I remember looking down in my daughters hope filled eyes and knowing in that moment that I had to be the example to her that her dreams and her light in this world will always matter, no matter the curveballs life throws her way. I became determined to show her that being a fulfilled, passionate person was just as important as being a good mom.

I stumbled upon life coaching at 25-years-old after checking off many of the 'life success boxes' I was always told I should. I was working a stable job with great benefits, good retirement matching, and advancing in my career like I thought I was 'supposed' to.

But deep down, I felt lost, exhausted, and lacked excitement for the future. I wasn't enjoying this life everyone told me to work so hard for. One day, I reluctantly attended a networking event, where I met someone who introduced themselves as a life coach. As soon as she mentioned those words, something clicked inside of me, and I knew it was meant to be a part of my journey. Within days I enrolled in my first coach certification program and made my first and best life decision truly based on what I wanted.

In the years following, I worked tirelessly to make my coaching business work for me, to find my authentic path and confidence, and build a life of adventure and exploration. Just as things had taken off and clicked into place…I was staring down at 2 faint pink lines on a pregnancy test just days before welcoming in 2021. I was both overjoyed and terrified. It was something I had prayed for most of my life, but I wasn’t expecting it at that exact moment. 

I was surprised by how early in my pregnancy depression, anxiety, and uncertainty kicked in and made themselves at home. After becoming a new mom, I felt even more disconnected, unmotivated, and confused. Each day felt like an uphill battle, and I struggled to find a sense of passion or purpose. I felt exhausted, unfulfilled, and like I was just going through the motions. 

I began to wonder if I needed to give up on my dreams and accept that being a mom was enough for right now. But deep down, I knew there was more to me than just being a parent.

Let's back up to the beginning...