Leaving graduate school early, job loss, poor fits - all traumas I've had to navigate through. Whatever nebulous point represented my dream career now has a circuitous route to get there. Add to that the mental toll that professional, financial, and social shifts take on our well-being, especially when we don't learn "corporate speak" in school! I'd love to share ways that I've handled these setbacks - such as becoming a content creator - as well as practical ideas for job seeking. As important as our careers are, they don't represent our entire identity.

I know that gut-punch feeling of suddenly losing your job. The immediate panic about how the bills will get paid, the fear that you won't find something new in time, the "what now?" paralysis. I am navigating that exact uncertainty right now. It's more than just losing a paycheck; it's a blow to your confidence and your sense of stability. I created this space so we can talk about that fear and overwhelm, judgment-free, and find a way to handle the emotional side of this setback together.

There was a time in my life when everything felt paused. I was between jobs, unsure of my next step, watching others move forward while I sat still. People would say, “Something will come along,” but the waiting felt like slow erosion. My self-worth was tied to progress, and without it, I felt small. I learned how to sit with the discomfort, how to extract meaning from stillness, and how to build a life that didn’t depend on a clear next chapter. I began to ask myself deeper questions about purpose, identity, and what truly mattered.

My Story: There were long stretches when I didn’t have a job. The silence from applications was deafening. I felt like I was falling behind, especially when friends were getting promotions or buying homes. I tied my worth to my output—and when there was no output, I felt invisible. Eventually, I started asking myself: Who am I without the title? It was painful but liberating. I started separating my identity from productivity. Now, I hold space for others walking through that same fog.

As someone that has multiple health conditions, I have learned that while I may have pain, and while i may experience so many emotions, I have learned to be vulnerable through those conditions and I have learned how to open up, and to still respect my boundaries of my emotions, and ive learned to grow as a person who wants to develop my leadership abilities to help others change their lives and help others become the person that they want to be

When I was a little girl at about the age of four years old in 1982, I was kidnapped by local outlaws, that included members of the occult, gang and club members, the mob, and school district staff, and drug up into a child human labor and sex trafficking ring against my will. I have been an eyewitness to true horror, crime, and war since that time, with government, police, and military officials even becoming involved. I have seen the unimaginable. Flashing back, I believe that I was a child POW, and have memories of spending time on military bases without my family's knowledge. I was also being flown across state lines and overseas, all trips that I was being forced to make that violated my personal civil rights, liberties, and freedoms. I used to be so full of fear that I didn't know how to communicate with anyone about what was happening to me with local community members, who also had children that were classmates of mine or my siblings. I found hope and purpose in the pain.

In high school I was passionate about fashion and dreamed of becoming a fashion blogger, but my family shamed me and I chose the “safe” path of graphic design instead. For 10 years I worked in corporate roles that gave me the chance to travel and live in incredible cities, but inside I felt empty — I wasn’t living my truth. In my free time I journaled and did inner work, rediscovering the passions I had buried. Fashion was still there, but I had also grown a deep love for wellness and nutrition. Earlier this year I became a Certified Holistic Health Coach, and now I help others reconnect with their true passions, nourish themselves inside and out, and create lives that feel beautiful, authentic, and aligned. If you’ve ever felt like you had to hide who you really are, I’d love to support you on your journey.

You’re doing everything right: tailoring your resume, writing cover letters, prepping for interviews and still… crickets. Or worse: rejection after rounds of interviews, no explanation, or shady rescinded offers that leave you questioning everything. If the job search is taking a toll on your confidence, your identity, or your faith in people, I see you. I've been there. I’ve had offers fall through with no accountability. I’ve been ghosted after final interviews. I’ve been told I was “the perfect fit,” only to be passed over without a word. But I’ve also learned how to pivot, protect my peace, and keep showing up with clarity, conviction, and creativity.

Losing a job is profoundly disorienting. My job was more than a source of income and daily routine; it was my life, it defined me, was how I introduced myself. It was my social network, my family. I felt lost, confused and somehow like a really bad person. I discovered I had been in burnout mode and didn't know it. It felt catastrophic. I was in a fog....and the good news is you can wake up from that fog and take action. Like you are doing now: seeking help! There are strategies for coping with and overcoming these challenges. Reestablish routine, identify and organize your priorities. Taking time for self-assessment and self care gives you strength to manage yourself, making you a more attractive interviewee or entrepreneur. There's work to do to recreate yourself. That's what happened to me. I entered a career I'd never dreamed of, in an environment that draws on my intuition. Self-respect and confidence came quickly. This can happen to you. Let's explore it together

I am a former opera singer, arts administrator, and teaching artist. I currently write and am in transition in my career. I find grounding oneself in the present, living in gratitude, and embracing being a life-long learner have helped me find work and improve my relationship with myself and with others. I lean into intuition, authenticity, and lots of interior work through journaling, mapping, creative visualization, and deep conversation. I believe in a thriving self, a self that takes risks, and a self that desires a life of abundance.

For the last 15 years I was a professional opera singer. I had a successful career performing all over the country with top opera companies. However, after experiencing on of my greatest performing and monetary seasons, I found that at the age of 54, the opportunities had shifted, and I needed to decide how to move forward. After considering a host of options I found myself applying for jobs in and out of the arts, while also deepening my understanding what type of work felt best suited to me. Throughout the process there have been triumphs, struggles, and a host of questions about how to leverage my skills within the current job market. With the support and advice of my partner, friends, and family, I found work that aligns with my values, skills, and offers me an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

For the ones clocking in every day but questioning if this is really the life you want. When work feels unfulfilling, when promotions and growth never come, or when the only thing keeping you in your job is the pension you’ll collect someday—it’s hard not to wonder if you’re wasting your time. You see other people doing work that excites them, living lives they actually enjoy, and you can’t help but ask: Why not me? Do you ever feel like you’re being held back, but you don’t know where to go from here? Maybe you’re curious about entrepreneurship but don’t know where to start. Maybe you’re weighing financial stability against happiness. Or maybe you just need space to say out loud what you’ve been afraid to admit: this isn’t fulfilling anymore. I’ve been there—questioning purpose, stuck in jobs that drained me, and rebuilding from scratch. Now I help people create realities out of the ideas they once thought were too crazy to chase. You don’t have to figure out your next move alone.

