I met my first spiritual teacher and mentor Sunny Dawn Johnston. I learned about the angels, metaphysics and the law of attraction. She introduced me to book ‘You Can Heal Your Life’ and Louise Hay’s work on affirmations, forgiveness and self-healing.

I realized I had been letting fear and nerves hold me back from pursuing my dreams. I know my weight and health issues subconsciously gave me an excuse not to face my fears.

I learned to take responsibility for my own life, start facing my fears and challenging myself. I developed a spiritual connection and practice that aligned with me. I learned to love myself and create happiness from within.

I met a life coach, who introduced me to the coaching field and positive psychology. I took a nutrition class and that led me to pursue health coach and personal training certifications. Through my fitness coursework I began strength training, which empowered me to be strong, physically and mentally. After a breakup, a friend suggested I make a 30 by 30 list and I took my first yoga class. That class changed my life. I walked to my car smiling and feeling happy.

I knew in that moment yoga was the tool but I was able to change my experience. I had the power.

My love for yoga lead me to buy the PiYo workout DVD’s and I loved the format so much I decided to teach it and my group fitness career began. Two years into teaching I completed my yoga teacher training and it has become the greatest joy of my life.

Life long learner. I completed my life coach certification and now I am working on my Masters in Happiness Studies.

Some of my greatest teachers have been Mike Dooley, Jeannette Maw, Brooke Castillo, Tal Ben-Shahar, Abraham-Hicks, and Unity Spiritual Center and A Course In Miracles teachings.

Now I take courageous action. I know can do big epic things and still be nervous. I’ve crossed many things off my bucket list and accomplished many goals; travel and adventures, creating workout videos, being a published author and so much more. I know I’m just getting started. I changed my life, one belief, one thought, one affirmation, one flow, one workout, one day at a time.

Life coaching, positive psychology, yoga, strength training and manifestation transformed my life.

Now I teach them!