make Atlanta home, you’ll still find me on the water any chance I can get!

As a kid, I spent most of my time either outdoors or crafting some sort of story, drawing, or art project, but nothing was as important to me as my friends and family. My parents say my Kindergarten teacher would find me encouraging kids crying on the side of the playground, or inviting a friend to sit at our lunch table.

What I now understand was empathy, wasn’t so easy to identify back then. I didn’t know why my heart went out to others when I saw them hurting, I just knew I wanted them to feel important and accepted!

Catch a glimpse of my own story!

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