My own path has been anything but straight. My life has held both exquisite joy and profound trauma, with twists, turns, and more than a few fresh starts. Each shift—whether born of choice, change, or challenge—has been an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and walk with greater intention. Over time, I’ve come to see this not as a detour, but as a pilgrimage.

Gentle Journeys was born from this pilgrimage—shaped by my lived experience and the trainings that have supported my own healing and growth. As a Kripalu-Certified Mindful Outdoor Guide, I’ve learned how a more intimate relationship with the natural world can restore us when we learn to listen. My certifications in Positive Psychology and Teaching for Transformation through the Wholebeing Institute have given me a framework for understanding human flourishing—how the inner landscape of mind and heart is inseparable from the outer landscape of nature, community, and daily life.

I also carry the wisdom of Mother Earth, the more-than-human world, ancestors, loved ones, and the many teachers who have walked alongside me.

My passion is to help others navigate their own unique journeys by asking meaningful questions such as, “Who am I at my best?” and “What values guide the way I live and lead?” I believe that when we learn to care more deeply—for our planet, for future generations, and for one another—we unlock the true essence of happiness.