Our Story
The Journey to Nourish in His Shadow
“When I look back over my life and I think things over, I can truly say that I’ve been blessed—I have a testimony…” I just love that song by Rev. Clay Evan’s - “I’ve got a testimony”…
Thinking back, the enemy has been after my mind for as long as I can remember. From the age of six, the devil knew there was a deep calling on my life. He knew that through God’s Word, the Lord would use me to set people free mentally so they could flourish in the promises He has for those who love Him.
I was baptized my first time at five years old, and I truly believe that from that day forward, the Holy Spirit entered me to finish the good work that had begun in me. But, the enemy had other plans. Year after year, he made it his mission to attack my mind—physically and spiritually—so I would never come into the understanding of my true identity and calling in Christ.
At six years old, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor that caused seizures and affected the RIGHT side of my brain. But GLORY to God, I remained in my RIGHT mind, excelling in school and achieving high grades. After a successful surgery, I was left with a scar on the side of my head, and my mother would always say, “That’s your ticket to heaven.” For some reason, that has stuck with me to this day.
A few years later, in 2014, the tumor returned, and doctors diagnosed me with a stage two astrocytoma. Fear gripped me as I thought my life was over, but I knew God would make a way. Year after year, I returned to the oncologist, and by the grace of God, my MRI scans remained clear. Doctors debated whether what they saw was residual tumor or just scar tissue, but I knew—the devil would not take control of my mind.
But he didn’t stop there.
As I navigated high school, the enemy attacked me in new ways—through deep depression, anxiety attacks, and suicidal thoughts. I battled feelings of hopelessness, questioning my purpose, and feeling like no one understood me. I journaled endlessly, pouring out my pain onto paper because when I tried to express it to those around me, I was met with confusion or dismissal. This only deepened my sense of isolation.
Desperate for relief, I sought comfort in self-help, self-discovery, and New Age practices. I indulged in what the world offered—a false sense of peace that only put a temporary bandaid over my wounds. I looked healed on the outside, but inside, I was double-minded, struggling with doubt, stress, and undiagnosed high-functioning depression.
And still, the enemy pursued me. Because he knew—if I ever broke free, if my mind was truly renewed in Christ, I would be a powerful vessel for the Kingdom, leading others to freedom.
The Deception of Self
I launched Shadow Inspiration LLC, believing I was walking in my purpose—helping others overcome their mental, physical, and spiritual struggles. It all sounded good, but deep down, I was still deceived. My business was built on self—self growth, self empowerment, self discovery. I had unknowingly made an idol of myself, prioritizing worldly healing over godly transformation.
But the Bible is clear:
“You adulterous people! Don’t you know that friendship with the world means enmity against God? Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God.” — James 4:4
God does not call us to be lovers of self but to serve others in His name (Mark 10:45). And little by little, He began revealing to me the dangers of the New Age world and the deception I had fallen into.
Yet, the enemy was relentless.
I struggled deeply with my identity—who I was, what my calling truly meant, and why my business wasn’t thriving. I found myself lost in cycles of self-pleasure, reckless living, and seeking fulfillment in everything but God. From drunken nights to casual relationships to diving into the LGBTQ lifestyle—I was completely immersed in self. I did what made me feel good. I lived how I wanted. I followed the world’s version of truth instead of God’s.
But God…
Returning to the True Path
As of 2025, the Lord has completely transformed my understanding. He has shown me how the enemy distorted my journey—using partial truths to lead me away from The Truth (John 14:6). The world told me to “love myself,” but God says to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind (Matthew 22:37). The world told me “love is love,” but God says “God is love” (1 John 4:8), and His love is righteous, holy, and pure.
I now see that all my self-help and personal development efforts were fruitless because they were not rooted in Him. They were not rooted in Truth.
The Birth of Nourish in His Shadow
On April 20, 2025, I launched Nourish in His Shadow Collective—a Christ-centered wellness movement dedicated to helping women break free from the same deceptions that once trapped me.
Through this ministry, I will help women renew their minds in Christ, step into their God-given identity, and live healthy, holistic lifestyles—not by following the world’s standards but by aligning with God’s divine order.
This is no longer about me. This is about Him.
The enemy thought he could destroy me, but God had a greater plan. And now, He is using my testimony to set others free (Revelation 12:11).
I am no longer nourishing my soul in the world’s shadows—I am nourishing it in His.
Will you join me?
Helping women break free from worldly deception and embrace God’s plan for their health, mind, and spirit
This is for the woman who wants to renew her mind through the Word of God to escape Deception, Distortion & Counterfeit Living