Meet the
Wholehearted Team
Wholehearted Founder
Naomi Vacaro
Naomi has always been passionate about regular Bible reading and prayer, from her time as a missionary kid in Mongolia to her college days studying graphic design in Central Florida.
In 2018, Naomi took her passion for daily devotions and created a journal called the Quiet Time Companion along with a ministry called Wholehearted for the purpose of encouraging other believers in their daily walk with Jesus. In 2021, Naomi released a book with Tyndale House Publishing, entitled "Quiet: Creating Grace-Based Rhythms for Spending Time with Jesus," where she discusses the emotional seasons of spiritual discipline, quiet time ruts and how to get out of them, the practicals of prayer, and more.
Naomi fills her days with mothering, homemaking, writing, and leading the Wholehearted community. She and her husband Matt live in Florida with their son, Cove, and daughter, Haven.
Meet The Team
TONI AHRENS
Creative Director
Toni grew up on the beaches of southern New Jersey where she learned to love the Lord (and soccer). After graduating from Liberty University, she spent a few years working in fashion and marketing in New York. She has since left her career to focus on her role as a wife, a mom to her two young children, and leading new believers to Christ in her area.
Favorite Bible Verse: John 21:25
Favorite Quiet Time Accessory: Bluetooth speaker with worship music
Favorite Time of Day for Quiet Time: Early morning or late evening
Favorite morning beverage: Iced coffee with almond milk
Favorite QTC: Cream Leatherette
Kayla Boyce
Graphic Designer
Kayla is a graphic designer who lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana and fills her time working at her church and freelancing. She's always up for a good movie or game night, exploring museums, new cities, and places, cracking jokes with her loved ones, and boxing classes with her best friend.
Favorite Bible verse: Isaiah 43:1
Favorite Quiet Time Accessory: A cozy blanket and a big glass of water
Favorite Time of Day for Quiet Time: early morning
Favorite Morning Beverage: water and half of a Celsius energy drink (if I drank the whole thing I'd be off the walls because of the caffeine!)
Favorite QTC: Flourishing
Danielle Dammeyer
Administrative Assistant
Danielle is a stay-at-home mom and youth pastor's wife in Fort Wayne, IN. She holds a Master's of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and loves all things cozy, learning new things, and making to-do lists.
Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 8:1
Favorite Quiet Time Accessory: Gel highlighters
Favorite Time of Day for Quiet Time: early morning
Favorite Morning Beverage: hot chai latte
Favorite QTC: Flourishing
Abby Houston
Social Media Manager
Abby loves all things theology, people, and coffee! She enjoys spending time with her friends talking about what the Lord is teaching them, as well as evenings at home with her family. You can often find her at her keyboard composing melodies, at the gym, or writing on her laptop.
Favorite Bible verse: Psalm 34:3
Favorite Quiet Time Accessory: Blanket
Favorite Time of Day for Quiet Time: Early morning
Favorite Morning Beverage: Coffee coffee coffee!
Favorite QTC: Cream Leatherette
Emily Miller
Content Editor
Emily began having a daily quiet time at the age of 13. This habit has been one of the few constants in her life as she transitioned from being a missionary kid in Mongolia to a barista in Oregon to a stay-at-home mom of 5 in central Florida. The Word of God has anchored Emily to Jesus through depression, struggles with doubt, health issues, and her son’s cystic fibrosis.
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite Quiet Time Accessory: loads of gel pens!
Favorite Time of Day for Quiet Time: first thing in the morning so I can watch the sun come up as I read
Favorite Morning Beverage: Coffee
Favorite QTC: Plum Linen
Sarah Miller
Digital Campaign Designer
Previously an elementary school teacher, Sarah transitioned to the role of stay-at-home mom when her daughter was born. She is now works from home while caring for her family. Sarah enjoys cooking for her loved ones, snuggling up with her family to watch a Disney movie, reading under a fuzzy blanket, and making her house a home.
Favorite Bible Verse: Proverbs 16:24
Favorite Quiet Time Accessory: A fuzzy blanket and instrumental worship music in the background!
Favorite Time of Day for Quiet Time: Midday (during my daughter’s nap time!)
Favorite Morning Beverage: Hot Chocolate
Favorite QTC: Teacup Blooms
Ashley Noel
Guest Author Coordinator
Ashley is a mother, homemaker, and lover of all things beautiful. She spends her days sewing, baking, and occasionally writing articles for her Substack at @ashleynoel. She and her husband Ethan live in Florida with their sons, Declan and Callum
Favorite Bible Verse: John 10:10
Favorite Quiet Time Accessory: a candle
Favorite Time of Day for Quiet Time: early morning before dawn
Favorite Morning Beverage: coffee
Favorite QTC: Plum Linen
Kennedy Wilhite
Content Manager
Kennedy lives in sunny north Florida with her daughter. In addition to managing content for Wholehearted, she works in dental recruiting. Kennedy loves working fully remote so she can dedicate her time to motherhood and hospitality. Her free time is spent reading, cooking and baking, neighborhood walks, and party planning.
Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 30:5
Favorite Quiet Time Accessory: theology books
Favorite Time of Day for Quiet Time: early morning
Favorite Morning Beverage: coffee
Favorite QTC: Cream Leatherette