I grew up on the Central Coast of California. I’ve enjoyed successful careers as a court reporter, real estate agent, and as the events coordinator at a boutique hotel. While I was successful in these careers, I knew they weren’t my true calling.
So, I searched … I read many books on how to find a career, I took personality tests and self-awareness tests, but it always remained elusive. Fast forward to 2019 when the lightbulb finally went off and I realized my path and purpose.
Here’s a summary of how I got there…. I became serious about health and wellness when my children were born. I was always conscious of the concept of preventative health care rather than reactive healthcare; it just made sense to me. So, I bought “organic” everything; I read labels; I studied optimal nutrition; I was committed to keeping my children as healthy and happy as possible. And I was successful for many years…until the fall of 2001.
Tragically, in October of 2001, my 18-month-old son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Our lives were changed forever. The pain is impossible to explain. To assuage the feeling of helplessness, I became an advocate for him.
I was determined to save him alongside his team of doctors and surgeons. I studied everything from neuroscience and nutrition to the effect the environment has on our health. It was all-consuming. For the next two years, we were in and out of UCLA. He underwent eight brain surgeries and endless procedures.
No one, especially a child, should ever have to go through that. The other kids suffered along with us, worrying about their brother, and having their lives turned upside down. It was a nightmare, and we were living it daily. In 2004, our little boy lost his battle with cancer. He had just turned four. It’s impossible to explain what that feels like.
My mental and emotional health were in turmoil. I was a shell of my former self. I put on a happy face and carried on for my other children, but it took me a solid year of therapy and grief counseling to remember what life was like before cancer came into our lives and took our son.
I was determined to pull out of this downward spiral. I knew I had to find a purpose in his suffering. So, I spent the next 15+ years educating myself…and healing. I read EVERYTHING! Some books I read multiple times.
I promise to share these books in an upcoming blog because they made a huge impact on my life. I learned how powerful our mind is and how to rewire our brains. I dove deep into the science of epigenetics, quantum physics, meditation, and mindfulness, to name a few. I attended seminars and retreats and received training in Mindfulness from the UCSD School of Mindfulness, and Life Coaching & Certification from the Mindvalley Institute.
Most importantly, I discovered my true calling, which is to help women learn to love themselves fully and live a life full of passion and purpose!
Peace & Love
