Hi, I’m Agenna.
(Pronounced “uh…Gina” — yes, it sounds like I’ve forgotten my own name. There’s a great story behind it on my blog.)
I’m a Certified Life and Mindset Coach, published author, and a firm believer that you are valuable beyond measure — not because of what you’ve achieved or survived, but simply because you exist.
I know what it feels like when life doesn’t go the way you planned.
I’m a small-town Indiana girl who found her way to Georgia after meeting my husband at Purdue. He asked me to marry him on our first date. I said yes. Thirty-five years later, we’re still here — building a life filled with faith, family, and unexpected adventures.
One of those adventures: watching my husband leave corporate life to become a full-time fishing guide. It was terrifying. It challenged everything I believed about security and control. And it became one of the greatest lessons of my life — sometimes what we fear most is the very thing that sets us free.
That experience transformed how I see change, growth, and the stories we tell ourselves. It’s also what led me to coaching.
Along the way, I discovered something powerful: our thoughts have incredible power to shape our lives. But I also learned something equally important — trauma literally changes the brain.
For survivors, it’s not as simple as “just think positive.” Trauma rewires your nervous system, alters how your brain processes information, and creates survival patterns that once kept you safe but now keep you stuck.
Too many people were carrying the silent weight of childhood sexual trauma without realizing how deeply it was affecting their lives. They needed tools, truth, and hope — not just theory, but practical steps they could take in private, at their own pace.
That’s why I wrote Healing What Hides in the Shadows. And that’s why I coach.
Because healing is possible. And you’re worth fighting for.
I Work With Your Brain, Not Against It.
I use the science of neuroplasticity — your brain’s ability to rewire itself — combined with trauma-informed tools that honor what your body and nervous system have been through.
This isn’t about positive thinking or willpower. It’s about understanding how trauma created survival patterns in your brain, and then gently, practically teaching your nervous system that it’s safe to create new ones.
We replace lies with truth. We develop new neural pathways. And we create the future you actually want — not by ignoring what happened to you, but by honoring it while refusing to let it define you.
I’m not flashy or perfect. I’m real, sometimes funny, often curious, and always learning.
Our family of five (plus two crazy boxer dogs) communicates almost entirely in Christmas Vacation quotes. We lovingly refer to ourselves as “God’s favorite sitcom” — and honestly, the material writes itself.
I love tennis (I play like it’s my job), off-roading in my Jeep, meaningful conversations, sweet tea, and helping people trade self-criticism for self-compassion. I believe laughter and food are medicine — which is why my famous sausage gravy and biscuits somehow always brings everyone to the table.
I’m an active Toastmaster, a small group leader at Browns Bridge Church, and a voracious reader (20-60+ books a year). I believe in practicing what I preach — continued growth is a value I apply to every aspect of my life.
Anchored in Faith. Open to Everyone.
My faith in Jesus anchors everything I do. It shapes how I see people, how I coach, and the truths I speak into others’ lives.
But I’m not a “Christian Coach” in the sense that I only work with Christians or push my beliefs on others. My faith is my starting point — I can’t extract it from who I am — but I deeply respect each person’s journey.
Whether you share my faith or not, you’re welcome here. Because my core belief transcends denomination: you are valuable beyond measure, and you deserve to heal.
The Experience Behind the Work
Certified Life and Mindset Coach (CLC) with years of experience coaching survivors, business leaders, teens, athletes, and couples
Published Author — Healing What Hides in the Shadows: A Private Journey Through Sexual Trauma Recovery
35 years of marriage, raising three daughters, running a small business, and leading others through real-life change
Continued growth through professional education, Toastmasters, and averaging 20-60+ books per year across psychology, neuroscience, faith, and personal development
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