Community fuels healing. Isolation fuels burnout. Real wellness doesn't happen alone — it happens together. Join us for an evening of movement, connection, and joy as we officially launch Joy Collective: a community for women who are tired of doing wellness by themselves. I've spent the last 25 years creating spaces where women feel seen. The Joy Collective is simply the next chapter of that story.
I am best known for my innovative work in the health and wellness industry and founding amazing events like Yoga on the Mountain (photo above) Fayetteville Yoga Fest and more! My real passion is human connection. Somewhere between the algorithms curating our feeds and the busyness curating our days, we lost the thing that actually holds us together: real connection. Not a comment, not a like — a hand to hold, a voice on the other end, a room full of women who see you.
I've spent 25 years building community the old way, in person, over time, through both the easy seasons and the hard ones. And I can tell you: nothing replaces it. Not an app, not a feed, not a follower count. Your nervous system doesn't regulate around a screen — it regulates around a person.
The more disconnected our world becomes, the more we need places that ask us to show up as ourselves, without the filter. That's not a nice-to-have anymore. It's the thing standing between surviving and actually feeling alive.
You cannot control the wind, but you can always set your sails — and the truest thing I know is that we sail better together..
Approach.
Light-hearted.
Let's keep it real—and keep it fun.
In your Joy Collective days, we'll laugh, learn, grow, and maybe even shed a few tears. Together, we'll build healthier habits, stronger connections, and a more positive workplace. Because when people feel better, they show up better. We'll laugh more than you expect, learn more than you imagined, and leave with habits that make life—and work—a little brighter.
Action-oriented.
For more than 25 years, I've helped people create healthier, happier lives—one small step at a time. I believe lasting change doesn't happen through willpower alone. It happens when people feel inspired, supported, and connected. Together, those small choices create healthier individuals, stronger teams, and a more positive workplace.
Results-driven.
After more than 25 years of working with people, I've learned that lasting change doesn't come from information—it comes from inspiration. My programs give women practical tools they can actually use to feel more energized, communicate more effectively, manage stress, and enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives. I help people feel better—so they can live better, lead better, and work better.
Postive.
I believe YOU we do anything. We celebrate the wins and positive habits instead of creating lists of restrictions and giving labels to good and bad. We define the companies values and use these visions to create objectives that bring us closer to success.
Empowering.
You know what to do. I provide the structure, tools, and inspiration to do it. You are fully capable of making well-informed decisions as your own expert, not the latest magazine article or fad diet book. We create the plan. You and your employees do the work for confidence, self worth and esteem.
Accountable.
I am the biggest supporter and the toughest love. I remind you of your WHY when you want to give up and push you harder when you feel your strongest. We create a Company Wellness Plan (CWP) and timeline.
Holistic.
A holistic approach to health and wellness means ALL areas of your life are connected. Does stress at your job or in your relationship(s) cause you to overeat? Does lack of sleep or low energy prevent you from exercising? We will explore your WHOLE health and choose wisely.