BIO

My creative journey began on Hollywood Boulevard, where I convinced a clothing store owner to let me be his window dresser. While living in Los Angeles, I was discovered as a model by agents, photographers, and designers. This marked the beginning of my modeling career, though creativity had always been at my core. My early experience as a window dresser had already sparked my passion for visual expression.

One designer, who became a close friend, saw me as his muse. I inspired his designs, and in return, I immersed myself in his creative process, even contributing by sewing leather embellishments onto his garments. As my modeling career took off, I was sent to Europe, where I spent several years living and working abroad.  My modeling career soared, propelling me to the fashion capitals of Europe. There, I continued to inspire renowned designers. For houses like Gucci, Calligan, and Byblos, I served as a living canvas, their designs molded directly onto my body. Raffaella Curiel, a haute couture visionary, also relied on me as her muse, crafting her creations exclusively on my form. 

Upon returning from Europe, I was invited to be a modeling coach at the prestigious Barbizon Modeling and Acting School in Los Angeles—after a special request from my agent. My creativity continued to bloom as I took on the role of Miss Beverly Hills pageant director and content producer for an internet company, managing over 126 girls that I personally scouted for the pageant. After leaving this position, I was offered an exciting opportunity as a fashion editor for La Dolce Vita magazine, a bilingual publication with reach across Italy and America.

Life took an unexpected turn after 9/11, pulling me back to my Orange County roots. I temporarily stepped away from the creative world, entering the mortgage banking industry. However, the call to express myself artistically remained strong. Following the market crash, I picked up photography, channeling my creativity through a new lens.

As a seasoned photographer, I've captured the magic of countless weddings at prestigious hotels and resorts. My lens has also documented high-profile events for major brands such as Sony, Dr. Pepper, Dove, and Puma. Passionate about nurturing talent, I've assisted numerous models in building their portfolios through stunning headshots and fashion photography. Additionally, I've had the privilege of photographing celebrities for their creative projects, capturing their essence through photography.  My photography portfolio encompasses a wide range of subjects, including family portraits, often captured in beautiful beach settings. 

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of mentoring and developing talent across the creative industries, including photographers, models, and other business professionals. Drawing from my own experiences as a model, photographer, creative director, and entrepreneur, I have helped others develop confidence, refine their skills, strengthen their personal brands, and navigate the challenges of building a creative career. My passion has always been helping others recognize their potential, embrace their individuality, and bring their creative vision to life. 

Throughout my journey of reinvention, I have transformed my own experiences of challenge, resilience, and growth into a path of helping others. As a resilience and reinvention coach and creator of The Personal Inventory Map, I guide individuals through life transitions, helping them rebuild confidence, overcome obstacles, and create a meaningful next chapter. My work is also deeply connected to my exploration of holistic healing, where I have trained and practiced as a sound healing practitioner and energy healer, incorporating modalities such as sound healing, Reiki, tuning forks, meditation, and energy work into my own journey of healing and transformation.