K'Dee Talley was born February 28, 1977 in Houston, TX. She started her career as a professional hairstylist and became a manager in retail and poet in her 20's. K'Dee's journey to become a registered nurse was followed by the untimely death of her mother in 2001. After graduation, K'Dee Talley found a passion for mental illness specializing in psychiatry before settling in dialysis. Her book, "It's Been a Hard Life, I JUST Make It LOOK Good", was birthed while attending nursing school after struggling with, yet overcoming, a failing marriage and homelessness. K'dee's life is a great examination of God's perfect peace and favor.