Today we’d like to introduce you to Stephanie Miller.
Hi Stephanie, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
“Never say never… suddenly, not so suddenly.” That’s probably the best way to describe my life.
I grew up in a dysfunctional household where I learned early on what was considered acceptable and what wasn’t. Art, creativity, and writing were always passions of mine, but I was told those things weren’t “real” careers. So instead, I pursued psychology and earned my master’s degree with plans to go into teaching and research.
But somewhere along the way, my own spiritual growth and transformation changed the trajectory of my life.
What started as me going through a spiritual growth coaching program for myself eventually became something much bigger. Suddenly… not so suddenly… I found myself launching Butterfly Beginnings Coaching LLC to help others experience authentic spiritual growth and transformation through transparency, creativity, and faith.
Not long after that, I wrote and published my first book, The Butterfly Blueprint: How to Renew Your Mind and Grow Your Faith, in 2020 during the pandemic. Around that same time, I had this passing thought: “Wouldn’t it be nice one day to help other people write and share their stories?”
Suddenly… not so suddenly…Two years later, I became a certified writing coach, and over time I naturally began merging spiritual growth and writing together with the belief that creative work is spiritual work.
Since then, I’ve become an award-winning and international best-selling author, co-authored multiple books, appeared on 50+ podcasts, and regularly travel to speak, teach, and lead writing retreats for faith-filled writers and creatives. My work has also been featured in publications like (in)courage and Guideposts, along with several literary journals.
These days, my “jam” is helping faith-filled writers and creatives live out their creative calling through writing, speaking, editing, and coaching.
Oh… and most recently I also added dental practice manager to my growing list of roles and responsibilities after my husband, Dr. Nicholas Miller, opened Miller Prosthodontics.
Oddly enough, the two worlds overlap more than people might think. One centers around restoring smiles and confidence. The other centers around restoring identity, voice, and purpose. Both, in their own way, are about restoration and transformation. One minute I’m explaining dental implants and full-mouth restorations, and the next I’m helping writers navigate character arcs and plot twists.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Definitely not. There have been a lot of beautiful moments, but also a lot of stretching, uncertainty, and learning along the way.
I would never say that I’ve fully “overcome” anything. For me, it’s been more about learning how to walk through my struggles with greater awareness, faith, and resilience rather than pretending they no longer exist.
One of my biggest struggles has been feeling “not good enough” and carrying the constant pressure to produce something meaningful. Add to that learning how to balance being a wife, mom, business owner, writing coach, speaker, editor, and now dental practice manager, and it’s easy to become discouraged and overwhelmed.
My husband and I also stepped into launching our dental practice in a very unexpected way, and navigating the uncertainty, pressure, and transitions that came with that has stretched both of us tremendously. This season of my life looks nothing like I imagined it would, but deep down, I also know it’s exactly where I’m supposed to be.
I think one of the hardest lessons for me has been learning to release control. Of course, there’s also the temptation to compare myself to others and the natural competitiveness I carry. But this season has taught me the difference between pursuing perfection and pursuing excellence. One leads to burnout, while the other leaves room for growth, grace, and becoming.
Learning how to deal with the unexpected and grieve the versions of life I thought I’d have has deepened my perseverance, strengthened my faith, and shaped the way I show up for the people I serve today.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Honestly, in answering this question, I’d have to go with “D. All of the above,” because what I do doesn’t fit neatly into one box— and I don’t think it’s meant to.
One of my favorite descriptions for what I do is being a “book doula,” which is a term I’ve used after helping dozens of writers birth their books into the world through coaching, editing, and encouragement. I love walking alongside people as they grow in confidence, find their voice, and finally share the stories they’ve carried for years.
Creativity for me isn’t just professional—it’s deeply personal. I regularly write, doodle, paint, and work on my own creative projects because I believe the creative process itself has the power to transform us.
At the same time, I’ve also come to enjoy my newer role as a prosthodontic practice manager and often the first point of contact for dental patients who are struggling with complex dental concerns, past negative experiences, or are simply looking for a second opinion and someone who will truly listen.
When it really comes down to it, I get to play a small role in people’s transformation stories.
Whether that’s an anxious caterpillar writer becoming a confident butterfly author, or a nervous dental patient rediscovering confidence through a restored smile, both roles center around restoration, trust, and helping people feel seen.
I think the biggest thing I bring to the table is the ability to connect with people through story, faith, creativity, and authenticity. I care deeply about creating spaces where people feel safe to grow, ask questions, and become who they were created to be.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
One of the quotes I say often is: “In life, we can have comfort or growth, but we usually can’t have both at the same time.”
I think real growth requires risk. It requires learning how to become comfortable navigating the uncomfortable and stepping out in faith even when we can’t fully see the outcome yet.
The most obvious example of that in my life right now is the dental practice my husband and I recently launched in faith. Building something from the ground up has stretched us financially, emotionally, professionally, and personally in ways we never could have fully prepared for. But honestly, most meaningful things in life seem to require some level of uncertainty and trust.
At the same time, I think my perspective on risk-taking has also been deeply shaped through creativity, writing, and entrepreneurship. In those spaces, I’ve learned that if we constantly look for external validation to immediately affirm the risks we take, we’ll become discouraged very quickly.
For me, risk-taking is less about chasing a guaranteed outcome and more about focusing on the process of who we are becoming along the way. I believe risks grow our capacity. They stretch our faith, resilience, creativity, and character, and often prepare us for the “next thing” long before we can see it ourselves.
Some risks work out differently than expected, but I’ve found that growth almost always happens when we’re willing to move forward despite the uncertainty.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.butterfly-beginnings.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/stephaniemillercoach
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/stephaniemillercoach
- Other: https://www.miller-prosthodontics.com
