Hannah Davis Guidera shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Hannah, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
What I’m most proud of building that nobody sees is the love I’ve chosen to pour into children who weren’t originally part of “my plan.” Loving them has been one of the hardest and most emotional journeys of my life so far. There are days I cry, days I feel unequipped, days I wonder if I’m enough. It’s uncomfortable, vulnerable, and at times it exposes all my insecurities. Yet, in that very stretching, God is shaping me.
Because love like this is not casual, it’s sacrificial. It’s stepping into the unknown and choosing to stay. It’s giving when no one asked you to, loving when you could have walked away, and realizing that your life has changed completely because of it. That kind of love builds things no one else may ever fully notice: patience, humility, and a deeper capacity for grace.
I see now that the Lord is using this to build my faith in ways I didn’t expect. He is teaching me that His strength is made perfect in my weakness, that He equips those He calls, and that love… real, Christ-like love… often requires surrender. What I’m building is not just a relationship with these children, I’m building a heart that reflects more of His. And though it is hidden work, it is the kind that transforms me from the inside out.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am a writer and poet who believes in creating work that makes people feel something. My writing explores themes of love, faith, identity, and healing, often including personal stories with universal truths. I see my brand as an immersive creative space… poetry, prose, spoken word, and visual storytelling that invite people to reflect on their own lives and testimonies.
What makes my work unique is its honesty. I don’t shy away from the difficult parts of life. Trauma, forgiveness, faith, and family all find their place in my art. My goal is to build connection, to remind people that they’re not alone, and to point toward the beauty that still exists in brokenness.
Right now, I’m working on a collection called Called You By Name, which is both a spoken word EP and a companion book of testimonies and poetry. It’s a project that highlights individual stories while pointing back to God’s larger story. And for me, it’s the perfect example of what I want my brand to be: raw, creative, soulful, and rooted in truth.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
Bonds break when trust is fractured. When fear, insecurity, or our own inner battles bleed into how we treat others. Fear of not being enough, fear of rejection, fear that convinces us to protect ourselves at the cost of others. And then that fear erodes trust and drives distance. I know this firsthand. Overthinking, doubt, and impulsive choices can sabotage even the strongest connections. Sometimes, just one moment of weakness feels like it costs everything. And yet, I’ve also learned that bonds can be restored. But it’s not restored by perfection or by the absence of mistakes, and it isn’t instant… it’s time, consistency, humility, and the willingness to truly change. It’s showing up again and again, even when it’s uncomfortable. At the core, restoration is a miracle of grace: the grace we extend, the grace we receive, and the grace of God that makes reconciliation possible at all.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Honestly, I almost give up all the time. Writing, for me, feels like cracking myself open and laying the pieces out for the world to examine. It’s like standing naked in front of a crowd… exposed, vulnerable, and at the mercy of interpretation. Not everyone will understand. Some will judge. Some will twist my words or use them against me. And yet, the more vulnerable I allow myself to be, the more powerful the writing becomes. That paradox is terrifying.
Lately, I’ve felt the weight of it pressing on me. I hesitate to finish my novel, my EP, my book of testimonies, because I know they will reveal more of me than most people ever see. But at the same time, I believe the very thing that scares me is also the thing that will set others free. The very act of pressing through that fear is what gives the work its meaning. The risk of being vulnerable is the cost of creating something that truly matters.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
I hope my closest friends would say that what truly matters to me, is living a life rooted in God and shaped by His love. Allowing my faith to guide me in every decision, every relationship, every word I write. Love, in all its forms, sits at the center: the love of family, the love I choose to give, the love I receive, and most of all the love that reflects Christ. My family and the people entrusted to me are really sacred. Writing and creativity are not just passions but the way I process life and give back by using words to make others feel seen, known, and less alone. I care deeply about truth, about peeling back the masks we hide behind and embracing authenticity even when it’s messy. And through it all, I long for growth… for the kind of healing and transformation that refines me into someone loving and credible.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
I understand that sensitivity is strength. That to feel deeply in a world that numbs itself is a form of courage. I understand that love (real love) isn’t easy, shiny, or always convenient. It’s sacrifice, forgiveness, and showing up when it hurts. I understand that healing is not linear; it’s messy and often hidden work.
And I also understand the importance of creativity.. that art is special, and each of us was made different for a reason. We are all colors in a greater picture, all carrying unique gifts and talents that add to the beauty of the whole. Because of that, I’ve never fully understood jealousy or envy. To me, the bigger picture is clear: every person has their lane, their way of creating, their part to play. And when we embrace that, it becomes less about competing and more about celebrating the love flowing through all our differences.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BZ583YY7?ingress=0&visitId=2deb17df-fa81-4c4c-ac2c-1e8a44c7fc75
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/hannahdguidera
- Other: https://www.h-davis.com
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