A big part of how I approach this work comes from something I learned the hard way.
My mom passed away at 61 — way too young.
She had worked so hard and was so excited to spend time with her grandkids, gardening (she grew so many strawberries), being outside, playing tennis and being out on the water.
Cancer robbed her of her time. And for a long time after she passed, I was in what I’d call functioning shock.
I was taking care of my kids. Going through a divorce. The business I helped build was being sold.
There were big, amazing things happening… and some really awful ones. And I was just… numb.
Then I came across this quote:
“We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.”
That quote hit me hard. Because I realized I had been living in “next time” mode for years.
Next time I’ll take the kids to the park.
Next time I’ll go to the gym.
Next time I’ll take the class.
Next time I’ll start the business.
That quote was my wake-up call.
What "next time" was I waiting for?
I needed to stop waiting…And start making the most of this one life I've been given!
That realization pushed me into personal development. Some of it was incredibly helpful. And some of it… wasn’t.
I spent years — and a lot of money — in coaching programs that promised clarity, direction, and success.
At one point, I had been so pressured and berated I truly believed that if I didn’t invest thousands — sometimes tens of thousands of dollars in coaching programs — it meant I didn’t believe in myself or my ideas enough.
That’s a great way for someone else to profit… while you’re left burned out and broke.
I used to joke that my brain was where good ideas went to die.
But as the years have gone by I realized, those ideas didn’t die.
I either had to set them aside or they were shoved aside. Because life got busy. Responsibilities came first. My family needed me...and I was happy to be there for them.
And if I had to guess… you’ve probably done the same thing for your family too.
Those ideas?
Your ideas...They’re still there.
Those goals?
Your goals, your hopes and dreams for this one life...They're still there.
They're just waiting...waiting for you
It can feel like every time you get close to focusing on your goals…something pulls you away, time and time again.
You deserve answers.
It’s torture walking around with an idea…wondering if it could be something more.
Maybe life is pulling you in a hundred different directions.
Or maybe you finally have the time…and still feel stuck.
Or you’re worried...with this economy...you may need this idea to produce income and you're not sure where to start.
No matter where you are right now…
you deserve a clear, simple way to get the answers you’re looking for.
You just need a place to start and that's where I come in.
Because it can be frustrating...I've been there. You finally carve out the time to focus on your idea…and instead of moving forward, you’re stuck.
Because everywhere you look, there’s another “expert” telling you they can fast-track your success…
For the low, low price of maxing out your credit cards.
And suddenly, what should feel exciting… feels overwhelming.
And when you don’t move forward?
It feels like there’s no one to blame but yourself.
That’s when the spiral of self doubt starts:
Am I not cut out for this?
Maybe my idea isn’t that good.
Maybe now’s just not the right time.
And then…that dreaded "Next time" as you put your idea to the side again.
This is not about launching a business today or having everything figured out.
This is about being heard.
Being respected.
And having someone in your corner to provide direction, clarity and the strategies you need to move forward.
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