Welcome

Pull up a chair on the porch, my friend because this is where the stories get real. I wish we were in person so I could offer you a drink! (Ice water 😉!)

I’ve lived enough lives for a small village: teacher, traveler, strategist, mama, and now life coach for adventurous souls. My path has been anything but straight. It’s been full of detours, breakdowns, wide-open highways, and unexpected turns that led me exactly where I was meant to be.

I grew up in small-town America, the “good girl” who got good grades, went to college because that is what smart kids were supposed to do, and followed the path my parents wanted for me. On the surface, I was checking all the boxes.  But under the surface, I was full of questions about why things were the way that they were and my heart was somewhere else entirely. I spent my childhood climbing trees, wandering the woods until sunset, and daydreaming about wide open spaces, horses, and a ranch life that felt more real than anything I was studying. My deepest dream was simple, to work with horses and be a stay-at-home mom, but that never quite fit the mold I was handed.

By sixteen, the ocean had become my second home, my place of refuge, where I could breathe and remember who I was outside of expectations, the place that taught me how to listen to my own rhythm. And then, at 17, the questions and restlessness caught up with me. I rebelled, leapt into the unknown, and eventually found myself living in Mexico.  That leap cracked my eyes wide open to how culture, perspective, and place shape us in ways no teacher or textbook could ever explain.

Years later, after a decade in public education and a Master’s in Administration, I felt the system closing in on me and my kids. So I did the only thing that made sense to my gut…we sold nearly everything, packed into an RV, and hit the road. For 7 months we crisscrossed the U.S. and Mexico, unschooling, learning from the land, the people, and the wide-open sky.

When the world shut down in 2020, we found ourselves parked in stillness…and that pause cracked something open in me. I realized that the life I had been building was ready for a new foundation, one rooted in intuition, resilience, and trust.

Since then, I’ve been navigating solo motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the wild adventure of choosing authenticity over expectation. I’ve worked alongside powerhouse entrepreneurs, supported family businesses, and built my own. And along the way, I’ve discovered my sweet spot: helping others reimagine their lives, businesses, and choices through a fresh set of eyes.

That’s what New Eyes Open is all about.

What I Believe

• Adventure is a teacher. Whether you’re hitting the road or simply choosing a new path, the unknown has lessons waiting for you.

• Kids (& Parents!!) deserve freedom. Childhood should be protected, honored, and allowed to unfold at a natural pace.

• Transitions are invitations. From traditional jobs to entrepreneurship, public school to unschooling, or family to solo parenting…every shift is a chance to rewrite your story.

• Community matters. I’m a big believer in small-town businesses, shared tables, and human connection as the backbone of a thriving life.

• Women are wayfinders. Especially mothers. Especially dreamers. Especially those of us who refuse to squeeze ourselves into someone else’s mold.

• FUN and PLAY are important for us all!

PS: Life rarely goes as planned, but that’s where the adventure begins. Every twist in my path has shown me that new perspectives are waiting when we choose courage over certainty. If you’re standing at your own crossroads, let’s find the path that feels true for you. -> I offer a few different ways to work with me, from single sessions to ongoing coaching. Take a look around and see which offer fits your needs most right now. And if you’re not sure, start with a Pay-What-You-Can Contemplation Session. It’s a simple way to dip your toes in and see what unfolds.