On the journey of becoming, I am inspired by the beauty and power of words to cultivate soul wellness.

My story with words

I received my first journal when I was ten years old. A friend gave it to me as a birthday present, and I remember kind of falling in love with it. It was decorated with moons and stars, existed for my thoughts only, and I loved the experience of making and unmaking worlds through my words and adolescent musings.

Over the years, my writing habit was also nurtured by incredible teachers, meaningful moments, and discerning friends.

From a teacher who created space every Friday for my classmates and I to write whatever we wanted, to winning a writing competition in sixth grade and having my piece displayed at the local mall (fun fact: it was about my first experience of racism at the tender age of five), to being as the motivational speaker at my high school graduation, my love of words has had a significant impact on my journey.

The plot twist

Interestingly, while writing was a source of delight and strength to me, walking a path that included publishing my writing was never originally “my plan.”

In time, however, I came to recognize that God was initiating a shift in my calling, nudging me to honor the breadcrumb trail of my love of words by harnessing their beauty and power to nurture soul wellness in his people.

This redirection took me out of the field of education and into the world of content writing, brand strategy, ministry, formational leadership—and launching Honey Salted Words!

On Honey Salted Words, I love writing about identity in Christ, Christian spiritual formation, soul health and caring for your soul, enjoying life with God, and navigating discernment, purpose, and calling.

I share what I’ve gained from my decades-long friendship with God. This doesn’t mean “I’ve arrived.” In fact, this friendship continues to renew and refine me. This just means that what you read here has been vetted—not by theory, but by real life and lived experience. And nothing keeps a person more honest than real life.

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at-a-glance

Beyond my love for words, here are a few other things to know about me. You can find them in the dropdown below!

These are some of the ways I reflect and express God’s heart in the world—not only as an individual, but also through Honey Salted Words.

For the curious.

    • Someone who aspires to be known primarily by my lasting identity: that I am beloved of God. This is the truest thing about me. It’s the truest thing about you too.

    • Equal parts playful and contemplative.

    • A devoted friend, sister, and daughter. I’m also aunt to the cutest, smartest, and funniest nieces and nephews in the world.

    • A proud Nigerian-Canadian who was raised under Alberta’s big skies and on its open prairies. I’ve also lived in the U.S. for most of my adult life. God has used these global cultural experiences to show me how to cultivate connections rooted in the truest things.

    • A millennial of the mid-1980s variety. Yes, I remember life before smartphones, when phones were actually attached to walls by cords. Can we please bring that back?

    • In the process of getting my certification in Formational Leadership from Leadership Transformations, Inc.

    • Simplicity.

    • Creativity.

    • Genuineness.

    • Prioritizing emotional and spiritual health.

    • Giving yourself permission to make changes that help you experience God’s vibrant life more fully in your daily life.

    • Kingdom-reflecting cultural diversity that honors the biblical witness from Genesis to Revelations.

    • All things ginger—gingersnaps, ginger beer, ginger tea. The list is endless.

    • My family.

    • Facilitating meaningful community based on healthy, authentic connection.

    • Cozy rainy days and all introvert-supporting habitats!

    • Getting out on the open road.

    • Tending to my life with God through spiritual practices like solitude, silence, listening prayer, spiritual direction, worship, and more.

    • Leading others in spiritual formation and renewal.

    • My generation and Gen Z. I had the privilege of teaching Gen Z students in the classroom for ten years. The oldest have now graduated from college, and the youngest are currently in high school—so wild!

    • Faith-based content creators who bring God’s light to the world through their writing or speaking. I so appreciate the role they play in God’s kingdom!

    • Folks who grew up in the church and ended up with an experience of Christianity that left them feeling empty or exhausted—yet they still dare to believe there is more to life with God and that John 10:10 is true.