Amy Vaillancourt, PhD, is the founder of Refined Ruby Studio and the author of multiple guided journals designed to help women rediscover their creativity, reconnect with themselves, and share the stories that matter most. With over a decade as a professor in sustainable design, Amy brings a unique blend of academic depth, design expertise, and heart-centered teaching into her creative work. Her guided journal series—The Rediscovery Collection, The Stillness Collection, and The Storykeeper Collection—were created to meet women wherever they are on their journey. Each journal blends daily prompts, affirmations, and gentle reflection practices to create safe spaces for self-expression, healing, and storytelling. From uncovering hidden stories to cultivating stillness in daily life, her work is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and rediscover the voice that may have gone quiet under the noise of everyday life. Amy believes every woman carries wisdom worth preserving and that creativity is not just art—it is a pathway back to self-trust, resilience, and joy. Through her writing, workshops, and publishing support, she guides others to honor their experiences and transform them into beautifully expressed stories.