Fear didn’t run in my family; it galloped. Substance abuse, depression, and dysfunction were all too common.

As a teen I became determined to understand how it is that two people can suffer the same crisis and while one comes through the experience stronger than ever, the other is brought to their knees.

That search turned into a lifelong passion for the transformative power of psychological resilience, and now I share my passion with others through writing, coaching and art.

Professionally, my past includes a successful career in international marketing, followed by a decade as an award-winning life and small business coach. And now, I'm living the dream as a full-time creator and guide to Resilient Living.

A practice and a dynamic lifestyle choice, Resilient Living is how we build clarity, courage, and grounded habits that hold us steady through change, uncertainty, and inevitable challenges in life.

And let’s be honest, in today's uncertain and occasionally chaotic times, we have never needed resilience more.

I am excited to return to Medium in 2026 while I continue publishing weekly essays and other good stuff at The Art of Resilient Living. My mission is to help you build an unshakable inner foundation with clarity and courage to weather life’s storms.

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