My clients continue to inspire me day after day. I am so grateful to work with such heart-centered and visionary women, local and afar! I am happy to share with you a recent client interview. Amanda is so passionate about the work she does in our community and is constantly making a difference. She is a bright light is so many lives. What attracted you to Shayna's HOPE Journey? One of the greatest parts of working with Shayna is the realization that I’m not alone in the thing

The other day I was on a phone call with a potential coaching client. She was so sweet asking me how I was doing after the sudden death of my uncle and friend's son, as well as my grandmother in the hospital, and other personal things that happened two weeks ago. Believe me, that weekend was one of the most emotional weekends of my life. SO much happened in 48 hours that I wanted to curl up in a ball and cry and scream. My sensitivity was sky-high. But I didn't freak out. Yes

This photo was taken yesterday among exhaustion and sadness. A lot happened over the weekend, which just goes to show that we never really know what life will bring. We have no control, even if we think we do. My uncle suddenly passed away as well as some other sad news around my family and friends and the terror attacks in London. As a highly sensitive person, it feels even heavier because I am sensing everyone else's emotions. Because of this, I had to make the tough dec

You have probably heard the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”, which is to promote positivity in a difficult situation. This expression was shared by writer Elbert Hubbard during a 1915 obituary for dwarf actor Marshall P. Wilder, who was known to be optimistic and successful despite his disabilities. Then in 1948, author Dale Carnegie shared a similar phrase in his book How to Stop Worrying and Start Living. Needless to say, it’s a phrase that has been arou

My husband is a volunteer firefighter, which isn't really the best career when you have an anxious wife. Recently I was sitting with him when a call came through announcing a house fire and he kissed me and ran out the door... All I could do was head to bed and try not to worry. But then I woke up at 2 AM and he still wasn't home. I had no messages from him. In the past I would have started to get all worked up and feel anxiety pumping through my entire body. I may have cri