Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch
is the CEO/Founder of Altered Stories Ministry and Podcast Host of the Altered Stories Show. She is a wife to Mark, mother to her adult daughter, Tawny, Gigi to Bentley Rose, aunt, friend, speaker, ministry and business leader and is passionate about helping women to share their God stories to help women overcome their struggles.

Mischelle’s Background
Mischelle has had a successful Senior IT management career in Corporate America and worked for large fortune 500 companies in Senior Management roles. She worked for Focus on the Family and Compassion International in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She does consulting work in IT PMO Governance, Nonprofit Development and Storytelling. She lives in Parkville, Missouri with her husband, Mark, Mini-Schnauzer, Bella and Corgi, Brody. She attends Vineyard KC North Church. Mischelle is also a graduate of Colorado Christian University and holds a B.S. degree in Organizational Management in Project Management. She also has taken several theology courses from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Mischelle’s Faith
“The call on her life to help women share their inspirational God stories stems from her experience of emotional healing that resulted when sharing her childhood cult survival story with others and seeing how her story affected those who heard it.”
Mischelle highly enjoys serving in Women’s Ministry volunteer roles and served as a volunteer board member for R&R Retreat Ministries in Denver, Colorado. She has spoken at several women’s events, taught several Bible Studies at her former churches in Denver and Colorado Springs, has been part of several women’s organizations and served on the Women of Compassion’s leadership team while working at Compassion International in Colorado Springs, Colorado. While serving on this team, her global vision for Altered Stories Ministry began.
Mischelle Would Love to Speak at Your Event!
Mischelle brings her Christian business perspective with Altered Stories Ministry and her personal energy to local Churches at no charge. Book Mischelle today to speak on her unique Ministry.
Event Types
Churches
Michelle speaks at churches to encourage, teach, and equip congregations with biblically grounded truth and practical application for everyday faith.
Women’s Ministry Groups
She connects deeply with women’s ministry groups through honest storytelling, biblical teaching, and messages that inspire growth, healing, and purpose.
Community Worshops
She leads interactive workshops designed to educate, encourage, and equip participants with tools they can apply immediately in their personal or spiritual lives.
Faith-Based Conferences
Michelle brings clarity, conviction, and encouragement to faith-based conferences, delivering messages that resonate with diverse audiences and spark spiritual transformation.
Local Business Networking Events
Michelle speaks to entrepreneurs and professionals about faith, integrity, and purpose in the marketplace, bridging belief and business with practical insight.
Educational Seminars
Michelle presents thoughtful, structured teaching in seminar settings, offering biblical perspective, real-world application, and engaging discussion.
Women’s Retreats
Her retreat sessions create space for reflection, renewal, and deeper connection with God through engaging teaching and meaningful conversation.
Podcast Panels
As a panel guest or featured speaker, Michelle shares insight, experience, and faith-driven perspectives that translate naturally into authentic, compelling conversations.








