ABOUT ME

Finally, at age 45, I was at the height of my career. I was working in New York City as a senior executive for one of the hottest global fashion brands in the luxury world.  I had the clothes, the shoes, the furs, the title, and the luxe life. I was traveling to the most amazing cities in the world, daily life was a runway show, everything around me was glamourous and opulent. I was just where I had hoped I would be in life.  I was successful. 

But something was not right. On the inside, I was overwhelmed, anxious, physically exhausted and chronically ill. My life was about pursuing more and it only left me with less. And then one day everything changed.

On a late March afternoon, I walked out of my Madison office feeling compelled to get a breath of fresh air, clear my head and connect to myself.  I found myself sitting by the fountain in front of the Plaza Hotel, feeling beyond overwhelmed. I remember looking down and catching a glimpse of my beautiful outfit, head-to-toe couture, perfectly hand-crafted of the most exquisite fabrics and design.  It was in this moment that I discovered the irony of it all and these words came into my head….”My Closet is Full, but my Life is Empty…”

I had spent my life acquiring what I thought was abundance- all of the beautiful things on the outside, but on the inside I had no time to enjoy them. Everything I worked so hard for, everything I thought I wanted, all came at a price, and in that moment, I knew with all of my heart, that something needed to change.  So, in a very Devil-wears-Prada moment, I took a coin from my purse, threw it into the fountain and asked the Universe to guide me to the next right action.  This began my journey to wellness, wellbeing, happiness and transformation. 

I left New York, put my career on pause, and went searching for a simple and happy life.  Over the next four years, I studied with Gabby Bernstein, Martin Seligman and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. I spent my time learning how to plant a garden and watch it flourish. I learned how to slow down, to connect to myself, put my health and wellbeing at the center of my world, and create a life I truly love. I found the meaning of true abundance, cleared the clutter from my life, and freed myself from chronic fear and anxiety. 

I found balance, strength, peace and serenity, and I stepped into my true power. 18 months after leaving my dream position, I returned to my executive life, transformed, inspired, and able to deliver creatively as I uncovered the strength of the authentic leader that lived within me.  My journey lead me to discover how to live in balance and ease while attracting true abundance.  This came through a holistic approach to my life, my leadership and the pursuit of my happiness. This journey through Life, Luxury and the Pursuit of Happiness brought me to you.

My mission is to help you discover how to live your best life now. 

I can help you have it all- Career, Lifestyle, Wellbeing and Vitality.  I have discovered it is possible to put your wellbeing first and truly thrive. Through Life, Luxury and the Pursuit of Happiness, I will show you how to fully embrace life, with a little luxury, all in the pursuit of your personal happiness! 

YES, YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL!!

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