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“Stephanie demonstrates remarkable resilience…

and perseverance in the face of challenging circumstances, such as becoming a teenage parent, experiencing the loss of a child, and facing financial difficulties. The commitment to not give up on the marriage despite societal expectations and hardships is commendable.”

- Richard Tardif, Editor-in-Chief, Oxygen Publishing

Hi there, I’m Stephanie!

Let's talk about this little thing called mid-life.

You know... that phase where your work and life collide and you're left wondering if there's a bigger purpose for you.

Yep. That was me.

I'd built a successful wedding business from the ground up, called Along Came Stephanie. I had the honor of making client dreams come true at beautiful destinations around the world.

I loved my work, but deep down I knew in my heart there was more...

At the same time, I had a mounting health crisis happening.

It wasn't overnight, it was slow... little symptoms, here and there.

I was losing my energy, and my passion. Brain fog was becoming the norm, and I struggled to focus and make it through the day.

It wasn't until I realized I needed to make changes to my lifestyle, home, diet, and routines that everything started to change.

With so much advice out there about what to do and not do, I wasn't sure where to start or who to trust.

So... I did my own research to go on a journey of healing myself, my home, and even helping my husband improve his own health.

What happened was this:

  • The brain fog lifted.

  • My sleep improved.

  • I could focus again.

  • My hair grew in fuller than it had been in years.

  • My husband’s allergies lessened - including to soap, which he’d been allergic to for years!

And we both had energy we hadn't had in years.

All of this made such a difference, I trained to become a Certified Life & Mindset Coach and Functional Beauty Specialist.

Today I help women make small changes to remove toxins from their day-to-day lives. From skin care to makeup to household cleaners, to nutritionals and foods, I help women find a renewed sense of energy, health and purpose.

As the namesake behind the Along Came Stephanie brand, my career in the event and wedding industry spanned over two decades. 

I live in Southwest Florida with my husband, Dave. We’ve been married for over 36 years, and have two adult children, Bradley and Morgan. We also have an angel son, Derek. I enjoy gardening, traveling, spending time in the mountains, and laughing and making funny videos with my husband who Dave, (aka Jolene… watch us here.)

This book is a curated collection of stories written by women who’ve overcome adversity, served others, and grown in their faith journeys.