Inspiring others through story-driven writing, speaking, and photography.
“Alysa is funny, relatable, wise, and real!”
—Julie, Colorado
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There’s good news: the goal of hospitality is not perfection. It’s connection. In a world that often equates hospitality with elaborate meals around a picture-perfect table, Clark reframes what hospitality actually looks like. And it’s radical. The Imperfect Welcome casts a vision for how to step toward others—especially those different from ourselves!
In what can only be described as an adventure, this inspiring book—filled with stories of eccentric characters from around the world—shows that the imperfect welcome is the best kind of welcome. A welcome that invites us all home.
Alysa is a story-driven author and speaker. After graduating with a master’s degree in teaching, Alysa taught in Indonesia for a season—an adventure of a lifetime. Currently, she lives in Chicago with her husband, Jack, and their two children, Madison and Jackson. They enjoy exploring national parks, traveling abroad, and stumbling into cross-cultural adventures.
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WRITE
Alysa writes to inspire others to live with purpose. She tells stories within and around her and is currently writing her first book: The Imperfect Welcome, stories of an ordinary family, eclectic strangers, and the radical hospitality that brought them together.
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SPEAK
Alysa is passionate about coming alongside moms and women, encouraging them to live intentionally, with joy, hope, and the freedom to be who God created them to be.
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PHOTOS
Alysa captures emotion-filled moments for her clients to treasure forever. As a lifestyle photographer, she knows the power of images from every day and special day stories that comprise the chapters of our lives.
“Alysa’s an amazing storyteller!
She welcomed us in to her refugee connections and it lit the fire in our hearts to want to welcome others too.”
—Alice, Illinois
“Alysa’s writing is from the heart–authentic, honest and rooted in real experience–which makes for compelling storytelling.”
—Rachel, England
Alysa is so genuine and vulnerable that you feel like she’s a friend having a conversation with you. Her presentations leave you inspired in your journey of faith and motherhood.
–Amanda, Illinois
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
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Thoughtful and Passionate
“Alysa’s writing is thoughtful; her emotions and passions shine through her words.”
Donna, Illinois
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Captures Personalities
“Years from now when the kids are grown, yours will be the photos I cherish because they capture their personalities so well.”
Katy, Illinois
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Relatable
“Alysa was awesome; so relatable. Let’s have her speak again next year!”
Mary Ann, Indiana
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Great With Kids
“It is rare to find someone so gifted, so kind, easy to work with, and great with kids.”
Katie, Illinois
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Non-Judgmental
“You behind the camera impacts how those on the other side see themselves. Your ability to be non-judgmental, seeing something in us, makes us see God's beauty in ourselves.”
Kal, Illinois
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Energy & Heart
“Alysa captured one of the most special moments in the narrative of our family. Her energy and heart can be felt in every image.”
Kristin, Illinois
