Danette's Journey

My life dramatically changed in one horrific instant at the young age of 10.  Our family home exploded from a gas leak and was destroyed.   I was severely burned to 70% of my face and body, mostly 3rd-degree burns.   With a new life of extreme pain and severely scared reflection, how did I pick up the broken pieces of my life? 

Soul on Fire...Beauty from Ashes is intended to share the wisdom I've gained through a lifetime of physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.  The life tools that got from Broken to Beautiful.  Mrs. Colorado 2021 - the Beauty from Ashes Queen - because no one needs to be stuck behind any life scar. 

The purpose of "Soul on Fire...Beauty from Ashes" is to inspire others to see the beauty and gifts that they possess.  Through the insight and spiritual growth gained on my own painful journey, teaching others how to find life's blessings even in the midst of pain.  Through Inspirational speaking in any size or any type of group setting.  

"Beauty from Ashes."

Honored and Blessed to have been crowned this incredible title! 

With God, All Things Are Possible - Matthew 19:26

As Mrs. Colorado 2021, I want to offer my FLAWLESS programs for women and teen girls to see themselves the way God sees them - as priceless.  My desire is through sharing my story of how I learned to see my true beauty past my scar-covered life; I will awaken the souls of others to the Light of Beauty already within.  This program has been life-altering for so many since 2016 and by winning this state beauty title - well, it completely validates all I share in my speaking programs. 

If you know of a venue that might want to partner with Mrs. Colorado 2021 to offer this Flawless program to the women in your community please email me through the contact form on this website.  I would love to hear from you, and together inspire, empower and enlighten women to see themselves the way God sees them - as FLAWLESS. 

 During my reign, I want to offer this valuable program for free and lift nonprofits that are close to my heart. www.hometownherohaven.com which offers trauma and PTSD support for volunteer firefighters. Hero Haven is where "Heroes Unite as One." A program which I'm honored to be on their board of directors and on the program development team.  Firefighters are heroes who have a very special place in my heart.  Even heroes need a hero sometimes.

The other program I would like to lift during my reign helps those suffering from severe burn injuries. www.ncmcfoundation.org which supports the Western States Burn Center where I am a certified SOAR mentor and volunteer. Lifting, encouraging, inspiring, and mentoring burn patients through the hard stuff and remind them that they are so much more than their injury. 

To stay up to date on my speaking engagements - I'm hoping to offer a combination of live and virtual events - please follow me on Instagram and Facebook - Soul On Fire - Beauty from Ashes