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There are many worthwhile investments one can make in life but none greater than the investment in one’s self. Living a life of purpose and intention are core values that impact my life daily. Helping clients align their actions and habits in a way that creates transformation and allows them to live life on purpose is part of my life mission. Helping you discover the life you envision, and then helping you to design, and create it is my passion.

Here's why.

At 33 I found myself dissatisfied and unhappy with the state of my life. I was lacking direction, purpose, and just wanted more from life. I realized I had to make the decision. I decided not settle for an average unfulfilled life. I made a wise choice to start working on myself. I began with my mind, and that transformed my thinking. Shifting my mind was the greatest catalyst that caused transformation and growth in every area of my life. Committing to intentionally improving myself daily not in pursuit of perfection, but in hopes of being a little better every day radically improved my life. It has ignited the passion and inspiration to empower, encourage, and uplift everyone I come across. The belief that life is something we create not just something that happens to us resonates with me deeply. Helping others discover this truth is why I began my coaching journey.

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To empower, uplift and motivate. To inspire and transform lives one person at a time. To show the world that a life of abundance is possible. To help individuals live with intention and purpose instead of aimlessness and uncertainty.

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I am an Entrepreneur, Certified Personal Growth Coach, WildFit Coach, Mental Health First Aider, and Master Barber. It was behind the chair serving others, that I realized my passion to help transform lives. Helping others learn to take responsibility for the quality of their life, has in turn, transformed my life. Impacting the lives of others has become my purpose and life’s mission.

\"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their mind cannot change anything.\" -George Shaw

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Fatherhood Cut and Conversation Collection D.F.

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