Kari Bale is a writer, speaker, and Cherokee beadwork artist living in San Jose, California. Her work has been featured in Stanford Magazine, Just Between Us, Indigidaze, and more. In her speaking ministry, Kari uses her life experiences as the foundation to teach, motivate, and encourage others in their faith. You can read more from Kari at “Jesus, Take the Smartphone” on Substack, or follow her on Threads and Instagram.