Coaching is a field shaped by lived experience just as much as formal training. When choosing a coach, it’s important to understand where they’re coming from—how they’ve walked through life, how they’ve grown, and what tools they bring to the table.

I graduated from St. John’s University with a degree in history and business/marketing, and spent much of my early career in public service. There, I developed essential skills in communication, organization, and customer care. I also supported my father’s lifelong passion project—a magazine focused on drum corps (competitive marching music). That experience taught me the nuts and bolts of running a creative business: writing, editing, website development, outreach, and production.

Storytelling has always been a natural strength for me. In the ’90s, I started publishing a neighborhood newsletter. Later, I co-hosted an internet radio show, blending music with real talk. Today, I’m a podcaster and online host, facilitating conversations around coaching, identity, humor, and healing—especially during challenging times like the pandemic.

But perhaps the most powerful training I’ve had comes from life itself.

I’ve lived through family challenges, health issues, and personal struggles. I’ve navigated anxiety, autism, diabetes, body image, and even a period of temporary blindness. I know what it’s like to feel invisible or misunderstood—and I also know the power of reclaiming your story.

In 2012, I embraced social nudism as a personal and spiritual turning point. What started as curiosity became a transformative practice that deepened my connection to self-love, body acceptance, and community. It taught me that vulnerability isn’t weakness, but it’s a pathway to connection and healing.

All of these experiences help me meet others where they are—with presence, empathy, and real-world perspective. Coaching, to me, isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about walking beside you with curiosity, honesty, and care.