Hey there gorgeous!

I'm Mariah.

just some lil' bits about me

Disciple of Jesus
Wife +Mama
Marketing Strategist
Web + Brand Designer
Future Biblical Therapist

Life hasn’t always looked like this for me. There was a time when everything was totally broken in my life—when I couldn’t see a way out of the galaxy-sized hole I had dug for myself. But girrllll, when I tell you that God’s grace is bigger than our biggest mistakes- I MEAN it.

Today, I get to use my story and my skills to help women like you step into the purpose He’s called you to. Whether that’s through a stunning website, a powerful brand, or a social media that screams authenticity, I’m here for it.

Stick around—I’ll share more of my story, piece by piece, so you can see how far God has brought me and why I’m so passionate about what I do.

genesis 50:20

For you intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position to save the lives of many people.

the beginning.

I didn’t grow up dreaming of the life I am about to tell you about. I had big goals with an even bigger passion.

But my story starts with pain—abuse as a child and teenager that left scars I carried into adulthood. By 8th grade, I was already turning to alcohol, pills and marijuana to subconsciously numb the hurt.

By the time I was 20 and had surrounded myself with all the wrong people, I had become a full-blown heroin addict.

I thought having my son at 21 would be the wake-up call I needed to turn things around, but I was still trapped in the same cycle I couldn’t escape.

And things got… worse. WAY worse.

I hit unlimited trap doors at rock bottom.

addiction is the thief that steals everything

Because of my heroin addiction and a severely abusive relationship with a narcissistic alcoholic, I lost guardianship of my son to my mom and grandparents.

The pain of losing him pushed me deeper into the darkness. I turned to prostitution to feed my addiction and burned every bridge I had, stealing from the very people who still loved me. Eventually, I ended up homeless.

And there I was, a drug-addicted, broken, homeless prostitute. But even then, I didn’t give up completely. Deep down, I knew I had a problem, and I kept trying to fix it, even though it felt impossible.

but I never gave up.

In total, I went to treatment 26 times. Twenty-six. And I overdosed 12 times. But no matter how hard I tried to climb out of the hole I was in, it felt like God wasn’t listening.

I blamed Him for everything.

How could He let this happen? How dare He? Isn’t He supposed to be mighty? Why didn’t He fix me when He could see that I was trying? I would tell myself, ‘He doesn’t care about me,’ and I used that as my excuse to keep running from Him.

And to be honest, I was comfortable in my chaotic little world. Responsibility and facing my consequences was something I felt incapable of.

the prayer that changed everything

I was sick from not having any drugs, in a stranger’s bathroom, completely broken.

I didn’t know what else to do, so I got on my knees and prayed for the first time since I was a child,

‘God, if You are real, You are my last hope. I don’t know what’s wrong with me, but can You fix me? If You can get me out of this, I will do ANYTHING. I will be a warrior for You, a soldier in the end times, I don’t care. Just please help me.’

Two weeks later, I was arrested. I didn’t know it then, but that arrest was an answer to my prayer. It led me to a faith-based rehab where I would finally meet God and begin the healing process I so desperately needed.

felony + final rehab

Getting arrested with a felony should have been one of the worst days of my life, but I wasn’t mad—I was relieved. Jail meant food, shelter, and a chance to breathe (and shower!).

I was court-ordered to a faith-based rehab, my 27th attempt at treatment. This time, it was different. I stayed for a year—then stayed an extra year after that. Why? Because it’s where I finally met God.

It was the best year of my life. No distractions, no boys, no phones. Just me and God. I surrendered fully, and for the first time, I began to heal. Not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. God rebuilt me from the inside out, and when I walked out of that program, I wasn’t the same person.

I was finally ready to live the life He had for me.

My Favorite Bible Verses
genesis 50:20 Proverbs 3:5-6 Isaiah 43:18-19 Ezekiel 36:26 Proverbs 31 Philippians 2:1-4

the good part.

After rehab, I learned how to be a normal, functioning human being—something I never thought possible. I got a job, saved up for a car, and started to rebuild my life.

I met my knight in dirty cowboy boots, got pregnant with my little girl, and after years of work and proving that I was sober for good this time, I regained guardianship of my son (best day EVER!). We moved away, bought our first home, and I learned how to be a wife and a mama.

But after a few years of sobriety, God began tapping on my shoulder. I felt a tug to use my pain for a purpose.

the birth of my business.

I enrolled in Colorado Christian University to pursue a degree in psychology with a minor in marketing. I’ll graduate with my bachelor’s this year and move on to my master’s, but I didn’t want to wait 6-7 years to help people.

I became a trauma coach, built a business from scratch with no money, and taught myself everything I needed to know—web design, marketing, branding, social media, and took action. Soon, people started asking me to help with their tech and websites, and I realized I loved it. That’s how this business was born.

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where I am today.

God turned my pain into purpose just like He promised, and now I get to help Christian women like you build businesses that glorify Him.

Sure, I’m a web designer and brand developer—but I prefer to be remembered as someone who’s walked through the fire and come out the other side. I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and stuck, and I’m here to help you take those dreams God put in your heart and bring them to life.

Whether you need a website, branding, or social media content that feels authentic and true to you, I’m super passionate about every detail. So, let’s build your unique vision together.

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mariah@awakenhercoaching.com

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