This Is Your Sign!

At 36, I became disabled and bedridden. I had a career in the financial services industry, climbing the corporate ladder, wearing the polished smile of success. Behind closed doors, I was silently battling burnout, emotional eating, and a growing sense that my life didn’t truly belong to me anymore.

At my heaviest, I weighed over 460 lbs. Years of stress, long hours, and neglecting my own needs had taken a toll on my health—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I was surviving, not living. I was showing up for everyone but myself.

My turning point came after my best friend had weight loss surgery and started having a life again. I wanted to keep up and go out shopping and have fun with her. 

I looked in the mirror and saw not just the weight—but the layers of pain, fear, and self-doubt I had carried for decades. I didn’t want to keep disappearing behind my body. 

I also did not want to go the route of weight loss surgery. So with fierce determination, I made a promise: to reclaim my life, no matter what it took.

Baby steps were key, as were thinking positive forward thoughts. I didn’t chase trends or quick fixes. Instead, I focused on healing- through therapy, movement, and nutrition.

Over the next sixteen years, I lost 300 pounds while struggling and maintaining. Weight loss is never a straight shot downward.

It wasn’t just about the weight. I shed more than pounds. I let go of guilt, perfectionism, and the belief that I wasn’t worthy of joy.

As my energy returned, so did my creativity and curiosity. I realized that my true passion wasn’t finance- it was helping people transform their lives, just as I had.

I became a certified Master Life and Wellness Coach, diving into the psychology of behavior change, emotional resilience, and holistic growth. 

I didn’t stop there- I taught myself web design and content writing, building my own brand from scratch. I wanted to empower others not just through coaching, but by helping them bring their visions to life online.

Today I run a successful business that combines coaching, branding, and storytelling. I work with clients virtually around the world, from entrepreneurs to everyday women on their own healing journeys. My message is clear: it’s never too late to rewrite your story.

Now 60, I speak on podcasts, keep up with my coaching and web design business, blog, and teach workshops on weight loss. I am a published writer, a mentor, and aspire to inspire anyone who I come across.

People think reinvention has an age limit. It doesn’t. If you’re still breathing, your story isn’t finished. You get to decide how it goes. Don’t just write a new chapter, write a whole new book!