Hi, I’m Shelby—creative entrepreneur, writer, wife, mama, and the founder of BonaFideBabe.
But this didn’t start with a perfect plan.
It started with uncertainty.
Fresh out of college, during a global pandemic, I found myself with no clear roadmap.
No job offers.
No sense of direction.
Just a heart full of dreams and a tugging from God I couldn’t ignore.
I thought success would come from chasing dependable careers or the paths others suggested for me.
But deep down, I knew I was meant for something different.
Something real.
Something impactful.

My Story, Unfiltered
I grew up in a home that began healthy and happy—until life shifted in ways I couldn’t control.
I faced childhood trauma that changed me early.
I walked through betrayal, abandonment, and seasons where I had to stand alone to protect my peace and healing.
Even through it all, I dreamed big.
First, I wanted to be a singer.
Then a model.
I chased those dreams fiercely—until life’s realities pointed me toward a different kind of impact: one that wasn't built on fame, but on faith.
College brought its own lessons:
The pressure to please.
The temptation to perform.
The slow unraveling of who I thought I had to be—and the discovery of who God was calling me to become.
Healing didn’t happen overnight.
It started quietly—through therapy, prayer, and surrender.
Step by step, God began rebuilding the pieces no one else could see.

Where BonaFideBabe Was Born
In one of the most uncertain seasons of my life, BonaFideBabe was born.
At first, it looked like a boutique—because fashion felt familiar.
But it quickly became clear: my true calling wasn’t just creating pretty things.
It was creating purposeful spaces where women could heal, reset, and rebuild.
From blogging to podcasting, from digital tools to devotionals—every step has been about making an impact that outlasts a trend.
BonaFideBabe isn’t just about products.
It’s about purpose.
It’s about becoming.

Marriage, Motherhood, and Becoming
Today, I’m married to my best friend—a relationship that’s been refined through both joy and hardship.
We've walked through challenges that shaped us, strengthened us, and deepened our commitment to each other and to God’s vision for our lives.
Our story isn’t perfect.
But it's rooted in grace—and it’s a daily testimony that healing, forgiveness, and faithfulness are real.
Motherhood has only expanded the vision God gave me.
Now, I’m not just building for myself—I’m building for my family, my legacy, and the women who are ready to step into wholeness too.

What We Believe
At BonaFideBabe, we believe in supporting the whole woman—not just the boss, the mom, the dreamer, or the planner.

Everything we create is rooted in the 8 Dimensions of Wellness:

• Emotional Wellness — healing and self-awareness

• Spiritual Wellness — faith and deeper purpose

• Physical Wellness — restoring your energy and health

• Environmental Wellness — creating peaceful spaces

• Financial Wellness — building security and stability

• Occupational Wellness — living your God-given calling

• Social Wellness — forming safe, supportive relationships

• Intellectual Wellness — growing through learning and discovery

 
We don’t chase balance. We build rhythm—one dimension at a time.

How We Help You Reset
We guide women through a simple but powerful 4-Step Reset Process:

1. Declutter & Divide – Release what no longer serves you

2. Simplify & Strategize – Focus on what matters

3. Systemize & Structure – Build sustainable rhythms

4. Reapply & Refine – Evolve as your seasons change

Whether it’s faith, wellness, family, finances, or purpose—we equip you to rebuild with clarity, strategy, and Christ at the center.
Your Story Matters, Too.
Before you start resetting your life, we invite you to pause.
Write your story.
Pray through it.
Surrender the pain—and watch God turn it into purpose.
At BonaFideBabe, your story becomes your anchor, not your chain.
 
You are not behind. You are becoming. And nothing in your story is wasted.
Welcome home.