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About Me

I will not be silenced. I will live out loud. I will not edit or censor myself. I will tell the truth.
I will not be safe; I will be dangerous, provocative, risky, and bold.
(Me)

I am a renegade.

I am drawn to living boldly and out-loud. I am drawn to others who (want to) do the same. Sometimes this can be seen as unconventional or risky – whether personally, professionally, relationally, or spiritually – but that’s what being a renegade is all about. When we live in renegade ways, we get to be courageous, daring, stunningly beautiful, and powerful. And who wouldn’t want that?!?

Why “Renegade?”

I lived much of my life in conventional, expected ways. I figured out what was required of me in my roles and relationships and then worked diligently, tirelessly, and too often at great cost, to keep everything intact and never rock the boat. I fell into line and complied – living only halfway. Halfway wasn’t enough. It still isn’t.

As I began developing my business and thinking about what made it significant, unique, and reflective of me, I came across the word renegade. It’s definition struck a chord deep within.

renegade: noun. A deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another; those who reject lawful or conventional behavior; amazing people who live from their hearts.

The italicized portion is my own add-on, but even without such, the word defines me. The 100% me. And more, it defines what I believe each of us are not only capable of, but called to.

Whether in a personal/relational context, or in a professional one, the world needs people who will step up and be renegades. And, perhaps most importantly, we need to be renegades for our own sake, living full-on, boldly, out-loud, and with impact. At 100% (and then some) all the time.

My story:

I love good conversation – on pretty much any topic – but especially when it’s challenging, provocative, and transformative. And I feel incredibly lucky to be able to have not just good, but great conversations with amazing people all the time. I have been hearing and sharing in the others’ stories for over 20 years – thinking about belief (or lack thereof), hope, despair, past, future, self, others, life, and yes, faith, the feminine, and telling the truth. It’s a privilege. It’s incredibly humbling. And it invites change.

More details:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business and Communications.
  • Master of Divinity degree.
  • Certified Spiritual Director.
  • Lots of work experience in human resources, leadership development, facilitation, and training.
  • More work experience as a consultant/contractor in Career Transition with individual clients and organizations.

Writing/Speaking/Conversing:

  • I love to talk.
  • I have more to say than time to speak or write – but I keep trying.
  • Favorite and most passionate topics are inspired by stories of women, by my own story, by the day-to-day stuff of life that both challenges and compels. Read one of my favorites: A Second Look.
  • I’ve been blogging for nearly six years.
  • Published in some journals and online publications.
  • Do guest posts when asked (hint hint).
  • And love Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
  • Working on a book.
  • Hire me to Speak!
  • Hire me to Write!

Last, but certainly not least:

  • I am the proud mother of two renegade daughters: the most amazing, brilliant, beautiful, witty, smart, and strong girls in all the world – who happen to engage in pretty good conversation themselves!
  • I am a daughter.
  • I am a sister.
  • And I am a friend – who is befriended by incredible individuals who call me to more almost every single day.

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