I haven’t always believed that. Matter of fact, I had lived more than 40 years feeling worthless, unwanted, and invisible – ashamed to exist. 

“Existence shame” told me that I did not have the right to take up time and space. Existence shame said that I was not loved because I was not lovable.  It was accompanied by hopeless feelings of extreme pain and loneliness. Basically, I had the all-pervasive conviction that it would be better not to exist.   My childhood trauma produced an emotionally, mentally and even physically wounded child, who grew into an adult who experienced addiction, depression, unhealthy relationships, and PTSD.

When I began my journey healing from childhood and adult trauma, and addiction in 2011, I learned that everyone, including myself, was born precious, with inherent worth – created with undebatable and unconditional value that comes just from being human. I learned that my voice matters, my feelings matter, my needs and wants matter, because I MATTER! 

This truth set me free to be unapologetically, authentically ME and to genuinely love myself and others.   I went from a life of hopelessness and misery to a living a meaningful life with genuine, heart-level connection with others!  I found joy, passion and purpose in living!!  

That passion and purpose naturally began to overflow into the lives of others through mentoring women in recovery, motivational speaking, and facilitating workshops for parents of at-risk teenagers.

I found the most fulfillment helping other women who desire inner healing from past wounds embrace their own inherent worth and uniqueness and watch them grow and live with more joy and purpose. That led me to the world renown Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. Through iPEC, I became a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and received my certification as an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP).

Prior to becoming a coach, I received my degree in Horticulture and built a residential landscape design and install company. Growing up, I found refuge in nature – trees, plants, animals, insects, rocks, the sky – I loved it all and still do! I see many parallels between our lives and nature and have been known to use those analogies with my clients.

Other passions outside of coaching are: spending time with my precious family which includes my husband of 20+ years, as well as my son, daughter, grandkids, and my little fur-balls, Peanut and Mila. I also love quality time with friends, exploring nature; wood working, home improvement projects, drawing, writing, and making up silly songs. And I LOVE watching sports! Honestly, whatever I am doing I like to make it fun and enjoy life!

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