Welcome to my “About Me” page! I’m not here to persuade you with charm or a list of achievements because, let’s be honest, if you’ve reached this page, you’ve already got a sense of whether you want to work with me.
Instead, let’s have a candid conversation about why you might want to collaborate or join one of my classes.
I’m at least 50 years old, and my journey has taken me from being an office assistant in National Geographic’s Photography Department to being part of the North Carolina team that helped elect the first Black U.S. President. In 2016, I left the U.S. to live in a serene beach community in the Mexican Caribbean, where I’ve learned to find joy in my sunrise walks, my kind neighbors, and the beauty of nature.
Throughout my career, I’ve realized my purpose is greater than chasing bylines or collecting accolades. My mission is to inspire people to live authentically, dismantle barriers, and embrace joy.
Whether I’m mapping sunken slave ships or teaching writers to weave family history into their memoirs, my focus is on helping others find joy. And joy, to me, is not about being happy all the time but finding contentment, like floating in the ocean and gazing at a cloudless sky.
So here’s my motto: “Joy isn’t what you take from the world; it’s what you bring to it.” I hope you’ll join me in creating something meaningful together.
