Creating spaces where women feel seen in the messy middle.
Where emotional honesty meets biblical grounding.
Depth That Connects
For over a decade, I’ve had the privilege of speaking to women navigating faith questions, perfectionism, anxiety, and seasons that don’t look like they expected.
Women often tell me, “I felt seen.”
That’s always the goal.
Not performance.
Not perfection.
Not polished answers.
But honest conversations rooted in Scripture and shaped by compassion.
My messages are biblically grounded, emotionally honest, and trauma-informed — helping women feel safe and steady enough to move forward.
Signature Messages
THE MESSY MIDDLE
Trusting God when clarity feels thin and the future feels uncertain is hard. But there’s hope for all of us. If your women struggle to feel motivated and loved in the messy middle, this talk will be a breath of air for their souls.
In this talk, Andrea pulls insight from her coaching experience and book, I’m Such A Messterpiece, to help your women discover the beautiful and surprising ways joy and pain hold hands in every season — messy and marvelous. Together, we’ll discuss what is and what is not in our control and why this is critical to peace. Then we’ll look at how the Bible and neuroscience work together to help us heal and thrive.
Your women will walk away knowing:
How to recognize and release our tendency towards perfectionism as a way of life.
How to reframe fear, especially the fear of being “too much” and “not enough”
How to reconnect to the hope of Scripture and God’s presence — even in, especially in the messy middle.
PERSEVERANCE UNDER PRESSURE
The Bible tells us in James to “consider it pure joy” when we suffer. But how do we actually do this? If your women struggle to make sense of this perplexing command, this talk will offer a safe space to wrestle and lean in with curiosity.
In this talk, we will look at common misconceptions about joy and suffering that keep us stuck. We’ll dive into Scripture to discover what true Biblical joy is and what it’s not. With gentle curiosity, we’ll look at how God may be using the pressures in our lives to grow our maturity and endurance and give purpose to our pain.
Your women will walk away with:
A framework to reframe their perspective on pain and suffering.
A list of Scriptures that showcase the “press” is personal, purposeful, and productive.
A set of guided prayers to help them talk to God.
THE SPACE BETWEEN
We often think of our emotions as something to be managed or hidden, especially the heavy ones like fear and worry. But what if our feelings weren't flaws?
In this talk, we’ll use the lens of Inside Out to explore how God designed our internal "control room." We’ll look at the biology of why we feel panicked and the spiritual truth that our scars aren't just remnants of past pain—they are a roadmap to our story. Together, we’ll learn how to be brave and find true belonging in the middle of our greatest joys and our deepest heartbreaks.
Your women will walk away with:
A shift in how they view their struggles seeing them as bridges to connection rather than barriers to it.
Validation that their complex emotions are a God-given navigation system designed for their protection and growth.
Insights into why our natural protection mechanisms (like adrenaline and worry) sometimes fail to disengage, and how to find peace when they do.
When You Invite Andrea to Speak, Your Women Will Receive:
• Biblically rooted content
• Trauma-informed awareness
• Honest storytelling
• Practical, applicable takeaways
• A balance of depth and warmth
My goal is not to impress a room.
It’s to create space for women to feel seen, safe, and strengthened.
Women Left Feeling Seen…
“When you hear Andrea speak, two things are evident: she loves Jesus and she loves the people to whom she is speaking. She is a generous speaker, sure to bless your group.”
— Frances Tuck, Homeschool Mom and Speaker“Andrea gives lively messages that challenge and embolden listeners to live in the freedom for which they were created. Her talks are thought-provoking, funny and wise.”
— Lindsey Smallwood, Educator and Bible TeacherAndrea was vibrant, funny, and ever so relatable. She also took the time to get to know and mingle with our moms before and after. I highly recommend Andrea as a speaker at any event.”
— Beth Leung, Mom and EntrepreneurMeet Andrea
Hey y'all!Andrea is a seminary-trained Christian speaker, author of I’m Such a Messterpiece, and trauma-informed coach who helps women recognize and release perfectionism, reframe fear, and take their next brave step in the messy middle.
With over a decade of speaking experience, she creates biblically grounded, emotionally honest spaces where women feel seen, safe, and steady enough to forward.
When she’s not speaking or coaching, Andrea can be found at HomeGoods returning the 'must-have' items that lost their spark by morning, or perpetually contemplating whether to chop her hair or let it move grow.
Let’s Create a Space for Honest Conversation
If you’re planning an event and want to invite women to recognize and release perfectionism, reframe fear, and reconnect to hope, I would be honored to serve your community.
Your Questions, Answered
As you consider inviting me to your event, you may be curious about a few details. I’ve gathered some frequently asked questions below to make the process simple. If something isn’t addressed here, please feel free to reach out directly.
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As a member of WestGate Church, my faith aligns with the Beliefs and Values linked below.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss any elements that need clarity.
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Christian women who feel stuck in their faith, fears, or other messy middles.
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Each event is unique and requires various preparations. Fees are tailored based on location, duration and the overall scope of the event. Let’s connect to explore how we can best work together and find a budget that honors both of us!
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A microphone, over ear is preferred if available, and a music stand for my notes. I will likely have a short slideshow, so a projector and screen. Please let me know if you will be providing a laptop or if I need to bring mine. I have a PC that requires an HDMI cable. I’d also like a table in the back for my books and shirts. Please let me know if you have any questions!
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I can go anywhere my passport will take me!
If you are within 25 miles of my home in the Bay Area, I can drive to you on a typical weekday for a MomCo meeting or school chapel.
If your event requires me to travel more than 25 miles or requires an overnight stay, I need 3-6 months notice.
For events that require a flight, I prefer 6-9 months notice.
Let’s Work Together
If this feels like a good fit, you can use the form below to share a few details about your event. I’ll be in touch soon.
