Altered Stories Show Creators & Guests

Sandy Kirkham is a victim advocate, speaker, and author.

Brandy is a podcaster, blogger, and designer. She lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and neurotic cat near Mt. Hood, Oregon, where she grew up. She believes in second chances and the power of stories.

Michelle Rayburn is a speaker and freelance writer who loves to help people discover ways to find joy in the midst of the trashy stuff of life. She enjoys transforming flea market finds into treasures for her home, and also loves how life’s difficulties can turn out to be opportunities learn and grow. She has been writing and speaking for 19 years, and she is the author of 3 books, including "The Repurposed and Upcycled Life." She has published articles in places such as Focus on the Family, Christian Communicator, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Today’s Christian Living and more. She has also written for ChristianBibleStudies.com.Michelle has her MA in ministry leadership with a counseling emphasis from Crown College. She has been married to her husband, Phil for 30 years and they have two adult sons and two daughters-in-love.

Chantal Cox is a special educator, author, speaker and Transformation NeuroCoach™ who saves purpose-driven coaches from the side-hustle grind so they can design their life of impact and freedom without limitations. Her book, Create a Life You Love: 10 Healthy Habits to Transform Your Life Now, shares her personal transformation story in an easy to read format that feels like you are having a cup of coffee with a long lost friend. Each chapter ends with practical steps that anyone can implement to kick off their own journey and experience a transformation of their own.She then went on to found Create a Life You Love Coaching and start The Create a Life You Love Podcast where she connects with people from around the world to share tips and strategies to help others connect with their purpose and create a life of impact.