I am a proud, home-grown resident of “Mud City” Toledo, OH! I love my little city! I believe that we have some awesome gems hidden in the northwest corner of Ohio. Among those gems are our residents, especially our youth. My love for my city has pushed me to create opportunities for others to fall in love with it too.

So, a little about me…

I believe life should be lived BIG, with passion and excitement. My desire to live an AWESOME life has led me to many life-changing experiences and adventures. This desire for a life of adventure and to pave my own path resulted in my leaving home at 19 to join the United States Navy. After serving almost 10 years, I separated from the Navy with an honorable discharge in order to attend graduate school on a full-time basis. I have completed my bachelor degree in Criminal Justice, a Master of Business Administration specializing in Human Resources Management, and a Doctor of Business Administration specializing in marketing. I am a Contracting Officer for the United States Federal Government. It is my dream job. It has allowed me to transfer my patriotic love for my country from military service to federal service while utilizing my business skillsets and education. It also has allowed for much independence and adventure for my gypsy soul.

While being employed with the federal government, I have worked in Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; Bethesda, MD, and Bismarck, ND. I was blessed to be able to move to my hometown in Ohio, and I am employed as a contract business adviser assisting U.S. military veterans. I love my job because it allows me to do what I am passionate about doing, which is business development and providing services to veterans.

As a Sidepreneur Queen (an entrepreneur with fulltime employment), I am a Business Coach and Marketing Strategist for small businesses. I am a strong advocate for helping individuals start and grow their own businesses in order to pursue personal happiness and additional streams of income. My professional interest focuses on teaching individuals with a meager marketing budget and few followers the process of developing a personal brand that is appealing to their target market. I am PASSIONATE ABOUT HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS. I want people to feel they have fulfilled their purpose in this life.

I am also a speaker and author "How to Lean into Your Authentic Voice: The Guided Path to Self-Discovery and Genuine Expression: Reflections, Exercises and Affirmations". I love being a cheerleader to women that are actively pursuing success via providing accountability coaching and goal roadmapping services.

Last little thing about me… While I have assisted many clients in their efforts to start their own business, I especially love helping small churches fulfill their biblical mandate of evangelism by being the “hands and feet of Christ”. If you know any churches or nonprofit organizations that need assistance with marketing, grant writing, or business planning, please feel free to share my blog and social media posts with them!

I can’t wait to meet you!