It All Started When I Refused to Settle
Most of my life has been anything but a fairytale. It’s been a rollercoaster ride of one challenge after another—a ride I didn’t ask for but couldn’t get off.
From nearly losing my dad, becoming a single mother, attempting med school to earn “respect,” and thought being a doctor was the only way to succeed in life, to enduring a toxic relationship that left me becoming a solo parent, life seemed determined to test me at every turn.
Morning affirmations, cuddles with my adorable children + sexy husband, my husband's yummy coffee and cooking
Guesting on podcasts, on coaching calls with my clients, running events, mostly in my sacred space
Straight talk, strong drinks, short emails, and cutting out the fluff to make room for the very best.
vulnerability is strength. that we are all here to express. our only role is to shine
Yes, that meant going back to zero. Yes, it meant staying where I was and rebuilding my life from the ground up. Yes, it meant showing up for myself, even when it was hard, even when the world didn’t believe in me.
And it worked.
Today, I’m changing lives. I’m running retreats across the globe, speaking at events, appearing on TV, and even standing on the TEDx stage. I’ve turned my pain into power, and now I’m helping others do the same.
I created The Essence Retreat and my coaching programs to remind you that no matter how tough life gets, hope is always within reach. These experiences are designed to help you rediscover your core, reconnect with the parts of you that have been silenced, and show you that true transformation is possible.
If you’re ready to go all in—to heal, grow, and reclaim your power—this is your time. Say yes to yourself.
But here’s the thing—something inside me refused to quit. Maybe it was my relentless spirit, or maybe it was the fact that I had two kids depending on me. But it wasn’t until I finally said YES TO ME—to my own potential, to my own choices—that everything shifted.
I tried my hand at starting a business, a crinkles venture that took off but quickly fizzled. I bounced from job to job, just scraping by. And when my relationship hit rock bottom, I was forced to leave. There I was, back at square one—alone, broken, and completely drained. My depression was at an all-time high.
anyway moving forward
listening:
Hainanese Chicken
CRAVING:
the creative act
READING:
coffee, duh!
DRINKING:
RuPaul's Drag Race
watching:
Currently
My Favorite Things
I love coffeeeee!!!
my happy place!
The Safe Space is where I would usually run to!! And hide lol
I love all learning and all things tech. Camera, Phone, Microphone, DJ Set, I AM ALL ABOUT IT!! Anything that adds ease and fun in life, lets G!
coffee
BEACH
EARLY BIRD
no TOPSheet
POPCORN
popsicle
designer bags
TEA
mountains
night owl
topsheet
CHOCOLATE
cake
gadgets
Where I stand on the super important stuff... Agree / disagree?
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let's work together
I'm not just your mentor and coach, I'll be your friend who will support you 110% ORRR give you tough love when needed!! You'll feel through the energy because I am all about energy and aligning it based on where you're going! (add in the fun!)
did we just become best friends?