Live Tenaciously
Purpose in Motion. Together.
Life was never meant to be lived alone.
Whether you're navigating an unexpected turn, leading others through uncertainty, or simply searching for your next intentional step — you don't have to figure it out alone. This is an invitation to move from scattered to purposeful, from isolation to connection.
The Story Behind the Work
The Heart Behind the Work
Live Tenaciously grew from more than thirty years of walking alongside students, families, organizations, and communities — and from the unexpected turns that shaped Anita Smith's own story.
As an educator, author, international traveler, and speaker, Anita has seen firsthand what happens when people stop going through the motions and begin living with intention. She has also experienced what it means to feel scattered — and to find her footing again.
Rooted in the Amplifying Life Mano a Mano philosophy — the belief that life is amplified when lived alongside others — Live Tenaciously is the continuation and evolution of that work. A movement built on the conviction that we are stronger together.
What It Means
What It Means to Live Tenaciously
Choose Intention
Move beyond simply going through the motions and begin making conscious choices about how you want to live. Intention is not a destination — it's a daily practice.
Stand on Firm Ground
Build resilience, confidence, faith, and perspective. Life will bring uncertainty — but a stronger foundation changes how you meet it.
Walk Side by Side
Connection matters. Community matters. We were never meant to navigate life entirely on our own — and the people we walk with change everything.
The Brand Journey
From Scattered to Purpose in Motion
Life may feel scattered. Purpose doesn't require having everything figured out. Sometimes forward movement begins with one intentional next step.
Scattered
Where many of us begin — overwhelmed, uncertain, searching.
Intentional
Choosing to live with awareness, direction, and purpose.
In Motion
Taking the first step — and then the next one.
Together
Finding strength, community, and belonging along the way.
Work With Anita
Work With Anita
Speaking & Keynotes
For conferences, organizations, leadership teams, retreats, schools, nonprofits, and communities. Anita brings a message that meets people where they are.
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Books & Writing
Discover Anita's Scattered series and her reflections on life, resilience, faith, connection, and purpose. Words that walk with you.
Explore the Books→
Conversation & Community
Articles, future podcast conversations, and opportunities to connect through Live Tenaciously. The conversation is just beginning.
Join the Conversation→What People Are Saying
What People Are Saying
Anita has a rare gift — she speaks to the room and somehow makes every person feel like she's speaking directly to them. Our audience left feeling seen, strengthened, and ready to take their next step.
Conference Attendee
Professional Development Conference
What struck me most was how grounded and real Anita is. She doesn't offer easy answers — she offers something better: the courage to keep moving forward.
Event Organizer
Women's Leadership Retreat
Anita's message is one our team needed to hear. She reminded us that resilience isn't about being tough — it's about being connected. We left the room different than when we walked in.
Team Leader
Nonprofit Organization
Ready to Put Purpose in Motion?
Whether you're planning a conference, leading an organization, or simply looking for your next step — the conversation starts here.