I am a mother, wife, educator, writer, and yoga instructor living in the heart of Missouri. For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt drawn to presence and had a deep connection to people, nature, and God. That sense of connection came naturally to me early in life, but like many people, I lost touch with it during high school, college, and my early twenties as I felt pressure to conform, stay busy, and meet expectations. Over time, my stress levels became unsustainable.

When I became pregnant, everything changed. Slowing down was no longer a preference—it was necessary. Around this time, I recommitted to a consistent meditation practice, which continues to ground me and bring me back to what feels true about being human: the need for presence, simplicity, and awareness.

My meditation practice originally began at age 22 after a summer in Europe and a formative experience with a teacher in Baltimore. At the time, I didn’t fully understand how deeply it would shape my life, but it became the foundation of everything I now teach and share. For me, meditation is not about escaping life—it’s about learning how to be fully present within it.

Professionally, I’ve spent the last decade teaching high school students how to think critically and write honestly. Alongside my work in education, I’ve guided others through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices. I hold a BA in Creative Writing, an MA in Literature, and a Master of Arts in Teaching, but my greatest teachers have been life itself—motherhood, faith, learning to let go, and returning to what truly matters.

My work is centered on helping people slow down enough to hear themselves again. I believe the body holds wisdom, and that our experiences—when met with presence—can teach us how to live with greater clarity, resilience, and self-trust. I’m not interested in quick fixes or surface-level solutions. I won’t promise to solve your problems or offer shortcuts to happiness.

What I do offer are practical tools and practices to help you build inner safety, cultivate self-compassion, and reconnect with your authentic self in sustainable ways. Here, you’ll find gentle structure, reflection prompts, movement, and mindfulness practices designed to support real, lasting change.

When I’m not teaching or writing, I’m reading, cooking slow meals from my garden, taking walks, and spending time with my family, neighbors, and friends. I believe deeply in the wholeness of life and the power of living honestly and intentionally.

I hope that through this work, you feel encouraged to slow down, trust yourself, and make choices that align with who you truly are—not who the world expects you to be.