Rooted in the River
 

I am truly honored to share my journey with you today, a journey that has brought me to this very moment where I stand as your guide. My path began in my early twenties with a burning desire to help people, and I initially believed that the criminal justice system was where I could make the most significant impact. For several years, I dedicated myself to working with victims of crime, but a failed attempt to become a police officer led me to pivot towards becoming a probation officer, working with adult offenders. It was an exciting career, but it began to take a toll on my body, mind, and spirit. Around two years into my career, I was involved in a traumatic incident that resulted in PTSD, shaking the very core of my world. Through my healing journey, I continued to be immersed in trauma, absorbing more than I could handle, all while doing what was slowly breaking me into a million pieces. It wasn't until the birth of my beautiful daughter that I truly woke up and felt the stirrings of joy within me. My husband gifted me a camera, and that camera became my tool to capture the simple moments of happiness in my everyday life with my daughter. Through this journey, that initial spark transformed into a blazing flame, leading me to open my own photography studio. I had the privilege of capturing the beautiful moments in the lives of thousands of clients over a decade. After a few years of hard work, I was able to leave my previous career behind and focus on my photography business full time. However, my struggles were far from over. Imposter syndrome, self-doubt, overworking, and burnout haunted me. Thankfully, mentors and coaches entered my life, helping me overcome these challenges and turn my photography business into a six-figure success story. I achieved my Master of Photographic Arts and had the privilege of preserving beautiful moments in so many lives. But in 2016, I found myself sitting by my father's bedside as he took his final breaths. In that moment of stillness, I realized that my life had become overwhelmingly busy, and I felt disconnected from myself. Approaching my 40s, I was feeling lost. Reflecting on my father's life and the profound impact he had on others with his beautiful heart, I realized that my photography business burnout was a sign of something else calling me. In 2017, we discovered a stunning property with an existing campground—a place of incredible beauty, with a river flowing through it, and endless opportunities. I scaled back my photography business and eventually closed that chapter to make room for our campground and the community we wanted to create. These past six years have been a precious gift filled with countless lessons. Throughout my life, I've always had a natural inclination to support women as they navigate their own journeys. I've found myself naturally attracting amazing women seeking support, and I've had the privilege of watching them shine. In 2021, I decided to further nurture my growth mindset and embarked on the path to become a professional and business coach. I had been mentoring businesses for over a decade, and I wanted to offer something deeper. I no longer wanted to dictate what others should do; instead, I wanted to learn how to deeply listen and guide individuals to discover their own answers from within. This journey into coaching has been profoundly powerful, and I have fallen in love with the art of coaching. Now, I feel a compelling pull to offer this beautiful property, with its river and serene surroundings, as a place for others to embark on their own coaching and transformation journey. This river, in many ways, has been one of my greatest teachers, illustrating the lessons I've learned in life—how being firmly rooted, yet adaptable enough to go with the flow, is the essence of living a fulfilling life. Today, I stand before you as a guide who has traversed a winding path filled with challenges and triumphs. My purpose is to help you unlock your true potential, discover your inner strength, and guide you towards a life that brings you joy and fulfillment. I am here to support you in your journey, just as others have supported me on mine. Together, we can navigate the twists and turns of life, and like a river, find our way to a place of serenity, purpose, and fulfillment. Thank you for allowing me to share my story with you, and I look forward to embarking on this transformative journey together.