Author & Speaker
After working for several Fortune 500 companies such as H&R Block (managing national promotions and sponsorships) and Hallmark Cards, Anne is now reaching people with her message through writing and speaking by using her experience in marketing.
Anne Foley Rauth grew up in a small town in Northwest Missouri, with a high school graduating class of only 44. After high school, Anne received her MBA from the University of Kansas and immediately went to work at Hallmark Cards in their Advertising and Hallmark Hall of Fame division. She also worked at other Fortune 500 companies such as H&R Block managing national promotions and sponsorships but ultimately followed her passion and is currently working in the nonprofit sector.
Anne belongs to the Heart of America Christian Writer’s Network and has led sessions at their annual conference. She has also spoken at the Wordsowers conference in Omaha, Nebraska.
Anne and her husband Scott have three boys, live in a house that was built in 1909, and have a dog named Abbie the Labbie.
Created to create Living to love Wanting to write Created to create Hoping to help Practicing prayer Created to create Learning to listen Jotting down joy Created to create Breaking the bonds Eager to encourage Created to create Thoughtfully teaching Facing the...
read moreWhen I was growing up in a small town, we didn’t have many television channels. Cable came later. Renting movies wouldn’t happen for a while. So, around Easter, it was our tradition to watch a movie called “The Ten Commandments” on TV. It’s an Old Testament story...
read moreOur youngest son was sick today and stayed home. I hope (and pray) that it is nothing serious and he seems to be fine now, thank goodness. Nearly twelve years ago, probably around this time, I found out I was expecting him, and it was a miracle. Truly. I know every...
read moreSeveral years ago we decided to try baseball for our two youngest boys. This was the first year they were eligible for a kid pitch team. It was a hot summer to be playing baseball. It was a long summer when your team doesn’t win. And there was one game I’ll never...
read moreThings we take for granted Everyone has a bias and preconceived notions. I have been blessed to be around refugees from all over the world because of the work I do and it has been a great experience. Every one of them that I met is so grateful to be in the wonderful...
read moreThings found in my washer I have ALWAYS wanted to write about the things that are found in my washer. So, warning… this is not profound……. Coins: If I find them I keep them Bills: Once and only once did I find a wet, clean $20. See what happens under coins. Thumb...
read moreI bought a homeless woman a pastry this morning. Her name is Martha. Please don’t give me accolades, just do something like this today for someone that needs some extra love. We struck up a conversation because she didn’t know which shoulder to throw salt over...
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Pictured here is my first Holy Week thank you. My friend from college allowed me to partake in her cookie decorating “eggstravaganza”. I have no idea how many hours she spent baking these cookies but I felt very blessed. My second thank you was to the guy who held the...
read moreThis week a friend of mine had a new baby girl. As you all know, I’m not a mother of girls, but I wanted to write baby Ember a little love note….. Dear Miss Ember, Welcome to this world! I can’t wait to see you in person, to hold you and to tell you how much you were...
read moreIt’s a rainy, overcast kind of a day here in the Midwest. I’ve been in my car for a long stretch today and I have determined that today is “talkin’ to Jesus Weather”. When you’re in your car, and it hasn’t rained for a while, you pay attention to the road. Maybe you...
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Anne Rauth has been a professional speaker for over twenty years. During that time she spoke nationwide for the AMA (American Management Association). Anne is available to speak on the following topics. To inquire on having Anne speak, or if you have questions on additional topics, please contact her here.