The Grit & Grace Collective

Equipping You to Live an Intentional Life With Grit & Grace

Allow us to inspire, encourage, and equip everyday women like you in your journey to live intentionally in all areas of your life. We do this by sharing wisdom, tools, ideas, and resources that aim to help you grow personally, live a healthier lifestyle, and successfully navigate your way through your marriage, motherhood, career, friendships, and more.

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It's you Grit & Grace Women! You are the ones who

It's you Grit & Grace Women! You are the ones who DO and that's why this community fits your lifestyle. <3 #worldchangers #gritandgracewomen #gritandgrace

Do you have a mountain or two in your life right n

Do you have a mountain or two in your life right now? Try setting them down and looking for another route to the peak. #gritandgracewomen #gritandgracelife #intentionallylivingwithgritandgrace

The latest piece on the blog is titled, If I'm Bei

The latest piece on the blog is titled, If I'm Being Honest, I'm Bothered by the People Who Don't Help Themselves and written by yours truly. This piece was honest and vulnerable and I have held on to it since July because of my hesitations to share, but at the end of the day, I know that it's our stories that bring us together, Krystal. I hope you find solace in my perspective in my truth.

Intentional is my word for the year and I can’t

Intentional is my word for the year and I can’t wait to share my journey with all of you! Join me as I take on every aspect of my life through the lens of intentionality. #gritandgracewomen #gritandgracemoms #gritandgracemotherhood #intentionalliving #intentionallife #gritandgracelife

I haven’t posted much on here lately because I’ve been focusing on my children and my role as their mother but more than that I’ve been focusing on finding out who it is I am, in conjunction with being their mom. Not the idea of who I want to be, but how I am actually wired and what things I need to change about my day to day life in order to serve that woman and these children well. I hope this turns some of your own perspectives of yourselves on your heads as you look deeper at what it is you need personally. Click on the link in the bio! #gritandgracewomen #gritandgracelife #gritandgracemotherhood #thegritandgracecollective #motherhoodinspired #motherhoodmatters #moretomotherhood

For those who don’t know this already, every ite

Remember that photo shoot I peeped a few weeks bac

Remember that photo shoot I peeped a few weeks back? Well, I have some stunning results back today and I couldn’t wait to share my favorite with you! Do you see these three beautiful women laughing with each other in the sunset?! Did you know that none of them actually knew each other before this night? They are each members of our Grit & Grace Women community, a group made to unite women from different paths in life. Each of these women has a vastly different story to tell, but each of them has channeled their Grit and Grace more than once in life and recognized those attributes as positive contributions to moving them further towards their goals. The Grit & Grace Collective is a community for women, where Grit & Grace unite us and lead us forward to a better tomorrow and I want you to know there is a seat at the table reserved just for you! #gritandgrace #gritandgracewomen #gritandgracegang #gritandgracelife #gritandgracemotherhood #unitedbygritandgrace #comeasyouare #communityforwomen #ourstoriesbringustogether

We’ve been quiet over here lately but that doesn

We’ve been quiet over here lately but that doesn’t mean we have stopped doing work! Check out this behind the scenes shot of the wonderful @_hannahleigh_ photographing three of our very own Grit & Grace Women at one of our favorite places @gritandgraceranch!!! It was a beautiful evening with beautiful women, horses, laughter and some awesome photos!! Stay tuned to see the results of this joyous evening!! #gritandgracegang #gritandgracewomen #gritandgracelifestyle #brandphotography #lifestylebrand #gritandgracelife #grit #grace #productphotoshoot #bewithpeoplewhomakeyousmile #bewithpeoplewhoinspireyou #werisebyliftingothers

Despite your shortcomings, your bad days, months o

Despite your shortcomings, your bad days, months or even years. Let it be known that YOU matter. You do today and you always will. ❤️ We believe in YOU. #gritandgrace #gritandgracewomen #gritandgracelifestyle #youmatter #gritandgracemotherhood

These words were strung together so intentionally

These words were strung together so intentionally because this is what we believe here at The Grit & Grace Collective. Do you believe these words too? #gritandgracewomen #gritandgracelifestyle #gritandgrace #unitedbygritandgrace

Drop the perfectionism, you are amazing just as yo

Drop the perfectionism, you are amazing just as you are. 💕#grit #grace #gritandgrace #gritandgracewomen #strongwomenaremadeofgritandgrace #gritandgracelife #youareamazingjustthewayyouare #inspiration

It’s Monday morning, who are you going to inspir

It’s Monday morning, who are you going to inspire today? It could be yourself you know. #findwhatinspiresyou #inspireothers #takethisweekbystorm #dreamfortomorrow #gritandgracewomen #gritandgracewomenatwork #gritandgracemoms #gritandgracemotherhood #thegritansgracecollective

