Steph was born in Oakland, California but was raised in Arcadia Bay, Oregon. After graduating from Blackwell, Steph moved to Seattle, Washington to study video game design but got pulled into the art and music then formed a band. The band wounded up in Haven Springs, Colorado playing at the local bar the Black Lantern. Steph ended up falling in love with the small town and decided to remain there. Her passion for music got her a job at a record store becoming both the store's manger and radio DJ