How it all started...
When you reach the end, sometimes it's just the beginning.
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Maybe this is like your origin story...
Even as a little girl playing make-believe with my sister, I stood on my porch and preached. I was a wide-eyed girl who knew there was more to the world than her tiny bedroom in Amarillo, Texas.
Though financially successful and respected as a leader, speaker, and trainer, I STILL had bigger dreams. (How about you? Do you still have bigger dreams to dream? I bet you do! Have circumstances or self-talk kept you from pursuing the opportunities?)
When doctors diagnosed my husband of 40+ years, Richard, with 2 low-success rate cancers, my dreams tumbled like shards of glass around my feet. And even though I've always been able to power through and take charge, I'll admit, the woman I had always been went into hiding; living on the sidelines, looking in. Over the next years, we experienced a lot of struggles. And I'm heartsick to say, in 2020, my guy left me to fly home to the arms of Christ.
I stood at the edge of life and knew it was time for ReInvention.
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There's a good chance if you're this far into my story (correction... OUR story) that, like me, you have faced significant challenges.
And you are looking for new ways to move from the sidelines and get back to the life you know you are meant to live.
To be the woman God created you to be.
To share the message He has given you to share.
The Lord wants more for you and so do I.
It's why I coach women. It's why I believe in you. And why I'm so glad we're connecting.
It's why I've created HeartCode, the classes and resources, the website, the podcast, the social media channels, all of it...to get the message to YOU and women like you... You are not alone. It isn't too late. You are right on time.
I am a Dream Advocate because the Lord helped me find my way out of the darkness of a life gone crazy. Along the way, I discovered all those trials and setbacks gave me resilience, courage, and wisdom. I discovered (and created) tools that helped me get focused and start again. And I reemerged, stronger, more passionate, and more confident than ever before. I learned how to take all of that stuff the world would call a MESS, and turn it into a MESSAGE of hope and transformation!
And that's what I want for you, too! I would love to work with you to help you recover and dust off some of those dreams you've had. To help you find your way out of the shadows, the excuses and delayed dreams. And to uncover, unlock, and unleash the dreams, goals, and visions hidden in your head and heart for way too long!
If you're into "resumes", here are some of the gritty details...
I was in my 20's the first time someone officially put me in charge. I helped run and organize an outreach for the Tri-State Fair in Amarillo. It's crazy for me to look back on that now. But from then on, I always found myself somewhere in the lead. And honestly, that's kind of crazy, since I was a shy kid.
- 2002-2012: My first real entrepreneurial venture was selling home decor and pottery at home parties. I knew I'd make some money, but it's then I stumbled on my passion... working with women and helping them exceed their wildest dreams! I never knew the power of coaching until I HAD a coach. My coach coached me to support my team. It was there I discovered a deep love for the power of coaching and the coaching process.
- 2013: While sitting by Richard's bedside, I took courses on how to write books. I penned my first and second books that year, including a book on Women in Leadership. Because I uncovered ways to make that process even easier, I have been able to help other entrepreneurs get started writing, too.
- 2014: Richard learned how to defeat Angry Birds on his iPad. I became a Certified Professional Coach. I knew my path was to support women to release their greatness through the power of coaching. Women like you.
- 2015: I opened my Business Coach practice for Christian Female Entrepreneurs and founded the Christian Women Entrepreneurs Meetup group in Fort Worth, Texas. That group was filled with extraordinary women! We experienced amazing growth financially, spiritually, and relationally. And, I knew I wanted to reach more women than just in Fort Worth, so I created my Facebook page and groups, where we are more than 8K strong. (Come and join us!)
- 2015: OOOPS! Broke my left wrist (BTW I'm left handed!) and while recovering, created my first online Signature Course, HeartCode. (Listen... I know you get this... women like us just don't quit! Right? We WILL find a way to keep going!)
- 2018: I expanded my offerings to assist entrepreneurs with website development, social media presence, and marketing reach.
- July 2020: Sadly, my Richard died, and I had a season of wondering what life would look like. But when God is with us, anything is possible. And after some time, I began to pursue life with a clear focus.
- 2021: I was hired at my local church as the Executive Pastor. On staff, I was able to help develop the dreams, visions, and leadership skills of the staff and volunteer ministry leaders.
- Today: My passion for coaching is the highest it's ever been, because now my practice is 100% focused on Christian women who are ready to take hold of life and are ready to live the life God has for them. (Are you one of those women?)
My road, like yours, has not been easy. But I know that if we lean on God, we can survive and thrive, no matter what. We can live that ultimate life God has for us. And that's what I'm passionate about.