I am a lifelong learner. I constantly read, study, discuss and APPLY what I learn with family, friends and peers in formal & informal settings.
Whether it’s coaching, teaching, selling, leading, administrating, managing, guiding or listening-
I laugh as much as I can.I am a realistic optimist who thinks most of life is ‘figureoutable’.My sister calls me “mellow & bright” like her favorite cold brew coffee.I believe you can never have enough kindness and home cooking.I’m an extrovert who also requires time alone to recharge.
I’m not immune to suffering.
I’ve lost people close to me, dealt with decades of chronic illness, had miscarriages, handled financial difficulties and heard “no” to promotions & project proposals & big things I wanted in life. I’ve picked myself up (sometimes more quickly than others), dusted off and forged ahead after setbacks. My patience, persistence and pivot-ability is strong.
Our challenges may look different but we all have them.
The second-hand furniture I reupholster The meals I concoct from whatever is in my fridge (and they are GOOD!) The colorful paintings I create from pictures in my mind The dreams I bring to life The clients I help
Taking something that seems worn, outdated or useless and making it fresh to fit THIS moment and serve purposefully into the future– that’s my jam!
It was sitting in a thrift store, with dirt and grime covering the wood frame and stained, ripped fabric.
Most people didn’t look beyond the sticky sadness.
But I knew the wood frame only needed a good scrub and a coat of stain
While the seat cried out for fresh, modern fabric.
A little bit of time and elbow grease plus vision to see what’s possible then
The restored chair is BETTER THAN NEW.
It has renewed purpose and beauty.
It fits my needs exactly.