I have grown a lot! I am a big believer in always improving, loving who you are, and the possibilities of loving an even greater version of yourself. This mindset was instilled in me as a championship tennis player growing up, competing all over the world. Today, I help people share their awesomeness. Some people have a hard time conveying who they are. I assist people with their social media presence and show them how to put their best virtual foot forward. People are already amazing, but sometimes you can’t tell from their online presence. There are ways of tastefully sharing things about themselves from a place of gratitude in an inspiring way. I help people share their BEST online through social media. In turn, this helps people have more visibility and online presence.
Q: What are some fun activities to do in Livermore?
I really love spending time on First Street downtown. I have enjoyed speaking at the Ale House at the Real Estate meetings. I also like Wente Vineyard. It’s beautiful and I love the barrel cave and scenery.
Q: What makes the Livermore community so special?
I feel like it is a very neighborly community that sometimes gets lost in the bigger cities. In many big cities people can get caught up in the hustle and bustle. I can tell people really take care of their neighbors in this community.
Q: Please tell us about where you work and what you love about what you do?
I am an Online Presence Expert and Speaker. I focus on helping others with social media management. We just recently expanded and I actually speak all over the country and internationally. I love promoting people, what they do, and their businesses. There is definitely a ripple effect and a bigger picture that a good online presence creates.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I really like the downtown coffee shops. Panama Bay Coffee is my favorite. Of course dinner at Wente is amazing.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The first movie that comes to mind is “Regarding Henry.” I have watched it a million times. I love movies that show the transformation of a character. I love the change of not only his physical look, but also his whole demeanor.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
As beautiful as life is, it can have it’s ups and downs. Emotions even negative emotions pass like clouds in the sky. There are times when I am upset and I can’t seem to shake it. But I know when I go to sleep and wake up in the morning, I am going to be in a better place because emotions pass. We have to allow ourselves to feel, and I am always in a better place the next morning.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
I recently shot a video downtown because it’s just so cute. I like the whole look and character of downtown with the fountain, Livermore arched sign and the clock.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I feel like I am in a specific time and place when I am in Livermore.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Well right now I am undergoing a pretty extreme body challenge. I am working on changing my body composition through weight training and leaning out. I am on a fitness journey that is in alignment with trying to be the best version of myself and exploring my potential.
Q: What is your favorite holiday?
Halloween! I really like it because it is unlike any other holiday. All of the other holidays are great and important, but Halloween allows you to dress up and be your alter-ego or something other than yourself. You can express another version of yourself. The other holidays are about gratitude, giving and thanks and that is so important. Halloween is just the total opposite and it is all about YOU and taking candy! lol
Q: Who inspires you?
Jennifer Lopez because she has defied all the odds. She has said I can be this, this AND this and do all these things, have ideas, execute those ideas, help lots of people, and still have a family. She went from being an entertainer to a corporation. As a business woman, I admire that.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Haven, personal palace, relaxation
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