My journey of transformation began with the devastating loss of my daughter, Eliza. Her diagnosis and passing shattered everything I thought I knew about life. The grief was raw, gut-wrenching, and unrelenting, but in the midst of that pain, something beautiful and profound emerged. I discovered that true resilience isn’t about toughing it out with sheer grit—it’s about surrendering to the depths of sorrow and allowing yourself to be transformed by it. Eliza’s death, though the greatest heartache of my life, awakened in me an inner peace, strength, and wisdom I never thought possible.

In the silence and sorrow that followed, I realized that my grief wasn’t just about losing her; it was also about confronting all the unhealed parts of myself—parts I’d buried for years. The life I had built as an executive in the outdoor industry, chasing adventure and physical limits, no longer held meaning. I felt an undeniable pull to something deeper, something more connected to healing and service. I began to train in perinatal mental health, grief counseling, trauma therapy, and holistic practices. Each step was a revelation, each course a lifeline that deepened my understanding of the human soul and its capacity for healing.

The real breakthrough came when I began to confront my childhood trauma. For years, I’d been consumed by anxiety and emotional overwhelm, unaware that the deep wounds of my past were still shaping my present. As I dove into my healing, I uncovered the protective parts of myself that had been running my life, keeping me safe from further harm. I saw them not as broken, but as my greatest teachers—brave, resilient parts that had been doing their best to protect me all along.

Healing those parts wasn’t easy—it required vulnerability, compassion, and a willingness to face my darkest fears. But through that work, I began to reclaim the pieces of myself I’d lost along the way. Eliza’s death, which once felt like an insurmountable tragedy, became the catalyst for my deepest awakening. She opened my eyes to a life of purpose—one rooted in compassion, service, and deep listening.

Now, my mission is to guide others through their own journeys of grief and healing. Through my work with Return To Zero HOPE, Nia, and private clients, I’ve had the honor of walking alongside parents and individuals navigating their hardest moments. I’ve witnessed firsthand the power of connection, compassion, and shared experience in healing. Healing is not a solitary journey—it’s a shared process that transforms us, binds us, and ultimately brings us back to ourselves. And for that, I am forever grateful.

Healing is a journey—and you don’t have to walk it alone. Let’s work together to honor your heartache, release what no longer serves you, embrace your inherent strength, and create a life that feels deeply connected, grounded, and full of potential.