THE WOMAN BEHIND THE WORDS
A Little About Me
A whole lot of life, a few strong opinions, and absolutely no interest in pretending to be somebody I'm not.
Hi! I'm Shay.
I'm a mother, Army veteran, advocate, leader, and a woman who has lived enough life to know that having an opinion isn't the problem. Being afraid to use your voice is.
I've worn a lot of hats, carried a lot of responsibilities, and learned a few lessons the hard way. Some experiences have shaped me. Others have humbled me. And a few? Well, those deserve their own blog posts.
I believe in speaking up, standing firm, laughing often, and making room for a little luxury along the way.
I'm not here to convince everybody to agree with me. I'm here to share my perspective, tell my stories, and have the conversations that matter.
And if we can laugh a little while we're at it? Even better.
Hi! I'm Shay.
I'm a mother, Army veteran, advocate, leader, and a woman who has lived enough life to know that having an opinion isn't the problem. Being afraid to use your voice is.
I've worn a lot of hats, carried a lot of responsibilities, and learned a few lessons the hard way. Some experiences have shaped me. Others have humbled me. And a few? Well, those deserve their own blog posts.
I believe in speaking up, standing firm, laughing often, and making room for a little luxury along the way.
I'm not here to convince everybody to agree with me. I'm here to share my perspective, tell my stories, and have the conversations that matter.
And if we can laugh a little while we're at it? Even better.
MILITARY SPOUSE
Loving someone who serves. Because service is a family affair.
MOTHER
A proud mom to my BROKE Bestie, Tahiry (aka T).
VETERAN
Proud Army Veteran
and lifelong advocate for
those who serve.
SURVIVOR
A survivor who turned pain into purpose and perseverance.
ADVOCATE
Committed to supporting service members, veterans, and military families.
THE WOMAN BEHIND THE WORDS
Life, Balance & Everything in Between
Outside of my professional life, you'll find me navigating motherhood, perimenopause (whew!), health and wellness, home life, and a serious love for travel.
I'm a woman of faith who believes in grace, growth, and giving myself permission to enjoy the life I've worked hard to build.
I love a good spa day, a passport stamp, a great meal, and quality time with my family. And yes, I'm still figuring it all out, just like everybody else.
“God brought me through too much for me to show up small, silent, or easy to ignore. Now, pass the wine.”
