More Than Meets the Eye

I’ve spent a lifetime weaving stories, art, and support for others into everything I do. Growing up in a family with its share of dysfunction, I was often the scapegoat, which shaped how I moved through the world. It led me to a path of people-pleasing and taking on more than my share, but it also sparked a deep curiosity about understanding myself and others. That’s where my journey as a life coach, cartoonist, and creative problem-solver began.

I’ve worn a lot of hats over the years—pastor’s wife, church leader, graphic designer, illustrator, and WordPress whiz, to name a few. My first website back in the day even landed me a quote in TIME magazine in 2007, talking about the real challenges of being a pastor’s wife. Through decades of serving in churches, navigating two marriages, and facing betrayals and crises, I learned how to hold space for complexity—both in my own life and for the people I coach. Those experiences taught me that life’s messiness doesn’t define us; it’s how we grow through it that matters.

These days, I focus on helping people clear the mental clutter and find fresh perspectives. As a creative life coach, I use visualization, storytelling, and sometimes a good dose of humor to guide folks toward solutions that feel authentic to them. Whether I’m sketching cartoons, designing a website, or graphic recording at an event, I’m all about bringing clarity to the chaos. My work often pulls from my love of pen-and-ink illustrations, stippling, and colorful cartoons—tools I use to make ideas come alive, whether for a client’s project or a coaching session.

I’m based in Denver, Colorado, where I’ve built a reputation for being a deep listener who spots the threads in someone’s story they might not see themselves. People say working with me feels like lifting a weight—suddenly, what seemed complicated becomes manageable. I’ve helped authors launch books, businesses tell their stories through websites, and individuals rediscover their inherent power. My entrepreneurial roots started in church settings, providing administrative and desktop publishing services, and grew into a broader mission of illustrating you—your goals, your challenges, your unique spark.

When I’m not coaching or creating, you might find me doodling a new cartoon or digging into personality frameworks like Myers-Briggs to better understand what makes people tick. I believe everyone’s story is worth telling, and I’m here to help you uncover and share yours with confidence. Let’s connect and see how we can make sense of the dots in your life together.