Darlene Brock has always been someone who pushes the boundaries of what is possible. After leaving home at 18, she explored various paths, including working at a law firm, living in a commune, and running a…

Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist, author, speaker, podcast host, relationship coach, and fitness fanatic. She is a mom to five and a wife. She is passionate about helping women who struggle in difficult relationships—especially…

Ashley is a writer and editor located in sunny Southwest Florida, but she is still a Midwestern girl at heart. She is happily married to her very best friend, Stephen, and they enjoy raising three wonderful…

Marlys is a speaker, award-winning writer (Cascade Awards 2019 and 2022), and Chai latte enthusiast. She loves getting outdoors—would rather lace up hiking boots than go shopping—and has a passion for encouraging people to live well…

Rachel Hagstrom knows what it feels like for life to break apart. As a writer, wellness coach, and trauma-informed peer facilitator, she is a traveling companion to women healing after rupture and betrayal. Out of her own…

Caroline Beidler, MSW is an author, speaker, and the Managing Editor of Recovery.com, a company that combines independent research with expert guidance on addiction and mental health treatment. She is the author of three books: Downstairs…

Allison alleges to be a “self-proclaimed” introvert, but give her a cup of tea and surround her with friends, and she gives her heart freely. A lover of Jesus, wife, and mentor, she shares her passion for encouraging women with all those who cross her path.

Amanda-Lee Pitzer, Ed.D., is a self-proclaimed “master of starting over” who holds fast to the belief that restoration is always possible—even when it comes in unexpected forms. Widowed at 36, she found herself navigating grief while raising…

Julie Bender is a believer, encourager, wifey (formerly widowed), mama and an oversharer. She strives to be bold in everything: her lipstick and lashes, mistakes and wins, her opinions and her faith. Her life hasn’t been…

Brianna is a Carolina girl who loves Jesus, her family, and capturing life through words and photos. She enjoys sunrises, paddleboarding, cooking gluten-free meals, and sharing encouragement through her writing. Her work has been featured in…

Tess is an editor, writer, and literary advocate who firmly believes we’re never done learning—and that words are the most powerful means to do it. A lifelong bookworm and early subscriber to Ranger Rick, she naturally…

Laila Schell is a wife and mom of four who recently took a leap of faith, moving her family from a small farming community north of Toronto to sunny southwest Florida. She has a deep love…

Kim Breuninger is a feature writer for the Grit and Grace project with a heart for encouraging women toward spiritual and emotional growth. During thirty years of full-time ministry to women, she became convinced of the…

Kaitlyn Ramos is a writer, educator, and life coach who helps women discover clarity in their calling, career, and family connections. She is the author of A Dream Fulfilled Life, a memoir-in-essays now available on Amazon. As…

Alisa is a Christian writer currently focusing on biblical compassion in difficult relationships. By authentically sharing her own experiences, Alisa hopes to help women find healing and freedom through a deeper understanding of how God truly…

Originally from Britain, Anna Hawkes Cabral is a writer, translator, and overseas missionary whose life journey has spanned countries and cultures. She grew up in Portugal as a missionary kid, got married and had children there,…

Karla Rogers is a Southern writer and blogger who tells the truth through story. She loves Jesus and writes with honesty shaped by both her faith and her failures. She knows God’s mercy because she has…