Where Grit Meets Grace: The Official Blog for Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

Have you ever looked around at your life and wondered, “Wait a second—who wrote this script?” If so, buckle up, my friend. You’re about to meet a woman whose story will blow apart every outdated expec...

Do you ever wish starting over in real life could be as easy as pressing reset on a video game? In Super Mario Brothers, for instance, whenever Luigi bites the dust, you simply start over as if nothin...

We often hear that it’s not what happens to us in life, but how we choose to respond that defines our destiny. Recently, I had the absolute honor of being interviewed by Kate Gladdin on her podcast, O...

Have you ever been told you weren’t strong enough, fast enough, or simply “good enough” for the dreams that spark inside you? If so, you’re in the right place. You're about to be introduced to someone...

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly undervaluing yourself—always giving your time, effort, and energy away like you’re hosting an endless clearance sale? You're over-delivering at work, staying la...

Have you looked around lately and thought, “What on Earth is going on in the world?” If you're nodding your head, know this—you’re not alone. Life today is wild, unpredictable, and often downright int...

What if the same helicopter that rescued you—lifting your broken body from a mountainside—was also carrying you toward your most authentic, powerful self? In that pivotal moment, endings become bold b...

There comes a point when you realize that the life you want isn’t just going to happen—it’s something you have to create. Maybe you feel stuck in a routine that no longer excites you. Maybe you have d...

Have you ever reached a goal you’ve been chasing for what feels like forever—only to find that the victory didn't taste nearly as satisfying as you had imagined? That’s the paradox we often face. You ...

We often hear the phrase “you can’t have it all,” but what if I told you that when it comes to loving your life, you can indeed experience both overwhelming happiness and deep-rooted fulfillment? Toda...

It’s 2AM on a Thursday morning, and I’m wide awake—mind buzzing, heart heavy. I tried convincing myself to crawl back into bed, but something just wouldn’t let me. The weight of life’s questions, of t...

Forrest Gump taught us all that life is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get. But what about the person who taught us that life is also like a road trip to North Carolina? Oka...