Marie Davenport: Inspiring a Legacy

I first met Marie Davenport in 2011 when she walked into the H.C. Porter Gallery in Vicksburg, where I was working as the gallery director. It was one of those days where I was trying to juggle my work life with my life as a new mom. My son, Grady, was only four...

From the Front Porch

My storytelling journey began on the front porch of the house where I live today—a home rich with history and connection. This house, where my grandmother and mother grew up, has always been a gathering place for stories and reflection. As a child, I spent countless...

Building Connection and Growing Impact With LFVC

Helping mission-driven teams reconnect to their purpose, people, and power through story When I started LF Voices Collective, it wasn’t just about launching a platform or offering a menu of services. It was about building something deeper—a space rooted in the belief...

A New Chapter for LF Voices Collective

When I launched LF Voices Collective, I knew it would evolve in ways I couldn’t entirely predict. What I didn’t realize was how quickly that evolution would take shape. Today, LFVC feels less like an idea and more like the start of something deeply important—not just...