NOTE: I limit this page to 35 testimonials.

I found myself depressed and with anxiety I had never experienced before.  I was completely unmoored, like a leaf in the wind, without agency, trapped and without a sense of what I even liked and I could not make the simplest decisions.  I was truly worried for my sanity (…) I thank God, my therapist, Krista’s work, and a very good friend for helping me find my way back from a true dark night of the soul which actually lasted many months.  I sincerely thank you all for being part of the progress. —K.M.

Your work has been a beacon of hope at the end of a very very long tunnel, and I believe it’s going to be what leads me into (not back to 😁) a life of joy, being/finding myself, being independent, and finding new connection and community, which I’ve completely lost.  Thank you so much for being that light at the end of the tunnel.  For the first time in a long time today while out in the woods, walking in the the snow with my dog, I had a true glimmer of joy and happiness. —J.H.

I am so glad I made the decision to invest in coaching calls with Krista. Right from the start, Krista was engaged and supportive. She understood me and what I needed (even when I didn’t) and had practical tools and suggestions that I’d never come across before, but which really made the difference. Krista challenged my thinking and yet validated my right to be just who I am. In a world that rarely extends such a courtesy, the difference this has made is life-changing. I have come out of our sessions with a far greater understanding of myself, my needs, my desires, and, most importantly, a far greater love and respect for myself. 

And if you are looking for a deep-dive with some of the most wonderful women on the planet, I highly recommend the Brave and Beautiful community. In a world consumed by the surface layer, here is a chance to dig deep. Krista’s work and words are a beautiful gift, something you instantly recognize as the truth even as you wonder how you never saw it before. It has been so inspiring to learn from Krista and to get to know myself better. And it has been such a delight to encounter all the wise and wonderful women who make the journey so enjoyable. You will not find a kinder, more generous group on the internet. —Karen U

I came to Krista and her work in a season of my life where I was looking for greater clarity and direction about how to grow a creative outlet that I was beginning to unfold. Little did I know that I would not only receive that support, but even more importantly, I would receive the gift of greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-confidence in who I am, what holds me back, and what I have to offer to others. Krista operates with such deep compassion, kindness, integrity, and candor. In a world where those attributes are so often missing, I have been blessed to find them in Krista. Our work together has been a joy, though not always easy. Any time we are called to face our own fears and roadblocks, it is never a cakewalk. With Krista’s gentle, but firm, guidance, I feel a deeper and growing sense of purpose and focus rooted in deciding what I most want personally, professionally, and creatively. In the midst of it all, Krista has been a trusted guide on the path as I try to be fully present and increasingly intentional within the beautiful chaos that is life. —Kendra Brodin, Lawyer + Founder of Esquire Well Academy

I have been setting goals that are perfectly possible but not important in the scheme of things, and then beating myself up for not achieving them. I’m breaking through slowly, definitely getting better, more intentional, but your words help to encourage me. I’ve come so far since finding your page, so thank you for work. —T. Hall

I feel like this group has already helped me start living my own life, and for that, I thank you all! —Cindy P, University Professor

Of all the programs I’ve been involved in (and there are many), yours is the most practical and makes the most sense to me because you touch on the somatic and the mind-heart-spirit. You bring together everything I’ve ever wanted to know about self-growth. I’m so glad that I found you. —Ella Ryder, Client and member of the Brave + Beautiful Community

I reached out to Krista for coaching at a burnt-out and stuck moment in my life when it felt like everything I had tried to re-inspire and re-energize myself had failed. With unusual compassion and insight, she was able to help me see the ways I was being less than kind with myself. She helped me notice and name hurtful beliefs that I had lived with for so long I didn’t even recognize they were there. She helped me rewrite how I approach my identity, work with my strengths and wiring, and find fresh vision and clarity for my life. The empathy, wisdom, and tools Krista brought to our conversations, the level of responsiveness and support, and the unwavering message of compassion and belief that she consistently communicated helped me find the door to a new season of my life. This work helped me grow lighter, more confident, hopeful, inspired, and grounded. It really has helped me become more fully myself. —Veronica Collins, Writer, Mother, Creative Director at Co.School

