Welcome!
I am truly glad you're here!
I started this website, wrote my book, and created my blog, Beyond Surviving, because I want others facing cancer to feel less alone. Even when it’s hard, I believe healing is possible — especially when we’re supported, informed, and empowered.
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Through my own experience, I’ve learned the value of integrating both Eastern and Western medicine, and embracing holistic approaches that support the mind, body, and spirit. My hope is to help others find balance, resilience, and even peace in the midst of uncertainty.
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Scroll down to learn more about who I am, what led me here, and how I’m continuing to live, heal, and grow — one step at a time.
My Personal Background
Welcome! I’m a proud Ohio native, the youngest of nine, raised in the riverside town of East Liverpool. After earning a PR degree from Kent State, I married my husband Michael, and we eventually settled in the stunning mountains of Colorado—raising kids and sharing a love for the outdoors along the way. Now that our kids are grown, I still enjoy hiking, camping, running, skiing, and gardening—especially with our rescue dogs, Breck and Henry, by my side. I stay grounded through yoga, mindfulness, cooking, music, and the occasional craft project. I’m passionate about giving back, supporting causes like animal rescues, food banks, Holocaust remembrance, and Together Rising. One day, I hope to rescue as many pups as I have space for! Thanks for stopping by—I hope you’ll join me in celebrating life, nature, and purpose in this beautiful corner of the world.
My Professional Background
With 30+ years in PR and marketing, I’ve enjoyed a flexible career spanning live theater, health, wellness, and nonprofits. Writing is my passion—from magazine features to my first book. I’m dedicated to empowering women and girls, volunteering as a running coach with Girls on the Run to help young girls build strength and confidence through teamwork. As a wellness coach, I took a whole-person approach, guiding clients in physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, and social wellness. At 46, I embraced a new challenge—studying German at UNC Charlotte—and immersed myself in the culture during multiple trips to Germany. Today, I’m executive director of the Fetal Health Foundation and manage digital marketing for HAL Sports in Denver, crafting meaningful messages and partnering with leading fetal centers nationwide.