The Client Files
The Client Files is a case study series providing an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the specific results my clients have gotten AND breaking down the Mindset, Strategy, and Execution that got them there.
From Trapped to Thriving: The Journey to Confidence, Joy, and Aligned Success
When Alice* first came to me, she was drowning in success on paper but starving for joy in real life. She was one of the top leaders in her real estate career, a single mom with nearly $2 million in net worth, yet she couldn’t see her own accomplishments or feel worthy of them. Her relationships were draining, her past trauma still loomed large, and no matter how much she achieved, it never felt like enough. She was exhausted, stressed, and completely disconnected from the pleasure, freedom, and creative expression she craved.
From the very beginning, our work focused on mindset, trust, and reclaiming confidence. We dug into the stories that had been holding her back—the “not enough” narrative, the fear of failure, the invisible pressure to prove her worth—and built strategies to dissolve them. This wasn’t just about making better financial decisions; it was about helping Alice step into the version of herself that had always been waiting for permission to thrive.
One of the most pivotal moments in her journey was her decision to leave a business partnership that no longer honored her contributions or supported her growth. This was scary, painful, and high-stakes, but together we navigated the fear, uncertainty, and guilt so she could act from alignment rather than obligation. And when she did, the universe responded: she attracted a new partner whose vision, values, and trajectory matched her own.
Alice didn’t just pivot; she took ownership of her life. She launched her own business, became the CEO she had always been capable of being, and built a team to support her so she could focus on high-level growth and creative leadership. We mapped a clear path to retirement in less than a year, identified passive income opportunities that could sustain her for life, and aligned her resources with her vision so that money became a tool for freedom instead of a source of stress. Along the way, she tapped into inspiring financial communities, expanded her wealth literacy, and began making intentional choices that aligned with her values and her soul’s purpose.
Today, Alice is living Success with a capital S. She is financially independent, creatively fulfilled, and emotionally liberated. She’s stepping into her legacy: writing her book, volunteering, and leading a local nonprofit focused on environmental sustainability, while simultaneously transitioning her business to her partner. She moves through the world grounded, sovereign, and confident, embodying the fullness of her gifts without compromise.
Alice’s story is proof that true transformation isn’t just about numbers or titles, but stepping fully into your worth, reclaiming your joy, and designing a life that supports every aspect of who you are. Her journey reminds us that success without freedom is no success at all, and that the moment you claim your voice, trust your instincts, and take aligned action, you can create a life that is as expansive, creative, and joyful as you’ve always imagined.
From Oppression to Ownership: How One Woman Reclaimed Her Life, Confidence, and Dreams
Jennifer * came to me having just left a cult.
She had walked away from everything she’d ever known—her family, her community, her identity—to start from scratch. In her early twenties, she was learning how to pump gas, drive a car, and open a bank account. Most people can’t imagine the bravery that requires. She did it anyway, determined to build a life she could finally call her own.
Her dream was to work in the NICU, but she had no degree, worked long shifts, and faced judgment from the community she had left behind. When she hired me, we dove straight into building her confidence, emotional resilience, and sense of home within herself. She learned to take care of herself in ways no one had ever taught her, setting boundaries, trusting her instincts, and reclaiming her personal power.
Not long after, she landed her first NICU position and her dream starting to take shape. But Jennifer didn’t stop there. Together, we navigated fears and insecurities in nursing school, dating, and learning what love could feel like on her own terms. We built financial literacy from the ground up, teaching her how to manage student loans while still allowing herself joy, whether that was a special outfit, a night out, or investing in experiences that nourished her independence.
She marked her transformation visibly, shaving hair that once symbolized control and tattooing reminders of freedom and strength on her body. Piece by piece, she came back to life.
Three years later, she is living the life she once only whispered about: a fulfilling career in medicine, financial clarity and abundance, a loving partner who sees and cherishes her, and twins on the way. She moves through the world grounded, confident, and fully aligned with her values and desires.
Her journey is proof that starting over doesn’t mean starting small. It can mean reclaiming your power, creating freedom, and building a life that reflects your highest self. Through our work, she found confidence, independence, and the belief that she could have more than she ever imagined.
From Forgotten Dreams to Flourishing Artist
When I first met Katie*, it was at a speaking event where I shared my journey to financial freedom. She came up to me afterward, eyes bright but voice heavy with longing, and said simply: “Let’s talk.”
