My Story

I’ve always been a teacher at heart—helping others learn, grow, and rediscover their own light. But when grief touched my life in profound ways, everything changed. I began to see that our deepest heartbreaks aren’t meant to destroy us—they’re meant to open us. Through that awakening, Your Heart Story LLC was born.
It became a space for people to come home to themselves—to give voice to their pain, rediscover love within loss, and transform endings into beginnings.

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My Work Today

As a Grief & Life Transition Coach and Educator, I support individuals and families navigating loss, change, and end-of-life transitions. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, loss of health, menopause, financial hardship, or a shifting sense of identity—grief shows up in many forms.

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Through gentle guidance and compassionate listening, I help clients move from confusion and sorrow into peace, meaning, and renewed purpose.

Together, we create space for healing, reflection, and connection—because grief, when held with love, becomes one of our greatest teachers.

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The SMILE ™Holistic Approach

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My signature framework, SMILE™, invites people to reconnect with their hearts and remember who they truly are.

S — Story: Honoring your life’s experiences and giving your heart a voice
M — Mindfulness: Creating calm through awareness and gentle presence
I — Ignite: Reawakening hope, creativity, and inner purpose
L — Let Go: Releasing fear, guilt, and what no longer serves
E — Embrace the Whole Self: Integrating love, wisdom, and authenticity

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SMILE™ helps people move through grief and change with awareness, acceptance, and love.
It’s not just an educational framework—it’s a way of living from the heart.

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Grief and End-of-Life Support

For those walking through the tender space of end-of-life care or anticipatory grief, I offer presence, peace, and practical tools through:

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• The Grief Holding Method™ – Heart-centered sessions to hold grief with love rather than fear

• Encore Legacy Teachings – 40 lessons for living and loving through loss

• Soulful Love Letters – Guided writing and channeling for legacy and remembrance

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Each of these programs helps individuals and families move beyond fear and into love—so that when life changes form, connection remains.

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My Books: Open Up Your Soul’s SMILE & SMILE The Exploration Guide

In my memoir, I share my personal journey through grief, self-discovery, and spiritual awakening.
SMILE Exploration Guide is an invitation for others to explore their own stories and discover the healing power that lives within their hearts.

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My Philosophy

“Grief is not the end of love—it’s the bridge back to it.”

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Every heart holds wisdom. Every story matters.

My mission is to help people hold grief with love, rediscover their inner strength, and live with greater peace and purpose.

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When we open our hearts to love—no matter how painful the journey—
we remember who we truly are.

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Professional Highlights

• Founder, Your Heart Story LLC

• Creator, The SMILE™ Holistic Approach™

• Certified Grief Recovery Method® Specialist

• Certified End-of-Life Doula

• Author, Open Up Your Soul’s SMILE™

• Creator of The Grief Holding Method™ and Encore Legacy Teachings

• Former Educator and Speaker specializing in emotional growth and transformation

 

Let’s Begin Your Heart Story

If you’re ready to begin your journey toward peace, reflection, and renewal,
I invite you to connect with me.

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