Randi-Lee was born and raised in Ontario, Canada, and attended Niagara College. She graduated at the top of her class from Community and Justice Services after completing her placement at a recovery house for alcohol and drug addictions. Post-graduation, she worked at a Native Friendship Centre for two and a half years while pursuing a university education in psychology. Randi-Lee continued working in social services for another four years as an employment counselor until she left to pursue her other passions.
From the age of 14, she struggled with depressive thoughts. There were times when she wasn’t sure how she would continue. Depression continues to be a battle in her life, but she is glad that she continues to live.
She has spoken at events that promote wellness and compassionately shares her experiences with her mental health. In 2021, she started a YouTube channel, Write or Die Show, to spread awareness about various mental health issues and to end the stigma associated with mental health.
Growing up, she never felt that she fit in, being the last to understand jokes and confused about many emotions that she saw in others. In 2021, she finally had answers to the questions about herself that had been nagging at her. She was diagnosed with moderate Autism.
In 2017, Randi published her first book about mental health awareness (Thoughts of a Wanderer) and knew this was what she was meant to do. While publishing her second book (A Mother’s Truth), she was diagnosed with cancer. She took a break from writing and focused on recovery. She has been cancer-free since.
She has expanded her writing with other nonfiction books, children’s books, social stories, draw-your-own-story series, scary stories, and more.
Randi-Lee was a competitive kickboxer and coach for over 10 years. She was a Canadian National Champion in kickboxing in 2015, competed at the World’s Kickboxing tournament later that year, and in 2016 competed at the Pan-Am Games, where she received silver in her division. In 2020, she was chosen as one of the coaches for the Ontario Winter Games, where she inspired and coached young athletes. Unfortunately, a chronic illness has put a pause on kickboxing.
While she isn’t working, she is spending time with her family. Randi speaks honestly and openly about her struggles with her mental health and, as a parent, wants to ensure that no one feels alone.