Daily Inspiration: Meet Bre’Anna Mikell

Today we’d like to introduce you to Bre’Anna Mikell.

Hi Bre’Anna, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Hey I’m Bre’Anna! I was born and raised in Statesboro, Georgia, and I’m now rooted in the Atlanta area. Honestly, my story truly started with a conversation.

When I graduated from Georgia Southern University, I had a job lined up at the university; it was comfortable, it was familiar, and it felt safe. I also had an opportunity waiting for me in Atlanta; an opportunity of newness that seemed like a major shift from everything that felt known and certain. I had every intention of staying in Statesboro!

But before I made my decision, I had a phone conversation with my Dean of Students that changed my life forever! During the conversation, she shared that when she moved off on her own, away from all things that she knew, she began to find out who she truly was and she was able to draw closer to the Lord. Something about the way she said it stayed with me. It was not just advice; it felt like a word from God. Something in me knew I needed to take that step.

So I moved to Atlanta; and, she was right! Being on my own, in a new city, began to reveal parts of me I had never met before. As time continued, I desperately wanted to know who I was as my own individual being, without the input that is sometimes unknowingly imparted upon you by family, friends, and your community. That longing was the very thing that positioned me for everything that was about to change.

It was in that season that everything shifted! I truly encountered the love of Christ and allowed Him into the places I had spent years protecting. God began healing parts of me I did not even know still needed healing and slowly began showing me who I actually was in Him.

What started as quiet personal moments in His presence slowly became a calling I could not ignore! The things He was speaking to me, the conversations being had in community, the freedom I was beginning to walk in, I felt Him nudging me to steward it and share it; and, out of that Bre’Anna Sekoya & Co was born. It is a blooming community space for women centered on identity, healing, and coming out of hiding to be fully present in Christ. My heart is for every woman who finds this space to feel seen, safe, and reminded that there is real freedom and identity in Christ.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Not even a little bit, and I think that is the part of the story that matters most. I think that’s what makes my testimony real: the difficulty, the uncertainty, and still finding God faithful through all of it.

A lot of what I walked through was not visible to the people around me. Perfectionism, people pleasing, fear of rejection, and eventually depression were things I carried quietly for a long time. I became really good at functioning through it, but God had a different plan for me than just functioning.

And when He began to heal me, I will be honest, it did not feel like healing at first. He started taking me into places I had kept closed off for years, places that were full of fear, full of shame, full of things I did not want to look at. There were moments where it felt like I was completely falling apart. But what I know now is that I was not falling apart, I was falling into Him; and, that is actually the safest place I have ever been!

It was out of that place that the Lord began to call me toward building Bre’Anna Sekoya & Co. So even the hard seasons had a purpose. They were not wasted, they were being formed into something to bring Him Glory. I am still growing and still being refined, but I walk with a peace and a confidence now that I know could only have come from Him.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
What is so interesting is that God has a way of using exactly how He wired you. I have always been a logical person by nature, and logic and faith do not always seem like they belong together. But God has a way of meeting you in both and using them for the same purpose. That is actually what my work is built on.

Professionally, I work as a Unified Communications Engineer in the tech space, and I genuinely love what I do. My work sits at the intersection of people and technology, making sure teams and organizations can connect and communicate without barriers. It requires a lot of problem solving, systematic thinking, and attention to how technology actually affects real people on the ground.

Outside of my engineering career, I am the founder of Bre’Anna Sekoya & Co which is a faith based community space for women centered on identity, healing, and coming out of hiding to be fully present in Christ. My analytical side and my creative side work together more than they conflict. Engineering taught me how to look at a complex system, find where the breakdown is, and effectively communicate that to the different users. Faith taught me how to sit in the quiet and listen for what God is forming. Bre’Anna Sekoya & Co lives at that intersection, taking what God reveals in the secret place and being able to communicate that by giving it language that women can actually feel, walk away with, and apply to their own lives.

The work lives through weekly written reflections on my blog called “A Place to Breathe”; it is growing into a community where women can show up honestly, be known, and walk through the hidden seasons of becoming without feeling like they have to perform.

What I am most proud of is… simply beginning! There is something so powerful about taking that first step in obedience even when you cannot see the full picture. I launched in March of this year because God said go, and I carry an expectation for the impact and the community that is going to be built from this. That excites me more than anything.

What sets this work apart is the genuineness of it. There is authenticity here: real stories, real healing, and real faith. No performance! No pretending! What you get is an honest invitation to go deeper with God alongside women who are on the same road or have already traveled down that road before!

Do you have any advice for those looking to network or find a mentor?
You know what, this is something I wish someone had pulled me aside and told me in the middle of everything I just shared.
I know it can be scary putting yourself out there, especially if you have not always had the best experiences with people. That is real and I do not want to minimize it; but, we were never called to walk this journey alone. God places people in our path to walk alongside us, pour into us, and guide us along the way so that we can grow. That is not an accident, that is by design!

Every mentor I have had found me naturally, but it started with me taking a small step first. It was never forced or formal. It came from showing up in spaces, having honest conversations, and allowing people to see me even when I felt vulnerable. Practically speaking, that might look like joining a class, attending an event, or simply striking up a conversation with someone whose life or work resonates with you. You do not always need a plan; sometimes you just need to show up. I did not always know what would come of it but I followed what I felt led to do, prayed, and trusted God with the rest. Every single time He made the connection. I did not manufacture any of it, I just showed up and He did what only He can do.

So I would say do not wait until you feel ready. If you feel awkward meeting new people, press into that anyway because there is always growth in uncomfortable situations. Step out of your comfort zone, be curious, be present, and be honest about where you are. You do not have to have it all together to connect with someone who can help you grow. A lot of times your honesty is exactly what opens the door!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://breannasekoya.substack.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breanna_sekoya
• Other: [email protected]