“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery it is. In the boredom and pain of it, no less than in the excitement and gladness: touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it. Because, in the last analysis, all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace.”
Hello! I’m Bailey Gillespie, a writing and communications professional from Northern California.
My vision is to come alongside you as a trusted guide and voice, and I do this through writing, podcasting, relational mentoring, and hosting occasional retreats.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked in higher education, publishing, marketing, and wellness, along with freelance projects. I have a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Professional Writing. Once upon a time, I was also a massage therapist, which formed my love for salt lamps and cultivating restorative spaces. This early training taught me how to listen to the body and helped guide my own health journey over the last 15 years while navigating chronic pain and complex illness.
As a follower of Jesus, my faith informs everything I do. Spiritual formation is a passion of mine, which is really just a fancy phrase for learning how to abide in Jesus and practice the daily presence of God.
Besides writing, I love a good road trip to the Pacific Coast, kayaking, farmers markets, and cooking with my husband. You can subscribe to my Substack (LISTEN TO YOUR LIFE) for biweekly essays, and feel free to follow me on Instagram @baileylgillespie.