My Personal Story

My journey began over a decade ago, when an autoimmune disease shook my world. It was a time of overwhelming challenges—a failed relationship, a miserable job, and the weight of turning 40. But amidst it all, I accomplished a significant feat: completing my first full marathon before hitting the milestone age. However, the physical, spiritual, and emotional toll became too much to bear. After enduring months of discomfort, pain, tests, and unpronounceable medications, I realized I needed a radical change.

No longer content with relying solely on doctors and drugs, I embarked on a mission to take control of my healing. Guided by my naturopath, I started exploring holistic approaches. That's when I discovered Reiki. This ancient practice offered more than just physical relief; it addressed the underlying energetic imbalances within me—the remnants of blocked energy, old wounds, and resentments. It was akin to the transformative teachings of Louise Hay's "You Can Heal Your Life." That first Reiki session became a turning point, propelling me into a new way of living, thinking, and perceiving the world. However, this shift didn't occur overnight; it required time and years of dedicated healing.

Months later, I attended my first yoga retreat that forever altered my perspective. Despite practicing yoga for physical fitness and cross-training purposes for years, it was during that weekend that a profound realization dawned upon me. For the first time, I genuinely connected with yoga and meditation on a deeper, more spiritual level. From then on, my path unfolded as a beautiful journey of self-discovery, continual learning, and alignment with my true purpose.

Immersing myself in the study and practice of meditation and mindfulness, I pursued Yoga Teacher Training and obtained my Reiki Master certification. I even fulfilled a lifelong dream by delving into Improv Acting, channeling my inner child and infusing humor into everything I do. Laughter, indeed, proved to be the best medicine. Yet, despite these fulfilling endeavors, I sensed something was still missing.

Enter a highly recommended Life Coach who transformed the game for me. Through her guidance, I uncovered the truth—I hadn't yet fully embraced my soul's purpose: to help others. Drawing upon my own life experiences, I realized the profound impact I could have by lifting others up and guiding them forward. Driven by this revelation, I then pursued life coaching training with The Mode School and completed my Mind Body Life Coaching Certification in 2022.

One of my biggest accomplishments since this journey began has been starting and building my own business, Inner Peace Warrior. I took on one of my biggest fears head on in 2022 and left my over 20-year career in Marketing & Events to pursue building my business and to continue to deepen my healing journey even more. It has truly been one of the greatest blessings in my life.