Tensions were extremely high in our country when I ran for the Tennessee State House of Representatives in 2020. No one can fully prepare you for the vicious public attacks you'll endure when your name goes on the ballot as a Christian conservative in our modern culture. But that year was particularly challenging during COVID, BLM riots, and the political division plaguing our country and our families.

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People I loved walked out of my life over political differences, and it hurt, but the most surprising and painful loss of them all was when my adult son did it. No doubt, there was a significant personal cost to that campaign.

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My background as a business crisis consultant, where I navigated high-pressure situations and counseled leaders through personal turmoil, proved invaluable. Similarly, my experience as a professional songwriter came into play in crafting persuasive messaging. But God was the source of all my strength, tenacity, and wisdom during that race. I finished at 46%.

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After the campaign, my life experiences converged, leading to a new calling: training Christian women to engage gracefully and persuasively on this spiritual battleground that is playing out in the political arena.

​The lessons learned from the 2020 campaign serve as a constant reminder: true influence stems from courageously engaging with the world in a way that reflects the character of Christ. As we become more effective ambassadors for Jesus,  we are more capable of navigating even the most challenging cultural and political landscapes.