If we haven't met yet, I'm grateful you're here.

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I'm a writer and speaker, passionate about encouraging women with biblical truth you can relate to and get through. We all have a lot on our plates, so if I can write a devotional or article that you can read during your quiet time or in the carpool line, then that's a win!

 

So, a little bit about my story—I was born and raised in Florida and began swimming competitively at six years old, and eventually earned a scholarship to swim long-distance events for Clemson University. 

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After college, I moved to Atlanta, Georgia and worked in marketing for four years before moving to Nashville, Tennessee to work in sales for The Hershey Co.

 

Yes, chocolate! 

 

I met my husband, Kyle, right before moving to Nashville. We ended up dating long-distance until he moved into a small apartment one mile away from mine in Nashville, and the rest is history.

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We've been married since 2016, and now have two children, Luke and Caroline!

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Shortly after Kyle and I got married, I felt the Lord nudge me to pursue writing but to be candid, I did not want to. It felt like a huge leap of faith to quit my job with nothing guaranteed—no writing gigs, no book deal, no speaking engagements, nothing.

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But when God tells you to move, it's usually (always) best to move. So, eventually, I did! I quit my job to pursue a writing and speaking ministry for women, and here we are. God is good.

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If you've made it this far, I want you to know you'll find encouragement in this space.

 

A big part of my story was placing my identity in my performance and in what people thought about me, so it's wildly important to me that we talk about identity and that you know more about the God who made you. You are deeply loved.​

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In addition to biblical encouragement, you may read or hear me sharing about Esther Press, a women's imprint of David C Cook. I get to lead their online Bible studies and book clubs! It's a great way to connect with other women and I encourage you to check out their books and resources. You can also learn more about our Esther Press online studies here.

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Thank you again for joining me in this space! I'm truly grateful you're here and hope to see you in person soon!

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Love,

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Mandy

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