My childhood was a tapestry woven with challenges that profoundly shaped who I am today. Raised by a single mother and as the middle child among two sisters, both navigating their own journeys with mental illness, I grew up in an environment of constant change and uncertainty. The three last names I carried before marrying reflected my mother’s many marriages and the instability of those early years. I attended a new school nearly every year, including two in seventh grade, until my mother remarried during my 10th grade. Her new husband adopted my sisters and me, blending our lives into a bustling household filled with teenagers and the chaos that accompanied clashing rules.

In my early thirties, I met the love of my life, and together we embraced the complexities of his previous marriage and the joys and responsibilities of fatherhood. We weathered serious accidents and devastating illnesses, yet through it all, we built a beautiful life, one filled with children, grandchildren, and the fulfillment of what I once thought was the American dream. Tragically, that dream was shattered when I lost my husband and best friend of 33 years, along with most of his family, whom I had deeply loved and nurtured. In an instant, they were gone, leaving me heartbroken and searching for meaning.

Amidst the pain, a question echoed in my soul: Why? Why didn’t I have a father like others? Why do some endure abuse? Why was I raised by caregivers rather than my parents? Why do my sisters struggle with mental illness while I seem to cope? Why do some face illness while others thrive? Why do some live in poverty while others enjoy wealth? Why do some lives end too soon while others flourish? Why do people hurt one another?

These questions became my compass, guiding me on a journey of discovery. They led me to silent retreats, hypnosis training, week-long workshops, Silva training, Emotion Code training, tapping, and years of daily meditation, among other things. Through this exploration, one truth emerged: Our lives are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves.

When I embraced this truth, everything changed. My heart filled with joy, and my life became one of peace and ease. I learned to flow with life and welcomed what is mine, releasing what is not, and finding gifts even in the depths of loss.

My purpose is now to share what I have discovered. I am dedicated to planting seeds of new possibilities, empowering others to find their own “why,” transform their stories, and step into lives of strength, freedom, and mastery. Together, we can embrace our journeys, celebrate our resilience, and inspire one another to create lives filled with love and meaning. 

I’ll guide you through your journey to create the life you envision. 

Let’s connect!