I was raised in a small town in Northern California, the kind of town that we shared our high school graduation stage with our 2nd glade classmates.  I always joke that if you miss the stoplight to our house, you've missed the whole town. We had to drive 45 minutes to the closest mall, but we did have a swim team, and a few dance studios.  My parents drove my sister and I all around for our gymnastics and dance lessons until we were old enough to practice at school.  Amidst this small town, we had an incredible arts program, one that led me to state level choirs, big competitions, and a big personality to match my collection of sequined clothing.  

I lived in Orange County/Los Angeles for 5 years, changing my path from music education to nutrition thanks to a diagnosis of vocal nodules (see: Pitch Perfect)  I went from avoiding all things math and science, to diving into it head first-and finding out that I actually like biochemistry!  I completed my bachelors degree in Nutritional Science, and my dietetic internship through Iowa State University. 

Since graduation, my high school sweetheart and I moved to

Florida > Texas> South Carolina > Japan > Texas (all for his work as a jet pilot).

I gave birth to our son Bennett in Japan in 2023, and since then have yet to sleep through the night, or have a day without laughter and the best hugs

My run-ins with eating disorders, anxiety and self-doubt have molded me to be the woman I am today.  Motivated to keep growing and to inspire others to live their best life.  To not get caught in the fear that I did (and sometimes still do...c'mon no one is perfect!) and continue to change the world around us for the better.

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I have found that the good things in this life come from when we are outside our comfort zone.  When we set goals that scare us a little bit.  Only then can we grow as better humans, and learn more skills that help us to better serve the world around us.