About us

Hi, I’m Nicole — also known as Payton Davenport
Founder of A Haven of Healing and Growth

I’m a woman guided by spirit, strengthened by legacy, and devoted to healing.

Through journals, soulful cookbooks, and intentional digital tools, I help women reconnect to themselves, their ancestors, and their divine abundance. My path hasn’t been easy, but it’s been sacred—shaped by grief, courage, creativity, and deep spiritual work.

My favorite creation is Derie’s Table, a Southern comfort cookbook rooted in the love of my ancestors and the stories of my living family. It’s more than a recipe book—it’s a family altar dressed in flavor and memory.

Whether I’m writing, praying, cooking, or designing, I’m always creating space for women to feel seen, nurtured, and empowered.