There wasn’t a single moment that changed everything. No big revelation. No perfectly timed opportunity. Just a feeling — a deep, unshakable knowing that I couldn’t keep living the way I had been.

For years, I felt stuck. Carrying not just physical weight, but emotional weight — doubt, fear, and limiting beliefs that convinced me my chance had passed. I had built a life that, on the surface, looked fine. A successful career. A life that made sense on paper.

But inside? I felt like I was disappearing. Like I was playing a role in a life that wasn’t truly mine.

I kept a mental list of all the things I wanted to do someday. But as the years passed, someday felt further and further away. I told myself I’d get to it when the timing was right — when I had more time, more energy, more clarity.

And then one day, I made a choice — to stop waiting and start living.

I didn’t wake up with a master plan or a clear roadmap. I just took one step forward.
And then another.
And another.

I started working through that list — the one I had convinced myself would always be out of reach.

• I decluttered my life — physically, emotionally, and mentally — letting go of what no longer served me.
• I prioritized my well-being — not just losing 75 pounds, but learning how to truly take care of myself.
• I built a wellness business — not because I had it all figured out, but because people kept asking how I made these changes, and I realized I had something to give.

At first, I was just trying to find myself again. But somewhere along the way, I found my purpose.

That journey inspired my first children’s book, Poof’s Magical Forest Adventure — a heartwarming story about a little bird who sets out to discover where he belongs and what makes him special. In many ways, Poof’s story mirrored my own: after years of living a life that didn't feel like my own, I went on a journey to find out where I truly belong. To trust my path. To believe I was meant for more.

Looking back, I realize that my transformation didn’t come from one big, life-changing moment. It came from the small, daily choices — the decision to keep going, even when I wasn’t sure where it would lead. Growth wasn’t linear, and the path wasn’t always clear — but every step forward was proof that I wasn’t stuck anymore.

And as I changed, people noticed. They could see something was different — like a weight had lifted, like I was finally stepping into who I was meant to be. And they’d ask, What changed? What did you do?

The truth? I didn’t wait for the perfect moment. I didn’t wait until I had all the answers.
I just started.

And with every small step, I proved to myself that change wasn’t some far-off dream — it was happening, little by little, in real time. The more I moved forward, the more I realized transformation doesn’t come from certainty — it comes from trust. Trusting yourself enough to take the first step, even when the path is unclear.

Here’s what I’ve learned along the way:

• You don’t have to know exactly where you’re going to take the first step. Clarity comes because of movement, not before it.
• Fear doesn’t mean stop — it means go. Every big change feels scary. Do it anyway.
• Small, consistent actions matter more than grand gestures. I didn’t transform my life overnight. It happened one intentional choice at a time.
• You are not stuck — you’re just standing still. And the second you take action, you’re no longer in the same place.
• Joy isn’t something you find — it’s something you create. And it starts with choosing yourself, every single day.

After a 25-year career in corporate leadership, I’m now a published author, a certified coach, a licensed real estate agent, and a creator of digital tools that help others grow through what they’re going through.

It’s never too late to rewrite your story.

Change is possible. At any age. At any stage. No matter how stuck you feel.