Hi! I’m Amanda, so happy to meet you! I am a Christian marriage coach, wife to my best friend, and mama to Bruno and Luella. I am a Minnesota girl, born and raised, and yes, an “uffda” still slips into most conversations before I even notice.
I am grounded in my faith and endlessly curious about people. I could talk for hours over a
warm cup of coffee, with a good friend or a total stranger, about the things that actually
matter. I love all things local, family traditions, cozy walks by the lake, candles, sourdough
that takes all day, cake decorating, Christmas in all its glory, and country music with the
windows down or a good Andy Grammer concert. I would take a walking trail and a bonfire over a screen any day. I still adore a handwritten card or letter in the mail. In fact, I even started sending them in my mail club over at The Lily Post. It really is the simple things that make me smile.
I come from a big, loud, loving family, six brothers and a whole crew of nieces and nephews
who yell “Auntie Manda!” down the hall, and two parents who loved us well then and still do now. My husband is my most favorite person, a kind and faithful man who is also gifted in music. Our little ones keep our home full of noise and joy and tired smiles from some sleepless nights. This is the life I get to pour my heart into, and it is the same type of connection I now help other women rebuild in their marriage and home too.
I am
A marriage coach, coffee lover, Christmas enthusiast, hugger, child of God
I live
In the heart of Minnesota, happiest on a walk by the lake
I believe
I am saved by grace through my heavenly Father
What I value, and why
Love is what the world needs more of. You need it, I need it. A little more love means a lot less hurt and misunderstanding.
Faith is the core of who I am. Without my faith in Jesus, I would be walking aimlessly. It is where I find strength, intention, and hope for what is ahead.
Honesty is how I love people well. I will always be gentle with your heart and truthful with your growth. You can trust that I mean what I say.
Curiosity turns life into an adventure. I love learning, and even more, I love learning about people, whether I know them by name or they are simply passing by.
Connection is the whole point. Real, safe, face-to-face connection with God, with ourselves, and with the people we love.
Grounded is how I want to move through the world, present in each moment, steady in my faith, noticing the details instead of rushing past them.
Transparency means I will not pretend to have it all figured out. I am walking my own journey right alongside you, honestly.
Can’t wait to meet you, too!
A few quick favorites
Favorite quote
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”Dr. Maya Angelou
Best advice I have been given
Listen first. When you feel helpless, help someone. And let your faith be bigger than your fear.
A coffee chat I would love
First with Jesus, for all my questions about the whys of life, and then with Brene Brown, whose work on vulnerability and connection made me fall in love with reading again.
What grounds me
Time in nature, a slow morning, and remembering that connection, not perfection, is what makes a life beautiful.
