I started PSP&Co. in 2013 during a period that I can only describe as so dark that I would have never thought someone could walk through it and live to tell about it. I’ve had a lot of deep challenges in my life, and some spiritual dark nights of the soul, but this one, this one, was unlike anything I thought possible.
Leading up to this period, I completely lost interest in painting, and being a professional fine artist at the time, this was a little problematic. I didn’t want to ever paint again. I also taught spiritual principles, did some speaking, and wrote volumes from a deeper, more high-minded, and oh-so-serious place.
One day, well into this dark period, I just started doodling, looking for anything to focus on other than the pain I felt. I created two little characters fashioned after my little dog and me, added a few words to the image, and posted it on Facebook just for the hell of it. I felt just the slightest bit of warmth within, so I did another one.
Creating these little images made me smile just a little bit, and since nothing made me smile, I kept doing it. I was very quickly led to start a Facebook page that others seemed to be drawn to. Working on PSP&Co. was the ONLY thing that felt like the tiniest light in that dark cave, so I just kept creating images and posting them.
Fast forward, and she now has well over a million social media followers, has had two books that sold out within a month, as well as a few other products (I don’t sell anything at this time). I get messages all the time about how she’s helped people through their dark times and how they bring a little smile to hurting hearts. (I am not trying to do this, mind you; I just create and post what feels good to me.)
I just followed the moment-to-moment inner prompts, born from my own pain. I followed the feelings of joy, however faint. Believe me, before this, if anyone had told me that I would paint little sparkly images and write about spiritual principles using words like tutus and fairy dust, I would have laughed so hard, my tiara would have flown off!
It’s the moment-to-moment prompts that lead us down paths we could have never imagined possible. Every time I have been led down a new path, it is ALWAYS something I had never imagined. What I can imagine is necessarily from the past. If it’s something I already know, it must be from the past by definition and isn’t new. We CAN learn from the past; the most important lesson is that it has passed and isn’t now.
Princess Sassy Pants & Co.™ 
Wow! What an encourager you are! I am so happy to have found you!
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I’m not an influencer. I am an encourager. I think I like that.
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You are a light in the shadows of many
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I look forward to seeing your posts on Instagram everyday and share so many on my channel! Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us!! It helps so many:-)
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These little daily musings bring joy to every day! Thanks for doing what you do!
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Been fighting cancer for 6 years and you light up my day every day.
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That’s so very inspiring, thank you for sharing your story and how you got started!
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You have an amazing talent and thank you for sharing it with us. You brighten our days and give us joy!
Thank you!!!
Love from Calli (my Maltese) and me!
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Love everything you do! It is very heartwarming 💕
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You are a blessing in my inbox every day!! Thank you ❤
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So beautiful! YOU have been helping me through the darkness for years. Thank you!
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Thank goodness, I am in
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You are my spirit animal
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THANK YOU ❗️🙏🏻❤️
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When going through difficult times, I try to remember the struggles of the butterfly! I think you have mentioned that one before in your writings! You certainly put a smile on my face and laughter,too!
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I am in that dark place…..filled with depression, pain & grief. I came across your posts & they instantly tugged at my heart. They are so delicate & just heart warming. They spark a light in me & make me smile. Thank you ❤
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Princess you put a Smile 😊 on So many peoples faces with your Beautiful drawings and your little dog every single day!The Lord is using you to help others to Smile a little in a sometimes hard life. Thank you So Very Much for What you do!God Bless And Keep You! Amen 🙏🏻
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Quite a story! So thankful that your spirit & creativity have come through this renaissance. I would love to have your books. Do you think you will do reprints? Thank you!!
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Such truth. Written with clarity that heals me.
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