For years I lived in survival mode navigating abuse, religious trauma, addiction, financial collapse, chronic illness, and the challenges of raising three children alone, including one who is autistic and nonverbal. My own healing journey taught me how to rebuild from the ground up, create stability in chaos, and reconnect with who I really am. Becoming a certified life coach and energy healing practitioner allowed me to turn that lived experience into guidance that truly helps others. Whether someone is healing from trauma, parenting through overwhelm, facing burnout, or searching for a sense of meaning, I meet them exactly where they are and walk beside them as they take their next step. I know the courage it takes to start over, and I’m here to make sure no one has to do it alone.

After graduating college with a degree in TV and Radio Production, I packed up my life in NYC and moved to Los Angeles alone because that’s where dreams in TV are made. I didn’t know a soul, but within 7 days I found a beautiful apartment, bought a car, and landed my first job just around the corner from home. Still, navigating a new city wasn’t easy—and neither was working in TV. I bounced from freelance gigs to temp jobs just to keep the lights on. Eventually I returned to NYC to work for Viacom, then moved back to LA, then Atlanta, and later Nashville. Each time, I had to start over—find housing, build community, and figure life out all over again. It was lonely, uncertain, and at times terrifying. But it also taught me resilience, faith, and how to trust my ability to thrive anywhere. Moving taught me that starting over isn’t failure—it’s proof that you’re strong enough to begin again.

Through years of mental rewiring, I practice mindful living. This comes with the often loud voice of self-awareness, as well as presence and acceptance. Mindfulness is the difference between mindlessly binge watching tv that harms your sleep to numb against upset, versus enjoying one cookie. And I obviously still struggle! Acceptance also involves loving your true self and knowing your worth. I'd love to share tips and challenges as we go on a mindful journey 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.

I've often felt like an outsider in social settings. I’d overthink every word I said, replay conversations later, and wonder if I came off as “too quiet,” “too intense,” or just... off. Parties drained me. Small talk felt like a performance. I used to beat myself up for not being more "normal" in groups. But slowly, I started to understand that awkward doesn’t mean unworthy. I began leaning into my natural rhythm—deep, thoughtful, intentional—and started forming fewer, but truer, connections.

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.

It’s not always easy to say what we really feel. Sometimes we hold back out of fear of being misunderstood, rejected, or starting conflict. I know how heavy it can feel to keep things inside, and how freeing it can be when you finally share your truth in a safe space. Over time, I’ve learned that open, honest conversations don’t have to be perfect—they just need to be real. They’re about listening, speaking with kindness, and allowing yourself to be seen. Now, I offer space for others to practice this skill: to explore their voice, to untangle what they want to say, and to build confidence in expressing themselves with clarity and care.

My parents would tell me I needed to be a doctor, or a lawyer or something of high profile in order to be valid and successful. Along these same lines, having been parentified as a child, I lost myself in expectations & demands that were placed onto me. Much later in life, after I had expressed my joy and hope for pursuing 'me', my father admitted that he never wanted that for me, but instead to simply 'fall in line and be like everyone else'. To say this was a shock to my spirit would be an understatement; but I never looked back - I simply knew what was within me was far greater than what was yet born into the world. Although it hasn't been easy, I am so happy to have committed to forging my own path and rediscovering my own personal essence; I've witnessed quite the miraculous along my path, and it is in having progressed through my own lived experiences that I will confidently profess: So Can You, my friend!

Addiction took a toll not just on my health, but on how I saw myself. At my lowest, I felt like a shell of the person I used to be—ashamed, doubtful, and afraid I had lost my potential for good. Even after I started my recovery journey, I struggled with self-doubt. I wondered if I could be trusted again, if I could rebuild what I’d broken, or if others would ever see me differently. But what I learned is that confidence isn’t something you either have or don’t—it’s something you can rebuild. Little by little, I started making choices that aligned with the person I wanted to be, not the person I was in the midst of addiction. I celebrated small wins, acknowledged my growth, and started taking up space again in my own life. Confidence, for me, came from doing hard things, showing up anyway, and realizing I didn’t have to be perfect to be worthy. It’s still a practice—but one that’s now grounded in truth, not fear.

For years, I was my own worst critic. I judged myself harshly, compared myself to others, and silenced my inner voice with substances. I didn’t realize how deep my self-abandonment ran until I began the healing process. The turning point came when I learned that no one else could give me the love I was starving for—not in a lasting way. I had to learn how to offer it to myself first. In recovery, I began treating myself like someone I actually cared about. I practiced speaking kindly to myself. I explored therapeutic art, forgiveness practices, and daily rituals to reconnect with the parts of me that had been ignored or shamed. Slowly, I began to like myself—and eventually, I became my own best friend. This wasn’t just a mindset shift—it was a full transformation in how I related to myself. I stopped abandoning myself when things got hard. I stood by myself in the storm, and that’s what helped me thrive. This also slowly reduced my anxiety and stress levels over time.

