Hi, I’m Emily!

I help women like you
create a
life they LOVE living! 

My Story Begins...

… with my decision to attend the U.S. Naval Academy, which ended up determining the course of 38 years of my life. And in retrospect, I’m not sure that decision was based on MY inner truth. 

 For the longest time, I felt the need to please others and became a chameleon, adapting and acting the way I felt was expected of me.

At work, I was a confident overachiever.

But my personal life was a whole different story. At age 28 I was married to a man who was verbally abusive and it took a while until I finally found the courage to leave him, right when the abuse was extending to my children.

The years passed...

…and as a single parent, I focused on achieving, moving ahead, yet, no matter how much I accomplished, I never felt good enough. I even got remarried (and re-divorced), without recognizing that chameleon Emily was the one making the calls again and the real me was no where to be seen.

In 2014, a friend invited me to the World Domination Summit...

… focused on how to live a remarkable life in a conventional world. An idea that I could create a life that I loved was planted in my mind, but I wasn’t ready to take action, yet.

It took three years, a promotion, and deep sense of unfulfillment to finally decide it was time to let go. Despite what everyone was telling me I needed to do, I retired and created the Onward Podcast.

But as I was about to design a new life on my terms,

my children’s father was diagnosed with cancer, and unfortunately ended up losing his battle. After I’d put everything on hold for my children, and experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, I decided it was time for me to commit.

For the first time in my life I put myself first.

I’m not going to lie, I had some trouble slowing down and quieting my mind (quite frankly, I still do sometimes). I didn’t know what to do with my new found freedom. It felt good being released from having to wear a suit & heels, work long hours, and travel several times a month, but I didn’t know myself. I hadn’t made time to dream. 

I started doing something I’d never done before: the inner work.

As a result, I learned the most valuable tool: How to listen to the guidance of my Inner Voice, my Higher Self, my Authentic Self, to create a roadmap for an authentic and fulfilling life. And I’m still on my journey but now I’m living a life I‘d never imagined before.   

Now, I’m pursuing my dreams with confidence and living life on my own terms.

And I get to help others do the same. Would you like to join me?

​​Say yes to creating a life you LOVE living – NOW!

It’s time to make time for what matters most in your life.

It’s time to trade overwhelm for inner calm.

It’s time to discover the patterns and habits holding you back

It’s time to experience joy! 

I’ve done it and you can too!

TOP 10 THINGS ABOUT EMILY

1. I have 2 Adult Children.

2. I’m a grandmother!

3. I discovered that I love watercolors.

4. I go everywhere with my dog, Pearl.

5. I played basketball for the U.S. Naval Academy.

6. I love to hike with Pearl in my backpack.

7. Pottery is a new hobby of mine.

8. I got to shake Ronald Reagan’s hand!

9. I love to go on adventures.

10. I spent my early childhood years on this farm.

Now it’s your turn!

Want to hop on a call with me and discuss how you can create a life you LOVE living? 

Want to hear me on other podcasts?

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