About Carmen Maendel

A faith-led journey shaped by resilience and hope.

About the Author

Carmen Maendel is a talented courageous woman of God expressing herself as a poet through her publication of “Enigma” copyrighted 2006 and author of an online fitness program: Rock Hard Body in 2022. She has owned/co-owned and operated four businesses in the past twelve years (Genoa Denim and Leather Apparel, Carmen Maendel Photography, and Maendel Fitness Gym & Spa) and currently co-owns and operates Nate’s Property Maintenance LLC with her husband, Nate Maendel. Prior to this she taught English and Math in Special Education for five years and had a successful eight year career as a Stockbroker and Financial Advisor with Edward Jones and JP Morgan Chase.

Carmen in conjunction with a close friend, Traci Galles launched and operated Genoa Denim & Leather Apparel during 2012. These ladies were published in the Brainerd Dispatch Paper by Renee Richardson on August 17, 2012 for their creative and innovative company. Despite the failure of the transference of this company to the online space, they were able to sell it to Underground Apparel that same year for a profit.

Carmen’s creative edge blossoms in her poem “Enigma” and her showcase piece, “A Little Loony” for Carmen Maendel Photography. Enigma was published in Timeless Voices, The International Library of Poetry Editor’s Choice Series copyrighted in 2006 and it depicts the deep mysteries and anticipations about the innocence of growing up. A Little Loony has been recognized in world wide photography contests from 2013 to the present, and continues to stand out as her masterpiece photograph of all time.

Carmen created and launched an online program, Rock Hard Body in 2022 in which she encapsulated all the training and coaching she had done in the Maendel Fitness Gym for the last eight years with over fifty women. She overcame her own fears and broke through barriers producing this program, through the guidance and coaching of James Allen and Mercile Martinsen. She has inspired women all over the world to discover their spiritual sides of themselves and crush obstacles blocking their path to their freedom and goals.

Today, Carmen enjoys using the talents and gifting God has given her to compliment her husband with his talents and gifting in owning and operating Nate’s Property Maintenance LLC. They are a husband and wife team, and run a professional and efficient business together with their Team of NPM workers. Carmen handles all business on the home front and Nate coordinates all the intricacies of the tree projects with their clients and crew on the job sites. Nate and Carmen enjoy family time boating, hiking, vacationing over seas, and other various outdoor activities during their downtime. They continue to view their business as a service and value the depth of the relationships they form with their clientele.

Carmen has recently contributed her authorship to multiple anthologies with She Rises Studios and Fenix TV; writing chapters for twelve different books, and is a debut solo author with the book, Courageous Woman: Casting Cares Upon Jesus released on September 9th of 2025. She just released her CW Companion Journal on December 12th of 2025 to come alongside Courageous Woman Casting Cares Upon Jesus a #1 USA Best Seller on Amazon.

A Journey of Faith in Writing

In a world often overshadowed by darkness, "Courageous Woman Casting Cares Upon Jesus" serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration. This remarkable work invites readers into the lives of women that have faced unimaginable trials, emerging not just as survivors but as triumphant warriors of faith. Carmen Maendel's captivating storytelling weaves together personal narratives and the profound experiences of extraordinary women, showcasing the transformational power of God's love and grace. Each page provides a testament to the resilience of the human spirit anchored in faith, with scriptures that remind us of God's promises.

Erica Elliott MSCP, LPC, CHIMP, CTT, CIFT