That season gave me a chance to discover a different, less exhausting way to live. I started paying closer attention to the people, conversations, and little moments around me. I became more intentional about my relationships and my faith, and picked up my sketch pens and paints again after setting them aside for the more practical, “grown-up” path I thought I was supposed to follow. Funny enough, that creative outlet eventually grew into art prints, illustrated notecards, and the beginnings of Cheriss & Company.

When my corporate career took off again, I noticed some familiar habits trying to come along for the ride. Working through lunch. Being physically present somewhere while my mind was still at work. Letting professional responsibilities claim more of me than I'd intended. This time, I didn't want to wait until life forced me to reassess my priorities. I was learning that priorities don't protect themselves.

Today, Cheriss & Company is where I turn what I've learned through plenty of trial and error and a whole lot of prayer into guided planners, devotionals, and stationery. I know what it's like to carry a lot, care even more, and wrestle with things you don't quite have the words for or feel comfortable admitting out loud. So I talk about those things. And I don't hold back.

My hope is that the stories and practical, faith-rooted guidance you find here help you make sense of what you're experiencing, see what might be getting in your way, and work through life's difficult decisions. More than anything, I want to help you faithfully steward all God has entrusted to you—not just in what you accomplish, but in how you live.