Christy Renee Stehle

Hi, I'm Christy

What do you think the world needs the most of right now?

I think it's positive human connection.

And understanding that it's our differences that make us fascinating.

10 years ago I recovered from some significant health challenges

And realized: Health is our greatest wealth, and time is our most valuable resource.

It was 2015; I put tenants in my home, sold everything I owned, and set sail with a one-way ticket abroad.

First stop was Lisboa, and from there, another 19 countries in the first year, 30 by the time I was 30, and 35 before Jan 2020.

After 5 years abroad, I received the internal "Call" to return to my hometown (that I hadn't lived in for 15 years).

Sipping an exotic smoothie in all the exotic places of my dreams started to mean nothing without community to share it with.

So I returned to Cobb County, GA with Purpose: I had seen the best and worst of communities all over the world and felt led to shape ours at home.

Because if I learned anything abroad, it's that:

The quality of our communities determines the quality of our lives.

Life as a…

Tourism Writer, Photographer & Self-Proclaimed World Citizen

One of the most common questions I’m asked is, which country was your favorite?

The truth?

Destinations that held the least expectations.

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purpose led, courageous heart, mission Driven

My Story

I believe my mission in life is to spread understanding. As a child, it seemed I was always watching misunderstandings cause pain between people who loved each other and had good intentions, but couldn't seem to communicate in the way the other needed to hear. This led to me dedicating my life's work to the pursuit of helping others communicate messages that matter.

From 2015 - 2019 I lived abroad across 35 different countries, gaining a global perspective that shaped my ability to communicate outside of my native language. After that, I worked as a director of communication for the Emmy-winning ad agency Definition 6, helping corporate clients experience rapid brand growth. Working with the American Heart Association furthered my passion for making a difference, and in 2023 I began working as a communication consultant focusing on developing my local community's growth.

I returned from overseas with a deep understanding that the quality of our communities determines the quality of our lives. My Big Picture vision for metro-Atlanta is that one day we are recognized nationwide as a shining example of a community-centric metropolis. And as it's my hometown, my heart is in Cobb.