"Who AM I?"

I cried out to God, "What do you want from me?!"

Tears gushed down my face. I pondered these questions deep into the night. I lay awake waiting for an answer to come to me. This was one of many dark nights of the soul.

Here I was married and in a blended family living in a quaint home in a wholesome, beachy community. I had all the "trappings" of success. But, I'd lost my identity ... and my spiritual path. I put all my energy into being fully happy, present, and engaged with my children. However, I was tired of feeling disconnected from myself. It was like the Universe was shaking me silly forcing me to face myself.

Growing up, I struggled to fit in. I always felt like an outsider and didn't know why. I constantly searched for validation from my parents, teachers, friends, girlfriends and men. Was I good enough, beautiful enough, smart enough, "religious" enough, worthy enough? Was I enough?

The harder I tried to be some idealized version of the "perfect" woman, the deeper I fell into the abyss of depression.

I knew, when that last dark night passed, I had to make some major changes so that I could be the best version of myself and be fully alive with my children. I let go of the things that weren't me. I began to trust myself, changing my thoughts and mindset. I embraced meditation, yoga and other spiritual practices. Slowly, but surely, I found my spirit awakening.

I ignited my creative flame by immersing myself in photography, which led me to owning a baby and family portrait business. This helped me see what a beautiful thing it is to help people feel so good about themselves in portraits and create lasting memories for them.

And that wasn't enough.

I went to nursing school and fell in love with the study of holistic health. I engaged a Life Coach and went through the training myself.

And along the way, I became passionate about helping other women live their best lives ... and have a deep, beautiful relationship with themselves as well as their loved ones.

In short, I shed my old self and and my inner goddess emerged. I now shamelessly live my life wholeheartedly. I became the connected, authentic, no bullshit woman I am today.

My philosophy is this:

You have the power to shape your life and make a positive contribution to the world. But you must come from a place of authenticity. You must be true to you.