ABOUT ME

In 2009, I was blindsided by divorce and the accusation that I was an unfit parent. Even worse, my mom and sister, from whom I'd been estranged for years, joined my ex-husband's case against me. My sister testified against me at trial. 

I was devastated and totally destabilized. All the roles I'd built my life around — wife, daughter, sister — collapsed in front of me.

Sixteen months later, after representing myself in court, I prevailed and was granted custody of my kids.

But the legal victory wasn’t the deepest shift. It was realizing that no one was coming to save me, and it was time to become my own hero.

I stopped waiting for justice. 

I stopped trying to prove my worth inside systems that were never designed to protect me. 

And I began the slow, deliberate work of reclaiming my voice, my judgment, and my identity.

That work changed everything.

Midlife has a way of stripping away the roles we’ve relied on for decades.

A marriage ends.
Children leave home.
Family relationships fracture.
A quiet voice inside starts asking, Is this who I am?

Whatever your transition, you’re not alone. 

These moments can feel disorienting, even shame-inducing, but they’re also invitations to rediscover yourself and your power.

Whether you’re navigating divorce, estrangement, an empty nest, or a long-overdue reinvention, what you’re really facing is this question:

Who am I now, and who do I choose to become?

I studied family systems in college, and then watched them play out in my own life. My experiences forced me to examine coercive control, toxic family patterns, and the invisible ways our identities get shaped, assigned, and stolen. I had to learn to separate truth from blame, reclaim my voice, and rebuild my life from the ground up.

That journey healed me, and became my life’s work. 

Today, I guide women through these transitions, helping them move from confusion and loss to clarity, agency, and self-trust.

I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to this work:

• I’m a journalist, trained to observe, investigate, and uncover truth.
• I have a deep background in family studies, understanding the dynamics that shape relationships, power, and identity.
• As a midlife coach, I specialize in helping women rebuild themselves after divorce, estrangement, or other big life transitions.
• I’m also a writer and workshop leader, translating insight into actionable guidance that meets women where they are.

I work with women to reclaim themselves, their voice, and their life, whether they’re:

• Emerging from divorce
• Healing from estranged family relationships
• Redefining life after the kids leave home
• Reinventing themselves in midlife
   

The work we do together focuses on:

• Rebuilding identity and self-trust
• Setting clear boundaries and gaining emotional sovereignty
• Navigating transitions with clarity and purpose
• Rediscovering freedom, confidence, and joy

I believe that every woman can reclaim her life, no matter what she’s been through or what she's lost.  More than just coping or surviving, it’s about stepping fully into your power, understanding the dynamics that have shaped your life, and making conscious choices that reflect who you truly are.

My approach blends lived experience, investigative insight, and practical coaching tools, to guide women not just to survive transitions, but to thrive in them.

If you’re ready to reclaim your life and step into your power, here’s how we can work together:

• 1:1 Coaching: Personalized guidance through your specific life transition. Book your free discovery call.
• Live Events: Practical tools and frameworks to rebuild identity and agency. View upcoming events.

Life transitions don’t have to be lonely. Let’s face them together.