My instinct is to soften it—to share the credit, downplay the accomplishment, and make sure I don’t sound too proud.

But I am stepping into my power.

I built this.

I took ideas I believed in and turned them into a therapy practice, a coaching business, a suicide prevention nonprofit, and a book—with the help of incredible people along the way.

Women are often taught, subtly and explicitly, to make ourselves smaller. To temper our ambition, qualify our accomplishments, and be careful not to take up too much space.

I don’t want to do that here.

I can be deeply grateful for the people who helped build these things and proud that I had the courage to begin them.

So this page is my practice in taking up a little more space—and celebrating what can happen when women trust their ideas, lead with their values, and build things that matter. Hopefully the more we practice saying that about ourselves, the easier it becomes to celebrate it in one another.

First came Conscious Healing Counseling.

Amid my own healing, I had a dream to create an army of people who could show up for others when they needed it most. Led by the values of Community, Connection, and Serving, this is where suicide prevention began.

What started out as myself and a few others has grown to nearly 50 therapists, three locations, many community collaborations, and a medication prescriber. This team has made a huge impact and they carry the mission daily.

If you or someone you know is in need of support, please check out our website here.

Then, The Justin Center for Transformation and Healing was created.

I wasn’t ready to create this for a long time, a space honoring Justin, diving even deeper into the mission of suicide prevention. I realized through my own pain that there are not enough supports for those who lose a loved one to suicide. So, we got a space where we can provide suicide prevention resources while also tending to post-vention supports.

If you or someone you know needs support after losing a loved one to suicide, are interested in a suicide prevention training, or would like to donate to the Justin Center, check out our website here.

And now, Shattered Unicorns has been written.

This book is a labor of love, it tells the story of what has driven everything I’ve built. I hope it inspires you to tell your own story, to heal, and to build community.

If you want to get inspired, check out the book here.