Since I can remember I’ve been very sensitive, energetic and full of excitement for life, especially as a child, where I can recall this transforming into crippling anxiety and panic, causing me to suffer endless panic attacks to the point that it was my reality and had no idea until age eighteen that I had panic attacks and general anxiety disorder, with agoraphobia stemming from ADHD, which I put together on my own in 2022. After many years of drinking after work to relax my nerves, then slowly weening myself off it completely in my mid-thirties, I became open to the idea of being on the spectrum of neurodivergence, which my therapist later told me she felt I was on, with my ADHD plus more traits she noticed. Having been validated and gaining more perspective on these findings, I was able to forgive myself and others for being so hard on me, or for being hard on myself all those years while feeling different. I now know that I am not defined by ADHD and I can now use this knowledge to serve me as I’ve hacked how my brain works and can achieve flow state easily now. It’s taken me many years of self-improvement, self-love, vulnerability and openness to become more whole and complete, feeling more comfortable in my own skin, which I’ve very proud of! I was able to overcome my addiction to drinking and smoking week years prior to putting it all together, so I can really be proud of myself for sticking with sobriety even while still learning why I was self-medicating and anxious all my life. Gaining that needed perspective and confidence has been the game changer and has helped me to attain years of lasting deep inner-peace and a knowing that everything will be ok no matter what! I’m happy to say I’ve harnessed and transmuted that excitement and passion for life I had a child back after a spiritual awakening in 2014, that’s been ongoing, with many challenges, but mostly wonderful new opportunities to grow and explore, which I’m more open too now, as I see life as fun game to experience and shape the way that I feel is working and I’ve learned to focus on goals, dreams and projects in alignment with who I am now!

After years of dating in New York City, including two serious relationships and countless app encounters, I found myself back in the suburbs at nearly 36. I was single and surrounded by silence instead of city buzz. The pandemic had forced a massive reset, and suddenly I was navigating breakups, loneliness, and the challenge of dating from scratch. I know what it’s like to wonder, “Am I too late?” or “How do I even begin again?” At times, it felt like everyone else was moving forward while I was stuck in place. But through therapy, honest conversations with friends, and a lot of trial and error, I rebuilt my confidence and redefined what love and companionship meant to me. I also leaned into helping others—friends who were struggling with divorce or unhealthy relationships, women who were unsure about starting over later in life. I’ve walked the path of heartbreak and rebuilding, and I’d love to be there for anyone who feels like they’re standing at the edge of what comes next.

I believe in the power of mindset and intentional living. Over the years I've used tools like vision boards, affirmations, and positive self-talk to shift my perspective and create real change. I've learned how powerful it is to get clear on personal values & priorities, and how freeing it feels when your actions align with your beliefs and goals. Self-reflection and taking ownership of your self-worth is all part of building the vision and future you want. Its not about being perfect, but about trusting yourself and honoring what matters to you, and going from there. If you are curious about manifesting, need help clarifying your goals, or just want some encouragement as you grow, I'm here to listen, support you, and cheer you on.

The doctor told me I had to lose weight. I was upset and mad. I had felt overweight my whole life. I also have Scoliosis. Very little self-esteem as the overweight, hunched over, short girl. I let me self esteem issues get to me. Before I could even realize it, I was now embarrassed, angry, jealous, hopeless about how I saw myself. Parents sent me to a nutritionist at 15. That led to diet pills that didn't work that left me more emotional. In my early 30's when my knees hurt so bad, a doctor challenged my to lose weight. I told him I couldn't, he said prove me wrong. 86 lbs later, I was smaller. I was "skinny". I liked the way I looked. I was able to wear clothes I liked. I liked the new me, but nobody else did. My husband said I wasn't myself. My friends didn't want to be around me. I had become obsessed with exercise and health. I lost the weight the correct way: diet and exercise. I walked 2 times a day (no running or jogging) and ate great. And it worked since I did not have underlying health issues. However, no number was enough. I needed the scale to be less every day. I lost a lot of weight, love, friends, and myself. I had to learn how to live healthy again. I had to learn to love me for me and not a number on a scale of on my pants. I looked better than I had ever looked (to me), but was not attractive because mental health was not in a good place. Self-acceptance is beautiful and comes in all forms, sizes. Loving yourself is healthy.

