My Journey to Authenticity

Growing up in the Midwest, I followed a path that looked “right” on paper—success in school, a degree in psychology, a steady path ahead. But beneath the surface, I felt something missing, an undercurrent of longing for a life that felt genuine and truly mine. I wanted more than to be good at following a prescribed path; I wanted to understand what it meant to live in a way that honored who I truly was.

My curiosity about the human mind led me to earn a Master’s degree in psychology and pursue a career as a marriage and family counselor, hoping it would answer the questions I held about life, identity, and purpose. But even with all the theory and knowledge, I still felt the weight of expectations—society’s, family’s, my own. That’s when I realized that what I was truly searching for wasn’t answers in a book or theories in a classroom. I was searching for permission—permission to release the “shoulds,” embrace who I am, and give others that same freedom.

Finding My Path in
Los Angeles

Eventually, I moved to Los Angeles, a place that felt worlds away from the Midwest. Here, I stumbled into immersive theater—a space that invited people to step out of their daily lives and experience something profound, playful, and transformative. This creative work unlocked something new in me; I saw firsthand how stepping into a carefully designed experience could open people up to parts of themselves they hadn’t explored. Immersive theater taught me that transformation is more than intellectual understanding—it’s feeling, it’s experiencing, it’s living.

I began to see that my calling was to create these kinds of experiences for others, blending my grounding in psychology with my creative drive to design transformative spaces. Coaching, for me, became less about fixing or directing people and more about guiding them to see the beauty in who they already are. It was about creating an environment that gives them permission to uncover their own answers.

Becoming a Guide
to Authentic Living

As a PSYM Certified Coach and lifestyle designer, my work is deeply rooted in the belief that life doesn’t have to be a constant uphill battle. I’ve learned firsthand that it’s possible to build a life aligned with who you are, one that feels rich, purposeful, and even easy—if you let it. Through my own journey, I know the weight of societal expectations, the self-doubt, and the moments of “Am I enough?” that we all encounter.

In my work, I’m here not to tell you who to be or what to achieve, but to help you remove the barriers that keep you from seeing your own potential. My clients learn to replace the voices of “should” with “I am,” to make intentional choices that feel deeply fulfilling. Together, we create a personalized blueprint, one that honors their dreams and values, and aligns their actions with who they genuinely want to be.

I poured this philosophy and everything I’ve learned into my book, It Gets to Be Easy (If You Let It). This book is more than a guide—it’s a companion on the journey of releasing struggle and embracing a life that flows. It’s about learning to trust yourself, letting go of the relentless push, and discovering that ease can be a way of life. This is the book I wish I had when I was figuring out who I was meant to be—a book that reassures you that ease, joy, and authenticity aren’t just possible; they’re your birthright.

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The Permission Portal is dedicated to exploring the human condition, peeling back the layers, and asking the big questions with people who inspire me. I sit down with experts, visionaries, and creatives from all walks of life, exploring topics like self-discovery, healing, creativity, and what it means to live authentically. I want listeners to feel they have permission to be curious, question, and define their lives on their own terms. Look out for a new podcast launching in 2025!

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How I Work with You

I don’t see my role as a traditional coach who prescribes steps or dictates a path. Instead, I call myself a Lifestyle Designer because I help you look beyond the typical markers of success and create a life that reflects your deepest values, passions, and potential.

My talent lies in seeing the threads within your choices, thoughts, and beliefs, helping you understand how these elements weave together to form your experience. Through candid, supportive dialogue, I encourage you to look beyond where you are now and into who you’re capable of becoming. I don’t promise “results” in the conventional sense. Instead, my approach is an inside-out journey to help you uplevel the areas of life that need realignment, in a way that resonates with who you truly are.

Lifestyle Design is about crafting a life that feels like home—one that energizes and fulfills you on every level. Whether it’s through personalized sessions, immersive retreats, or experiences designed to reconnect you with your inner compass, my work is about creating spaces where you feel safe to explore, expand, and redefine what’s possible. There’s no rush, no pressure, and no standard definition of success. Instead, I offer a space to discover what your aligned life looks like and help you design the journey to get there.

This approach allows me to work with you across all areas of life, not focusing on a single goal but guiding you toward a lifestyle that feels authentic, balanced, and full of possibility.

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