About Michelle

I was born and raised in West Central Georgia, spending most of my childhood in historic Warm Springs. For those unfamiliar with this small town, it is home to the Little White House, where President Franklin D. Roosevelt frequently visited during his presidency in search of relief from polio in the naturally warm waters. Warm Springs has always been home to me, and I still reside in the area today.

I am a graduate of West Georgia College (now the State University of West Georgia) and Columbus College (now Columbus State University). For 27 years, I worked as a mainframe computer programmer for a global payment processing company. In March 2021, I retired from that career to pursue a new calling—health and wellness coaching—and to step more fully into ministry opportunities the Lord had been placing on my heart.

I enjoy playing tennis and am deeply involved in the Columbus Regional Tennis Association (CORTA), a Community Tennis Association within USTA Georgia. I recently completed my two-year term as President of the CORTA Board of Directors and continue to volunteer at tournaments throughout the year. I am also beginning my seventh year serving at the state level and am currently serving my first term as President of USTA Georgia. Through tennis, I have built lasting friendships and learned invaluable life lessons about leadership, perseverance, and teamwork.

In recent years, I’ve discovered a love for hiking and am always looking for new trails to explore. Living near FDR State Park provides plenty of opportunities, and we’ve even begun organizing hikes within our health community to encourage movement, connection, and fellowship.

When time allows, I also love to travel. Some of my favorite U.S. destinations include Maui, Colorado Springs, Charlotte, Nashville, the Grand Canyon, Washington, D.C., and—truly—the beach anywhere. Internationally, I’ve traveled to Canada, Mexico (Cabo and Cancun) for coach leadership retreats, St. Lucia for my honeymoon, and the Bahamas. Greece, Alaska, and New England are still high on my list.

Above all else, my heart is devoted to serving the Lord and being an active member of my church. I grew up on a church pew—singing hymns and listening to my grandfather, and later my uncle, preach the Word of God. Attending church was never a question of if, only when. Looking back, I wouldn’t trade that foundation for anything. It shaped my faith and sustained me through seasons when the support, encouragement, and prayers of my church family carried me forward.

Becoming a writer was never part of my plan. In January 2015, however, I felt a clear calling to begin writing devotional messages. God often calls us beyond our comfort zones, and I’ve learned that when we step out in faith, He faithfully equips and directs us. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of preaching, leading worship in local churches, and speaking at women’s events and conferences.

Today, I am honored to speak at women’s conferences, Bible study groups, churches, luncheons, retreats, and special events, sharing messages rooted in faith, hope, and encouragement. I am also a John Maxwell Certified Consultant, offering leadership and personal growth coaching and speaking for individuals, teams, and organizations—helping others grow with intention, clarity, and purpose.

After 17 years of being divorced, I was recently married, and we are joyfully building this new season of life together. God’s faithfulness continues to amaze me.

Thank you for visiting my website. I would love to connect with you and would be honored to speak at your next event or work with you through coaching or leadership development. You can reach me through the Connect tab or find me on social media.

May God pour out His blessings upon you today.

In Christ’s love,
Michelle