Finding my purpose has been an ongoing journey of exploration and self-discovery. I have realized that in itself is at the core of my purpose. Learning all I can and sharing what I have learned with others is what pushes me forward in life. With my values as my guiding light, my curiosity as my driving force, and my hunger to experience as much as life can offer, I believe I am to bring together all my life experiences, passions, and acquired knowledge to share with those I can help. My calling is to continue to grow and be a contributing force in my community. My ongoing quest for balance—body, mind, and spirit—continues.
My passions, skills, education and personal experiences makes me the ideal life coach to help you recover from the inevitable scars life can cause, and also use those painful experiences to your advantage for a more fulfilling and healthier life.
Based on Kintsugi art and philosophy – Kintsugi is the Japanese method of putting broken pottery pieces back together with gold — a metaphor for embracing your flaws and imperfections. “You won’t realize your full potential until you go through the tough times”
This unique method celebrates each artifact’s unique history by emphasizing its fractures and breaks instead of hiding or disguising them. Kintsugi often makes the repaired piece even more beautiful than the original, revitalizing it with a new look and giving it a second life.
● Lakeside Milam Substance Use Disorder Professional
● Founder Non-Profit Master’s Swim Team
● 10 Years Athletic Coaching and Motivation
● 25 Years in the Arts
● Substance Abuse Counseling and 12 Step Recovery
● Music and Art therapy & Instruction
● Mentoring
● Published Capstone
● Personal Struggles & Recovery
● (Memoir in Progress)
● Lifetime of Challenges
● Master’s of Science Degree in Performance Psychology University of Western States
● Bachelor’s Degree, Liberal Arts with Communication and Human Services Emphasis, The Evergreen State College
● Bachelor’s Degree, Law and Justice with Psychology, Central Washington University
● U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) & American Swimming Coaches Association Masters Coach Certification Levels 1-3
● USMS Adult Learn to Swim Instructor Certification
● Chemical Dependency Counseling Certificate, Tacoma Community College
● Washington State Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee Certification, #CO 60742242
● Associate Degree, Entrepreneurial Business and Digital Design, Pierce College
● Pacific Northwest Association Coach of the Year Award
● Two-time Tacoma Artist Initiative Award Winner
● Washington State Award Vocational Excellence