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Michele Gunn
Everyday Ordinary is Extraordinary!
I am so happy you found me!! Who am I? My name is Michele Gunn and I was born and raised in Michigan This year, 2024, marks 35 years of marriage with my best friend We have had challenges as well as celebrations. My husband and I have three married adult children and three grandchildren (so far). We are empty nesters. All of our grandkids live in a different state than us. We became Texans in the summer of 2007.
I love being a wife, mother, and grandmother. I graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in marketing. Putting family first, I worked in fast food, retail, and nonprofit management before finding my true purpose which I am still refining as I sharpen my innate talents and strengths As a Self-actualization and Mindset Coach, I help professional Christian moms thrive in their reclaimed value while they cultivate a fulfilling and purposeful life Nothing brings me more joy than helping someone realize and claim their unique value!
I almost forgot! I also love cats! They are loving, independent, and intelligent. Each has their own, unique personality! We currently have one Ragdoll and six rescue cats. We also have two dogs, but I am definitely a cat person! Also, I just love purple!
What truly defines who I am? I have a deep belief in family, a strong Christian faith, and a true value for humanity. I believe we are here to serve each other. That will look different for each person as we are beautifully unique human beings. We have faults, we make mistakes, we learn and grow. Through the learning process of becoming a Gallup Certified Strengths coach, I connected (and truly understood) my innate talents to who God created me to be. At my foundation is the love of learning, sharing knowledge, and building relationships while helping people understand, appreciate, and utilize their value
I was excited when the opportunity arose to contribute a chapter in Divine Blueprint: Faith in God for Unbounded Success! The concept for the book pulled me in as I feel called to share and bring people closer to God. Oftentimes, you read these big stories of trauma, illness, or extreme poverty that end in a miracle of sorts. That is not my story. I have led a pretty ordinary life by most people’s standards. A good friend of mine told me that people will relate because my story is ordinary. He was right!
In my chapter, I provided a compacted version of my ordinary life, highlighting where God has made the most obvious impact. God started stirring in me before I even was aware. Truthfully, God knew me before I knew Him as is best stated in Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born, I dedicated you, a prophet to the nations I appointed you” (reference). Most people don’t realize that they were called for more. You see, God does not wait for you to be ready. God calls you to be ready. God created you uniquely so that you can embrace your innate talents and use them to build His Kingdom
The goal of my chapter is to allow people to relate their ordinary lives to God, who is extraordinary Because you are His child, you are extraordinary. You make an impact with every action and word you speak. Even the smallest act of kindness, like a simple smile, can cause a ripple effect to create beautiful change. Be intentional in everything you do and say.
The intentional choice of writing my chapter, “Everyday Ordinary,” lit a spark in me to write more. Sure, I have a small variety of entries for my blog on my website, www.michelegunn.com, but the opportunity presented itself for me to contribute in a more intentional, faith-filled way I was accepted as a writer for an online column I call it “Graceful Awakening” and you can check it out here
My intention is to reach at least one person. I want people to feel valued. I want them to know and embrace their value. I hope you find that in my chapter in Divine Blueprint as well as in my other writings, YouTube channel, and live stream events. I encourage you to reach out with any feedback. Let me know if I have helped you in any way. You can also reach out to me if you'd like to connect to find out if we can work together.
Remember, always be you!
If you’d like to connect to share your story or discuss more about my chapter in Divine Blueprint, let’s connect...
