Unconventional Coaching – Supporting Women Who Want to Break Free from Perceived Barriers & Live on Their Own Terms
I am an Unconventional Coach for unconventional women – those who feel a fire inside to do things differently but are tangled in "shoulds," self-doubt, or societal rules that no longer fit.
With a background that blends artistry and business strategy, I help women who crave more – more freedom, more impact, more meaning – design lives and businesses that feel like self-expression and success rolled into one. My work is equal parts soulful and strategic, helping clients move from stuck to sparked, from burnout to bold reinvention.
I didn’t arrive at this work the conventional way. After decades in high-performing roles across stock photography, digital marketing, SaaS, and professional development, I hit a wall: the structure felt stifling, the sparkle was gone, and my creativity was buried under endless to-do lists. That breaking point became a turning point – and I decided to design a business that felt like art again.
Now, I support women who are at similar crossroads – women questioning the rules, rewriting their paths, and seeking a way forward that feels both alive and aligned. Whether they’re pivoting careers, building something new, or navigating a messy middle, I offer guidance that’s both grounded and imaginative.
My clients include artists, agency founders, therapists, wellness professionals, and multi-hyphenates who don’t fit in neat boxes – and don’t want to. What they share is a desire to break free from conventional paths and step into work that feels like their truest expression.
My proprietary framework, The J.O.Y. Process, helps clients identify their Journey, uncover Obstacles, and Yield growth – the growth that happens when you stop forcing and start flowing. With over 2,800 hours of coaching delivered and consistent ratings of 4.98 out of 5, I'm known for creating brave spaces where transformation feels possible and even fun.
Before coaching, I spent 30+ years exceeding sales goals, designing strategies, and mentoring teams. I've worked with professionals from brands like Intel, Dropbox, Uber, Harley-Davidson, Pixar, Marvel, Hasbro, Palo Alto Networks, Okta, HubSpot, NBA, Live Nation, DoorDash, Lyft, Marvell, Glassdoor, Visa, Etsy, etc. I earned my degree in Communications and Photography from the University of Rhode Island and lived for 5½ years in Madrid, Spain before returning to the U.S., now calling Portland, Maine home.
Outside of coaching, you’ll find me traveling, hiking, photographing the world around her, exploring new restaurants, and enjoying anything involving water.
Focal Point Business Coaching Certification
Extensive 15-week training program provided by Focal Point Coaching that involves 90+ hours of live Zoom training sessions and 120+ hours of self-paced pre-work.
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF)
125+ Hours of Education & 2,800+ Hours of Coaching Experience
Whole Person Somatic Coach & Mindfulness Facilitator
20 Hours of Education and 6 Hours of Labs where I learned how to:
Help clients reconnect with their bodies, move through emotions, and access deeper self-awareness.
Support clients to navigate and transform the impacts and imprints of trauma and chronic stress.
Empower clients with practical tools for managing stress, enhancing focus, and cultivating a greater sense of well-being in their everyday lives, all which lead to more profound and lasting transformations.
Trauma Informed Coach (TIC) from Coach Training World (CTW)
6 Hours of Education & 4 Hours of Group Lab/Practice Sessions where I learned how to:
Understand the different forms of trauma and its effect on the whole person.
Easily recognize indicators for trauma present within clients and responsibly offer support while working with the whole person.
Help my clients understand the self-recovery process and engage them to develop their own resiliency practice.
Mental Health Coaching from Modern Health University
5 Hours of Education & 1.5 Hours of Practice Sessions & Role Play
Whole Person Certified Coach from Coach Training World
125+ Hours of Education & 130+ Hours of Coaching Experience