I was raised on the mission field of Seoul, South Korea, and as a Third Culture Kid, I’m familiar with navigating cultural diversity to find my own place of belonging. A family history of obesity showed up early, along with bulimia and depression. Determined to be healthy, I pursued successful gastric bypass surgery, only to experience early menopause (at 39). Becoming an adoptive mother through private adoption at 42 remains one of my greatest joys and accomplishments.

My personal journey of deconstructing my long-held assumptions, beliefs and conditioning led to my firm conviction that uncovering and understanding your Core Values is the foundation upon which all true growth will flourish. My signature tool, Intentional Optimism, provides the framework for how I do what I do. It’s the attitudes and mindsets I employ and embody to live out my own values, goals and dreams with excellence. I can help you find yours!

I work with ambitious female leaders, founders, community leaders and public officials who feel stifled, and have grown dissatisfied with their current level of impact. As a certified Maxwell Leadership Speaker, Trainer, Coach, and DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant, I facilitate improved communication and corporate culture in women owned or operated teams.

My passion is equipping female leaders to define a new culture by trusting their own ability to think critically, create imaginatively and lead effectively.