I’ve always known two things: 1) I love helping and coaching people towards success and reaching their full potential and 2) The human mind & body has so much more potential than we will ever know. As a former collegiate baseball player, I was truly inspired by my fellow athletes’ ability to perform, to set and achieve ambitious physical goals. I witness so many extraordinary events in athletics in my athletic career hence making me wonder what's next after sports? 

After earning my Bachelor of Science in Human Services, I spent over 15 years in the social service field managing grants for homeless veterans, working with people with disabilities, implementing employment training programs with at risk populations, and working roles within various group homes settings. It felt so good to help others create positive change in their life.

So in 2010 a mentor advised me to become a personal life and development coach. It was at that time I felt a spark in exploring the field and pushing myself towards pursuing the dream of personal development. I started reading, started focusing on my own growth so that I could make a difference in other people’s lives. I invested in my personal growth, explore various business ventures and then was ready to start my own business and work directly with people and businesses to create lasting change.

Years later, After the passing of my father and the birth of my daughter, and a Divorce, I went through a major health journey and huge shift in my life.

I lost roughly 70 lbs with the help of my Functional Medicine physician (shoutout to Dr. Megan Stone, D.O.!). It’s not an overstatement to say that she changed my world. Hence she currently is my wife as well! We currently have a Functional Medicine which can be found at www.stonefuncmed.com.

My diet and food choices look completely different now. I’m an ultramarathon runner and have completed several races over 31 miles and have even completed a 100-miler! And it’s all thanks to Functional Medicine and my positive mindset and choices. My journey is what inspired me to pursue coaching full time!

Currently, I am certified health and personal development coach with local clients in person and virtually. I Co-founded the Journey to Happiness Seniors Group, a seniors group where I coach seniors in person and virtually on happiness and health.

Additionally, I facilitate interactive life lessons workshop at a local nursing home, and do a “Happy Hour Program” where I dress up in fun outfits, play guitar, lead karaoke with residents, and teach interactive lessons about happiness as we age. I have spent over 9 years as well teaching caregivers workshop for Alzheimer’s and all caregivers from all walks of life.

I currently co-facilitate with my business partner and longtime friend, two online interactive workshops several times throughout the year. One “Four Agreements Journey” personal book study on the Four Agreements and another interactive course called “Journey Into Happiness” and overall health and life class for personal growth. More online virtual programs are on the way! I actively have taught customer service workshops, employment programs, public speaking and personal development for private and public sector as well. I privately help caregiver one on one as well with tough caregiving roles involving dementia.

I always go the extra mile to personally build a connection with my clients and partnering business so that they can’t help they need. I never feel I work a day in my life because I simply love what I do. We must pursue our dreams and always remember remember we are worth it!

That's all for now

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