My journey as a life coach started in a time of transitions. After serving in the United States Air Force – Air National Guard since 2002 – I resigned from my full-time career, accepting a promotion as a Human Resource Advisor, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Certified Coach, Emotional Intelligence Facilitator, and Temperament Instructor, which was a part-time position. I moved from Buffalo, New York, where all my friends and family were, to Harrisburg, PA, where my husband was stationed with the United States Army. I attempted to transition to a civilian lifestyle, applying for positions with many companies, but I was continually getting rejected. Feeling frustrated and isolated, I began to doubt myself. I found myself longing for the life I used to have. I knew I was meant for more than what I had been doing, but to become the woman I was meant to be, I needed to rebuild my identity.

In 2017, I hired a coach who specialized in transitioning Veterans. Guiding me through this tumultuous time in my personal and professional life, she challenged and empowered me to find my true passion that I could build my future career around. Through a process of interviewing, journaling, and discussing my options, I was able to determine that what I wanted to do was to help people reach beyond their comfort zone to lead a healthy, happy, thriving life. On November 1, 2017, I made the decision to start my own coaching business.

I am no stranger to the effects of stress and health concerns on the mind, body, and spirit. I have many stories of resilience, hope and strength that I share to motivate my clients. In 2005 I was confined to a wheelchair. I went from being unable to walk to running 25 marathons and a 50 mile race without the aid of medication. I have survived two major health scares.