helping you manifest everyday magic

Welcome to my unexpected Journey

When people ask what I do, I’m always tempted to say I am on an unexpected journey. Not only am I a huge Lord of the Rings nerd, but this perfectly describes how I live my life. I throw everything I’ve tried, done, succeeded, and failed miserably into my magical cauldron and stir those ingredients around to find ways to help you navigate your unexpected journey. (‘cuz, really, we’re all on one.)

Amongst other things, over the years I’ve:

  • I left after one year of college because I believed I “didn’t need a degree to be a rock star.” From there, I went to Hollywood to front a couple of rock bands. (I once had Gene Simmons tell me he could see down my shirt. That was not a proud moment.)
  • Created content for the local TV station Kare 11, filmed and recorded voice-over commercials, and explored opportunities in the film industry.
  • Created and/or co-hosted four podcasts, including one still out there called The Knitty Gritty Podcast with Melissa Gilbert. (Yes, that’s the real Half-Pint herself.)
  • Had the honor to be a teaching artist at The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis, where I’ve helped students ‘Create Compelling Characters with the Tarot.’
  • Managed to be married to the same person for 30 years and have raised two pretty incredible adult kids.
  • Survived years of retail hell.

 

First and foremost, I am a writer. I co-authored Little House Life Hacks, published by Running Press/Hachette Book Group, alongside one of my best friends, Angie Bailey. 

I also have two desk calendars out in the wild: Whimsical Witch: A Daily Dose of Spells, Myths, and Magic and The Horror! Terrifying Trivia for Fright Fanatics. (Now you can say you know someone who writes those things.)

I’m working on a fantasy novel! Now that is a new adventure!

Past work includes The Badass Planner (Pomegranate Publishing), an edgy, call-to-action planner that taught you to “rock out your daily life to make each day count.”

As a certified life coach with over 14 years of experience, I use that wisdom as the foundation of everything I do. What began as a one-on-one practice evoloved into “coaching for the collective” through the various things I do. I am proud to have received my education from the prestigious Martha Beck Institute. Martha is an author, life coach, speaker, and sociologist who holds bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD degrees from Harvard University.

 

Tarot for Writers & Creatives

The tarot inspired me to finally allow my pragmatic self to connect with my intuitive magical side, which had always tugged at my pant leg. Since I raised my white flag and surrendered to the allure of reading the tarot, I continue to be amazed by the effects and changes I’ve experienced in myself and witnessed in many others.

I began my tarot journey by studying with mentor Nancy Antenucci, a tarot reader, teacher, and author of Tarot Rituals and Psychic Tarot. I’ve also received intuitive business training from Brigit Esselmont, the owner of Biddy Tarot, which is the #1 online tarot resource.

I’ve always seen the tarot as an incredibly creative tool for self-discovery. It breaks down the wall we build around our subconscious to encourage exploration of our elemental selves. Using the tarot as a creative muse is a powerful way to relax your overthinking mind, allowing it to play and ideas to flow.

I’ve shared my love of tarot and writing at workshops, both in person as a teaching artist at the prestigious Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis and online through the Creative Mornings community. I’ve seen firsthand how tarot inspires new ideas for overcoming sticky points in a story, breathes new life into one that’s been ‘on the shelf,’ and can even introduce a brand new idea!

My proprietary intentional readings are for people who are ready to focus on themselves and willing to take the time to discover and explore what motivates and inspires their creative spirit that ignites their desire for growth.

 

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More About Me

I am an empty nester cozying up with my partner of over 30 years in Uptown, Minneapolis. Somehow, we are lucky enough to have our two grown kids here as well. When I’m not reading or studying tarot cards, I’m writing, volunteering with Authors Against Book Bans, geeking out on occult philosophy, reading or watching Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy for the umpteenth time, dubsteppin’, watching horror movies, frequenting coffee shops, snuggling my cat Fig, and trying like hell to get anyone to play a board game with me.

Connecting with others is what drives me and gives me all the feels. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments by email or through Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, or Facebook