My Story
Timeline
Sept 2006
big dreams, small pocket book
Finished degree and moved to Paris alone at age 23 to pursue lifelong dream of becoming fluent in French. Cut contract short & returned to the U.S. because I learned payment didn't cover cost of living. Landed back in U.S. just in time for 2008 recession.
Dec 2006
quarter-life crisis
Did odd jobs but nothing stuck. Stayed home & watched Food Network when I received phone call from a neighbor who happened to run a French speaking start-up out of their house. Worked there for 3 years running small business operations.
Feb 2011
call to the world
Foreign Service career introduced by family client. Was hired as Office Management Specialist & signed document promising to go anywhere worldwide.
Island Life
Moved to Kingston, in love with my friend of 20 years. Career took off- romance fell apart.
June 2011
April 2013
Spiritual Awakening
Had a prayer with Jamaican Pastor & God told me to sing. Met producer & songwriter 2 weeks later. Did not want to leave! Received orders to leave Jamaica and move to... India.
India
Arrived in India the week of my 30th birthday. Worked for a boss & mission I didn't click with. Began questioning my path in Diplomacy and lack of impact.
Aug 2013
Aug 2014
Nashville or Bust
Moved to Nashville with 2 suitcases & stayed on my friend's couch. Got nowhere & found I had reverse culture shock, loss of career, identity and healing to do.
Hometown Blues
Returned home after receiving concerning phone call from family. Entered 2nd quarter-life crisis & a hunger to learn and deal with what happened. Spent the next year unemployed, reading & self-discovery.
Nov 2014
Feb 2016
Discovered Coaching
Hired Ashley Stahl who freakishly reminded me of myself to guide me to some sort of success. I was desperate and spent the last of my dwindling credit card on it. Found I was more interested in entrepreneurship than a corporate job.
Upped the Ante
Met Janelle, a heart attack survivor and former lawyer with my same values. Followed my gut & a dream I had of her and signed up to work with her.
Aug 2017
Aug 2018
Giving Back
Got online and ready to serve. I believe my experiences serve a purpose by helping other women find their way.