My intentional living journey began one New Year’s Day, many moons ago, when I declared to my friend Sarah: “My goal this year is to change everything about my life.”
Needless to say, it had been a rough year! 😆 Spoiler alert — I did not succeed in changing everything about my life that year. But it was an important turning point for me — because I shifted from being the reader of my story to being the author of it.
All these years later, I’m still using the power of intention to grow, evolve, and make my life better. It’s what inspired me to become a life coach, and I’ve been honored to be a guide for many other women on this journey.
Everything I create here begins with a real-life problem that I’ve wrestled with myself — and is designed to help you live with more intention, create space for what matters most, and fully experience your one beautiful life. Because you deserve a life that lights you up!
Hi there! I’m Valerie…
I believe. . .
✦ Our life is a gift that’s meant to be fully experienced — but too many of us are barely experiencing it.
✦ We can intentionally shape our lives around what matters to us while still fully experiencing - and enjoying - the life that’s happening right now.
✦ Living in cycles and seasons is more natural and sustainable than living in straight lines.
✦ Fun, wonder, and delight aren’t optional — they’re essential.
✦ We can have big dreams, goals, and full lives without putting our lives on hold while we pursue them.
✦ The more we become fully ourselves and live what matters to us, the more that goodness ripples outward — and the world could use more of it right now.
“Life doesn’t just happen. You happen to life. You decide how you want to write your story.” ~Julie Foudy
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More about me:
✦ I love doing yoga with animals… so far that includes a horse, goats, a sloth, and of course, cats! 🧘🏻♀️
✦ I’m an introvert and a highly sensitive person, so at dinner parties you’ll usually find me hanging out with the pets. 🐈
✦ I’m into Tarot, astrology, and all things “woo,” and I bring a little of that magic into my work. ✨
✦ I talk to myself all the time. I also talk to animals and plants. 🪴
And, in case you’re curious about my credentials…
✦ I hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Georgia
✦ I’m a certified life coach through the International Coaching Federation, and I trained with Martha Beck (aka Oprah’s life coach)
✦ I trained as a clutter clearing coach with one of my favorite teachers, the legendary Denise Linn
✦ I’m a board-certified holistic wellness coach through the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching, trained at the Mayo Clinic
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