I grew up with my family just a short walk from the beach and just a few blocks from my grandparents; so from the beginning, my home was bordered by the people I loved and places I could explore & outline. As a budding artist, I dug in the sand on the beach, contoured in my sketch pad, painted on canvas. As a photographer, I found the high school darkroom and refurbished my mom's 35-millimeter camera. As a daughter, I learned the importance of family and how fragile life can be - saying goodbye to my dad far too soon. Time rolled on, as it does. Somewhere in there, I lost a certain connection with myself. I started coloring in the lines and doing the things that I was “suppose” to do.

I was getting older, but ironically was shrinking myself to “fit”, to find a place. My world started to get bigger; I studied psychology & studio art, road-tripped across the country, traveled to different corners of the globe, and started a successful career. Sure enough, I ended up in New York City. What a place to be. I had so much of what I thought I wanted in my life. I was (and am) so fortunate. Alas, I found myself yearning for a bigger and fuller life - missing an old version of myself.

Working on my own self-development and leadership with my coach, it became clear that I spent too much time in my life making decisions based on what others might think of me and what I thought they needed or wanted from me. This looked like a lot of worrying… worrying about things that might happen and other people, rarely myself. ​ Plus a fair amount of judgment and shame I was lugging around with me ( let me tell you - that shit is heavy). I was on a constant loop, one I think most of us can relate to. Was I doing the “right” thing? Am I good enough? Do people take me seriously? Where do I fit? Am I doing what I am “supposed” to? ​

I spent a lot of time believing stories and narratives that held little to no truth. In actuality they were holding me back and keeping me disconnected from the most authentic parts of me. In breaking unproductive patterns and unlearning the stories I had been telling myself (admittedly a process I am still and will always be working on) I started to see my life transform. These seemingly small shifts over time have added up to a life full of agency, power, and connection​ - to myself and everything around me. It has called me back into myself and allowed me to related to life from a place of choice and possibility rather than fear.​ It has made all the difference.

This experience combined with my inherent and deep belief in people led me to coach. As a creative, storyteller, a maker, a doer, and a leader I decided to work with individuals and businesses who are up to cool shit and believe that their impact on people and this world matters.​ I believe vulnerability, communication, trust, intentionality, meaningful connection and collaboration are the remedies to most of the dissatisfaction we face in our lives. It looks different for each of us, but when we prioritize these things we are creating space to truly transform our lives.

So here is to you, for reading this and for being the type of person who believes in the possibilities your life holds. This is an invitation. Together we can create whatever you want... what you really want. We will develop your leadership stance, break unproductive patterns, and support you to fully step into your power all while shifting underlying beliefs to help you get out (and stay out) of your own way! I am here...looking forward to creating something incredible with you - bringing you closer to a life full of purpose, intention, and joy.