Authentic Coaching

I grew up not fitting in anywhere. My parents sacrificed resources to make me the only Black child in many white spaces. Ironically, I was the target of ridicule in many Black spaces.

Coaching
After attending my first coaches conference in May of 2022, I discovered I had coached my consulting clients for years without knowing it. I always treated people with kindness and respect. I left each engagement knowing the clients were more independent and confident because of our interaction.

Community Leadership
As an Authentic Events host, I create the sense of belonging I yearned for as a child. I craft experiences that heighten joy and connection.

At Authentic Friends & Adventures, we foster a sense of community by modeling hospitality and engagement. We create opportunities for members to spearhead their own events.

Relevant Experiences
I learned many lessons at The School of Life. The summers I spent mowing my grandmother’s East Texas fields taught me the value of hard work.

My father loved me the best way he knew how. He had not yet broken the cycle of abuse that resulted in physical blows and emotional stress. But he demonstrated a tireless work ethic. He showed me how important it was to show up.

In March of 2022, I lost a husband after losing a years-long war against advanced liver disease. The grief and mourning that followed took me on a roller coaster of reliving the 20 years that we had shared together. I was devastated. But I worked on myself.