About Me

Jesus Girl | Wife | Mamma | Dog-Mom | Truth Teller

Hi, I’m Desireé—though my friends call me Dez. I’m an educator, podcast host, speaker and encourager at heart. I am committed to helping people become the best version of themselves. I believe in living on-purpose and with purpose, throwing encouragement around like confetti, and finding joy in both the ordinary and extraordinary.

By day, I am full-time faculty in the College of Business at a University in the Midwest U-S-of-A! Since 2015, I’ve taught courses on entrepreneurship and innovation, while advising student leaders and changemakers. In addition to teaching, I have a consulting company where I walk beside individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential. In 2024, I began a ministry at church for Moms called Daybreak. It offers Moms a place to learn about Jesus, drink great coffee, and build friendships.

In 2012, I launched Life Out Loud as a blog, that launched into a global podcast in 2021. Today, it reaches listeners worldwide on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify—sharing stories, faith, and encouragement for living your best life.

Beyond the classroom and the microphone, I’m a Jesus girl who loves Him with my whole heart, a wife to my Italian “champion,” and a mom to the miracle son we prayed for. Our family includes one very blessed Bernedoodle, who occasionally steals the spotlight.

I am equal parts depth and delight, faith and fun—proof that even in imperfection, life can be full, meaningful, and beautiful.