Kendra Stearns Drozd is a former advertising executive, brand manager, and executive recruiter with experience in consumer marketing and talent recruitment. A graduate of Williams College and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, she has worked with brands including Kraft Foods and Bloom, Gross & Associates. Based in Bluffton, South Carolina, Kendra writes about leadership, motherhood, resilience, community service, and the importance of human connection. She is also a commissioned Stephen Minister and longtime advocate for emotional support during life’s most difficult seasons.