I grew up in a loving home in the Midwest with two sisters. My mother and father were raised in the south during the Civil Rights Movement which led them to surround me with a strong sense of heritage and compassion.

 

Even under the protective care of a peaceful home life, I still faced hardships in racial identity, health and low self-esteem. In school, I was stifled by overwhelming feelings of low self-confidence and dyslexia. Terrified that other students and teachers would find out how different I was, I rarely spoke in class. Negative internal mantras of self-doubt plagued my school years. These limiting beliefs and inner lies that I believed, blocked me from seeing my full potential. However, my fifth grade teacher took time to connect with me and provide encouraging words of inspiration. This would spark the desire to become a teacher and reach students by using genuine connection and encouragement.

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Now, as a mother and military spouse, I make it my personal goal to be a source of motivation to others- providing a sense of purpose and resiliency to parents, teachers and students.

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If I'm not contemplating ways to make the world a better place, you can find me on the soccer field, on the yoga mat or planning my next hike up Mt. Fugi. 

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Studying metaphysics, neuroscience and other natural sciences have always intrigued me. I pride myself on being health conscious and love experimenting with clean meals for my family.

 

I get my inspiration from listening to spiritual teachers from all backgrounds.

 

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