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Brianna is a 2016 graduate from U.C. Berkeley. She grew up in Santa Clara, California and played softball in both high school and college. Post-college she worked in sales for a tech start-up in the Silicon Valley. After a conversion to the Catholic faith in 2018, she began to deepen her faith and see where God was leading. In 2019 she was struck by the mission of the Culture Project and answered the call. "I desire to share the freedom and goodness I've found in the Catholic Church with those who have not yet discovered its beauty."

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Brianna Massey
Seeking Truth
By Brianna Massey  •  April 27th, 2021

From an early age, I remember trying to stand up for what is good and true. Certainly not always, but there were times when every part of my being was aching for what is right. When I was in high school, one of my friends started dating someone who cheated on her. I remember on…

Your Relationship with Fear
By Brianna Massey  •  February 25th, 2021

Friends, we need to talk about the elephant in the room that is fear. Is fear holding you back from living the life you envision? Is fear keeping you from asking out your crush on a date? Maybe fear is keeping you from taking the next step towards your dream job. Perhaps you’re like me…

Waiting to Date: 3 Reasons Why
By Brianna Massey  •  January 28th, 2021

Have you ever asked yourself what the purpose of dating is? During different seasons of my life, I avoided asking this question because I did not want to hear the answer. Fortunately, I eventually mustered the courage to ask and here’s what I found. The purpose of dating is to discern if you’re called to…

What is Your Relationship with Weakness?
By Brianna Massey  •  November 26th, 2020

Do you accept yourself? Yes, I’m talking to you. Do you honestly accept yourself as you are? I’ve realized that there are some aspects of who I am right now that feel unlovable. The bubbly, happy, put-together version of me on most days is pretty easy for me to accept. But what about the version…

Where Can I Find the Truth of My Identity?
By Brianna Massey  •  September 10th, 2020

From the early age of five years old, I learned to root my identity in what I could do. It started as early as the T-ball days! Maybe you are like me and have been conditioned to see your value in terms of your productivity and talent. I’m here to tell you the good news- …

The Limit Does Exist
By Brianna Massey  •  June 2nd, 2020

We all have relationships. I care a lot about relationships. To name a few, I have relationships with my friends, family, teammates, and colleagues. Even my relationship with God is multifaced! There is God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. But wait, what about the saints?! When it comes to all of these competing relationships…

3 Ways to Combat The Lies of Shame
By Brianna Massey  •  April 2nd, 2020

I’m at the plate for my third attempt of the day. There I go, with sweaty palms, gripping my bat as tightly as possible in an attempt to feel in control. There are two outs, we are down by one, and it’s the final inning. I look up at my coach who knows I have…

Pursuit of Friendship
By Brianna Massey  •  January 16th, 2020

I remember it like yesterday, the first day back from Christmas break standing by the softball field in a black sweater and jeans. One by one the softball girls came out in their uniforms greeting each other with hugs and screams as they reunited. There I was in the corner feeling invisible. To put you…

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