Origin Story

My first clue that this was the job for me was in 5th grade when I couldn’t wait for my turn to read out loud in front of the class. It was Shakespeare. And yes, I did voices. I went on to earn degrees from Wheaton College in Philosophy and Vocal Performance (Opera), developing both a sharp eye for text analysis and a trained, musical ear that informs intuitive, nuanced narration. Along the way, I pursued acting through improv, acting technique, and numerous school and community theater productions, as well as independent films.

Identity and Passion

There are certain projects that I get really excited about because I see myself in the pages. The three pieces of my identity where that tends to happen are: mom, Christian, Cherokee heritage. Now, with casting directors, I tend to leave it at that. A nice bullet point list. But, since you’re here, on my about me page, maybe you want to get to know me a smidgy bit. So, I’ll expand! Mom- Okay, I love mom books because I have a 4 kids. It’s especially great when I narrate a nonfiction book about parenting that I should probably be reading anyway, lol! But when I’m not narrating, I’m in mom mode, so it’s very much a huge part of my life. Christian- There aren’t a ton of Christians in the industry, and I always prioritize Christian books because I know I’ll approach the content with love and authenticity. I’ve gone to the same nondenominational church for over 30 years, and my faith is a huge part of who I am and what moves me. Cherokee- my grandfather was Cherokee, and he passed away before I was born. Whenever I’ve gotten to narrate something about Native American history or with a Native protagonist, I feel like I’m honoring him and connecting with my past. Those are always really special projects.

On the lighter side, my life has included a range of adventures, from world travel and tornado chasing to living abroad in England after marring a Brit.

At the end of the day, I’m passionate about bringing stories and their characters to life, approaching each one with empathy, honesty and heart.