I want to be your cheerleader and help you celebrate your wins in life! Whether its a small win or a big win, it's important to acknowledge and celebrate all your life wins! I'd love to be there for you if you'd like to share your life wins! Let's celebrate them together! I've learned how important it is to celebrate each of these wins and how it feels even that much better when you get to share the good news with someone else. My family, friends, & coworkers have always nicknamed me their cheerleader. I would love to be that person for you! We can drink coffee & have a great conversation and even celebrate with a silent dance party if you want! I can't wait to celebrate your wins with you!

I’ve spent years navigating self-doubt, perfectionism, and negative self-talk—and I know how heavy it can feel when you don’t fully believe in your own worth. I’ve learned to shift those patterns, reframe my inner dialogue, and cultivate real self-compassion. I can help you navigate self-doubt, perfectionism, and negative self-talk so you can truly embrace your worth. I’ll guide you in shifting old patterns, reframing your inner dialogue, and cultivating real self-compassion. As a Certified Empowerment Coach (CTEDU), I provide practical tools and strategies to help you quiet self-criticism, honor your boundaries, and step into life with confidence, clarity, and courage. Together, we’ll work on recognizing your value, letting go of perfectionism, and embracing the unique person you already are. You don’t have to wait to feel confident—you can start valuing yourself today, and I’m here to show you how.

I used to dread job interviews more than anything else in my career. My palms would sweat, my mind would go blank, and I'd walk out of interviews knowing I hadn't shown my best self. I'd replay every stumbled answer and awkward pause for days afterward. Despite having solid experience and qualifications, I felt like I was failing at the one thing that mattered most—actually getting the job. The breakthrough came when I realized that interviewing is a skill you can develop, not just a talent you're born with. I started treating interviews like conversations rather than interrogations. I learned to prepare stories that showcased my experience, developed techniques to manage my nerves, and discovered how to turn my anxiety into focused energy. Most importantly, I figured out how to be authentically myself while still being professional and polished. Through multiple interviews across different industries and roles, I've learned what actually works—and what doesn't. I've experienced everything from panel interviews to video calls to informal coffee chats, and each taught me something new about connecting with interviewers and presenting my value. Now I walk into interviews feeling prepared and confident, knowing I can handle whatever comes my way. If you're dreading your next interview or feeling like you're not showing up as your best self, I've been exactly where you are.

For most of my life, my relationship with food, movement, and my body was driven by control and perfectionism. I believed that “being healthy” meant following rigid rules—counting calories, exercising to earn rest, and chasing a body that was never quite good enough. Every mirror check or skipped workout became a referendum on my worth. I wasn’t trying to feel better; I was trying to be better—according to someone else’s idea of what health and success looked like. But over time, that constant pressure began to unravel me. I was physically exhausted, emotionally disconnected, and mentally consumed by numbers and body image. I realized that I had been using routines to mask deeper discomfort—avoiding stillness, shame, and the fear of not being enough if I let go. The turning point came when I started listening to my body instead of managing it like a project. I learned to move for joy, to eat with presence, and to rest without guilt. Now, I define health more holistically: it’s about feeling at home in myself, not fixing myself. It’s honoring my needs, not overriding them. It’s recognizing that my body is not a problem to solve but a partner to care for. If you’ve ever felt trapped in cycles of “shoulds” around your weight or routines, you’re not alone—and there’s another way forward.

When I was 18, I entered my first long-term relationship, and it lasted over five years. It slowly turned emotionally abusive, filled with threats, manipulation, and deep emotional confusion. I didn’t have the confidence or clarity to leave when I needed to, and staying so long made me feel like I had lost myself. After finally getting out, I spiraled - dealing with complex PTSD, depression, anxiety, and thoughts that scared me. What followed was a years-long journey of coming home to myself. I had to completely overhaul my relationships, learn boundaries, and understand why I kept searching for love outside of me instead of within. I started therapy, found somatic tools, leaned on safe people, and slowly rebuilt my inner voice: the one that says I’m enough. Now, I’m engaged to someone kind and emotionally safe, but that relationship wouldn’t have been possible without first healing the one I have with myself. That’s where all change began. I’d love to support anyone who feels like they’ve lost their sense of self and are ready to reconnect with the person they truly are.

I came out in 2012. There weren't many resources at my disposal and I often wished someone could walk me through the process of exploration, or just listen to me figuring it out. Instead, I navigated a lot of it on my own. Finding myself took a lot of trial and error. There's so much to learn, but not enough research. Soon, others began asking me to guide them. I have always been happy to take on that role in such a vibrant community. Questioning leads to discovery, healing, strength, and community.