A bit more about me.

My work explores the intersection of authenticity, resilience, and self-discovery—especially during life’s most formative and transitional moments. I’m particularly drawn to the internal tools that help people navigate uncertainty, comparison, and burnout—not by doing more, but by reconnecting with who they are beneath the noise. Whether I’m working with a student, an educator, or an adult in transition, my goal is the same: to help them slow down, listen inward, and walk their own path with clarity, courage, and connection.

I am the author of Wander: A Memoir of Letting go and Walking 2,000 Miles to a Meaningful Life—a story of stepping away from the life I thought I was supposed to live, and walking into the unknown. That 2,000-mile solo hike on the Appalachian Trail didn’t just change my life—it became the foundation for the work I do now.

I speak at schools, conferences, and events across the country. My keynotes are grounded, story-driven, and focused on helping people reconnect with what matters most. I’ve spoken to thousands of students, educators, and parents, using real-life experience—not performance—to create real impact.

I coach and mentor individuals—both youth and adults—who are navigating moments of transition, uncertainty, or misalignment. With certifications in mindfulness, yoga, nature therapy, and coaching, I offer a grounded, human-first approach that supports growth from the inside out.

I’m also the founder of Adventureful, a nonprofit initiative created to support youth through nature-based experiences, mentorship, and moments of meaningful connection. While it’s still very much in the building stages, the spirit behind it continues to fuel my mission: to create space for young people—and the adults who guide them—to reconnect with themselves and the world around them.

I live in New Jersey with my partner and two kids, where I’m most often found outside, leading school assemblies, or chasing adventure that feels a little bigger than myself.

  • If you’re new to my work, start with the homepage or check out Wander

  • If you’d like to bring my message to your school or event, head to the Speaking page

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Watch my story.

For years, I lived a life that looked great on paper—successful career, solid plan, GREAT LinkedIn profile…everything “on track.”

But beneath the surface? I felt lost. Like I was living someone else’s version of success.

So I did something drastic.

I laced up my boots, stepped onto the Appalachian Trail, and walked 2,000 miles to figure out what truly mattered.

What I found out there wasn’t just wilderness.

It was me, stripped of expectations, noise, and pressure.

That journey changed everything.

It taught me that real growth starts when we stop performing, and start listening to who we are.

Why I do this work.

Not long after returning from the trail, I was invited to speak at a school.

That one assembly changed the course of my professional life.

In those students, I saw my younger self—questioning, overwhelmed, unsure of what path to follow.

And I knew right then: this is where I’m meant to be.

Since that day, I’ve spoken to thousands of students, educators, and parents—helping them reconnect to what’s real.

Because I believe this generation doesn’t need more pressure to succeed.

They need more permission to slow down, reflect, and ask:

“What matters to me?”

Certifications, background, & trail-tested truths.

Before the trail, I spent over a decade as a brand strategist, helping organizations align with what they stand for.

Now, I use that same lens to help people align with who they are.

Along the way, I’ve earned certifications as a:

  • Mindfulness Teacher

  • Nature & Forest Therapy Guide (ANFT)

  • 200-hour Yoga Instructor (AYA)

  • Life Coach focused on values-aligned habits

And I blend these tools into secular, grounded programs that work in classrooms, boardrooms, and everywhere in between.

My approach is rooted in…

  • Personal Experience – My 2,000-mile hike wasn’t a bucket list goal. It was survival. It’s the story I share to spark deeper stories in others

  • Practical Tools – Backed by certifications in mindfulness, yoga, nature therapy, and coaching, I teach grounded, accessible practices that shift mindset and behavior

  • Relatable Energy – I meet people where they are—with honesty, humor, and zero preachiness. My work connects because it’s real

Trail-tested truths I live by:

  • Pack light, emotionally and literally. Let go of what’s weighing you down

  • Gratitude is survival gear. It doesn’t erase the hard stuff, it helps you keep going through it

  • Be as kind to yourself as you are to others. You’re not weak for needing grace, you’re human

  • The best paths aren’t always on the map. Trust where your heart leads

  • There’s no “right” way, only your way. So stop comparing. Start walking. Hike your own hike

  • You’re not lost. You’re becoming. Every step counts, even the messy ones

Let’s walk this path together.

Whether you’re here for your students, your school, your team—or yourself—thank you for stopping by.

This work matters.

You matter.

And I’d be honored to support your journey.

Whether I’m on a school stage, leading a retreat, or mentoring one-on-one, my mission is the same:

To help people come home to themselves—so they can move through life with purpose, clarity, and courage.