Amber Olafsson – Founder and Publisher
Amber is a wife, mother, and author who has a passion to see people connect with God and watch them step into their destiny as their world collides with His. She and her husband started United House Ministries and live with their three energetic kiddos in Charlotte, NC. When she is not relaxing on the back patio with a good book and a hot cup of coffee, she enjoys writing, helping others tell their stories, making memories with her family, and spending time with Jesus. Check out her latest books: THE AWESOME ONE, DYNAMITE LOVE & Capture Your Audience or to learn more about her, visit amberolafsson.com.
Kristin Zalaquett – Administrative Assistant
Kristin is a wife to Max and mom to Coconut… her cat. She is originally from a small town in Ohio but God called her to move to Charlotte several years ago to be a part of Elevation Church. She and her husband coordinate the 1st through 5th grade ministry and get to teach kids every week about Jesus and what it looks like to live that out. She loves to organize and workout, reading, and anything pumpkin flavored.
Logan Lewis – Editor in Chief
Logan earned her Master’s degree in professional writing, but spends most of her days covered in her children’s bodily fluids and waging war against the laundry pile. Her dream is to hike the Appalachian Trail and raise her children to love the Lord (but not necessarily in that order). When she is not writing and editing, she enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking, videography, and coffee. Lots of coffee. She lives in Atlanta with her hilarious husband and their two daughters. Check out her blog about mishaps in motherhood at wannabenomad.com.
Caitlyn Spencer – Revisions Director
Caitlyn is a wife, mother to her fur-babies, avid reader, and outdoor enthusiast. She earned a B.A. in Student Ministry from Ozark Christian College, where she spent four years editing papers for her dorm mates. Originally from Albuquerque, NM, she relocated to Michigan with her husband in 2016. On sunny days you will find her outside with her dog, and on rainy days inside with a book. She serves on the worship team at City Light Church where she finds no greater joy than leading God’s people into an encounter with Him.
Miranda Trudeau – Author Coach
Miranda is an author and a wife who has a passion to see people become the best version of themselves. With a natural counseling gift, she enjoys spending time encouraging people into seeing their true identity in Christ. Any free time is spent enjoying a hot cup of coffee, a good book, and a cozy blanket. Miranda currently lives in Rochester, MI and is releasing her first book, Be You Beloved in 2019. You can learn more about her, and stay up to date on her at mirandatrudeau.com.
Dianne Wyper – Author Coach
Dianne is a wife, mom, writer, speaker, and worship leader who loves nothing more than helping others understand who they are in Christ: Free. Loved. Cherished. Righteous. Whole. Worthy. Enough. Together with her husband Don they disciple men and women in their community by opening up their home to lead weekly small groups and organizing regular outreach opportunities in their their hometown of New Lothrop. She loves to gather people together, create amazing experiences, and is a bit of an atmosphere junkie. Dianne is releasing her first book, Shattered this year through UNITED HOUSE this year and you can learn more about her by visiting her blog: Whose I Am.
Kalli Drake – Content Coordinator
Kalli is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia who spends her time working for a campus ministry, tutoring college athletes in writing, and dancing as often as possible. She comes alive when she’s snuggling a large dog, wearing tap shoes, reading a book full of quotable lines, or talking to people about living like they don’t have insecurities. She is passionate about the fact that our stories matter, and she loves to listen to and believe in people’s hopes and dreams. She enjoys discipling college students and having so many opportunities to see Jesus be who He is in the lives of the people around her.
Erin Shaw – Contributing Editor
Erin is a mother of two and English Language Arts teacher in Clarkston, Michigan. She is a cheerleader in life for the over 3,000 students she has taught so far in her teaching career. She loves to hear their goals and passions and watch them chase them. She has a B.A. in English and History from the University of Michigan and a Master’s in Counseling from Oakland University. She has extensive training in teaching analytical & creative writing for students in Advanced Placement and Pre-International Baccalaureate high school programs and has worked on curriculum development teams for the State of Michigan, which is where she nurtured a love for helping students find their voice in writing and speaking. When she’s not working, she is a busy youth football mom, soccer mom, and choir mom. On a perfect day, you can also find her hiding under a blanket, reading a book with slippers on her feet and tea in her hand.