I signed up for the 8 session 1:1 coaching with Krista, hoping that she would be able to help me live more authentically. I am just emerging from a very difficult chapter of life and kind of felt like a shell of myself. Our work together was subtle, gentle, and powerful. She had wisdom and strategies to help me introspect and identify how I function in the world, what my stress response is, and how I want to live. I told her at the end, “I kind of came to you to find myself but through working with you I realized that ‘finding myself’ is not some mystical, intangible thing. It is actually just setting aside time to observe myself without judgment.” I have been here all along. My mind was just not quietened enough to observe how I function in the world. Krista has helped me to observe without judgment, reflect, evaluate, and identify how I relate to life. It is hard to put into words exactly what I have learned but I feel more settled. And confident. And self-aware. I, myself, am a clinical counsellor and life coach. And I found immense benefit from working with Krista. Her open and honest demeanor, well-earned wisdom, and gentle approach allowed me the space to unfurl. —Carla Friesen, Counsellor + Pain Coach

BB is a safe and brave space where I can come to at the end of a long, hard day, or even after a happy day. Krista says that “all of you is welcome here” (meaning all parts of ourselves, including the parts we don’t like) and I feel that genuine welcome. I have shared both my struggles and my joys in this community, and have learned from other BB members as well who are courageously journeying amid their own challenges. Through BB, I am learning to be kinder to myself. I asked Krista about tough love; she helped me re-frame it to fierce self-compassion.  It is easy to fall back into old habits and patterns, and being part of BB is a constant reminder for me about being a better friend to myself. —Claire M

It’s been tricky for me to participate fully (in the B&B) with two young kids but I’m absorbing and reflecting lots. I also wanted to share with you how much I have grown as a human from following your work for the last year. You are amazing at what you do and your impact has significant depth for the people who are touched by your wisdom. —Kristen Stewart

I appreciate all you do!  I am very lucky to be part of this group. Truly- the information and insight has helped me to prioritize what matters and take the right steps towards happiness. —Barb S

I think the top strengths of the B&B community are I find it to be a safe place with others who are *mostly* in the same season of life as I am. It is a wonderfully warm, inviting and honest group with an equally wonderful, warm and wise moderator. Your talents, Krista, are the largest draw for me. You leave no stone unturned, are so very thorough and generously supportive. You are a pearl in a sea of chaos and confusion. There are so many “programs” out there. Yours is a community. You care for each person, and that is evident. —Kelley B

I am so glad to be a part of your community! Thanks for all of the thought-provoking concepts you are presenting, and also for bringing together a group of women that make me feel that I am not alone in my journey! —Adele F

I read and loved Krista’s Life in Progress emails for a while before deciding to join the Brave and Beautiful community. Krista is not only a truly gifted writer, but her take on how to approach life and all its craziness has been a godsend. I look forward to her “mostly-weekly” emails and often forward them to my daughter. I decided to join the Brave and Beautiful community in June when Krista opened it up to new members. Although it’s only been 2 months, I have learned so much and look forward to our new units and activities. I also love that we now have live Zoom calls and can interact with her and with one another. Each one of us gets to benefit from her wisdom and advice and I am so grateful for that. I am amazed at the wealth of information Krista provides … not only citing relevant resources but enlightening us with her own personal reflections and revelations. I plan to be a part of this amazing group for a long time! —Amy Dolinky

This quarantine (C-19) has impacted my life; it has caused me to stop and take another look at my life vision. the work inside the B&B Community taught me it’s ok to change that vision for this season. It can be messy and that’s ok too. This course also taught me to set an intention for my days and to walk grateful but most of all it taught me to radically accept me and this place in my life. So now I honour the things that make me feel alive. Learning self-compassion has given me greater emotional resilience and I am a healthier version of myself. Thank you my brave a beautiful community. Thank you, Krista. —Linda Castilleja

Years ago I gained great courage from a quote I heard regarding the power of telling our truths and being authentic as a catalyst for others to do the same. Krista O’Reilly-Davi-Digui, is a perfect example of just how true this is. Her courage in telling her truth, no matter how messy, has been an inspiration to me for almost a decade. And, in her Brave & Beautiful Membership community, she has provided a safe space where others can follow her lead in the company of like-minded women. Truly a gift! —Sandra Kerr-Porcari

I read and resonated with Krista’s Life In Progress posts for two years before joining her Brave and Beautiful Community. It’s been such a gift in my life over the past six months to receive the wealth of wisdom and information Krista has acquired/accrued and now shares. Her honest, authentic, vulnerable integrity speaks powerfully to me at this stage of my life, and she inspires me to be just as courageous on my own journey. Thank you, Krista. —Ellen Jennings, Pastor

