OUR STORY

If we were sitting across the table right now—maybe coffee in hand, maybe a little mascara smudge from the tears you didn’t expect to cry—I’d look you in the eye and tell you this:

You are not alone in this journey.

Unveiled Living started back in 1997, not as a brand or a ministry dream, but in the middle of my own storm. Buried in medical debt with barely enough money to buy groceries. And somehow, I ended up

speaking at a women’s retreat, where the pastor’s wife said, “Just bring joy.” So I did.

We laughed until one woman nearly peed her pants. (True story. Bless her.)

But in the middle of all that laughter, something cracked open. I found myself saying,

“I’m going to lift the veil off my face and tell you what’s really going on…”

That moment—that raw, unscripted moment—became the seed that grew into this ministry.

The veil may be hardship, pain, mistakes, shame, disappointment, or defeat—the parts of our stories we would rather keep hidden. Yet through my own life, I have learned that when we are willing to share what we have walked through, someone else begins to realize:

I’m not alone.
She understands.
She has been there too.

That is where Unveiled Living was born.

It was born through the seasons when I felt alone in my journey.

But as I began to look at the stories throughout God’s Word and listen to the stories of those around me,

I discovered how beautiful it is to live on the other side of the veil.

In 2 Corinthians 3:16–18,

Paul tells us that whenever anyone turns to the Lord,

the veil is taken away.

Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

And as we live with unveiled faces,

we reflect the glory of the Lord and are transformed

as we continue growing in Him.

That is the Unveiled Living life.

A life where the veil is removed.
A life marked by freedom.
A life that reflects Jesus.

I cannot think of a more beautiful way to live than unveiled.

Soul-deep freedom.That’s what Unveiled Living is all about.

It’s not about doing more. It’s about finally breathing. It’s about digging into God’s Word, letting truth wash over the weary places, and realizing you were never meant to carry all this alone.

The red poppy is our reminder. It blooms in war zones—

because beauty still rises from broken ground. So can you.

This space was created for people like us—who love Jesus deeply, battle silently, and are tired of trying to keep it all together. Here, you’re safe to be real, to laugh again, to cry if you need to,

and to grow into the person God already sees.

You don’t have to hide anymore.

Let’s live unveiled… together.

-Tracee Padilla

Our Mission

Be You

We believe vulnerability and hilarity go hand in hand.

Be Connected

We believe we need each other and that our stories are what bring us together.

Be Free

We believe together through tragedy and triumph, we can remove the veil we hide behind and live in the freedom that God has given us.

Meet the Team

Behind the Scenes

Meet the team behind Unveiled Living.

Founder & Visionary

Tracee Padilla

Tracee Padilla is the founder and visionary behind Unveiled Living, where her heart beats for helping others ditch the pressure to perform and walk in the beautiful, unfiltered freedom God invites us into. She’s all about shining the light of Jesus as far and wide as possible—whether through Bible studies, books, worship, or real talk that hits home.

Her ministry journey started as a missionary kid in Spain and has taken her through more than 25 years of serving in roles like Youth Pastor, Worship Leader, Missionary, and Girls Ministry Director. These days, she’s leading worship, teaching the Word, and creating resources that help others grow deeper in their faith—no fluff, just Jesus.

Her favorite titles? Wife to Edwin (the creative brain behind all Unveiled Living media), mom to three incredible adult kids, Grammee to five beautiful grandbabies, and honorary servant to Mr. Kiko the cat—who runs the house, obviously.

Tracee makes her home in North Carolina, where she’s usually writing with a coffee in hand, music playing, and her heart wide open to whatever God wants to do next.

Video Production

Edwin F. Padilla

Edwin F. Padilla is the creative force behind Brite Light Media, a seasoned videographer with over 25 years of experience capturing stories around the globe. From mission fields to ministry stages, his work is marked by heart, excellence, and a deep love for visual storytelling that moves people.

He also happens to be Tracee’s amazing husband—cheering her on behind the scenes, producing all of Unveiled Living’s media, and occasionally making sure Mr. Kiko doesn’t knock over the camera.

Connections Manager

Janice Conyers

Janice lives in the beautiful state of New Hampshire with her husband, William—who also happens to be the Executive Pastor at their church—and their sweet pup, Mia. She’s the proud mama of two amazing adult kids, Jonathan and Lydia, and mother-in-law to Michael.

Recently ordained alongside her husband, Janice is stepping boldly into a new season of ministry with hearts wide open and sleeves rolled up. Her background is wonderfully eclectic—including years as an expat in Japan—and her friends lovingly refer to her as a true “Jan-of-all-trades.”

She’s all about Jesus, worship, writing, glamping, event planning, cooking, and traveling. With 20+ years of experience in office and event management, Janice is now leaning into her next big leap—writing her first book and launching a lifestyle blog designed to uplift, encourage, and inspire. Whether she’s planning a gathering or penning her next chapter, Janice is passionate about creating spaces (online and in person) that reflect God’s heart and point others to His goodness.

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