Certified Creativity Coach
Certified Creativity Coach through the renowned Kaizen-Muse Creativity Coach Program, with training under mentor/founder Jill Badonsky.
Advanced Creativity Coach Graduate
Under the mentorship of Dr. Eric Maisel (known as the “father of Creativity Coaching”), I completed both his Creativity Coach and Advanced Creativity Coach trainings.
Accredited Enneagram Practitioner
The Enneagram is a personality typing tool that provides pathways to bring about personal growth and inner peace, while unlocking your true potential.
The Narrative Enneagram
Completed the core narrative program with the Narrative Enneagram, the world’s leading Enneagram school focused on the narrative tradition.
Certified Yoga Instructor
Over 400 hours of certifications through the Yoga Alliance with specialities in: Vinyasa Flow (200 hours, Practice Yoga), Power Yoga (200 hours, Grow Yoga), Yin & Restorative Yoga (25 hours, Practice Yoga), and Ayurveda (50 hours, Practice Yoga).
Founder/Artistic Director, Story Parlor
Founded in 2015, Story Parlor (formerly Story Bar) is a multi-disciplinary arts space in Asheville, NC focused on the transformative power of storytelling through all art mediums.
Creativity & Storytelling Instructor
I’ve led over 50 creativity and storytelling workshops—from multi-week courses to day-long conference sessions—focused on process, personal development, craft, and sustainable creative practices.
Artist/Storyteller
I’ve shared stories, short fiction, music, poetry, and paintings at various events and offerings including: Story Bar, Story Parlor, Listen to This, One Page Salon, Testify, Creatives Meet Business Experience, Speakeasy Improv, The Megaphone Show, Black Lagoon Art Gallery, Story Department, the Austin Shambhala Center, and more.
On Story, Moderator & (Former) Associate Producer
Served as Associate Producer for On Story, the PBS and NPR affiliated multi-media program exploring storytelling through film and television. Moderated sessions have included discussions with industry luminaries such as Catherine Reitman (Working Moms), Linda Woolverton (The Lion King), Ron Bass (Rain Main), James V Hart (Hook), Sasheer Zamata (Saturday Night Live), David Arquette (Scream), and others.
Host/EP, Story Parlor Hour
Airing on Sundays at 2pm and Wednesdays at 9am EST, Story Parlor Hour features Story Parlor shows gone by, as well as live interviews with local artists who will soon take to the stage — the compass forever pointed at the illuminating intersection that exists between creativity and story.
Board Member/Former Creative Director, Austin Film Festival
Known as the “Writers Festival” and the largest screenwriters conference in the world, I oversaw and programmed the annual writers conference and year-round offerings for five years, and currently serve on the Board of Directors.
Board Member Emeritus, Austin Emerging Arts Leaders
Board Member Emeritus of Austin’s EAL, a board-run organization that identifies and cultivates the next generation of arts leaders by developing inclusive systems for creative and professional growth.
Advisory Board Member, The Creatives Meet Business Experience
A three day experience catered to creatives looking to expand their business savvy, I serve on the “Advice-sary” Board, and was honored to have programmed the inaugural Storytelling Track.
Bachelors of Arts, Temple University
Received an interdisciplinary degree with a focus on screenwriting and theatre directing. Graduated with honors.
Masters in Psychology and Creativity Studies
Currently pursuing my MA from the leading institution specializing in humanistic and existential psychology, founded in part by “Courage to Create” author Rollo May.