Stephanie Nielson, a popular LDS blogger, author, and motivational speaker spoke at a BYU-Idaho devotional this week. The devotional was a powerful testimony about rising from the ashes, an analogy Nielson can relate to in a very literal way. She shared her story about surviving a plane crash and severe burns on over 80% on her body. You can watch an excerpt of the devotional below.

Aleah is a graduate of Southern Virginia University, where she studied English, Creative Writing, and Dance. She now works full time as a marketing and product manager, writer, and editor. Aleah served a mission in California and loves baking, Lang Leav poetry, Gaynor Minden pointe shoes, and Bollywood movies.