Why choose me?

My Journey

I’ve lived in 24 different places—and with every move, I’ve learned something new about resilience, reinvention, and the importance of making life feel like home.

I began my career as a Stage Manager in opera and musical theatre, touring across the U.S. and Western Europe. It was thrilling, demanding, and deeply rewarding. More than anything, it proved to me that I can do hard things—and helped me develop a philosophy I call curated design: the idea that every element of your environment should reflect who you are and what matters to you.

That philosophy carried me into interior design, where I crafted spaces that told the authentic stories of the people who lived in them. Now, as a life coach, I help you do the same—not with furniture and fabric, but with your purpose, choices, and dreams.

Your story deserves to be lived fully. There’s only one you—and the world needs all of your brilliance.

How I Got Here

In 2010, I met my incredible husband—a true partner who believed in me and nurtured my dreams. His support was a gift that changed the trajectory of my life.

Around the same time, I became a caregiver and advocate for a loved one facing mental health and addiction challenges. It was a journey through fear, uncertainty, and heartbreak. I experienced the darkness firsthand—and found a well of strength and compassion I didn’t know I had.

By 2019, I felt a deep calling to help others navigate their own hard times with more clarity and hope. I enrolled in a life coach certification program, turning a lifelong passion for personal growth into a profession rooted in empathy and empowerment.

Every step I’ve taken has led me here—to walk beside you as you build a life that feels true, whole, and yours.

My Approach

At Patsy by Design, I don’t offer textbook answers or cookie-cutter advice. I meet you in the real world—with its messiness, its beauty, and its unpredictability—and help you discover what works for you.

When I first started coaching, someone asked me if I was going to be “one of those happy people.” In some ways, yes—I believe in the power of gratitude and joy. But I don’t shy away from life’s darker corners. I’ve lived them.

In 2023, I lost my dad to Lewy Body Dementia, a devastating disease I wouldn’t wish on anyone. At the same time, my husband was hospitalized after a suicide attempt. I know what it’s like to feel cracked open. I also know what it’s like to rebuild—with love, with grit, and with the very tools I now share with others.

I embrace every emotion: grief, rage, hope, wonder. I teach clients how to feel fully and then choose a direction that aligns with their truth. I won’t tell you what to do—but I will show you what’s possible, through real-world strategies I’ve lived, researched, and tested.

Life is hard. Life is beautiful. Let’s design yours with both in mind.