Get to know me

I really enjoy listening to people’s stories (in person, in films or books). Through my music making you may get some of my own story, stories of those I know or have briefly met, those I’ve heard about or stories I’ve imagined. I’m married to my best friend and we have four kids earthside and one on the other side (lost through “miscarriage”). We’re living in Florida, U.S.A., but dream of traveling and living beyond this land. 

I come from a God-fearing, Christ following and musical family. My first introduction to music would be as difficult to remember as my first introduction to God. Both have been in my life for my whole life.

My pops is a singer, guitarist, bassist and writer himself. My mom is an art school alumni (focus on clarinet) and has warm vocals. From my dad’s Christian rock band shows to leading worship as a family in church gatherings, music has always been in my life. And I thought I was going to be a soccer player…

Born and raised in the U.S.A., but moved to Sydney, Australia for my college years. I spent four years there studying (leadership, music and songwriting), working and living. In those years I met many people from different cultures and experiences. Through those years my worldview, including musical taste, was broadened. I also really began learning and honing my songwriting craft. Surrounded by many musicians, writers and producers I felt like I was constantly in an environment to create. 

I moved from Australia back to the U.S. in 2016, but kept in contact (or at least followed on instagram) my college friends. One of those friends started a creative arts program in Haiti called “Milk Carton on a String.”

I had the privilege of visiting her and her kids in Haiti and to volunteer 3+ years in a row at a stateside summer intensive and benefit for that creative arts program. There I met many more creatives who continue to inspire me today—rayon soleil!

My move back to the U.S. in 2016 was to sink myself into a community of believers (AKA “a local church”). A short time later I (re)met my now husband while we were serving at a local teen center.

I became a creative pastor in my community and filled that role for 8 years. Although we are no longer in any official creative, church or professional role we are still focused on God, family/people/creation and music.

Thanks for being a part of my journey!