I realized that stopping was never an option. When resources disappear, creation begins; not because we are extraordinary, but because we are willing.

My professional journey has never followed a straight line, and that has ultimately shaped how I lead and support others today. I earned my degree from North Carolina State University while working full time and raising my family. It wasn't the traditional path, but it was a defining one. During that period, I learned early that circumstances don't determine forward movement, mindset does. Taking ownership of my choices and focusing on what I could control became foundational to how I approach growth, leadership, and resilience. After graduating, I moved into leadership roles within the hospitality industry, where I spent several years managing teams and navigating high-pressure environments. Hospitality leadership demanded decisiveness, emotional regulation, and the ability to lead people with very different personalities and needs. It was there that I began to understand how clarity, boundaries, and consistency directly impact trust and performance. My work later evolved into supporting veterans, primarily through mental health–focused initiatives that required navigating complex and difficult conversations. These experiences reinforced a critical truth: insight alone does not create change. Progress depends on readiness, self-awareness, and the willingness to engage honestly, even when conversations are uncomfortable. Four months ago, I began offering personalized coaching and formally launched KC & Co. The firm was created to bring structure to the work I had already been doing, helping individuals align with their goals through non-judgmental, fact-based guidance. My approach integrates strategic thinking, cognitive behavioral practices, and practical tools designed to support insight, accountability, and sustainable growth. Most importantly these tools are practical and are designed to utilize a person's strengths to cultivate the change they are looking for. Throughout this journey, I've had the opportunity to collaborate with respected leaders in psychology and coaching. These experiences further strengthened my belief that meaningful change requires more than advice. It requires clarity, consistency, and a plan that bridges awareness and action. Today, I work with professionals and individuals navigating leadership transitions, personal growth, and periods of change. I believe consistency is more powerful than perfection, difficult conversations are essential for progress, and accountability, paired with self-awareness, creates lasting momentum. I didn't arrive here through a single breakthrough moment, but through a series of intentional decisions to move forward, even when the path felt uncertain. That is the work I now support others in doing: building clarity, taking ownership, and leading themselves with purpose.

I spent years disappearing inside responsibility, but the moment I chose myself, my life expanded in ways survival never allowed. Choosing me didn't make me selfish; it made me whole.