About
I’m a proud Waco native and the owner of Artful Courage Treasures. Playfully identified as a Jane-of-all-trades whose a creative streak began at an early age. With no formal education in the arts, my training began with finger-painted turkeys, questionable Easy-Bake Oven concoctions, and crafty afternoons at my grandma’s. Even though I retired the finger-paints, the creative bug is still alive and kicking. A few years ago, I discovered my love for repurposing and giving previously loved items a second life. What started as an idea stirring in late 2022 quickly became Artful Courage Treasures. Giving old junk a second a life became art and a passion. Soon, I joined local makers at markets here in Waco, and it’s been nonstop ever since. While AC Treasures has evolved to focus primarily on vintage and antique wares, the heart behind it remains the same: helping beautiful things find new homes and keeping perfectly good pieces out of landfills. Every so often, I still add something with an extra “artful” touch – all part of honing my style around the idea of a thoughtfully curated life. Somewhere along the way, between sourcing vintage finds and curating collections, I stumbled upon an unexpected creative outlet – acting! In 2024, I landed my first voiceover role in a scripted podcast and immediately caught the bug. That opportunity rolled into another role for Season 2 the following year, and most recently, a supporting character role in an upcoming indie film. Acting was never on my radar, but collaborating with talented writers and production teams opened up an entirely new creative world for me. If you’re interested in collaborating or just love vintage treasures and creative ventures – let’s connect. You can find me on Instagram at @ArtfulCourageTreasures.