Happy. And ready For More. 

I love to appreciate what I have and what’s going well but I’m always ready for what’s next. I’m an Explorer. For over a decade, I’ve been on a continuous adventure to know myself and my understanding of the world deeper than anyone thinks is necessary or practical. 

I think I’m also here to disprove idioms like “you can’t have your cake and eat it too.” After all, cake is freakin’ delicious and meant to be eaten! (And really, who came up with that saying?) 

MY JOURNEY TO MORE

Don’t ask me what my favorite anything is. You’re going to get three and if you ask me the same question years—or weeks or even days—from now, my answer might be different. That’s just how I roll. 

Not being able to choose one thing opened me up to new experiences and opportunities. I’ve also picked up a wide range of skills and interests in the process. This trait didn’t work so well when I was trying to figure out my place in the world and what to do with my life.

There were many times I felt like a failure or far behind because I didn’t see my path as clearly as I thought everyone else was seeing theirs. I had potential, but I had no clue what to do with it.

THESE QUESTIONS KEPT ME UP AT NIGHT:

• How do I figure out what I want out of life? Is it too late?

• Am I ridiculous for thinking I can have the life I dream of?

• What’s the right path for me? How do I find it?

• How do I turn my dreams into reality? Do I have what it takes?

• I’ve made some pretty bad decisions. How can I trust myself again?

Any of that sound familiar?

I was sick and tiiiiiired of these questions. In my late 30s, I realized I wasn’t living the life I wanted and I wasn’t on the path to being the person I knew, deep down, I could be. I had to do something radical. Something I’d never taken the time to do or known where to start: Know myself. All of it. The good, bad, and fugly.

So I took tons of self-help workshops, read books, and journaled my fingers off in an attempt to figure out who I was at my core, what I would invite into my life, what was most important to me...and how that could all translate into the most amazing life.

I felt like I was on an archeological dig, unearthing a forgotten city. I was pulling up things from my past and trying to figure out where it came from, if it was useful, and if I wanted to keep it. I dug up some limiting stories and beliefs I never knew I was living by. Others I knew I had, but until then, didn’t know how to break through them.

SELF-DISCOVERY ISN’T EASY, QUICK, OR PAINLESS. BUT IT'S ABSOLUTELY WORTH IT.

I learned I have control over my life. Not what happens to me, but how I deal with it. I get to choose how I think, feel, and act. 

That’s a ton of accountability to take on. It’s also freakin’ empowering!

Obviously, the secrets to life were not magically revealed to me. I wasn’t given a pass on obstacles and challenges. I’m still not immune to bouts of self-doubt, worry, or stress. But I did experience a deep, lasting transformation.

Seeing what a difference this transformation made in my life compelled me to help others do the same. 

My journey wasn’t wasted, but it could’ve been hella more streamlined, with everything I learned in one place.

YOU’RE MEANT FOR MORE.

And that’s why I wrote Meant for More. To help other explorer types like you live a life you love by creating, aligning with, and taking action on your goals and dreams. I’m not sharing a piece of the puzzle or a high-level overview with no meat…this is the whole enchilada.

Ready to get Meant for More and start creating your dream life?

Scoot on over to Amazon and click that Buy Now button.

Need some more wooing?

Ok, I’m here for it. Head on over to my book page to check out what’s in it for you and what my readers have said about Meant for More.

If you’d like to ease into things first…

You can download my free Stress Less Guide or pick up some tips on my blog. 

THE FUN STUFF

I grew up in Florida, where my love for the outdoors was born. Worldwide travel opened up my perspective and cultural appreciation. And “making it” in New York City for 20 years gave me my grit and sharp street smarts. So I have a sunny disposition and get along with almost anyone...but don’t mess with me.  

Currently, I’m California dreamin on the central coast, enjoying wine and long walks on the beach. Nope, that line isn’t just for dating profiles. 

My idea of heaven is a tie between lounging on soft, green grass covered by (potty-trained) puppies and kittens OR eating a calorie-free, grass-fed burger and Belgian fries (with five different aiolis) and a big ol slice of Magnolia Bakery cake. See, can’t choose just one thing! 

THE “SERIOUS” STUFF

I’m one of those people who liked school and spent a lot of time there. So, I’ve got a couple Masters in communications as well as a weirdly wonderful undergrad degree that has nothing to do with my current life (East Asian Studies and Japanese Language). 

I’ve worked as a director of communications and operations at a nonprofit for women writers, as well as a freelance communications consultant, social media coach, proofreader, editor, and content writer.  

Now, I’m part of an amazing comms team for an organization with a mission to provide quality, equitable health care to low-income residents and people with complex health care needs. 

If you gotta know more about my professional life, my LinkedIn profile can fill in the blanks.