🏆 2026 Kingdom Book Awards · Children's Impact Award Winner Award-Winning Author · Speaker · Life Coach

Restoring Hearts.
Empowering Voices.
Inspiring Purpose.

I'm Susie Smith Offenbacker — helping children, families, educators, and communities discover their God-given purpose, restore hope, and find their voice.

Welcome, friend

“Write the vision, and make it plain…”
Habakkuk 2:2–3

Whether through children's books, speaking, Bible studies, or everyday encouragement, my mission is simple: to remind every person that their voice is a gift — no matter how long it takes to say what's on their heart.

Susie Smith Offenbacker
Meet Susie

A woman who found power in the pause.

As someone who personally overcame the challenges of stuttering, I know what it feels like to struggle with confidence and communication. God transformed my story into a message of hope — one that now encourages children, families, educators, churches, and communities.

With a background in psychology, life coaching, entrepreneurship, and real estate, I bring practical wisdom together with biblical truth to inspire lasting transformation.

Read Susie's Story

“God sees beauty in what's been broken and rebuilt — including me.”

Stuttering Sue book cover Stuttering Sue 30-Day Workbook
🏆 Children's Impact Award · 2026 The Award-Winning Book & Workbook

Stuttering Sue

What I Have to Say Is Worth the Wait!

A heartfelt story about a girl who stutters — and discovers that her voice is not a weakness, it is a gift. Now paired with the Stuttering Sue 30-Day Workbook, so families can read the story, then live it — one day at a time.

Written to help young readers:

  • Build confidence
  • Overcome fear
  • Stand strong against bullying
  • Find their voice
  • Trust God's purpose
Sue's Journey

Pause · Breathe · Speak

The arc at the heart of every page — and a rhythm for anyone learning that their voice is worth the wait.

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Stage One

The Pause

The words won't come and the world feels too loud. But pausing isn't failing — it's the beginning of something brave.

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Stage Two

Breathe

Through faith, a mother's wisdom, and the rhythm of singing, the breath becomes an anchor and a bridge.

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Stage Three

Courage

She doesn't wait until she's not scared. She speaks anyway — and discovers she was brave all along.

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Stage Four

Speak

Her stutter isn't a limitation — it's her superpower. Her voice always mattered. It just needed the right moment.

Invite Susie to Speak

A message of hope for every room.

From schools and churches to women's conferences and educator workshops, Susie brings faith, encouragement, and hard-won wisdom to audiences of every age.

See Speaking Topics

  • Finding Your Voice
  • Pause. Breathe. Speak.™
  • From Fear to Faith
  • The Power of Encouragement
  • Writing the Vision
  • Restoring the Soul
What Readers Are Saying

Every child's voice matters.

★★★★★
So proud and inspired to see a book written for the innocent who are easy to be bullied because of stuttering. I believe this book will inspire many across the globe.
Amazon Verified Reader
★★★★★
A beautiful story that speaks directly to children who stutter — and to everyone who loves them. The message is powerful.
Reader Review
★★★★★
The affirmations and therapeutic guidance make this a gift for parents, teachers, and therapists alike. Every word feels true.
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