My Journey

From Hollywood to high-end wine sales to helping people reclaim their lives after burnout — my path hasn’t followed a straight line. But every twist, every pivot, and every so-called “detour” has led me exactly where I’m meant to be.

My journey began in Pennsylvania after graduating from Penn State with a degree in Communications. Determined to build a career in TV and film, I landed my first job on the set of The Sixth Sense as a production assistant. That early opportunity catapulted me across the country to Los Angeles, where I spent the next several years working on large-scale film and television productions. It was exciting in theory — but the reality was grueling hours, constant hustle, low pay, and a toxic work culture that left me physically and emotionally drained. The glamour quickly faded.

Eventually, I stepped away and returned to what I thought would be temporary — bartending, something I had leaned on between freelance gigs. That “temporary” step became the starting point of a new passion. I began working at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, where I was suddenly surrounded by 200 wines by the glass... and utterly unprepared. Intrigued, I sought out the most knowledgeable colleagues and committed myself to learning everything I could. That spark turned into a fire. Before long, I was diving into certifications, starting with the Court of Master Sommeliers, and building an 18-year career in the wine and spirits industry.

On the surface, I had found success. I worked for major companies, traveled to wine regions around the world — including Italy — and built a respected career on the sales side. But beneath it all, a familiar pattern had returned: burnout, toxicity, hollow victories, and a version of success that felt deeply unfulfilling. My creativity was buried. My joy was gone. And once again, I found myself asking the question: Is this really it?

My Turning Point

Then COVID hit — and like many, I was laid off from a “secure” job at a prestigious global company that had repeatedly assured me my position was safe. I later learned I was little more than a name on a paycheck protection loan. That betrayal shook me. I felt disillusioned — not just with the industry but with the way I had continued to abandon myself in pursuit of external expectations and arbitrary definitions of success.

It was in that stillness — without a title, a paycheck, or anyone else’s approval — that I finally came home to myself.

I took a long, honest look at my life and saw the pattern for what it was: I had been recycling safe, secure, familiar roles not because they fulfilled me, but because they allowed me to make others comfortable — to keep my family proud, my partner relieved, and society nodding along. But inside, I was quietly eroding.

That awareness changed everything.

Looking back, I remembered a time in my youth when I felt truly fulfilled — lifeguarding and teaching kids how to swim. I loved knowing that I was protecting others, being of service, and making an impact that mattered. When I really thought about it, the through-line was clear: I’ve always been a protector. A defender. A helper of humans. That, I realized, is my true superpower.

So I asked myself: If I’m not here to chase empty “success,” what AM I here to do?

I explored possibilities. I considered grad school in psychology. I reflected on how deeply my own therapists had helped me over the years, and wondered if I could follow a similar path. But the time, cost, and structure didn’t feel realistic in a post-pandemic world. That’s when the idea of coaching entered the picture — and when I really started to explore it, something clicked.

With encouragement from my therapist, I dove into the world of professional coaching. I researched programs, certifications, niches. And before I knew it, I was enrolled, in training — and completely lit up with purpose.

All the parts of me that had felt buried — my empathy, my intuition, my curiosity, my ability to hold safe space and ask deep questions — suddenly had room to breathe.

What I once saw as detours, I now see as downloads: 18 years in sales gave me remarkable communication and listening skills. Film taught me how to think on my feet. Lifeguarding taught me how to be calm in crisis. Coaching ties it all together. It’s not just where I want to be — it’s where I’m meant to be.

Where I Am Now

Today, I proudly serve high-achieving professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs who find themselves stuck at a crossroads — burned out, unsettled, and wondering if the life they’ve built is as good as it gets. (Spoiler: it’s not.)

Many of my clients come to me deep in the “shoulds” — unsure if they should stay in their career, leave it all behind, or whether there’s another way forward entirely. And together, in a co-creative space built on trust and truth, we uncover what’s keeping them stuck — while helping them build a life and career that finally feel aligned from the inside out.

The best part? Every answer they need is already within them. I’m just here to help them access it with clarity, courage, and compassion.

So, if you’ve landed here, chances are you’re not just curious — you’re ready. That feeling in your chest? It’s your own inner wisdom nudging you forward. And I would be absolutely honored to be your coach and co-pilot on that journey.

Let’s go!