Carina Alanson spent seven years in the mental health field before leaving her counseling career to pursue God’s calling to become a writer. In addition to writing on her personal blog, she is an editor and blog contributor for The Joyful Life Magazine and she is a regular contributor at iBelieve.com.

Now also an artist and coach, she is passionate about helping women live with purpose, grow closer to God, and enjoy everyday life.

Carina lives in sub-arctic town of Fairbanks, Alaska, where she enjoys scenic drives with her husband, snowshoeing in the woods, and reading by the fire. Connect with Carina and find more encouraging resources at https://carinaalanson.com/, on Instagram @CarinaAlanson, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/carinaalanson