Meet the Team

Hey there Friend! My name is Devin, founder and co-owner of Uplifted Beginnings. Growing up I was gifted the endearing nickname “Mama” by my peers and as it turns out, that is my favorite and most accomplished role in life. I have five amazing children: Bentley, Alyssa, Ezekiel, Connor and Paisley. Brandon (that’s my husband, best friend and soul mate) and I are blessed to live in the charming yet languid little southern town of Benson, North Carolina where we raise our kiddos and fur babies. I spent most of my childhood in Wake Forest and landed in Morrisville for the duration of High School where I graduated early in 2013 from Panther Creek. After High School, I did a bit of exploring and tried out a few other states including Virginia, Ohio and Missouri. It really didn’t take me long to realize that North Carolina is my home and is exactly where I belong; right smack dab in the middle of the mountains and the ocean! In my spare time, whenever I can find it, I enjoy reading, writing, playing a game or two and binge watching my favorite shows. You’ll often find me by the Keurig making another new cup of coffee because I let the last one get cold.

Prior to becoming a doula, I spent nearly ten years as a Dental Assistant. I have always had a heart for serving others and a passion for supporting people through their most vulnerable experiences. As a type 1 diabetic, I take a keen interest in nurturing Mama’s that are dealing with high-risk pregnancies. I have attended over 75 births professionally and each of my own pregnancies and births were so radically different that I have developed a well-versed repertoire of scenarios that allow me to easily adapt to your specific needs. Two of my own were premature births and three of my babies spent some time in NICU. My personal experiences have led me to the desire to educate, support and empower families to advocate for themselves and the positive birth experience they deserve!