She Found Her Purpose Through His Words — Now She Hopes He’ll Hear Her Story

LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — After being featured on The BayNet, the Southern Maryland project has already begun making an impact. Now, creator Kaylynn Moore is hoping to take that message even further — with the goal of one day meeting Steve Harvey or sharing the project on his platform.

Moore said the opportunity would feel “heaven-sent,” not for recognition, but for the purpose behind “Broken But Beautiful” — a project rooted in sharing real, raw stories of resilience and healing on a larger scale.

“My goal is to share real, raw stories of resilience and healing on a larger platform, stories that help people feel seen, understood and inspired,” Moore said. “I genuinely believe his platform aligns with that message in a powerful way.”

But for Moore, the story behind it all began long before the camera, in moments spent laughing with her PopPop while watching “Family Feud.”

Built from deeply personal experiences, the Southern Maryland-based project by Pretty Poses Photography blends portrait sessions with raw, emotional storytelling. Behind the lens and the voices it captures is a story of its own — one shaped by self-doubt, resilience and the courage to turn pain into purpose.

For Moore, that journey was shaped in part by Harvey’s message of faith and perseverance.

“For a long time, I struggled with self-doubt, fear of failure and feeling like my voice and ideas weren’t important enough to pursue,” Moore said in an interview with The BayNet. “Listening to Steve Harvey speak about trusting God, taking leaps of faith and turning pain into purpose deeply resonated with me and honestly gave me the courage to stop hiding my vision.”

While Moore hopes the project might one day reach Harvey, she said it’s not about recognition, but about connection — sharing the heart behind “Broken But Beautiful” with someone whose message helped give her the courage to create it.

As the project continues to grow, Moore said she welcomes support from the community in helping the message reach a wider audience. Those moved by the project can help by sharing the story, engaging with posts and spreading awareness, increasing the chances that these voices, and the purpose behind them, reach the right platform.

The community has already begun to rally behind Moore’s vision, with supporters tagging Steve Harvey and sharing her story online in hopes of helping her message of healing and purpose reach the right audience.

From Fear To Faith

Before “Broken But Beautiful” ever became a reality, Moore said she wrestled with whether her ideas and her voice were enough.

It wasn’t until she began leaning into messages about faith and purpose that something shifted.

“I truly believe the heart behind ‘Broken But Beautiful’ aligns with so much of what he speaks about,” Moore said.

That mindset, pushing through fear and embracing purpose, became the foundation for what would grow into a platform for others.

A Personal Connection Beyond The Screen

Moore’s connection to Harvey’s message goes beyond motivation and is rooted in memory.

Growing up, watching “Family Feud” became a shared experience between her and her grandfather, creating moments that still hold meaning today.

“My PopPop means everything to me, and he’s also a huge Steve Harvey fan, so in a way it ties into some really meaningful memories from my life and family as well,” she said.

She also credits Harvey’s character, and not just his words, as a source of inspiration.

“I admire how he speaks with compassion, humor and honesty, especially toward women and families,” Moore said. “The love and respect he shows for his wife, Marjorie, his role as a father and the way he carries himself publicly really stood out to me.”

Creating A Space To Be Seen

Through “Broken But Beautiful,” Moore is doing what she once struggled to do herself, giving others permission to be vulnerable.

The project invites participants to share stories often left unspoken: struggles, loss, healing and growth, pairing their words with powerful portrait imagery.

“‘Broken But Beautiful’ was created to give people a safe space to share the parts of their stories that often stay hidden,” Moore said. “Through photography and storytelling, I want people to feel seen, heard and understood.”

Each session is intentionally raw and unscripted, allowing participants to tell their stories in their own voice.

With makeup artists on hand, each participant is also given a moment to feel uplifted and empowered — a reflection of the care and intention behind every part of the experience.

A Message For The Community

For Moore, the project is deeply personal, but its impact is meant to reach far beyond her own journey.

As a Southern Maryland native, she hopes “Broken But Beautiful” sparks meaningful conversations and reminds others they are not alone.

“My hope is that this project reminds people that even through brokenness, there can still be beauty, purpose and hope,” she said.

Now, she hopes to take that message even further with the dream of one day sharing it with the very person who helped inspire it.

Not for recognition, she said, but for connection.

Because for Moore, this journey is about more than storytelling, it’s about honoring the moments and people who shaped her along the way.

From watching “Family Feud” and laughing alongside her PopPop to finding the courage to step into her purpose, those memories remain at the heart of everything she’s building.

In many ways, “Broken But Beautiful” is not just a platform for others to be seen, it’s also a tribute to where she’s been, who she’s loved and the strength she found in both.

Because sometimes, the path to healing begins with a memory and the courage to turn it into something meaningful.

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