My Story
I’ve always known the pursuit of my dreams would be the catalyst for becoming the woman I’m meant to be.
My dreams have always been outrageously big and I spent many years paralyzed by the voices (internal and external) that said I couldn’t do it.
Every form of challenge has come in my way over the past 12 years of creative entrepreneurship. And yet, every time I got knocked down, I got back up again.
Many dreams have come to fruition and many have died on the vine. Most importantly, I have transformed over and over again along the way. Each pursuit has brought me closer to the most realized, authentic, creative version of myself.
When women dream, we transform. Our world transforms. And with the right support, there is no dream too big for a wild heart to make real.
My Cred
COACH
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach with 104 hours in-person training plus 6 months intensive mentorship under the industry’s top master coaches
Graduate of the acclaimed yearlong Co-Active Leadership Program (studied directly under founders Karen & Henry Kimsey-House)
Co-founder of Fearless Leadership: a training program for rising female leaders at IBM
850+ hours coaching experience helping powerful women level up their leadership
Designed and delivered 6-month professional development program for Bay Area market research firm
Fierce advocate for clients who have launched businesses, hit fundraising goals, delivered TEDx Talks, quit jobs, moved cities, bought homes, gotten their dream job, had babies, exhibited art, released films, and fallen in love on my watch
ENTREPRENEUR
Started my own business at age 24 during the Great Recession and been my own boss ever since
Leadership coach since 2016 with organic growth through networking, social media and referrals
Marketing consultant since 2010 for art galleries, tech companies, international nonprofits, $10+ million dollar local businesses and more
COMMUNITY BUILDER
Founder of Hope Circles serving 130+ women during pandemic times
Founder of Leaders of Hope podcast featuring inspiring women creating hope in the world
Creating and facilitating Annual Virtual Wellness Retreat for climate change non-profit organization
Co-Leader of 3-day women’s transformational retreat in Joshua Tree
Founder of Sunset Social SF: a community for creative and entrepreneurial women
Consultant for several transformational gatherings hosting hundreds of attendees
CREATIVE
Bachelor of Arts in Art from University of California Santa Barbara
Published writer in Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine, Refinery 29, High Fructose Magazine and more
Contributing writer to The 4-Hour Chef: #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller by Tim Ferriss
Completed professional writing courses and mastermind groups for advanced storytelling and editing
My Fuel
Truth, creativity, community, boldness, freedom and love are my values.
Travel, writing, painting, photography, hiking, friends, and ocean dunks are my inspiration.
The coastline has always been my home. I have lived in Santa Barbara, Barcelona, and San Francisco, before returning to my hometown of Encinitas, CA.
My new home is dubbed “Hope Headquarters” and has been the ground for many women (including me) to experience transformational breakthroughs and birth powerful movements that change the world.