Director of business, people, projects, films, music, and stories. As an award-winning storyteller, documentarian, and business advisor, I blend ancient traditions with modern business practices. I advise entrepreneurs of small-to medium-sized businesses, who are scaling their operations for exponential growth, seeking support for branding messaging, or preparing for sale. I do this via- Consulting Services- Media Production- Project Management My holistic approach gives companies and entrepreneurs an edge in their growth capabilities. By embedding humanistic values into business, I have had a proven impact on business dynamics with substantial financial returns, employee retention and recruitment, and more effective leadership. The results of this work have proven that kindness, compassion, excellence, integrity, and reciprocity can lead to success for businesses, leaders, and team members. Balancing the internal and external factors necessary for individuals to thrive is important to me, and necessary for business in a rapidly changing landscape. All of this work and its outcomes are a result of my combined experience in business leadership, film/television development and production, and transformational practice in the healing arts.I believe that practicing Beginner's Mind is the best way to approach and adapt to any new situation that calls for leadership.Known for: - Implementing humanistic business models to produce significant financial returns, and greater fulfillment for and performance from leaders and team members- Creating powerful media to serve messaging and branding needs in multiple industries, such as litigation, aerospace, bio-med, and arts & entertainment - Award-winning documentary film, TALKING STORY, and accompanying memoir, TALKING STORY: One Woman's Quest to Preserve Ancient Spiritual and Healing Traditions (North Atlantic Books)- Public Speaking/Presentation, such as at the Science and Non-Duality Conference, Institute of Noetic Sciences, and VA Refugee Mental Health Summit