Hello! I’m Kelli.
I’m an entrepreneur, photographer, writer, worship leader and single mama of two. I’m wildly passionate about coffee, people and sharing our redemption story. To know me is to know the Lord is faithful, even when life and others aren’t.
I wish we were sitting together over a good cup of coffee. Sharing stories face to face. Listening. Laughing. Connecting. Really connecting. You know what I mean?
I’m not afraid to pack my bags and follow the dreams that God has put in my heart. Born-and-bred in Southern California and having spent a lot of time in Arizona and Tennessee, I’ve been a warm weather girl most of my life.
In 2010, I relocated to the resort town of Whitefish, Montana, and opened up a coffee + frozen yogurt shop called The Red Caboose. It was featured on HGTV, House Hunters, and Nat Geo Travel. After seven years, life changed abruptly.
Creating meaningful content, storytelling, exploring my surroundings with my camera, and leading worship are a few of my passions. But it’s Motherhood that really drives my purpose.
My joyful spirit and hopeful outlook are a choice. I look for the blessings every day. If you look, you will find them too.
In 2018, after having already walked through the loss of both my parents and my younger sister, I experienced yet another blindsiding devastation… this time in my marriage.
I became a single mom. My heart was beyond broken. Even though my prayers weren't answered the way I'd hoped at the time, I've learned that while life can bring grief upon grief, difficult days didn't take me out.
Today, I continue to put my hope and my confidence in Jesus Christ as He rebuilds my life. I use my voice to encourage others to hold fast to the Lord's never-ending grace and goodness… even in the midst of loss and disappointment.
The weapon was formed, but it did not prosper. With tears streaming down my face I was looked at in the eye and was told that I probably wouldn’t be able to afford to stay in the town I was living in. But we waited…with hope. We continued to live in the home that reminded us of that dark winter that had stolen from us and broke our hearts. Sitting around the same dinner table with an empty chair at the end…
Better Not Bitter
Four ways to choose better over bitter when your life is flipped upside down.
Playlist
Worship has always been a huge part of my life. Here is a playlist I created just for you!
Encouragement + Real Talk
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