I grew up in the southwest border city of El Paso, TX.  Surrounded by Mexican and Native American cultures and the beautiful landscape of the desert I embraced vivid colors, serene earth tones and the precious textures and flavors that make the southwest come alive. It was here that my love of art and all things beautiful was born.

I learned early on to appreciate my gift of listening.  I am inspired by people and their stories.  Whether it is a story of challenge and triumph, love and loss, journey or destination, I am enchanted by the stories that make each person unique.  My passions are simple: to create and to help.  Without hesitation I chose a path that engaged me in the process of helping people to develop and nurture chapters of their stories.  A Bachelor's degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Educational Management prepared me to serve as a University Administrator on multiple college campuses. This gave me the opportunity to advise, guide and assist in the development of leadership and personal life skills of some of the brightest young adults in America. 

My creative passion came into full bloom when I opened my stationery design business in 2002.  After a successful 4 year run, I began to crave something different.  I wanted to continue to design with paper, but I was in search of something more.

The death of a loved one and written words he left behind brought about great sorrow, but also brought about clarity and I began to make journals.  My passion for paper evolved, as did the knowledge of myself and my future vision.  It wasn’t long before I fully accepted what I already knew.  My passion wasn’t only about creating a beautiful journal, but helping others to discover what the journal can do for you.  With great pride and purpose, that would become my mission.

Since that acceptance, I redesigned my vision and fused together my passions with my inspiration and created a life that I love.  I would be honored to be able to do the same for you.

The framed paper on the wall says that I am a Certified Professional Coach, and I am.  But it’s my personal and professional life experience that has given me the knowledge and the (know how) to inspire others, help define their goals and create actionable steps to achieving them.   

I live my fabulous existence in Buford, GA a suburb of Atlanta.  I am the “solo girl” in my house that I share with the love of my life and technology genius husband and two lovably energetic sons!

 Professional Credentials & Associations

Bachelor of Science, Education, New Mexico State University (NMSU)

Master of Arts, Educational Management & Development, NMSU

Certified Professional Coach, Fowler Wainwright International (FWI)

Certified Group Leader Coach, FWI

Certified Vision Board Coach, Vision Board Institute

International Association of Journal Writers

Contact me at 404.667.4262 or via email by clicking here