Katie was a gifted artist who had spent decades as a devoted wife and mother. With her two children off to college, she found herself asking: “What about me?” She loved her family and her marriage, but she admitted, “I used to be such an ambitious woman. I forgot how to be her.”
Beneath her words was a hunger for something she couldn’t ignore. It was a hunger for independence, fulfillment, and freedom.
Designing Her Freedom Blueprint
In our first session, I asked Katie a question I often ask: “What’s your dream?”
Her answer was immediate: “One day, I want to open my own art studio.”
As the Freedom Architect, my role is to take those long-shelved dreams and help build a blueprint that makes them real. I told her: “Then let’s get busy making that your new reality.”
From that moment, we began architecting her freedom: mapping out the financials, strategizing how to secure a studio, and creating visibility through marketing.
From Hustle to Pleasure
Like many high achievers, Katie initially tried to muscle her way through the process with pressure and hustle. But that approach only led to anxiety and burnout.
So we shifted gears. Through my Pleasure-Based Wealth Process, I helped Katie release the old belief that success requires struggle. We brought in nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and mindset work so she could approach her dream with presence, creativity, and ease.
The more she leaned into pleasure and trust, the more aligned opportunities appeared.
The Breakthrough
Within weeks, Katie discovered the perfect studio space—something she might have missed if she’d been operating from scarcity and stress.
She signed the lease, and just three months later, we were standing together at her ribbon-cutting ceremony. The room was buzzing with supporters, cheering her on as she officially stepped into her new identity: artist, business owner, and free woman.
Freedom, Inside and Out
Today, Katie is thriving. She’s not only earning income as an artist but also facilitating workshops in her space to help others unlock their creativity.
Her external results—studio, income, community—are extraordinary. But the deeper transformation was internal. She remembered who she was, reclaimed her ambition, and learned that freedom doesn’t come from grinding harder; it comes from designing a life that feels good to live.
This is the power of freedom architecting with pleasure at the center. It’s less about building more, and more about becoming who you really are - living a life that feels true, joyful, and unapologetically yours.
From Surviving to Thriving: Kim’s Journey to Freedom
When Kim* came to me, she was in the midst of a traumatic divorce. Years of emotional abuse had left her questioning her value, doubting her decisions, and unsure if she could ever reclaim her life. She was navigating a difficult path toward healing, and she knew she needed guidance to step fully into her power.
From the very beginning, our work centered on rebuilding her sense of worth and self-trust. Through NLP mindset practices and somatic techniques, Kim began to release anxiety, heal old attachment wounds, and reconnect with herself in a deep, unwavering way. Together, we expanded her confidence, inner security, and sense of worth—both relationally and financially—by reframing past narratives and uncovering the strengths and values that had always been within her.
As Kim embraced this new identity, clarity and purpose emerged. She explored what work and activities would bring meaning, joy, and fulfillment to her life. She began to see challenges not as setbacks, but as opportunities to grow, and to approach relationships and life with authenticity, courage, and presence.
This transformation rippled into every aspect of her life. Kim started advocating for herself in her divorce and set boundaries in friendships and relationships that no longer served her. She stepped fully into her worth, leaving behind relationships and situations where she wasn’t seen or appreciated.
Financial empowerment was a BIG cornerstone of her journey. Though she had never managed money on her own before, she leaned in, learning to track expenses, create a budget, and spend in alignment with her values without guilt. The ultimate expression of this newfound freedom came when she purchased her first home entirely on her own and completed many of the renovations herself—a bold, tangible declaration of independence and capability.
Along the way, she discovered her gift for mentorship, coaching a volleyball team of young women with patience, encouragement, and confidence, an insightful first step into her professional coaching journey.
As her clarity, confidence, and self-trust continued to grow, Kim realized she was ready to step into work that aligned with her passion. Together, we laid the foundation for her to transition into coaching, building a business that reflected her purpose rather than settling for a paycheck that didn’t fulfill her. Now, Kim thrives as a radiant, empowered woman in every area of her life—financial, relational, and emotional. She sees herself as the CEO of her own business, living boldly, freely, and completely aligned with who she truly is.
Kim’s journey is not an average story of transformation, but liberation. From surviving trauma to thriving in every aspect of her life, her story demonstrates what is possible when clarity, courage, and a pleasure-based approach to freedom intentionally and seamlessly come together.
*Names changed for privacy