Some people walk through life with quiet purpose, their impact felt but not always seen. Others, like Sarah Davidson-Tracy, carry a fire that cannot be contained—a love so fierce and unwavering that it ignites change wherever they go. From a childhood rooted in deep faith and a strong sense of community to a life devoted to connection and justice, Sarah has spent decades answering a call greater than herself.
Her journey began with a spark—one that ignited at a young age on the crowded streets of India, where she first witnessed the beauty, resilience, and struggles of people whose stories often go untold. That experience planted a seed in her heart, growing into a lifelong mission to amplify voices, bridge divides, and create spaces where love and belonging flourish. Today, through her work with Seeds of Exchange and her partnership with Safe Places for Women, Sarah continues to pour her heart into lifting up those in need, proving that when faith is paired with action, the impact is immeasurable. Whether traveling the globe or enjoying quiet moments at home in Colorado with her husband and their beloved children, Sarah is an impassioned follower of Jesus, human rights advocate, author, speaker, and founder of Seeds of Exchange.
Tell me about yourself and what you do.
I grew up in a home with a mom and a dad that were deeply spiritual in their day to day life and they treated people with love and respect. We had a lot of community in our house all the time. I just had these really cool seeds of community and faith, and a very practical, tangible love in my life as a young kid. I came to know Jesus at 4 years old, and I mention that because the person of Jesus has been so formative. I regularly would read the Bible and I was part of a church community and had incredible mentors even as a young person. One of my favorite sayings is from Mother Teresa, the gist of it being “I long to be a pencil in the hand of a loving God writing a love letter to the world.” And from a very young age that was kind of part of the “who” and the “what” and the “why”. We didn’t travel internationally at all as a family, but I had this global curiosity and passion even as a young person. We got National Geographic and I would tear pages out of the magazine and put them up as wallpaper in my room. And then I got the opportunity to go to India with my church on a mission trip when I was 15 and that was a match that ignited something in me to be in this land that I had been seeing pictures of in national geographic, and I just fell in love with the beauty and the diversity and the experience of humankind. From the saris that the women would wear to the masala chai that I would smell at every corner, the different traffic patterns, having animals pulling carts and rickshaws honking, I just fell in love with it all.
When I was in India I got the desire to share the stories of the people I had met with my family and friends and community when I got home. I was self-conscious and shy about having a microphone. But something happened when I was in India, my excitement kind of overcame my fear and I just was so excited to share about the people I had met and what I saw God doing to restore and bring hope in places that otherwise were without hope. The other thing that got ignited was fundraising. I began raising funds for school fees for kids that I had met back in India or moms that needed food for their children, and it was tied to story and tied to love. Those things have steadily been a part of my work for 40 years.
Tell me about how you got involved in the work you do now.
When I was in my twenties, I was really compelled to be doing work that I felt really passionate about and that aligned with what broke my heart in the world, and the needs of the world. I really had a longing to have my work be something that I loved, not just a paycheck. There was some angst about that; I would read self-help books and I was stressed about who I was. I didn’t know how I could blend all these random things that I loved, and I felt I was behind. Other people around me were getting jobs and making money and doing things that looked really flashy and important. But I just kept coming back to conversations with Jesus, and I know he empowered and encouraged me to just keep walking. I now call it ‘the treasure hunt of life’ – just taking the next step that I saw and not worrying about how it was gonna look.
I was working with one of my best friends at the time at different jobs just to pay the bills. I got married and lots of life was happening in the middle of all this, but my best friend and I had one of those cool conversations where we wrote down all the things we love to do and the needs we saw in the world. We tried to imagine what we could do together to respond to these needs. What came out of that was she and I started an organization in Denver, Colorado called Reverie. Our mission was to bring women together to celebrate culture, creativity and community. We would have what we called ‘Reverie Culinary Exchanges’ and we would invite women who were first-generation refugees and immigrants to cook a meal together and to share their story. So you can see that thread from India to this work of Reverie. That chapter eventually closed and I started a family. A friend I had gone to India with had been talking about God’s purposes in our life, our calling and community, and that conversation became a catalyst for me starting Seeds of Exchange. Seeds of Exchange is a global community dedicated to connection, storytelling, and collective action to ignite lives of purpose, justice, and love. Through gatherings, partnerships, and creative collaborations, we seek to amplify voices, build bridges, and cultivate a world where everyone belongs.
How did you get involved with Safe Places?
The ground that the Safe Places for Women home is built on is adjacent to a property called The Downing House, which is what brought me first to Colorado 35 years ago where I met my husband Brandon, where I’ve met some of my very dearest friends. When I first was invited to go, it was an anti-trafficking round table in the oratory at the Avodah Collective. I heard about Safe Places and I met Michelle Frank, I heard about her story and the mission of Safe Places for Women. I just was enraptured by what she shared about the vision, I just knew that I wanted to be a part of it. I asked Ked Frank, the founder, if we could have Safe Places be one of our Seeds of Exchange fundraising partners for a quarter during the year of 2025. Every quarter we shift our focus to a different organization doing something remarkable and important and vital in the world. During April, May and June our Seeds Giving Fund will be raising money for Safe Places for Women. We have a $5,000 goal for that quarter and we’re also looking for a $5,000 match.
And you just wrote a book! What can you tell me about that?
I was committed to launching it during the month of love so we got the very last day of February! It launched into the world on February 28, and it’s called Be Beloved: An Intimate Extraordinary Journey with Jesus. It’s basically a 40 day journey for you to journey into places of quiet reflection, just stillness. It’s intended to come right alongside someone wherever they are in their journey of life, because Jesus is so kind and so faithful to meet us wherever we are. Wherever a person is, all of a sudden Jesus is right there walking, talking, inspiring, giving courage, giving truth, insight, connection, correction and direction and all these things that we long for in our life.
Sarah’s life declaration is clear, and she wants to shout it from the rooftops: Jesus is the Author of her life. Rooted in Him, all that she does is fueled by His relentless and tender love. She bows in awe and adoration of who Jesus is and stands amazed at the ways He inclusively invites all people into His beautiful love story. Energized by her faith, Sarah seeks to plant seeds that ignite fierce love, connection, and justice, so that people are unstoppably committed to the well-being of one another. For her, the surest source of this passion and purpose is Jesus. She seeks to be a pencil in His hand, that is always writing a passionate and personal love letter to the world. Her hope is to live a humble, selfless servant’s life of love, following His example.
Sarah’s life is a testament to what happens when love is put into action. Whether through sharing stories, raising funds, or simply showing up, she embodies what it means to be a vessel for hope. This spring, her work with Seeds of Exchange takes on an even greater purpose as they dedicate April through June to supporting Safe Places for Women. With a fundraising goal of $5,000—and an additional $5,000 match on the horizon—this partnership is a powerful opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of survivors seeking safety and healing.
Sarah’s invitation is clear: join the movement. Whether by donating, spreading awareness, or offering support in any way, every effort helps plant seeds of love and justice. Because when we come together with a shared purpose, we don’t just change lives—we transform the world. To learn more about Sarah, visit www.sarahdavisontracy.org.
