Ahhhh, yes. I’m so glad you’re here. I feel passionately about coaching, and honestly, the time is long overdue for a real conversation.

Let’s talk about something most people don’t realize: coaching is an unregulated industry.

That means anyone can call themselves a coach, with zero training, ...

5 years ago, my company, Ditched the Drink, was brand new. As a new business owner, I took a gamble on myself and nominated myself for an award that my previous corporate job sponsored. I thought it would be a great way to bridge the gap between what I had done in my past career and what I was just ...

This might surprise you, but the reason you can’t quit drinking might have little to do with alcohol. Yes, it’s a highly addictive substance that is hard to move away from, but if you are like me, you have seen some success by gritting it out for 30 days, alcohol-free. After that, you may no longer ...

My Journey From Skeptic to Certified Coach

I’ve been a coach for over five years, partnering with a top-rated credentialing authority to recruit, train, and mentor new coaches. With a degree in social work, I entered the coaching world as a skeptic. I didn’t think I needed a “measly coaching cer...

Why I Celebrate and Reflect During Black History Month

I want to share a few ways I’ve learned to honor Black History Month — not just in February, but throughout the year.

This month is an important reminder to reflect on how I’m showing up as an ally and to take new actions that expand awaren...

For a long while, I've struggled with drinking to have fun and drinking to relieve and escape some of the monotony and fatigue of the day-in, day-out routine of working full time as a database developer while also trying to be "everything" for my three young children.

Sometimes a glass of wine see...