You could say I’ve always been an entrepreneur at heart. I come from a large family and money did not grow on the trees in our yard. I never let that get in my way, however, of making my goals a reality. 

My older brother and I would offer to rake leaves and shovel snow for a few bucks. We then pooled our money to buy the hottest toy or gadget. In high school, I babysat and cleaned houses for extra money to buy things I wanted, usually a book or CD.

Throughout college, I often worked two jobs to make ends meet. I continued to read, write, and do freelance writing, editing, and proofreading on the side. I later went through a rough separation and divorce.

Underlying it all, when life felt overwhelming, reading and writing were often one of the only things that kept me sane (besides therapy!).

Through the years I've worked in retail, food and beverage, and an assortment of other odd jobs. They all taught me to quickly acclimate to and navigate new situations, astutely anticipate and interpret a problem or need, and find a viable solution for everyone involved.

These skills have proved invaluable to me as I provide guidance and support to my clients throughout the sometimes-daunting process of pursuing their book writing goals.