Home: Fayetteville, NC. Age: Older than I look. Birthplace: New Jersey. Profession: Psychologist. Organization: Heart to Heart Counseling and Wellness Center, PLLC. Title: Owner. Alma mater: East Carolina University; Liberty University; Fielding Graduate University.
Current project: Actively involved with my nonprofit organization. Latest accomplishment: Opening multiple businesses. Latest contribution to others: Establishing a psychology scholarship at East Carolina University. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Opening our kid’s spa. Hobbies: Traveling, horseback riding, spending time with family. Recent travel or adventure: Skiing in Colorado. Last book read: By The Time You Read This, by Cheslie Kryst.
Personality profile: Intelligent, ambitious, outspoken, generous, dedicated. Moral compass: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13). How do you define a perfect friendship? Someone who is honest, supportive and is true to you, and themselves. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Open communication, similar goals and interests. What is your greatest joy? My children. What natural talent have you neglected? Crafting. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Pediatricians. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Dubai.
What was your first paying job? Recreation aid at a youth center. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? My degrees and licenses. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Never give up. What’s the best advice you received in your career? When you do good work, the people will come. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Psychological testing using an iPad. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Losing my mom in 2018.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Training undergraduate and graduate-level interns.
What change would you like to see in the world? People being treated better and as equals. What message do you want to send out into the world? Don’t ever let anyone or anything dim your light. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial intelligence.
Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My mom and Nanna. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? Always a doctor. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Pictures. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With everyone that I am close with. What advice would you give your younger self? When times get rough, always remember your purpose. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? My wedding day. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My thirties.
Personal mission: Mentoring young women, serving my community, educating early professionals. Personal motto: Quitters never prosper. Favorite quote: “Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself!” (Coco Chanel).
