Hi, I’m Brandy — the soul behind Tangled Roots.

My story starts with roots that were anything but traditional. I was born to very young parents who worked hard but didn’t always have the resources or knowledge to make life simple. My mom was only 13 when she had me — something I didn’t think much about as a child, but the world around us certainly did. Growing up, I often felt like the nerdy, tall, awkward kid who got teased more than celebrated.

Life at home wasn’t always easy either. Like many families, we carried cycles and struggles that weren’t fun to live through, but they gave me one gift I’ll never forget: the drive to create a different kind of life for myself and my kids. That little spark of wanting more has guided me through every season since.

At 19, I found myself a young mom, lost and unprepared. Honestly, if it weren’t for the people who took me in and showed me a different perspective — including my former in-laws, who gave me stability when I needed it most — my path might have looked very different. In many ways, I grew up alongside my kids. It’s bittersweet, but it shaped me into the person I am today.