Hey!

Ten years into my 24-year fire service career, my personal and professional worlds collided.

A high-conflict divorce (the makings of a 48 Hours episode) changed the trajectory of my life, leaving me in the crawl space of rock bottom.

I started doing the emotional, spiritual, and physical work. I committed to finding the fire inside me that had been buried under shame, guilt, and trauma.

On October 3, 2021, I stood on the red circle of a TEDx stage and spoke about authenticity, disruption, and stoking the fire inside me.

After the talk, my world shifted. I started to trust my intuition, and it led me toward love, freedom, and peace.

Eventually, I left the fire service to come back to my first love: writing. And I promised to live my values of connection, joy, and authenticity.

Maybe you’re somewhere on this bumpy, messy, winding midlife road.

I see you.

I built The Table because I was tired of fighting for a seat at tables where I never felt welcome. It’s a virtual Gateless writing salon for anyone who wants to be seen, heard, welcomed, and is ready to write toward release.

We gather, write, and witness.

There’s no criticism. No fixing. Only what’s strong.

Have a seat at the Table.

You are welcome here.