I grew up moving every two or three years and each time we moved to a new place, I found myself worried that I would never fit in. Sizing myself up in the mirror, on a mission to blend in, I often found myself worried that I was too much for most people: too emotional, too bossy, too disproportionate, too tall, with a snort-y laugh that was too loud.
My confidence yo-yoed through high school and college as I struggled with my body image through disordered eating and depression. My own boudoir experience showed me a new way to appreciate my body outside of the comparison goggles I had gotten used to seeing myself through.
After getting into Social Work in college, I realized that my superpower is helping people feel seen and at home - no matter where we are. As I led group therapy meetings similar to AA, I felt most alive making all types of people feel comfortable being themselves and forming a space to live in the vulnerable moments.
That feeling lives on through my boudoir experience as I create a comfortable, fun experience where you can effortlessly be the sexiest version of yourself.
I love expressing myself through clothes and make-up, and dark lipstick is my secret ingredient to feeling like a rockstar in everyday life. Call me a little bit of a fashionista, but I don't think a gal can beat the confidence that comes with wearing your favorite lipstick!
My husband’s job will have him deploy for years and travel all over the country during his career, so I keep a folder in my phone of the most mundane photos we take of our Great Dane family to feel like home again when we're apart.
As I planned my own wedding, Pinterest was a black hole that never fit my vision. I spent hours scouring the internet seeking a voice of reason or tangible inspiration that made my husband and I's partnership feel truly seen. I struggled to fit myself into the Bride box because I hadn't dreamed of wedding inspiration as a kid - our wedding was really centered on our relationship, so we had to create something custom.