We know that as a mom you do everything you can to teach and protect your daughter.
But then she walks out the door and BAM! She’s faced with:
– mean girls
– social media
– peer pressure
– comparison
– and so much more!
That’s why we aim to be an outside resource that helps your daughter SEE who she really is and EMPOWERS her to come closer to Christ.
The Faces Behind Ruby Girl
Kristen Walker Smith, Director
Kristen Walker Smith is the director of Ruby Girl and co-host of the One Minute Scripture Study podcast.
Kristen loves the youth of the Church and has enjoyed teaching them as an EFY and seminary teacher.
Kristen is a reformed self-critic who struggled for years with low confidence and body image issues. She loves to help girls avoid the many, many emotional pitfalls that marked her teenage years!
Michelle Walker, Blog Editor and Contributing Writer
Michelle is the blog editor and a contributing writer at Ruby Girl.
She loves helping youth discover how God really feels about them (hint: you’re awesome!) and teaching them to discover happiness through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Sami Halverson, "Ask Ruby" Advice Column Director
Sami works with teen girls to overcome anxiety and build self-confidence in her coaching programs, and is the host of The Teen Life Coach Podcast.
Her mission is to teach teenage girls how to be self confident and live a life with less anxiety, so that they can enjoy their teen years, and reach their full potential.
She is a strong supporter and advocate of teen mental health and loves working with teens.
You can connect with Sami on her website Knowing Up.
Paige, Contributing Youth Writer
My name is Paige.
I am in 8th grade and currently live in Las Vegas, Nevada.
I love my family, the Gospel, and croutons. My interests include painting, nail art, and soccer!
Alice, Contributing Youth Writer
