Mahalia Leighan Anderson is a motivational speaker who shares her story of overcoming obstacles through her faith in God. She is the publisher of a blog called Waking Up With Faith, where she writes about mental health, life events, and faith at mahaliainspirations.com. She pursued her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Western Connecticut State University, where she works passionately in the mental health and social work field. She grew up in church and serves as the president of the praise team and youth ministry at Trinity Christian Tabernacle Church. During her free time, Mahalia likes to spend time with her family, go to the beach, and watch stand-up comedy. Connect with Mahalia on all social media platforms at Mahalia’s Inspirations.