Rise in Faith: Spiritual Encouragement, Resilience & Purpose for Women
Faith-based encouragement, speaking, and Christian storytelling for women rebuilding after burnout, loss, and life transitions—one faithful step at a time.
Are you overwhelmed at work?
Confused by systems that make no sense?
Tired of being asked to pour from an empty cup?
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I’ve been there.
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I’ve worked in environments where expectations were unrealistic, compassion was missing, and the “rules” mattered more than the people. I was asked to carry out tasks that didn’t serve my students, didn’t honor their dignity, and didn’t reflect common sense—or care.
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And yet, I stayed.
I tried harder.
I prayed more.
I kept believing it would get better.
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Until I realized something:
God never designed us to live in constant confusion, burnout, or spiritual exhaustion.
Rise in Faith is for women who are tired of surviving and ready to start healing—one faithful step at a time.
What Rise in Faith Is (and What It Is Not)
Rise in Faith is a space for women who want spiritual grounding and real-life direction.
This isn’t surface-level encouragement.
This isn’t hustle culture.
And this isn’t religious performance.
Rise in Faith is where faith becomes fuel—not pressure.
It’s for women who want to move forward with clarity, confidence, and courage—without abandoning their spiritual values or real-life needs.
Faith-Centered Speaking & Workshops
I am a faith-based motivational speaker who partners with women, churches, and organizations to deliver powerful, purpose-driven messages on resilience, rebuilding, and spiritual growth.
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​Learn more about my rebuilding and career development programs on the Rebuild page.
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My talks are honest, empowering, and rooted in lived experience—drawing from my journey in education, ministry, entrepreneurship, and community service.
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Speaking and Workshop topics include:
• Starting over with faith and resilience
• Identity after loss, transition, or career change
• Purpose-driven rebuilding after setbacks
• Faith and career alignment for women
• Emotional resilience and spiritual wellness
• Calling, courage, and leadership development
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​Whether for conferences, retreats, women’s ministries, leadership events, or community programs, my speaking engagements are designed to inspire action, restore confidence, and strengthen faith.
Journey On with Lady DeVaughn™
A faith-based podcast and video reflection series sharing real-life storytelling and encouragement for women rebuilding with purpose, clarity, and confidence.
Journey On with Lady DeVaughn™ is a faith-based podcast and video reflection series powered by the voice, story, and mission of Lady DeVaughn Speaks™.
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This is where my podcast, YouTube reflections, and faith-based storytelling live.
Many of these reflections are inspired by the women I serve through my Reenter programs and Research services.
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This space is for women who are ready to:
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• Rise beyond what broke them
• Rebuild after setbacks
• Reignite purpose
• Walk forward with faith and intention
Not perfect.
Not polished.
Just moving forward—on purpose.
From My Journey to Yours
A Lady DeVaughn Speaks™ Collection
One Flew Off the Table
A faith-rooted story of survival, memory, and starting again.
This story reflects the same journey of restoration and resilience that shapes my work through Handled Professional Services.
One Flew Off the Table is a reflective and deeply human story about loss, resilience, and the quiet ways God meets us when life doesn’t make sense
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Through memory, storytelling, and spiritual reflection, this book speaks to anyone who has had to rebuild after disappointment, grief, or seasons of feeling unseen.
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This is not a story about perfection.
It’s a story about perseverance.
And the courage to begin again.
Church & Community Outreach Event Design
In addition to coaching and program development, I design professional, faith-centered flyers and promotional materials for churches, nonprofits, and community events.
These materials are created to communicate clearly, reflect your mission, and connect with your audience.
 Professional Book Cover Art |  Festive Flyer |
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 Virtual Youth Fitness Program Agenda |  Fundraiser Event Flyer |
 Room décor and atmosphere design for a church-based celebration. |  Professional Report with Photo |