Q. Where does the name Blue-Eyed Birds come from?
A. It comes from a line in the Iron and Wine song Tree By The River, "a pretty pair of blue-eyed birds." If you've ever met me, you know my blue eyes make it basically impossible to hide what I'm thinking or feeling. When I was younger I saw that as a vulnerability. Now I know it's one of my greatest strengths. Eyes are our path to connection, and mine have given me the gift of deep sensitivity and transparency. Blue-Eyed Birds felt right because it's memorable, it's personal, and it speaks to who I am, a deeply intuitive, sensitive, and rare kind of bird. Have you ever seen a blue-eyed bird? They're magical.
Q. Who do you work with?
A. I work primarily with creative professionals, purpose-driven women, and socially conscious entrepreneurs who are ready to do something real with what's inside them. My clients tend to be self-aware, deeply curious, and at a point where they know something needs to shift, they just need the right support to make it happen. If you're convinced you're not creative, I'd love the chance to prove you wrong.
Q. What are your credentials?
A. I hold an MS in Creativity, Innovation and Change Leadership, a BA in Personality Psychology and English Literature, and a Community As Medicine Health Coach Training Program Certificate from Open Source Wellness, an NBHWC-approved, trauma-informed coaching program. I've spent over 15 years applying this across counseling, coaching, creative strategy, innovation, and leadership development. I'm also a creative myself, so I know firsthand what it feels like to wrestle with doubt, and what it takes to move through it.
Q. How long have you been doing this?
A. Over 15 years in various forms, and running Blue-Eyed Birds Creative officially for several years now. I've always been a teacher, storyteller, coach, and creative — these aren't roles I grew into, they're just who I am.
Q. How are you different from other coaches?
A. I'd never call myself a business coach. I'm a certified health and wellness coach and intuitive creativity expert. What makes my approach different is the integration of the emotional, the creative, and the intuitive. Most coaching stays on the surface. I go deeper, to the beliefs and patterns that are actually running the show. My work is holistic; mind, body, and spirit, and I believe that's where lasting transformation lives. No cheesy slogans, no quick fixes. Just real work that creates real change.
Q.What should I know before working with you?
A. I work best with people who are genuinely ready, curious, open, and willing to be a little uncomfortable in service of something better. I'm a highly sensitive person and empath, which means I show up fully present and I ask the same of my clients. Expect to go inward. Expect to feel things. And expect to come out the other side with more clarity, confidence, and creative energy than you walked in with.
Q. Do you do in person or Zoom meetings?
A. I work primarily via Zoom, which means I can work with clients anywhere. I'm based in Rochester, NY and occasionally available for in-person sessions locally. Reach out and we can figure out what works best.
Q. What does it cost to work with you?
A. I offer flexible options depending on what you need:
Free Discovery Call — 30 minutes, no commitment. Let's see if we're a good fit.
Single Session — $250, a great starting point.
Momentum Package — 6 sessions over 3 months, $1,200. For those ready to build real traction.
Deep Dive Package — 12 sessions over 6 months, $2,200. My flagship offering for lasting transformation.
Organizational design and creative strategy engagements are scoped individually. Reach out and we'll build a plan that fits your needs and budget.