My name is Amey Stark-Foust (Amey DeAnne) and at almost 50, I found myself navigating through the complexities of being a mom of adult children, trying to grow my professional career and spending time with my husband. However, I realized that amidst these roles, I had lost touch with my own identity.

My personal transformation was ignited by a pivotal moment of trauma, and I found myself in a unique position to make some changes. It was through my healing journey that I was inspired to create Resilient to redirect my energy to making and selling crafts. As time and my path evolved, Resilient became something more meaningful.  Now I am dedicated to guiding women from diverse backgrounds towards self-discovery.  My journey is one of resilience and a testament to the universal quest for self-realization.  Through speaking engagements, I share my experiences and insights, encouraging audiences to embrace their paths of growth and authenticity. I empower people to reclaim their identities with courage and determination. The best way to reclaim your identity is to be your authentic self.  Surprisingly, people will appreciate your willingness to be vulnerable with them.  It is through that vulnerability that people can see that you are real.

In 2023, I contributed to the Amazon best-selling collaborative book Shine Your Light, amplifying my message of empowerment.  My mission is to connect with women globally, offering guidance and support as they embark on their own transformative journeys. Writing my chapter was truly the cherry on top of my healing journey and I have continued to grow since.  Finding my voice, in all the ways it longs to be heard, has been more than healing; it has been a lifeline, not just for me, but for others walking similar, often lonely paths.

In September 2025, I joined a powerful collaborative project, Transforming Pain Into Purpose. Just one month later, I took a deeply personal step and wrote my first solo book, Finding Your Truest You: A Guide to Becoming Your Authentic Self. This wasn’t just a book; it was an offering. A tool for anyone trying to rebuild after life has unraveled them: a divorce, a breakup, an empty nest, or any moment that leaves you questioning who you are. Because the truth is, we all go through something. What defines us is what we choose to do with it.

In December 2025, I expanded that journey with a 365 Mindful Reflections Journal, created to walk beside you, one question, one day at a time. There’s no perfect starting point, because your healing doesn’t follow a calendar. You begin when you’re ready.

As I stepped more fully into my authentic self, I realized something profound: authenticity doesn’t belong only in our personal lives; it belongs in our work, too. Especially for leaders. Because you cannot truly lead others if you are disconnected from yourself, that realization led me to contribute a chapter to the collaborative book Leader Up, published in March 2026, where I explore how vulnerability and self-awareness can transform the way we lead.

Today, my mission is clear. I am here to help women rediscover who they truly are, live boldly and authentically, and, if they lead in the corporate world, bring that truth into how they guide others.

You don’t have to stay stuck. You don’t have to keep searching without direction. This is your invitation to begin again, to step into your power, to rediscover your identity, and to turn every challenge you’ve faced into fuel for growth. Whether through meaningful conversations or podcast storytelling, I want to help you unlock the strength that’s already within you.