For the ones carrying the unspoken weight of being “the first” or “the only” on their team. When you’re the one who stands out because of your identity, suddenly everything you do gets magnified. Your cultural expressions get misread as negative, you’re held to tighter deadlines, or more work lands on your plate than on your peers’. And when you try to speak up, leadership dismisses your concerns as “too sensitive.” Do you ever feel like you’re constantly proving yourself while being treated differently anyway? That no matter how much you give, it’s never seen the same way as others on your team? If you’re exhausted from navigating a workplace that feels more toxic than inclusive, let’s talk. I know how it feels to be labeled instead of listened to. Here, you don’t have to shrink, code-switch, or over-explain—you get to be fully seen and heard.

I spent nine tough years in corporate, fighting my way through office politics, chasing promotions, putting in all the hard work—only to learn that visibility matters more than effort. I got lost in bureaucracy, had to manage impossible bosses, and burned out far too often. Then I jumped into a startup world filled with freedom and ownership—yes, I had way more impact, but I also got flattened by constant uncertainty and a total lack of structure. If you’re stuck in either space—feeling drained by faceless corporate walls or disoriented by startup chaos—trust me, I’ve been there. Those two worlds demand different strategies for your time, energy, and results. That’s why I'm here: to help you navigate both with clarity, intention, and the grit you need to thrive.

I always thought being my own boss would be cool. If you're reading this you probably do, too. Have you wondered what it would be like to: * Create a career doing what you want, on your terms? * Stop commuting to a job that you're not in love with? * Wake up at noon and only work for a couple hours? Let's talk about what that looks like for you! For me, it meant: * Transitioning from full-time work and part-time freelancing * Learning how to sell (not easy for an artist) * Pushing myself to consistently step outside my comfort zone Together, we will explore the pros and cons of being a business owner, including how to get started and when it's time to step away.

This is personal for me—because I’ve lived it more than once. For a long stretch of my career, I chased external validation: what others thought of me, how quickly I could get promoted, how my salary stacked up. But none of that reflected what truly mattered to me. And more importantly, it wasn’t in my control. It wasn’t until my late 30s that I paused and asked myself: What are my values? What’s my North Star? That shift changed everything. Today, my focus is on enabling organizations and teams to prioritize people development above all else. That means bringing the person’s voice into every conversation—centering their growth, their story, and their potential. Even during my 12 years at a beer company, I struggled to align with the core business goal of selling more beer. But it was the side quests—the inclusion work, the relationships, the moments of mentorship—that revealed what I truly cared about: community and people. That’s the thread I’ve followed ever since.

I’ve had to start over more than once, after abuse, heartbreak, and financial setbacks. At one point, I was a single mom living with my parents, pregnant by someone who walked away, wondering how I would ever rebuild. But I did. I saved, I healed, I reached out to family for support, went back to therapy, and I learned to find myself again. Starting over felt like failure at first, but it was actually freedom. Each reset gave me clarity, resilience, and a new sense of purpose. If you're looking for someone who has had to figure it out from the bottom (50K in debt to 100K saved), I've got you covered.

I had worked with the same company for 25 years. The Owner decided to retire and close the company. Suddenly, I realized my future where I thought I would continue working until retiring was closing the doors. I had been with this company since I was in my 20s. What am I going to do? How can I restart? I have no idea. Anxiety and stress consumed me. All day I only thought about the "what's next" and "starting over". It had been years since I went to school or learned anything knew. The world was more advanced than I was and how could I catch up? I was not sleeping. I was having physical symptoms from the stress. I had been the breadwinner of my family, how can I let them down? The guilt of not continuing to promote myself through the years and the fact that I had put all my eggs in one basket was heavy. It was a heavy burden to carry around and carrying it alone wanted to make me give up. How can I reinvent myself? What if no company wants me? Financially, I was watching the money in the accounts get smaller and smaller. I didn't just want a paycheck, but a career. Ever step forward, felt like a step back. I had a good career, high up in the company and now to start over is scary, isolating, insignificant, ashamed.

I use to jump to so many different jobs, things never felt right or I couldn't seem to get along with anyone there. I would end up losing jobs too because where I couldn't stop using. When I finally got clean I found this job that I've finally feel like I belong there. I use work as my distraction I would pick up whatever hours they let me on top whatever I could and push myself till I couldn't. They really had to push self care on me. But I work from home and I love it, it was hard getting started but I've learned whys to adjust to where I feel more comfortable now.

Life doesn't always go as planned - it can unravel completely and you have to start over, sometimes again and again. I've moved countries, raised 4 kids while helping 2 with chronic illnesses, lost my husband at 39 (found a new and wonderful partner), built 3 companies (2 failed), and discovered that resilience isn't about staying strong. It's about learning how to fall apart and then keep going. Sometimes you don't want a pep talk; you just want someone who understands that you're tired, scared, and maybe laughing through tears at how ridiculous it all feels. Are you considering a big change or has one surprised you? I can walk with you through the big transitions - end of a relationship, a career change, partner death, big moves, identity shifts, children leaving the nest - and help you find your balance again. Together we'll explore your internal quide, make small steps forward, enjoy moments of relief, and find reasons to believe in the next chapter (it's ok if it's blurry).