2020 was life-changing for nearly everyone I know. Being in health care at the time was beyond difficult. Even in the finance realm. Trying to keep staff supported & work progressing in an environment where almost everything was unknown was probably one of the biggest challenges I’ve ever faced. Truthfully, without a staff of dedicated, amazing people I wouldn’t have gotten through it. We stuck together, faced the challenges, and kept moving. However, there was also a lot happening within me that I really hadn’t had time to process in 2020. We were simply surviving.

Life at home in 2020 was vastly different. We had 3 kids trying to do school virtual/hybrid, no after-care programs, no summer camps, very little extracurricular activities to keep them busy. We had to find other ways to manage kids, home and work. Fortunately, my husband was in a role that allowed him to work remotely 100%. As I was in healthcare, I needed to be in the office most days. What I didn’t realize at the time was how much I longed for more time at home. Life goes by incredibly fast and the years with my kids were passing faster than I could imagine. By the middle of 2021, I knew something had to change.

Were it not for COVID, I don’t know where I would be today. I am incredibly glad we were forced to slow down, spend more time at home, and reevaluate our lives & priorities. By the end of 2021, I knew I could no longer work in healthcare. It’s an incredibly stressful environment and was not where I was supposed to be anymore. However, after nearly 20 years in the industry, I had absolutely no idea what was next. I vividly remember turning in my resignation letter, quitting my executive position with no real plan. I am a planner. This was terrifying and liberating all at the same time.

It's taken some time, and a lot of spiritual prodding, but I am now doing what is right for me at this time of my life. I am thrilled to use my skills & experience to help small business owners. I love numbers, spreadsheets and all the nerdy things most people hate. I am also passionate about helping small business owners understand what their financials are saying. It’s so much more than the bank account balance. I love to do budgets, watch what happens and make adjustments. Projections are a fun challenge to see how close I can get to reality. Helping people change their lives by changing how they manage their money is so rewarding.

Looking back I can see that I was unsettled in my career for several years. This new chapter allows me to challenge myself in new ways, support those small businesses who are doing amazing things, and be truly present at home. I’m no longer exhausted and drained when the workday is over. I can pick up my kids from school and not feel like I’m drowning all of the time. For so long, that was our reality and I didn’t even know it. Starting a business was never on my radar, but God has a way of redirecting us and I’m so grateful.

If you or someone you know needs financial help, I’d be honored to walk beside you. This is a journey and it takes effort, time and education. I feel strongly that financial literacy is a necessity, whether for your personal or business finances. It’s very unfortunate that it is not taught very well or often in our society. I’d like to do my part to help fix that. Together, we can change our own lives & help change the trajectory of our families!