I was born and raised in Minnesota, with a strong Midwestern upbringing that taught me the values of hard work, resilience, and humility. I began my professional life grounded in structure and precision—earning a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and working as a CPA in downtown Minneapolis, surrounded by high-rises and the constant pulse of city life. But my soul was quietly yearning for something more.

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In 1996, I packed up my life and headed south, following an inner pull toward something unknown. I pursued an Associate of Arts degree in Interior Design in Miami, Florida, and began a rewarding career with a high-end design firm in Naples. Starting as an intern and growing into the role of Production Director, I immersed myself in the world of creativity and detail. Yet even with this outward success, life had more lessons in store for me.

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The true turning point in my journey came in 2001, when I nearly lost my life during childbirth. That moment—terrifying, humbling, and sacred—shook me to my core. It cracked me open and awakened something deep within. I began to see life differently, to question what truly mattered, and to search for deeper meaning in my path. It was no longer about climbing ladders or building resumes—it was about healing, purpose, and presence.

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After my divorce and with two young children at home, I chose to step back from the corporate world and embrace a quieter, more intentional way of living. I explored new paths—marketing, teaching, and creative expression—but it wasn’t until I discovered the world of holistic healing, and particularly quantum biofeedback, that I truly felt at home.

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In 2013, I founded Firefly Within, a space dedicated to guiding others toward healing, balance, and inner light. In 2018, I completed a Bachelor of Science in Holistic Health Sciences from the International Quantum University for Integrative Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii—further deepening my understanding of the body, mind, and spirit connection.

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Each step of my journey—from accounting to design to motherhood and healing—has led me here. I believe we each carry a light within us, even when life tries to dim it. My purpose is to help others rediscover that light, just as I found mine, in the most unexpected and transformative of ways.

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And the journey continues......