Hi, I am Amber.
Hi I’m Amber! I’m a homeschooling, homemaking, homesteading Single Momma.
Host of the 5-Star Rated Shine Your Light, Love Podcast.
Founder x 8, with 19 years in business, and
25+ years experience in:
writing, marketing, design, art, publishing, journalism, press, teaching, cinematography, and more.
Award the Top Life Coaching Voice on LinkedIn.
I studied Cinematography, Black-&-White Photography, darkroom developing, processing film & photo printing in the darkroom,
fine art photography, square format photography, and more at university.
I studied with some of the best photographers in workshops that inspired me to look even deeper.
To encounter my creativity anew each moment.
I have a B.A. in Mass Communication - Journalism, with a minor in Art & Design.
I specialized in Studio Art, Photography, & Creative Writing.
I have an extensive background in music, and played in the Marching band
and held chairs and won awards in both District & Region band,
individually & as part of the band.
I am an Art Teacher & Creativity Teacher:
I have taught Art, Music, Creative Writing, Poetry, Songwriting & Singing, Ceramics,
Photography (digital & analog),
Nature Art Recycled Art With Heart, Service-Based Art Projects,
Humanitarian Art Projects, Piano, and more to children ages 5-18 in Art After School Programs
& Summer Art Camps. I have taught Adult Creativity Workshops &
Women’s Retreats both in-person & online, & creative courses.
I founded & led the local Wild+Free Texas chapter, a nature-inspired Homeschool group.
My hand silkscreened clothing line sold internationally on Etsy & in boutiques worldwide.
A Global Course Creator, & Mindfulness & Meditation Teacher on Insight Timer where I have helped 26k+, hosted livestreams to 700+ live worldwide, and created 5-star rated courses with 100s of global students.
As a Creator, I work with top 8+ figure global brands, events, b corporations, sides, luxury brands, travel brands, Luxury Accommodations, sustainability brands, Multipassionate Mamapreneurs, podcasters, best-selling authors, thought leaders, coaches, consultants, wellness brands, environmental advocacy brands, non-profits, & more!
Feminine Embodiment Guide, Somatic Healing Guide, Inner Child Healing, Sound Healer & Mindset Coach, Holistic Wellness, Self-Love, Self-Worth & Women's Empowerment Coach empowering women to know their worth, shine their light, make a difference, and know their identity in Christ.
Founder of The Shine Your Light Collective,
a mamapreneurship community of heart-centered homemaking women born to make a difference in this world.
Founder of the Wildflower Mama community - a community of mothers who connect around: holistic wellness, permaculture, gardening, cooking from scratch, homemaking, homesteading, homeschooling, herbalism, land stewardship, natural living, slow living, simple living, & more.
As Seen In: We Are The Homemakers Cookbook, Thrive Global, edible Houston magazine, Stampington's Bella Grace magazine, elephant journal, Etsy.com, modern farmer magazine, Little House On The Prairie, Mother Earth Living magazine, Medium, Power Of Positivity, RoundTop.com by PaperCity magazine, Spirituality+Health magazine & tons more.
I am an award-winning artist, poet, author, & photographer.
I am a storyteller, a filmmaker, a creative finding the beauty in each moment
I tell stories with my pen and paper, my camera, my videocamera, my heart & my soul.
I create art that stops time, reminds you of the beauty of life, love, passion & humanity.
My art is my passion. I want you to feel emotions when you see my art.
My art seeks to connect us all to what is true, magical, and to the universal heart that is lives within us all.
Although I love art & creativity -
being a Mother and homemaker is my absolute greatest calling, my greatest joy, and my greatest gift.
Honored To Be Selected & Featured
Editor's Choice Award, West Elm x minted, Art On The Big Stage Juried Awards
Stampington's Bella Grace Magazine, 4IAdore Photography Contest Winner
The Gallery At Round Top, Salon, Award Winner
My art & photography have been featured in many blogs, magazines, art galleries, and are held in private collections around the world.
Exhibitions
FOTOFEST
Festival Hill Visions & Voices Exhibit featuring over 20 local & prolific artists
ARTS For Rural Texas
Live Oak Art Center
Lost Pines Art Center
& more!