Who I Am Without the Titles
Before the ranks, roles, and responsibilities — before the titles of mother, wife, veteran, and leader — there was simply me.
A woman striving to meet expectations, succeed in every role, and hold it all together.
I wore strength like armor and achievement like proof of worth.
From the outside, it looked like I had it all — the career, the leadership, the resilience.
But on the inside, I often asked myself,
Who am I without the titles?
That question changed everything.
It forced me to pause and confront the quiet truth that my identity had been shaped by performance.
It led me through transition, heartbreak, healing, and rediscovery.
And from that awakening, Shez Awake® was born — a movement for women, girls, and veterans to rise beyond survival, reconnect with their truth, and lead from authenticity.
Professional Credentials & Experience
With over 20 years of federal leadership experience, I’ve guided individuals and teams through seasons of transition, purpose discovery, and growth.
I’m a:
- Certified Emotional Mindset Coach
- Certified in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Certified in Emotional Intelligence under Daniel Goleman’s Framework
- Training Consultant, Mentor, Disability Claim Advocate, and Author
My expertise blends emotional intelligence, mindset transformation, and transition readiness — creating space for both professional achievement and inner alignment.
Why I Do This
Because I know what it feels like to lose yourself in the doing — and I know how it feels to finally wake up to your being.
My work exists for every woman and veteran who’s ever felt unseen in her own story.
Who I am without the titles… is a woman awakened.
And I’ve made it my life’s mission to help others awaken, too — bridging the gap between who they had to be and who they truly are.