Becoming Evergreen: Growth Community for Leaders

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About Us

Becoming Evergreen is a growth community for leaders who are ready to re-engage their purpose, deepen their relationships with God and others, and bear lasting fruit—in their homes, work, communities, and relationships.

We believe personal growth isn’t a solo journey or a vague aspiration. It’s a deeply rooted process—anchored in identity, shaped by insight, sustained by rhythms, and supported by relationships. When these four components work together, they result in lasting impact: a life that flourishes and helps others do the same.

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Meet Our Founders

Deborah Brunet and Carissa Fleming met in the dorms at Biola University while studying Communication Studies—and have been journeying together ever since. They bring a shared passion for helping leaders live with clarity, depth, and purpose.

They came together to launch Becoming Evergreen because they were seeing the same thing everywhere:

People are craving more.
Not more hustle. Not more striving. But more clarity. More depth. More purposeful connection.

That’s what Becoming Evergreen was born to offer.

We were tired of watching leaders with deep faith and real gifts feel stuck—burned out, overlooked, or unsure of what’s next. We knew there had to be a better way to grow: one that honors the seasons of life and the soul.

Becoming Evergreen is a space for transformation—where you get to step away, realign, and grow without distraction. It’s rooted in faith and patterned after the natural world: steady, seasonal, and full of unseen progress.

This work isn’t about achievement.

It’s about becoming.

Becoming someone who is grounded, growing, and fruitful in every season—even the hard ones.

Evergreen trees don’t wait for perfect conditions to flourish.
They grow deep roots.
They stay green in winter, fall, spring, and summer.
That’s the vision for this space—and for the leaders we walk alongside.

Meet Deborah

Co-Founder, Becoming Evergreen

Deborah Brunet is a seasoned facilitator, curriculum designer, and soul care practitioner with a passion for helping people grow from the inside out. With a B.A. in Communication Studies from Biola University and an M.A. in Christian Formation and Ministry from Wheaton College, Deborah has spent the last two decades crafting transformative experiences for people across all walks of life.

She brings 18 years of experience leading group events and writing formation-based curriculum for both youth and adults. Her work spans Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, educational institutions, and church communities, where she’s known for her ability to guide experiential and corporate learning with both excellence and authenticity.

Whether she’s curating a digital training or leading a retreat in the mountains, Deborah is a storyteller at heart—someone who weaves together truth, beauty, and growth in every space she leads. Deborah lives in the Santa Cruz area, where she finds joy in hiking coastal trails, savoring quiet mornings, and exploring the beauty of creation. A travel junkie and lover of the outdoors, she’s passionate about spiritual formation, soul care, and helping others grow deep roots that bear lasting fruit.

At her core, Deborah believes in the power of steady, meaningful growth—and she’s committed to helping others become rooted and fruitful in every season of life.

Meet Carissa

Carissa Fleming is a strategist, communicator, and champion of growth—known for bringing clarity, courage, and conviction to everything she leads. She holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from Biola University and an M.A. in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics from Talbot School of Theology.

Carissa brings a unique blend of head and heart to her work. With seven years of experience in marketing for FDA-regulated medical technology companies, she understands the power of precision, purpose, and influence in the marketplace. At the same time, her heart beats for ministry, discipleship, and building strong families and leaders—especially in the messy, beautiful middle seasons of life.

A former collegiate volleyball player and coach, Carissa brings that same grit and grace to the way she encourages women: with strength, strategy, and a deep well of faith.

She lives in Orange County, California with her husband Nathan, their three children, and two beloved dogs. She loves family trips, beach volleyball, hiking, and jogging in the canyon near their home.

At Becoming Evergreen, Carissa is passionate about helping women rediscover who they are, what they’re called to, and how to grow with integrity in every area of life.

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