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Dena Billups, MHS, CPLC, Founder
Certified Christian Life Coach
John Maxwell Certified Trainer and Coach
Certified DISC Behavior Analysis Trainer
Certified ACE Trainer
Trauma Healing Facilitator
License DEI Trainer
Member of ICF
Certified Brain Health Trainer
Certified in Strengthening Families- Protective Factors Frame Work

My Story becoming
a work of ART

I am Dena Billups and I am a WORK of ART (activate right thinking).

My journey has taken many forms: single parent, spouse, creative entrepreneur, educator, author, coach. I’ll never forget the morning that changed it all: without a sitter, I brought my daughter to my art class, and she transformed an empty canvas into vibrant life with her paintbrush, at just five years old. That moment revealed a powerful truth: life’s setbacks don’t have to define us. We can repaint our lives with hope, healing, creativity, purpose and be inspired to thrive in life!

What began as a personal journey of healing has evolved into a heartfelt calling: to lead others toward brain–body balance, emotional clarity, generational healing, and soul-centered purpose — not only for individuals and families, but for community leaders and organizations that want to see communities healed.

Through ART Trauma-Informed Practices- we ART (Activate Right Thinking.) I provide training and coaching to leaders to create , community-centered transformation grounded in trauma awareness, brain-health principles, spiritual insight, and creative empowerment.

I partner with individuals, families, schools, child-welfare systems, faith-based organizations, community groups, churches, nonprofits, and corporate teams. My approach is rooted in compassion, inclusivity, cultural awareness, and the genuine belief that healing can ripple outward.

If you are an individual, parent, couple, leader, or part of a community or organization seeking hope, healing, clarity, or generational transformation — this work is for you. If you sense there is more for you, your family, or your community — more healing, more freedom, more soul-driven purpose — then you are welcome here.

Let’s draw it out, tune in, become a Work of ART, and transform together.

How do we
A.R.T.
Activate Right Thinking?

Our Vision is to nurture leadership development and provide education on growth principles for those working alongside our most vulnerable communities.

Our Mission is to eliminate poverty mindsets and dismantle limited and implicit beliefs through coaching and training.

We create safe and supportive environments for healing, laying the foundation for inevitable transformation. By collaborating with like-minded individuals who share our Vision, we expand the opportunities for people to make empowering choices.

We all possess the ability to transcend our limitations as we listen to our inner wisdom in the face of discomfort and environmental conditions. Success is achieved by sharing our personal stories, holding onto our childlike faith, and embracing the transformative qualities of forgiveness, love, and hope. It is our resourcefulness that guides us to the essence of our true selves and empowers us to (ART)Activate Right Thinking ®

Why take our courses?

We embrace the idea of engaging with communities in a creative and organic manner because we firmly believe in the uniqueness and inherent wealth of each individual when they can recognize their own value. Consequently, we actively immerse ourselves in our communities, understanding and investing in their growth. Rather than imposing programs on people, we place our faith in the transformative power of being present, listening to the desires of our communities, and acknowledging their needs, knowing that this is the path to opening hearts and finding purpose.

I am the author and illustrator of "Naked: Stripping to the Core in 40 Days." This devotional and creative companion is designed to help you enhance your self-awareness by integrating reflective practices and Biblical principles. We strive to create safe and courageous spaces where individuals can embark on a collective journey. Our curriculum framework in our different programs is evidence-based, and our practices are practical and engaging.

"When you succeed, we all succeed; together, we find liberation."

Dena Billups

Coaching Leaders, Healing Communities

We believe in engaging communities creatively and organically because we believe people are unique and wealthy at their origins when they can identify their worth. So we see our communities, learn about our communities, and invest in the growth of our communities.

"When you win, we win; together, we are liberated."

- Dena Billups