In 2025, I had the honor of being named Ms. Global Universe. For me, the experience represented more than a title. It brought together many parts of my life, including pageantry, public speaking, confidence, reinvention and the willingness to keep taking on new challenges. I decided to make the whole experience a birthday present to myself for my 60th birthday. I figured, why not? It was a good reminder that there really is no age limit on trying something new, setting a goal or stepping into a completely different chapter. That is one of the things I have always liked about pageantry. It pushes you...
Personal safety starts long before anything goes wrong. It begins with awareness, confidence and learning to trust your instincts. Over the years, I’ve taught women that being prepared does not mean being afraid—it means paying attention,...
Attorney • Entrepreneur • Ms. Global Universe 2025 • Speaker • Personal Safety Expert
A life shaped by law, entrepreneurship, personal safety, pageantry and the belief that we never have to be defined by just one thing. After more than three decades as an attorney—and a lifetime of pursuing very different interests—I’ve learned a few things worth sharing. This is where I bring them all together.
Life Isn’t Just One Thing
I’ve built a life across law, business, personal safety, pageantry, style and everything in between. This is where those worlds come together—with ideas, experiences and a few lessons I’ve learned along the way.
A Little Bit of Everything
Style, strength, success, safety, travel, opinions, experiences—and everything I’ve picked up along the way.
STYLE & LIFE
Style, beauty, fashion and the things that make everyday life a little more interesting.
The things I’m loving, learning, doing and discovering along the way.
More of what I’m sharing, learning and discovering along the way—from career and confidence to style, travel and the experiences that make life interesting. There’s always something new to talk about.
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