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Meet the Writers

The Big Sister Squad

Meet the Voices Behind the Mag.

Welcome to the corner where the magic happens—the minds and hearts behind Literally Magazine. These are the fearless writers, storytellers, and truth-droppers who craft every page with care, courage, and a little bit of sparkle.

Here, faith meets fun, Scripture meets real talk, and every story is written to inspire teen girls to live boldly, shine brightly, and embrace exactly who God made them to be.

 

From devotionals that make the Bible feel like a conversation with your best friend, to stories that celebrate courage, confidence, and identity, these are the voices shaping the pages you love—and helping teen girls grow in faith, one flip at a time.

Literally Magazine - Teen Faith Magazine
Literally Magazine - Teen Faith Magazine

Adriane Cook

Adriane Cook is a mom of two daughters, puberty support coach, and host of the podcast Empowered Puberty for Girl Moms. She equips moms to guide their daughters through puberty with confidence and connection, helping girls grow with understanding, joy, and empowerment—while learning that their bodies were lovingly created with intention and purpose. Learn more and join the conversation on her podcast.

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Erica Scheipsmeier

Erica Scheipsmeier is a wife, mother, and grandmother who followed God’s leading to create Heartland Place—a space in the heart of Florida where people gather, grow, and connect in faith. After many years as a Certified Public Accountant, she now pours her heart into Heartland Ministries, helping others discover their God-given purpose and experience the beauty of authentic connection with Him and one another.

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Gayle Cheatham

Gayle Cheatham is passionate about helping teen girls navigate life’s big questions through faith and authentic connection. As founder of Thrive Offline, she champions digital wellness—empowering youth to set boundaries, form real-world friendships, and embrace intentional tech use. Her heart is for every girl to know she’s never alone—empowering young women to grow braver, stronger, and confident in their purpose, both online and IRL.

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Hannah Hughes

Hannah Hughes is a Denver-based mama, author, and podcaster who is passionate about helping everyday women build authentic faith in every season of life. Her willingness to share vulnerably and talk about the hard stuff honestly empowers women to embrace every chapter of their story with God and walk boldly in all that He has created them to be

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Jen Kacin

A social worker of over twenty years, Jen Kacin is currently a middle school emotional support coach. Jen finds her identity in being an encourager. Her aim as a mother of four, a professional, and a writer is to help young people see their own strength, the strengths in others, and the deep well of strength that only comes through faith. Jen is an author and the founder of Compass Talks: coaching for teens’ emotional well-being.

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Jessica Boarman

Jessica Boarman is a faith-based writer who helps women of all ages live well after loss or through their disappointments in life and the creator of the JB Journaling Decks, with over 1,500 decks in circulation nationwide. Through journaling, storytelling, and Scripture, she offers honest encouragement for rebuilding faith and life. She hosts the Resilient with Jessica Boarman podcast and writes for The Journals and The Resilient Life.

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Kaase Levell

Equal parts hype girl and Holy Spirit messenger, Kaase brings the kind of honest encouragement this generation desperately needs. She speaks straight to the heart of middle and high school students — the ones wrestling with identity, anxiety, comparison, insecurity, friendship messes (and yes, social media madness too). Her messages are Scripture-soaked, Spirit-led, and packed with real talk that meets teens right where they are… but refuses to leave them there.

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Kathy Van Benthuysen

As a 30-year teacher and coach, 20-year mom, and co-founder of the Digital Prep Academy, Kathy Van Benthuysen, Coach KVB, knows how kids think, learn, and grow. Instead of simply warning parents about smartphones and social media, Kathy created real solutions - coaching programs that prepares kids before they get it, equipping them with the tools, stories, and guidance they need to thrive before they go online.

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Kelley Tyan

Kelley Tyan is a Christian empowerment coach, speaker, and co-host of her podcast with her daughter. As a faith-driven leader and founder of the Pray Lead Empower method, she equips ambitious women to strengthen their faith, lead with courage, and live empowered lives rooted in God’s truth. Through her mentorships, podcast, and events, Kelley helps women rise above fear and step boldly into their God-given purpose.

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Kelsey Ward

Kelsey Ward loves encouraging teen girls to step into their God-given identity with confidence and clarity. A former teacher, volleyball coach, and mentor, she has spent years walking alongside girls through the ups, downs, and in-betweens of growing up. As a current author of teen devotionals, and co-founder of a summer camp that champions truth and identity in Christ, her heart is to help every girl know she is seen, valued, and created on purpose by a God who loves her deeply.

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Leigh Young

Leigh holds a master’s in counseling and is a National Certified Counselor. She loves leading small groups and walking alongside others as they deepen their faith, discover God’s grace, and grow in love for the Lord. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA with her husband and four lively kids. When she’s not writing or counseling, you can find her curled up with a good book, playing with her kiddos, or dreaming up her family’s next adventure.

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Paige C. Clark

Paige C. Clark is a writer, speaker, and podcast host who believes faith isn’t about having it all together — it’s about showing up anyway. Through honest conversations and practical encouragement, she helps women live out their calling right where they are. Paige’s heart is to build a community rooted in grace, laughter, and the kind of faith that can handle the messy middle.

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Sara Nicole Tynan

Sara Nicole serves as the Administrative Assistant for her church in Texas and is deeply involved in youth ministry. A wife to her amazing husband, Seth, and mama to Stella (7) and Sage (4), she is passionate about helping others encounter Jesus through authenticity, encouragement, and everyday faith. Her story is marked by redemption, mental health healing, and a desire to see people thrive in their God-given purpose.

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Taylor Tyan

Taylor Tyan is a powerful voice for Gen Z and young women, known for her authenticity and bold faith. Though raised in a home of faith, she battled anxiety, self-doubt, and people-pleasing while carrying the secret of her biological father’s identity. When the truth was revealed, God used it for healing, not division. Today, Taylor inspires others to embrace their identity, freedom, and purpose in Christ.

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Vanessa Burton

Vanessa Burton is a homeschooling, stay at home mom of three who happens to be a multi-award winning author. With a masters in theological studies, Vanessa strives to incorporate Biblical truths throughout the young adult novels she writes for young women. With seven books already published, Vanessa is eager to share more about God’s wisdom within the pages she pens.

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