Hi, I’m Stephanie.
I coach Christian women to release the pressure of who they think they should be and embrace a life rooted in what matters most.
For years, I watched women - including myself - carry the weight of expectations, obligations, fear, and self-doubt. We spend so much time trying to do the "right" thing, keep everyone happy, and live up to expectations that we can lose sight of what truly matters.
Through coaching, speaking engagements, workshops, retreats, and transformational experiences, I help women uncover the beliefs, expectations, and pressures shaping their decisions so they can move forward with greater purpose, intention, and faith.
At the center of my work is Release & Receive™, a faith-centered framework that helps women release what is weighing them down and receive the peace, perspective, and possibilities God is inviting them into.
My clients often describe me as someone who creates safe spaces where they feel seen, understood, and encouraged. Through thoughtful questions, meaningful reflection, and honest conversation, I help women uncover new insights, challenge limiting perspectives, and take intentional steps forward.
A bit of my story and some fun facts…
I grew up in Kansas City, Missouri and moved to Chicagoland in 1993.
For 27 years, I worked in corporate America, and while there were many things I enjoyed about my career, I eventually felt God nudging me toward something different. Leaving a steady paycheck to start my own business was equal parts exciting and terrifying, but it has been one of the best decisions I've ever made.
As a Christian, my faith is an important part of both my life and my work. I don't have all the answers, and I certainly don't have everything figured out, but I've learned that some of life's greatest growth comes from trusting God one step at a time.
I met my husband on Match.com (yes, we are an online dating success!). We hit it off right from our first date over Mexican food (my FAVORITE), and the rest is history.
We don't have children, so our dogs have always held a special place in our hearts. Blue was like a human in a dog body - those eyes could look straight to your heart, and we miss him dearly. Shadow has taught me more patience, resilience, and problem-solving than I ever signed up for (including putting me in a wheelchair for a week). And our rescue dog, Bailey Blue, is convinced her full-time job is making sure I take breaks from work so she can stop by my office for hugs.
A few fun facts:
I can’t swim even though I’ve taken lessons twice.
I stayed in a hostel by myself the first time I visited London - and I survived!
My favorite movie is Tommy Boy.
If I'm cooking too many things at once, there's a very good chance something is getting burned.
My pet peeve is when people don’t park straight in a parking spot.
As you can see, I’m not perfect and I don’t expect that you should be either.
If you're ready to release the pressure of who you think you should be and start living from what matters most, I'd love to connect.
