I have always had an innate inner drive for learning and personal growth. I was the kid buried under piles of books, the friend talking excitedly about the latest self-help or spiritual teacher and the person others came to when they just needed to talk. 

As a child, I dreamed of being a writer, a teacher and a therapist. I am so blessed to now be doing all three!

I have a degree in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at Austin and love to write short fiction, free-lance articles about personal growth and a popular blog for mamas, www.mindfullymothering.com

I graduated from the Scherer Institute of Natural Healing and the Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaches. By combining these two intensive trainings, I have created a unique coaching practice focused on inspiring women to live from the values of their hearts.

Photo credit: Campbell Salgado Studio

I live and play in Portland, Oregon with my fantastically creative writer/photographer/journalist husband, a sweet white lab named Ella and my two sons, one a busy toddler and the other an amazing teenager.  I enjoy practicing yoga, reading late into the night and exploring the beauty of our natural world here in the Northwest and in many other places.

I am passionate about seeing women thrive and believe that there is nothing more inspiring than a woman who is deeply connected to her own sense of purpose and is living with intention.

I also know that every woman has an inner wisdom that can guide her to be her best, most creative and fulfilled self.