I grew up in a close-knit family, and I'm the second oldest of 7 children. My parents taught me everything I know about business and how to raise a family. At an early age I took on a motherly role around the home. When I was 14 my mother gave birth to her last child. Throughout her pregnancy she faced many complications. A few months before giving birth she was put on bed rest and given a strict diet as to not go into early labor. My older sister became pregnant during this time as well and naturally, I became the caretaker for both of them. Aside from providing them with support, I kept the rest of the family going with meals, homework, laundry, and various duties around the home. At just five weeks apart, my mother and sister gave birth. The wealth of knowledge I obtained in regards to pregnancy, birth, pregnancy-related complications, and how to accommodate multiples during that time has been irreplaceable. I became aware that I would see the needs of a new or expecting mother and do all I could to provide a helping hand. I was a summer nanny to many families I grew up up with and enjoyed supporting my community in this way until I graduated high school and moved away from home.​​​

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In 2012 I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. After months of difficult and thoughtful consideration during pregnancy, I decided I would place her for adoption. I genuinely believed it was the best I could offer her in the moment. I will never forget how it felt to go to the hospital to give birth, then leave empty-handed. The most precious and saddest day of my life all jumbled into one, soul crushing really.​

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The moments, the months, and the years to come were something nobody could have ever prepared me for. How could I be me without her? Who was I? I had no one to talk to about my feelings and emotions. In that moment, I thought I deserved to feel that way because of what I had done. It was unbearable returning to work just 6 weeks after birth and post-placement, trying to act like things were normal. I really wished that I had someone to talk to about all I was going through. Outside of the emotions and hormones, my labor lasted nearly 30 hours, and my body was physically unwell, taking more time to heal than the average. There were moments I just felt complete loneliness.

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In late 2013, I gained the opportunity to team up with a few non-profits in the Los Angeles area and began meeting with women whom were facing unplanned pregnancies. This grew into even more, as I began to meet with women postpartum to make sure they had a listening ear, and the encouragement they needed to process whatever they may have been going through. I was able to educate, support, and advocate for these incredible women the way they deserved. It sparked something in me. ​

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​​By 2019, I was heavily involved in the adoption community and decided to further my education. I wanted to better support those around me in this way and being a birth mother, I brought a unique perspective and overall awareness to the unspoken needs around me. I received my Birth Doula & Early Childhood Development Certificate in 2019 & in 2020 I received my Postpartum Doula Certificate from DONA certified programs.

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I'm beyond blessed to have spent nearly 10 years collaborating with and supporting women in various communities across the country. Serving clients from Hawaii to Connecticut has been my absolute pleasure, and I look forward to many more years and adventures to come.