What if you could find that missing sparkle?!

In 2020, like millions of people around the world, I was furloughed from my job, and my day-to-day life came to a grinding halt. As a mum to four sons, a wife, and a leader in Corporate America, I was shocked at my inability to cope with my new situation. No one knew my level of anxiety. I kept it hidden from the world, and I’d become an expert at sobbing in my closet. 

I had no idea at the time that I was struggling with symptoms of perimenopause. All I knew was that my depression and anxiety were at an all-time high, and a wave of chronic fatigue had taken its toll, leaving behind a shell of my former self. I didn’t recognize the woman starting back at me in the mirror. She’d completely lost her zest for life and was frankly becoming a jaded, resentful, negative, and miserable old cow! I decided enough was enough and made it my mission to figure out what was going on.

The journey to understanding and managing these symptoms was fraught with misdiagnoses and frustration. But through self-education, therapy, and a commitment to wellness, I began to reclaim my life. I founded Jotopia Productions, LLC, and authored five books in four years. Jotopia became my sanctuary, a place where even on the darkest days, I could find the sun.

Living in Jotopia is about embracing your inner light, especially when life feels overwhelming. It's about finding strength, laughter, and empowerment amidst the chaos. As a midlife mindset mentor, I help women navigate this transformative phase, rediscover their passions, and shine brightly. Whether through my books, poems, personalized coaching, or the MenoShine community, my mission is to support you in finding your own Jotopia—a place of healing, growth, and joy.