The Early Years
Good Deed Doer
I grew up by a serene lake, nestled in the wilderness of a beautiful Twin Cities suburb in Minnesota. My happiest memories are of being a child of nature. During the fleeting seasons of spring, summer, and fall, I experienced my first spiritual awakening, spoke with fairies, and freely chatted with God. Like many, as I grew older, I set aside my spirituality for conventional religion. However, my calling to serve found its outlet in the not-for-profit sector after college.
As a development officer (fundraiser), I thrived and quickly advanced to an executive director position. Asking for money to support worthwhile causes came naturally to me. Yet, after several years, I hit a glass ceiling and moved into Corporate America.
Corporate America
Sales Diva
Transitioning into sales was a wild ride! I was now selling with tangible products, not warm fuzzy feelings. Adapting my skill set was easy, but embracing the new culture was a bit more challenging. The goal was to hit my budget – no matter what. I did my best to maintain my integrity, respecting clients’ needs, their budgets, and the capabilities of what I was selling. However, management didn’t see those ideals as valid reasons for not meeting goals. Slowly, my ideals faded, and I became all about the game. After all, it wasn’t personal – it was business.
My career soared. I became a top-producing sales executive, moved into management, and eventually morphed into an international sales trainer and coach. My billable rate for training new reps at my peak was $10,000 a day. (I didn’t make $10K daily, but my employer did!) I was an in-demand “hired gun,” known in the industry as the “Closer.” The money was fabulous. I loved the travel. It appeared very glamorous. I was miserable.
Spiritual Being
Magical Maven
The Universe always has a way of working things out, often in ways you never planned. Sometimes it’s brutal. My world was turned upside down by personal tragedy (the suicide of my youngest son), alcohol issues, and COVID. I was over Corporate America – and they were over me! This devastating turn of events brought me back to my spirituality. I reclaimed my passion and spent several years attending training courses, completing in-field requirements, taking written exams, and writing papers. My teachers are world-renowned, and I’m very proud of my certifications in the Law of Attraction, Tarot, Angel Advisory, Numerology, Psychic Arts, and Spiritual Coaching. However, this was not my true calling.
My calling is to be a Spiritual Business Strategist, to help others make a comfortable living while sharing their light with the world by providing training on fundamental sales strategies rewritten to align with the values of spiritual entrepreneurs.
