My story is one of healing, learning, and reflection, trying to understand and accept myself. It’s my daily endeavor and the most challenging, creative, and rewarding journey I will ever undertake. I put intention and effort into coaching, somatic practices, self-education, and daily reflection; it is my life’s work.

This winding journey has shown me that we all have stories, experiences, and threads of hardship that have shaped who we are, with our own quirky nervous systems, coping mechanisms, and magical gifts. Since we’re all trying our best with what we have, I bring as much warmth, gentleness, and personalization as I can into my work and relationships — which is doable with organized systems (also a passion!). Life is messy, so I give people and their stories the empathy they deserve.

Life will always be a mix of light and dark, joy and suffering. Both/And. Work is no different. I embrace both sides by celebrating the wins and little joys that make life grand, and by leaning into the sticky moments and transitions that offer insight, as ungodly uncomfortable as they feel. Likewise, I believe we should be able to bring our whole selves, our full humanity, to work.

As a highly sensitive person, I pick up on feelings and perspectives others often miss. I also notice and remember people's details and feelings, using creative means to make people feel seen and valued. With vulnerability and connection as core values, I try not to hold back in uplifting and celebrating those around me.

Because at the end of our perfectly imperfect lives, people (including customers, employees, and owners) will remember how we made them feel: how we showed up for them, held space, honored where they were, and how we made them feel.