Conversations with Chelsea Barlow

Today we’d like to introduce you to Chelsea Barlow.

Hi Chelsea, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
If you’d met me ten years ago, I was the creative girl with messy hair, a camera in hand, newly married and chasing big dreams with no real plan. I’ve always loved music and creating something from nothing—and I definitely still carried some of that teenage hipster energy. I didn’t exactly fit the mold of a “put-together” wife, but I really wanted to be.

Even with all my quirks, my deepest dream was always to be a wife and a mom.

Nine years ago—tomorrow, actually—I became a mom for the first time, and everything I thought I knew got flipped upside down. I loved my baby more than anything, but I was drowning. I didn’t grow up with structure—we were a big, homeschooled, creative family. So when it came to running a home and raising kids, I had no real framework. I assumed structure would suffocate my creativity. I thought my free-spirited personality just couldn’t handle routines.

But then one day, while I was holding my newborn and trying not to cry, my pastor’s wife looked at me and said:
“Chelsea, you have to create structure in your life.”

That one sentence was like a light switch. I started small—experimenting with rhythms that felt doable. Not the Pinterest-perfect kind, just little routines that made sense for *me*. And what I found? Structure didn’t kill my creativity—it actually gave me more space to breathe, create and actually enjoy life. It gave me the margin I had been missing. Freedom came when I stopped resisting the order God was trying to give me.

Proverbs 31:27 says, “She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
That verse used to feel like pressure—but now I see it as space to create — even within the confines of my home!

Fast forward to now: I’m a wife, mom of three wild boys, a ministry leader, a worshipper, and a woman who still wears a lot of hats. And while I’ve had seasons where the weight of it all nearly crushed me, I’ve learned to stop chasing perfection and instead lean into grace. I want to be a present mom, a loving wife, and a woman rooted in Jesus—even when life feels chaotic.

That’s where *Chelsinbloom* was born.

What started as me sharing what helped me survive motherhood as a Type B creative—routines, easy meals, simple homemaking tips, and spiritual encouragement—has become so much more than a brand. It’s a mission.

I’m here for the women who love their families, love the Lord, and want to grow—but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or just plain tired.

Romans 12:2 says, “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” and that’s what *Chelsinbloom* is about. Letting God renew our minds, helping us build a life that reflects His peace, and reminding us that we CAN grow—right in the middle of the mess.

You don’t have to be naturally organized to live a life of peace.
You don’t have to be perfect to create a home that feels holy.
And you don’t have to lose yourself to be the woman God created you to be.

You just have to start where you are—and let Him do the growing.

That’s what *Chelsinbloom* is all about.
And that’s the journey I’m still walking.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Obstacles? Oh, I’ve had plenty.

I didn’t grow up in a peaceful home. Big family (6 siblings), not a lot of money, parents who couldn’t stand each other. There was constant tension, and calm was something I only dreamed about. I didn’t have a healthy home growing up—but I knew I wanted one someday.

And life didn’t exactly roll out a red carpet after that. I’ve walked through plenty of disappointment, loneliness, loss, the ache of miscarriage, and the pressure of trying to do all the things—be a present wife and mom, serve in ministry, disciple women, lead worship, figure out dinner, and somehow still create content. It’s a lot.

For a long time, I felt like I didn’t fit the “typical” mold because I’m not a stay-at-home homeschool mom.

But over time, I’ve learned: being present means more than perfection. I have something to offer someone, and if I’m going to be online I might as well show up to help that someone out.

Oh and the best part of my story is God didn’t just work in me.

He healed my family, too. My parents—who once couldn’t even be in the same room—LOVE each other and are still married. There’s been so much restoration. What felt broken beyond repair, God stepped into it. And that still blows my mind.

So no, it hasn’t been a smooth road. But every bump shaped me. And now, I get to show up for other women who feel like they don’t quite have it altogether either.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I don’t really know how to classify myself but I specialize in showing Type B moms (like me!) how to find structure that actually works for them. I’m known for making routines fun, doable, and real—not Pinterest-perfect. I bring a quirky, creative approach to homemaking and motherhood, with a deep heart for helping women become the Godly wives and mothers they’re called to be, without losing themselves in the process.

I help overwhelmed Christian moms simplify their lives by giving tips, hacks, routines to help simplify life.

I’m most proud of the way I’ve learned to thrive by “hacking my brain”—leaning into systems that work with my personality instead of trying to force myself into a box.

I think what sets me apart is that I don’t pretend to have it all together—but I do know how to create peace in the middle of the mess.

Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
The most important lesson I’ve learned is how much I really need Jesus above all else. Spending time in prayer and in my Bible before I start my day is what I need to cover the gaps—in motherhood, marriage, ministry, and even in my messy laundry room. Everything just flows so much better when I put Him first.

I’ve also learned that structure isn’t the enemy of creativity—it’s actually what frees me to show up well for my family and myself. As a naturally creative, Type B mom, embracing routines felt impossible at first. But once I stopped trying to copy what worked for other people and started building systems that fit my brain, everything changed.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.chelsinbloom.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsinbloom/