– and I believe you can build a life that you genuinely love.

Hey there, I'm Kristen

Over a decade ago, during my yoga teacher training, I was in warrior two when my instructor said, “Notice your thoughts in this pose.”

Up until that moment, I thought thoughts just… happened.

The mental noise, the negative assumptions, the pressure, the stress spirals, the constant feeling of being behind — I assumed that was normal.

But that single observation unlocked something in me:

I could choose what I thought about myself and my life.

I became curious about how we experience our own lives — our patterns, our reactions, the stories we carry. I dove into books, podcasts, training, and eventually coaching work.

Not a life that looks good on paper.

Not a life driven by expectations, productivity hacks, or keeping everyone else afloat.

A life you wake up to feeling present, grounded, and clear about what matters to you.

That belief didn’t come from theory. It came from experience.

It showed me where I was out of alignment — living from expectations instead of values, obligation instead of intention.

Change didn’t happen overnight.
But it did happen.

I started telling myself the truth.
Then telling others the truth.
I learned to rest without earning it first.
To act from clarity instead of urgency.
To stop confusing “busy” with “forward.”

And when that internal shift happened, life followed.

Not perfectly.
Not permanently solved.
But intentionally.

Overwhelm wasn’t my problem.
It was information.

Inside, I was exhausted.
Overwhelmed.
Running late to everything.
Pouring a glass of wine every night just to soften the edges of the day.

I was proving my worth through productivity.
Saying yes when I meant no.
Avoiding help.
Carrying responsibility that wasn’t mine — and quietly resenting it.

The real shift came when I realized something important:

From the outside, my life looked fine.

Through 1:1 coaching and my year-long program, Your Intentional Year, I guide you in reconnecting to what you want, making grounded decisions, and taking action to build a life that reflects it.

You don’t have to wait for burnout to change direction.

You don’t have to hit rock bottom to start living differently.

And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

That’s the space I now help women step into — especially the ones who are capable, responsible, and tired of holding everything together while quietly disappearing in the process.

nomadic adventure memories

In 2023, I sold nearly all of my things and took off on a nomadic adventure across the United States for 3.5 months, visiting many National Parks along the way. 

After a few months of travel, I wanted to settle for a bit. I chose Montana to see if I could handle a northern winter – southern girl here – and I can now officially say I lived in Montana for almost two years.

These days, I’ve traded mountains for the Gulf Coast — where I recharge with salt air, white sand, and clear water.

To me, intentional living means choosing how you experience this one beautiful life.

And that’s the work I’m still practicing right alongside you.

Coaching Experience

  • 7+ years life coaching
  • 3+ years business coaching yoga & pilates teachers and studio owners
  • 2+ years Customer Support Director for a multi-million-dollar coaching company

Certifications & Training

  • Neurosomatic Intelligence Certification
  • Two Coaching Certifications
  • Human Design Certification (Projector)
  • Yoga Teacher Certification — 6 years teaching
  • Yin Yoga Certification
  • Massage Therapy License — 4 years in practice

Education & Creative Background

  • Bachelor of Fine Arts — Fabric Design
  • Founder of a textile design company specializing in hand-dyed textiles for weddings & events

Now – for the professional stuff...

Lastly – the fun stuff...

EMBER MUG

can't live without

THE OFFICE

favorite show

SUMMER

BEST SEASON

LAVENDER LATTE

coffee order

BEACH

BEACH OR MOUNTAINS

not about

living in survival mode, saying yes when you mean no, feeling guilty about rest, or thinking that overwhelm is just the price of adulting.

I'M NOT ABOUT

local coffee,
minimalism,
experiences over things,
inbox zero, &
showing you that calm confidence is your natural state.

all about

I'M ALL ABOUT

live life to the fullest

"Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest - well, that is a choice."

— andy andrews

WORdS TO LIVE BY

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Three steps to feel less overwhelmed at home and a thought you can implement starting now that will have you feeling better immediately. 

How to Feel Less Overwhelmed at Home

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LET'S GET YOU TO YOUR INTENTIONAL LIFE