Speaking for the ones learning to live again after everything fell apart.
CJ Rae shares honest, hope-filled messages on grief, faith, and rebuilding after loss.
Some messages are meant to be heard in a room full of people who understand.This is one of them.
About CJ Rae
CJ Rae is an author, speaker, and host of Ashes Still Bloom, known for her honest, grounded, and deeply personal approach to grief, faith, and rebuilding life after loss.
Her speaking is not about offering easy answers or polished conclusions.
It is about creating space.
Space for grief.
Space for questions.
Space for healing that does not have to be rushed or explained.
Through storytelling, reflection, and lived experience, CJ Rae connects with audiences in a way that feels real, relatable, and lasting.
My Story
CJ Rae’s message is rooted in personal loss—and the life that followed.
After losing her brother, she found herself navigating grief while also stepping into a role she never expected: helping raise his son.
Her story is one of carrying both loss and responsibility, faith and questions, heartbreak and hope.
It is from this place that she speaks.
Not from having everything figured out,
but from learning how to keep going anyway.
Speaking Topics
Grief & Faith in the Aftermath
What it looks like to hold onto faith when life no longer makes sense.
Rebuilding Identity After Loss
Becoming someone new without leaving love behind.
Sibling Loss & Carrying What Remains
Honoring loss while continuing forward.
Hope That Feels Honest
Finding hope that doesn’t ignore the pain.
WHAT AUDIENCES CAN EXPECT
- A message that is honest, not surface-level
- Storytelling that is deeply personal and relatable
- A space where people feel seen and understood
- Encouragement that acknowledges the reality of grief
- A lasting emotional impact, not just inspiration in the moment
EVENT TYPES
CJ Rae is available for:
- Conferences & Summits
- Church Events & Retreats
- Grief & Support Gatherings
- Podcasts & Interviews
- Workshops & Small Group Settings
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Credentials
Author of Ashes in Full Bloom
Host of Ashes Still Bloom