My Story

For as long as I can remember, people have confided in me—family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers. The pattern was so curious that I started asking what made them feel comfortable sharing such intimate information. The answer was always the same: “You held the space.”

I have come to cherish that one of my gifts is the ability to bring light to the deepest and most uncomfortable aspects of human transformation. Helping people navigate the most challenging chapters of their lives and unlocking profound transformation is an uncommon and deeply satisfying gift.

My own life is a reflection of this deep work. As a child, I experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect. I lived in constant fear and, when I reflect back on those years, it’s hard to remember much else. When I became an adult, I was consumed by chronic stress, anxiety, PTSD, and unaddressed trauma. I desperately wanted to create a better life for myself, but it felt like that opportunity was slipping away with each year that passed.

I was fortunate to grow up in a strong community of faith. While my beliefs no longer align with the churches I attended for the first 27 years of my life, their influence left an indelible mark. In spite of the brokenness I experienced at home, I was surrounded by loving families and good role models to look up to and emulate. It’s no exaggeration to say that my community raised and saved me.

My chosen career path—HR and Talent Acquisition—provided many opportunities to learn and grow. When I started out, I was racked with imposter syndrome and self-doubt. As time passed, I became more comfortable and carved out a niche for myself building and scaling early-stage teams. Within 10 years, I had reached my goal of becoming an executive leader. Hyper-growth was my comfort zone, and as someone who grew up in a high-stress environment, I found odd familiarity in the never-ending chaos. It was during this time that I had the opportunity to coach—both formally and informally—countless people across a spectrum of positions and levels. It was normal to meet with people who had reached the pinnacle of success only to step back and ask themselves, “Is this it?” I would sit and listen, often for hours, secretly nodding in agreement because I felt it too.

One day, I decided enough was enough. I took a leap of faith, quit my job, and moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. I didn’t know anyone and had no job prospects lined up. The only thing I knew for sure was that Utah was the first place that ever felt like home, and I felt an overwhelming sense of joy whenever I thought about living there. It was the best decision of my life, and it was the first time I had ever done something for myself without first considering—and agonizing over—what everyone else might think. I didn’t know it at the time, but that move was also the beginning of my own healing and transformation.

I could continue on about all the major milestones and epiphanies that followed, but this little blurb would quickly turn into a book. The point is this: my life changed when I chose myself, followed my joy, and changed my beliefs. I began consciously creating instead of just reacting.

Today, I create each experience in my life with intention. I’m finally telling a story I’m proud of—one that honors the past but refuses to live in it. In addition to coaching individuals through their own transformation, I also work as a fractional executive with early-stage teams through my business, Ghost.

Outside of work, my interests include horseback riding, baking, traveling, and attempting to garden. I travel frequently to explore different cultural traditions around healing, wellness, and spirituality. As a result of my adventures, I have a long list of recommendations should you need a referral. 

I look forward to holding space for you as you rewrite your story, reclaim your power, and transform your life.