Meet Founder Emily Coolbeth

Emily Coolbeth is a Narrative Healthcare Professional, writer, educator and mentor. She holds a BA in English from the University of Florida and a graduate certificate in Narrative Healthcare from Lenoir-Rhyne University where she is also pursuing her MFA in Creative Writing. Emily served a public educator for over 20 years teaching English, ESL and Gifted Studies to middle and high school students. She is also a trained Ending the Game facilitator.

Optimistic, bold and compassionate, Emily brings not only academic training but life’s wisdom to her work. She is a woman in long-term recovery from substance addiction, is a survivor of human trafficking and is healing from other forms of sexual, emotional and physical abuse. Emily believes it is part of her life’s purpose to use her experience and journey to guide others on their own healing paths. She is the creator of a Substack literary publication, No Pain Wasted, where she catalogues her healing journey.

Emily started her journey toward Strength in Story by founding the Scribbles of Strength workshop series which utilizes mindfulness, meditation, narrative healthcare practices and creative writing techniques to foster healing, build confidence and promote joy. She believes that love and healing have no limitations and that creative expression unlocks deep inner wisdom and awareness that allow love and healing to flow.