After nearly 15 years in public education, I saw a common thread running through the struggles of both students and professionals — challenges with overall wellness.

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After receiving my Health Coach Certification in 2017, I knew it was time to preach what I practice. I founded Total Evolution Health & Transition, beginning with one-on-one wellness coaching for women. Over time, I noticed a recurring pattern, most people weren’t failing their wellness goals from lack of effort — but because they were trying to drastically overhaul their life without diving into the education of what they were doing with regards to fad diets and insane workout routines (which is just the tip of the iceberg!). That's not real life at life speed. When I broke it down for my clients, I saw that changing one's daily habits had been challenging, especially if they did not feel supported in their day-to-day environment.

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This realization sparked the creation of Lake Girl Retreats, a branch of Total Evolution designed to give women the space to immerse themselves in intentional habits away from daily distractions. Through these retreats, participants explore Thrive 9 — a holistic lifestyle blueprint and planner I co-created — in varying levels of intensity, building confidence in their ability to sustain healthier routines alongside other likeminded women while emersed in adventure, beauty, and joy.

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But the work didn’t stop there. As women returned to their regular routines, many shared a common frustration: some workplaces didn’t support wellness during the workday. That gap inspired Pillar Corporate Wellness, the newest arm of my business. Born from a post-pandemic surge in the demand for healthier, more engaged employees, Pillar helps companies create environments where wellness is a natural part of the work culture — not an afterthought.