Here’s a little bit about me…

I love empowering people. Always have. As a kid, I snuck encouraging cards into my neighbors’ mailboxes to brighten their day. These days I still do that, just legally.

I love personal growth. Both my own as well as helping others on their unique journey to becoming a better version of themself. I want to see us all level up together!

I love my husband. At the young age of 17, he stole my heart with his looks, his sense of humor, and a bible verse. After decades of marriage, he still makes me swoon.

I love my kiddos. They truly own my heart. And not just because I made them. They are legit 3 of the coolest humans I know. Plus they make everything more fun. And funnier.

I love writing. Any kind of writing – everything from children’s literature to personal growth books, social media posts to blog posts, greeting cards to video trainings, and everything in between.

I love advertising. I got my master’s in advertising from UIUC and taught advertising and PR classes at Parkland College for 8 years.. But [gasp] I didn’t let my kids watch commercials when they were little.

I love surprises. I mean, really, really love them. Whether they are for me or someone else, it is ridiculously important to me that the surprise gets pulled off.

I love summertime. Every single second of it. The sunshine. The grilled food. The windows down. The country music. The DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince ditty.

I love confetti. I own dozens of different types of the celebratory sprinkles and I regularly slip it into cards. Our wedding invitations were even stuffed with tiny, metallic silver and navy hearts.

I love Mexico. The food is delicious. The people are the absolute best in the world.  And it’s summa-summa-summatime there year-round which is muy bueno!

I love 90’s hip hop. Dre. Snoop. Cube. Those are my peeps. Spin one of their jams and I cannot help but dance. And rap. Badly, but with abandon.

I love new experiences. Whether it’s traveling to an unfamiliar city, flying through the air on a trapeze, or puppy yoga, I’m game. Life’s short and I wanna experience everything!

I love connecting with women. Have you successfully raised babies into full grown adults? Do you chase goals like a boss? Are you navigating this bless-ed perimenopause season, too? Share your heart with me. I am here for all. of. it!