About Me
I’m an educator, coach, professional brainstormer, and your personal growth cheerleader.
Born and raised in the Great Lakes State of Michigan, I am a Midwest girl through and through… I smile at strangers, I love the fall and a good apple cider, and I take forever to say goodbye - the Midwestern goodbye (if you know, you know)!
I will never pass up an invite for a coffee date - good conversation with great coffee is undoubtedly one of my favorite things! I also like to think I’m somewhat of a donut connoisseur.
On any given day...
I’m most likely on my third cup of coffee and spending time with my girls. Probably belting Taylor Swift with my oldest daughter and watching her living room dance performances or trying to get Ms. Rachel out of my head because she’s my baby’s favorite person.
You might find me walking around the neighborhood with my giant Bernese Mountain Dog puppy giving it my best Cesar Millan.
Or I’m hanging with my husband sipping Pinot Noir (only from Willamette Valley), trying to find our next show to binge, fighting over the remote in the opposite way as most other couples… we throw it at each other wanting the other one to have control and make a decision!
Someone once told me that I’ve lived 35 different lives. It was a joke, but in a way, they're right.
I’ve been an entertainment booking agent, an event planner, a social media marketing specialist, an assistant to a high profile individual, a professor, a leadership facilitator, a business coach, and an entrepreneur.
An outsider would look at that list and see zero connections, but when I look back and reflect on previous chapters of my life, I find so many full circle moments and themes that emerge.
I started my career working with motivational speakers, I taught public speaking, then I booked motivational speakers for a leadership conference all while being energized when I got to speak in front of groups of people myself. In every step of my journey, I was standing alongside others dreaming, visualizing and motivating them to take a chance on themselves. I was helping individuals feel confident about who they are and how to take their lives to the next level.
That’s why I say I am a professional brainstormer. Give me a room with some dreamers and a white board and let’s go! Dreaming with people about their ideas or goals… and pulling those ideas from their thought clouds into an actionable strategy… that’s what lights me up now. What I’ve discovered from working with so many different individuals is when they take the time to truly discover who they are at their core, that’s when the magic happens! That is when the clouds part and the clarity shines down.
I firmly stand by the belief that self-awareness serves as the greatest catalyst for profound personal growth and overall life satisfaction. It is this guiding principle that fuels my commitment to empowering individuals on their personal growth journey and why I created Dumela Bloom.
Dumela Bloom
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The essence of Dumela (pronounced doo-meh-lah) is, "I affirm you, I believe in you, and I see the great potential in you."
Bloom, on the other hand, draws inspiration from the lotus flower, a symbol of rebirth, strength, and resilience. Just like the lotus, which rises and blooms with each sunrise emerging from muddy and murky waters, Dumela Bloom acknowledges the beauty in overcoming challenges. The lotus teaches us that growth is a gradual process, unfolding one petal at a time. It's a powerful metaphor for the authentic transformation that we aim to guide you through.
At Dumela Bloom, we understand that the journey towards self-awareness is both personal and complex. We are committed to providing you with the resources and support necessary to nurture your growth. Our community serves as a hub where individuals can access tools, insights, and guidance to enhance their self-awareness.
Here, we believe that self-awareness is the key to unlocking your full potential and experiencing a more fulfilling life. Dumela Bloom is more than just a community; it's a guiding light on your path to authentic transformation. Join us as we embark on this journey together, empowering each other to bloom into the best versions of ourselves, one petal at a time.
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The Quiz
Where I stand on truly important things...
Favorite Ice Cream
Ben and Jerry's Gimme S'more
Favorite Place I've Visited
Lake Tahoe or the Oregon Coast
Musical Genre
Neo Soul
Guilty Pleasure
Supernatural Shows and Movies
Coffee Order
Caramel or Maple Latte
Drink of Choice
Sangria
Can't Live Without
Vaseline for lips
Dinner of Choice
Steak and french fries
Beach or Mountains
Mountain Girl
Favorite Show to Binge
All the vampire shows...see, guilty pleasure!