When the World Forgets Your Name,
Remember Who You Are.
Deborah Adebayo
Author of Names I've Worn • Speaker • Founder
Meeting You at the Intersection of Grit and Grace
Storyteller. Operational Leader. Creative Soul.
The Speaker
Deborah’s voice is a gift offered with intention; it soothes, heals, mends, encourages, and uplifts. Drawing from her debut collection, Names I’ve Worn, she addresses themes of sacred healing, identity & leadership, and faith in the margins.
The Creative
Through Crafts and Impressions, Deborah translates the intangible into the tangible. Art & journaling pieces crafted with intention and prayer, poetry & prose from the quiet places of the heart.
The Professional
Blending deep spiritual insight with over a decade of high-level operational leadership. Founder of Crafts and Impressions.
They Tried to Rename Us.
We Remembered.
A revelatory memoir of memory, migration, and matriarchy.
What does it mean to be called strong when all you want is to breathe?
In her revelatory memoir, Deborah Adebayo moves across continents and generations to uncover the stories that shape us. From the birthing wards of Philadelphia to the kitchens of Toronto, this is a journey through memory, migration, and matriarchy.
It is not just a story of triumph told for applause; it is the holy work of becoming. A record of truths that refused to die and faith that flourished underground.
Reader Takeaways
- The Power of Identity – exploring self-worth in a world that tries to define us.
- Matriarchy and Lineage – honoring the quiet sacrifices of the women who shaped our lives.
- Faith in the Midst of Survival – discovering spiritual clarity amid life’s chaotic transitions.
Ignite Your Audience with Authentic Storytelling
Deborah brings spiritual fire and prose that burns with clarity to every stage.
The Sacred Labor of Healing
Moving beyond 'survival mode' into a life of thriving and worship using faith and resilience strategies.
Migration & Memory
The immigrant experience and the complexity of finding 'home' in new lands.
Women in Leadership
Balancing professional ambition with personal well-being and faith.
The Art of Becoming
Embracing the changing seasons of life and the names we wear along the way.
Ideal For
- Women’s Conferences & Retreats
- Faith-Based Organizations
- Cultural & Heritage Events
- Literary Festivals
"This is a book shaped by memory, migration, matriarchy, and the sacred labor of healing...
A record of truths that refused to die."
— From Names I've Worn
What Readers Are Saying
Hearts touched, stories shared, lives changed — here are some beautiful words from those who've read Names I've Worn.
Read & Reflect
Stories from speaking engagements, mini devotionals, and moments of grace.
Women in Faith Conference – Lagos
March 15, 2026 • Eko Hotel, Lagos
Keynote on 'The Sacred Labor of Healing' – navigating loss and finding joy in faith.
Read More →Morning Grace: A Moment of Stillness
January 10, 2026 •
A short reflection on resting in God's timing when the world rushes forward.
Read More →Matriarchy & Memory Workshop – Toronto
April 22, 2026 • Toronto Public Library
Honoring the women who came before us and breaking cycles of silence.
Read More →The Names We Carry
February 5, 2026 •
A gentle reminder that we are more than the labels the world places on us.
Read More →Share a Note for Deborah
A few words from the heart — whether it's gratitude, a reflection, or something the book stirred in you.
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