I so appreciate you, your posts, thought processes, interviews, your way at problem-solving, the content you create, and your support. Joining this group is the very thing that helped me to begin to take steps forward from probably the worst season I’ve ever been through since childhood. I was so stuck and discouraged. Now I am making headway in leaps and bounds!! Brave and Beautiful has been so inspiring and so life-giving for me, as well as my Listening Partnership with (another member) and I just wanted you to know and thank you again. Who you are and what you carry is truly immeasurable in my life. —Joyanne Ferrara, retired educator

Thank you, Krista. I’ve gained so much more self-awareness because of the B&B group and so much more of a sense of direction and purpose. It’s given me enormously more confidence in my ability to set boundaries for myself, helped me to find compassion towards myself, and allowed me to start to nurture the voice of knowing that has always been in me but which I had forgotten to listen to for many years. I am so grateful for the thoughtful and caring way that you choose topics, clearly present information (with grounding in research) and support and encourage us all. I feel that the group is a gift to myself that will influence the way I live my life for the remainder of it. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. xo —Stacy Low

I have loved Krista’s blog posts for years and now her written resources and the membership community. She has an incredible gift not only of words but also of really seeing into the struggles common to so many women. Krista doesn’t just leave us to struggle—she helps find a way to shift our mindset, look at our circumstances differently and help us find joy and celebrate the win, no matter how small. She is patient, knowledgeable and caring. The resources she writes are life-giving to me. I find myself learning something profoundly new and helpful each time I go through the materials. I have worked with her privately in the past and now I am enjoying the Brave and Beautiful membership community. Krista facilitates a safe space for people to share concerns and celebrates our joy and successes. The women in the group are supportive and helpful. They are the best cheerleaders. No one wants to leave anyone in struggle; however, no one forces anything. —Teresa Cottrell

I have followed Krista’s work for a couple of years now. She has challenged me to see” how” I’m thinking, and that it’s OK not to be perfect in this messy life. The Brave and Beautiful Membership Community has shown me that others are also seeking answers to a messy life, while still being imperfect. Being introduced to new authors and Bloggers has been a great blessing. It was very helpful to hear from other members what lights them up, what books and TED Talks are speaking to them at this time. I truly believe we are becoming “Community.” Thank You Krista O’Reilly Davi-Digui, for all your hard work, and leadership. —Deb Gates, retired nurse

I wasn’t sure about an online community because I am “offline” mostly. I feel the connectedness though! Krista, your blog simply speaks to me. It’s growth-minded, raw, & real. Sometimes I see myself living the self-care, mindfulness theme well, but other times I just want to move about my day and not overly focus on anything! G. Rubin talks honestly in her Happiness Project about how some days she doesn’t want to hold the door for that slower woman behind her! Krista, I appreciate you so much for continuing this journey. I really see it is your gift and thank you. —Tara Bevard

Finding you and your pages/courses has been life-giving for me. I feel like it is a debt I will never be able to repay. —Roxanne Runzer

Krista is a breath of fresh air! She is honestly so dedicated to helping others! A huge advantage to working with Krista is that she’s willing to offer email check-ins in between sessions! In those emails, I get such valuable advice, feedback and suggestions from her! Face to face is obviously my favourite part though! Her calming nature, kindness and warmth make our sessions such an asset to my continued journey in maintaining a peaceful life! —L.M.

Where to begin in what to say about Krista. Firstly, I offered to write this unprompted because I have been blown away by the support I’ve received through the Voice and Vision bundle. Blown away. As in, I’ve taken a lot of courses and hired other coaches/guides and the support I’ve received from Krista in just two sessions has been tenfold what I’ve received in other programs for the price point. Beyond the incredible level of support and personal attention she has offered me, it’s also actually working! I feel validated and encouraged and am making steady, tangible, visible progress all without any over the top pressure or silly cheerleading gimmicks. What can I say, if you’re on the fence about investing in the Voice and Vision bundle, and ready to do the work, I want you to know that the value you will receive is far beyond what I now see as a very humble and modest description of services on her website. I can’t recommend Krista enough. —Carol Mass

Krista is both insightful and wise. She helped me to identify what is most important to me in my life and career right now and put some systems in place to work toward those goals. She also gave helpful advice on how to make my website and Facebook page more effective. Highly recommend! —Lisa Amstutz, Children’s Science Author + Writing Coach

Krista helps you walk your own unique path — according to your own wiring (I’m highly sensitive, introvert), gifts, season of life, and limitations. I’m 63 but still want to learn and grow and live my vision of what I want in my life and how I want to feel. But I am not high energy and I get stressed easily. I need lots of rest and sleep and alone time. And I don’t want to feel hurried and stressed.

