Published author. Photographer. Certified teacher. Autoimmune warrior. World traveler with many more places to go. In constant pursuit of a life of imperishable beauty. Living up her 20s. That’s my beautiful friend, Kelly. Kelly grew up in upstate New York. She moved to Southern California during (and then after) college, where she found incredible community. Not […]
Christy is a newer friend, and she has taught me so much about friendship and life. Christy is the kind of friend who is a naturally great listener and encourager. She always seems to know the right words to say that make her friends feel loved and valued. She sees inside her friends, into their hearts, […]
Courtney is one of my closest friends. She is a friend who truly takes time to listen. When I’m around her, I feel heard and loved and cherished. Whether it be in marriage, motherhood, her career, or friendships, Courtney tackles life with such grace and humility. Courtney has a true gift of being present in the moment. […]
I met Megan in college, but reconnected with her in February of 2015 at a local IF:Gathering that I decided to attend on a whim. At one of the breaks during the gathering, Megan walked on stage and shared her journey of infertility and adoption. She was so articulate, poised, and composed. Little did I […]
Holli is the kind of friend who loves well. She is caring, kindhearted, empathetic, and compassionate. Holli isn’t afraid to ask me how I’m really doing. She sees the best in me (and in everyone). She has the most contagious laugh, and is full of pure joy. Holli was my maid of honor, and I […]
We can’t always see our friends as often as we’d like. Distance, families, busy schedules. So many things seeking our attention. It’s easy to put friendships on the back burner. Rach Kincaid is a hospice nurse, mom to 6, wife, encouraging writer and speaker to thousands of women, and a friend who balances it all. […]
Friendship is a gift, and authentic friendship is a rare gift. I value the friendships that have been in my life for years. But I’m finding so much beauty in the gift of new friendships. I met Shannon a few years ago when she joined the staff at our elementary school. Over the years, our […]
My beautiful friend Denise taught me what authentic friendship can look like. We met the first week of college. Her twin sister was in my freshman orientation group and immediately played match-maker, saying that we would make the best of friends. She was right–Denise and I hit it off right away! Our friendship grew closer as […]
Lauren and I met through mutual friends at a local Wild and Free book event. Even though we only had a few minutes to chat, we jumped right in to deep and connected conversation. We quickly exchanged phone numbers, and carried on with our evening. A couple weeks later, Lauren invited me to grab coffee. […]
My friend Ashley is a true extroverted go-getter who loves to be around people. She tackles working full time, co-owning an online magazine, contributing to national magazines, and coaching writers–all while being a wife, toddler mom (with another baby on the way), and a really good friend. I asked her what authentic friendship means to her: […]
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