This is what we stand for over here at the collect

This is what we stand for over here at the collective, to be women who empower each other and not girls who compete with each other! Whose with us? 🙋🏽‍♀️#gritandgrace #gritandgracewomen #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #womenownedbusiness #womeninspiringwomen #strongwomenaremadeofgritandgrace #thegritandgracecollective

It’s fall and it’s my favorite. Yet today I’

It’s fall and it’s my favorite. Yet today I’m in a mood. I’m not sure why, there are literally so many beautiful reasons to be happy. It’s time to focus on that beauty and change my thoughts so that my emotions can follow suite. Anyone else need that reminder today? #gritandgrace #gritandgracelife #livingwithgritandgrace #gritandgracemotherhood #gritandgracewomen #behappy #perspectiveiseverything

Feeling the pain and loss that comes from infertil

Feeling the pain and loss that comes from infertility, failed fertility treatment, and adoption loss are all real. That's why our friend Rachel shared her story with us, and how she believes that not being able to have children biologically has turned out to be the biggest blessing in her life. Click on the link in the bio to hear about her journey. @rachel.c.hakim #infertility #infertilityjourney #infertilitysupport #failedfertility #adoptionloss #adoptionjourney #fostercarejourney #fostercareadoption #fostercare

A lot of us have been forced to change A LOT of th

A lot of us have been forced to change A LOT of things this year. Some feel good and some don’t. Even if we don’t have control over the change in our life, doesn’t mean it will harm us. Sometimes we look back and see that the changes we made were in fact beautiful. What does the CHANGE look like in your life this year? Do you think one day you might see beauty in it? #changeisgood #changeisgoodforthesoul #changeisinevitable #changeisbeautiful #gritandgrace #gritandgracelife #gritandgracewomen

💌 Small Business Story: Meet Michaela McKelvey,

💌 Small Business Story: Meet Michaela McKelvey, the owner of Creations on Main, which is what Michaela describes as a "brick and mortar" Etsy store and is located on Main Street in Festus, Missouri. Inside her store, Michaela sells unique and custom items handmade by local small businesses. When asked why she decided to open the shop, she said "I have been working for someone else my whole career and always went above and beyond for someone else. I just thought one day I needed to find a way to be my own boss and apparently during a pandemic was a perfect time! It also felt like a good time with how unpredictable the world was, we didn’t know what we would do with our son if school did not go back in session, so now that the shop is open he is able to come to work with me and we don't have to worry. My parents always told me that I would have my own business one day, just so I could be the boss and no one could tell me what to do, but I never knew what I wanted to do. My husband is self-employed and has been for over 20 years so he knew if he could do it, I could too. He’s a big supporter of my dreams no matter what". Her husband and son are featured with Michaela in the photo above. She says that their goals for the future are to keep growing and having fun as a family! They all want to make this a success and enjoy a whole lot more time together doing the things they love! To see what they are up to you can follow them @creationsonmain on Facebook. #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #festusmo #mainstreetusa #mainstreetfestus #smallbusinessstory💌 #gritandgracewomen #gritandgracemotherhood #empoweringwomenentrepreneurs #supportlocaleverything @michaelam_22

I hosted my first networking meeting for small bus

I hosted my first networking meeting for small business women yesterday and the topic of waking up early came up. So many ladies agreed that have that uninterrupted time in the morning before the kids get up was soo important. Those who didn’t have kids agreed that taking time first thing in the morning to be intentional and set their day straight made a huge difference. So here I am, up before my kids, sipping my coffee and doing the work. It’s so important to be around others who spur you forward to success, progress and growth. I’m leaning in to being this girl 👆mentioned above. #gritandgrace #gritandgracelife #gritandgracemotherhood #lifeofanentrepreneur #lifeofamomprenuer #lifeofafempreneur #gritandgracewomen #focusedwomen #thegritandgracecollective #supportingsmallbusiness #supportingsmallbusinesswomen

If you don’t……….#gritandgrace #madewithgri

If you don’t..........#gritandgrace #madewithgritandgrace #gritandgracemotherhood #gritandgracepersonalgrowth #gritandgracewomen #gritandgracewomenatwork #perspective #dontholdyourselfback #growthroughwhatyougothrough

Have any of you ever doubted yourself before? We h

Have any of you ever doubted yourself before? We have too. One of our contributing writers, Alecia, from @helloshewalksingrace did a beautiful job sharing her own self doubts and how she worked through them in her post, Defeating Doubt. I know I personally, connected with second guessing my abilities as a writer and so much more! If you have ever felt what some refer to as “imposter syndrome” then this blog is for you! Click on the link in the bio! #defeatingdoubt #gritandgrace #gritandgracewomen #gritandgracewomenatwork #gritandgracemotherhood #impostersyndrome #dontdigupindoubtwhatyouplantedinfaith

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