Krista is not a rah-rah coach on steroids who makes you achieve your goals and pushes you to action. I had been looking for a coach, specifically an artist coach, but they all seemed to focus on how much money you want to make and what you need to get there. I’m not motivated by money and after reading Krista’s insightful essays, I knew she was right for me. She will tell you the truth though and gently encourage you with humour, wisdom, intuition and practical tools.

One of my biggest takeaways is learning to, as she says, “take imperfect action.” I have a strong perfectionist part of me and I want everything all figured out before I make a move. This has been truly liberating. She also taught me that life doesn’t have to look a certain way to be joyful. I can “show up afraid,” take the long view, and go slow and steady. One of the gifts is seeing that I already have much of what gives me joy in my life. She validated my belief that you can live intentionally and create the life you want, not according to what others do or what society rewards. A life that’s maybe off the beaten path, but joyful and purposeful. —Patti Drake, Abstract Artist

Your light of courage and truth continues to inspire me and challenge me to be more courageous. I know it’s very hard work. Thank you for being on this journey with me and for offering your hard-earned guidance and wisdom. –—Ann D

Krista – It was such a rich experience for me. Thank you for being such a humble and gracious human being. I appreciate the way you created a safe space for us to share without fear of judgement. I will be working through each of the autumn words and writing about them as I go through the next few days. Thank you again for making it all possible. Big hugs —Beth Bruno

Krista has been my coach and my cheerleader (without the pom-poms!) through what has been a very difficult year. She has gently guided me into making myself more aware of my patterns of self-protection and encouraged me to shine a light on my gifts. With her help, I’m slowly starting to unravel my habitual safety latches which is having a profound effect on my inner life, and also my close relationships. Step by step I feel I’m able to show up in a more confident and sparkly way in a world that has for so long seemed loud and intimidating to me. I will always be profoundly grateful to Krista, who in my mind is one of the world’s hidden treasures… and who I’m so lucky to have stumbled upon. —Betsy Huggins, Creative Human at Tinygiant.uk

I hired Krista because I didn’t know which way to go in my business and I was unsure of what I had to contribute. I didn’t know how to share my voice in a way that felt authentic and meaningful. I was afraid of showing up as the person I really am. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my experience working with Krista. I needed someone to push me gently out of my comfort zone so that I could show up more boldly in the world and she was that person. The bonus is I felt seen, heard, encouraged, and supported all along the way. —Kelly Wojtaszek

If I had to choose one word to describe Krista it would be generous. She generously shares her vulnerability and of her own process and how she mines for beauty in life under all the messiness. She is generous with her time, with the materials she has worked so hard to create, and with all the bits of wisdom large and small, she has gleaned along the way. I really enjoyed our sessions but so much of what I got from Krista was from the shorter messages we would exchange between sessions. I got a sense that Krista was really on my team, believing in me and the work that I do in the world. I walked away feeling like Krista was a colleague, mentor, and friend. I have no doubt I will engage Krista in her professional services again and highly recommend her to anyone looking to clarify and get their voice and vision into the world. —Ketriellah Goldfelder, Psychotherapist + Hakomi Practitioner

My sessions with Krista were the gentle push I needed to begin implementing some necessary changes in my life. While I initially contacted her for nutritional and dietary assistance, the inner work she helped me with was what resulted in the biggest improvement in my overall health and well-being. Her approach is compassionate and open, and her encouragement to start small in each area has already snowballed into much larger shifts in my behaviour and habits after just a couple of months. I highly recommend Krista’s coaching sessions for anyone looking to get more clarity in their life and to gain some practical tools for living with more joy and purpose. —Robyn Pearce, small business owner

I enthusiastically recommend REVITALIZED to any woman ready to step into a life of purpose, health and JOY. I took the class remotely, so the mix of written, video and online group work enabled me to internalize the material and put it to use in my life. Krista’s thorough, yet conversational style of writing and speaking made me feel like I was having a conversation with a dear and trusted friend. The online group became a safe space for me to walk the journey of making change and it empowered me to put those changes into practice in my family and community life. The thing I loved most about the class, though, was the gentle and loving manner in which the wide-ranging material was presented and discussed. The atmosphere was truly a safe space for me to start the road of stepping into a JOYful life. I am so grateful for having had this experience. —Shana Hutchings