Strategic communicator, digital storyteller, writer, and editor with a passion for sharing the goodness, truth, and beauty of God’s word and work in our lives.

With organization, research, and good storytelling as some of my absolute favorite things, it’s no surprise that I ended up with a career that spans more than 20 years in journalism and communications.

As a journalist at heart, I will always make it my mission to get to the heart of a matter and share what I find. Whether it’s the latest news story affecting a community, the brand story helping a business pinpoint customers’ needs and get the job done, or the redemptive story calling us to remember the goodness I believe enables us to live and work with excellence—I’m passionate about it.

Official Bio

Claresa Smith started her career delivering news to the community surrounding Winston-Salem State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in mass communications. She went on to work for Clear Channel Radio and WYFF News 4 before serving in church communications. Nowadays, she serves as a digital media and content coordinator for Podium Studios, a podcasting and video production agency in the Atlanta area. 

Claresa also enjoys writing and speaking about God’s redemptive story and it’s impact on our lives whenever she can. She operates with a belief that, by the grace of God, His redemptive work and stories told in His inspired word can inspire us to live and work with excellence. She believes that understanding what the Bible says and how to apply its principles helps us grow in our faith, live well, and discover the beauty around us.

You can find Claresa writing about the Christian faith and personal growth from that perspective on her Finding Inspiration blog and other sites. Previously, she had the opportunity to explore the impact of God’s grace in our lives as a regular contributor at GraceTable and write for the Christian women’s website, iBelieve.com. 

When she is not writing or sharing content, you can usually find her spending time with her husband and three children.