A BIT PERSONAL :

I grew up in Pennsylvania as the youngest child in a family of five. My early years were shaped by the experiences of attending public schools and earning a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from West Chester University. Shortly after graduating, I set out on a journey that would take me across the country, starting with Los Angeles, where I began my career in advertising. Over time, I found myself moving steadily north along the West Coast, living in beautiful places like San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and Sonoma, before settling in Bend, Oregon, where I’ve lived with my family for the past 14 years.

As a proud mother of two college age young adults, in a life long partnership and a caretaker to a variety of furry companions, my life is full of energy and connection. I cherish time spent with my partner and friends traveling, snowboarding, skate skiing, practicing yoga, biking, enjoying music, camping, and cooking. These activities fuel my love for exploration and self-discovery, which have become cornerstones of my personal and professional life.

Life has presented its share of challenges, and I’ve embraced each one as an opportunity to grow. My journey has included navigating complex family dynamics, overcoming emotional abuse, breaking cycles of enabling and addiction, building and running my own business, balancing motherhood with a career, experiencing divorce, and starting over. These experiences, though difficult, have deepened my resilience and commitment to living a balanced and intentional life.

Throughout this journey, I’ve prioritized showing up for myself and embracing continuous growth. I’ve been fortunate to work with incredible therapists and coaches who served as my guides during pivotal moments. I am deeply grateful for the wisdom and support I’ve gained from them, as well as from my family, friends, coworkers, and even the strangers whose paths have crossed with mine.

Today, I channel these lessons into helping others find their way. I believe in the power of connection, vulnerability, and shared growth. My passion is to create a space where others feel seen and supported as they navigate their own journeys of self-discovery and transformation.

ABOUT MY CAREER :

I am the owner and Executive Producer of Production Squad, Inc., a successful global video and photo production company I have led for over 25 years. At Production Squad, we partner with Fortune 500 companies to execute multi-million-dollar productions with precision and creativity. Over the past two decades, I’ve expanded the business to include additional ventures: Cosmic Mgmt, Bend Locations and Talent Squad.

Most recently, I launched Bend Production Society to serve the Central Oregon video and photo production industry. This initiative reflects my commitment to strengthening the local creative community by fostering connections, offering inclusive opportunities for work, and providing mentorships. My passion lies in building a resilient and thriving industry that benefits everyone—creating a platform where people can connect, collaborate, and grow in an equitable and supportive environment.

Through these endeavors, I’ve had the privilege of blending my entrepreneurial spirit with my love for creative production, continuously working toward a vision of collaboration and innovation that uplifts both individuals and the broader community.

My GUIDES + BOOKSHELF :

The Gottman Institute: Private Couples Counseling
Molly Carroll Cracking Open
Dr.Nate Hinerman
Tony Robbins Business Mastery Program
Zier Institute Teen Parent Mentoring
EMDR Therapy
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
Waking Up by Sam Harris
Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness by Rick Hanson
Broken Open by Elizabeth Lesser
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
Inward by Yung Pueblo
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Principles, by Ray Dale
Steering by Starlight by Martha Beck
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
The 7 Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra
Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Jonathan Bach
A Radical Awakening by Dr. Shefali
Lying by Sam Harris
The Tools by Phil Stutz & Barry Michels
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Money by Tony Robbins
The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza
The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Tsabary
Wolfpack by Abby Wambach
Us by Terrence Real
I Don’t Want to Talk About It by Terrence Real
The Power of Attachment by Diane Poole Heller PhD, Peter Levine
Becoming the One by Sheleana Aiyana
Brainstorm, the Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Dan Siegel
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
Find Your Why by Simon Sinek
The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate

MY FAVORITE 5 fiction BOOKS :

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
Endurance by Alfred Lansing
Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
Educated by Tara Westover