My Story
Early Life
I grew up in the rolling hills of East Tennessee surrounded by strong determined women who taught me the power of grace resilience and possibility. My grandmother Mimi with her timeless elegance and warmth showed me that true leadership begins with heart.
After graduating from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville I set out on a lifelong journey of growth leadership and purpose. Those early years shaped my belief that women can create both impact and joy without compromise and success, means nothing if it isn’t aligned with who we truly are.
Career
With more than 25 years of leadership experience including a high-impact role as a corporate executive with a Fortune 500 company I understand the challenges women face when navigating male-dominated industries. Those years taught me the power of resilience vision and authentic leadership.
My transition from corporate leader to founder of Lead with Positivity™ the parent company of The AI Empowered Female Entrepreneur™ brand was more than a career move. It was a calling to help women lead with purpose and confidence through the power of AI and heart-centered strategy.
In 2024 I was honored to receive First Place in Women in Tech, Science & Engineering from the Americas Women Changing the World Awards and in 2025, Global Bronze Award for Tech Leader of the Year and Bronze for Woman in Professional Services.
Every step of my career has been rooted in one mission to empower women to rise lead with authenticity and build lives filled with freedom purpose and joy.
Giving Back
My mission goes beyond business. I’m here to build an empire that uplifts others and creates lasting global impact. Through my leadership programs scholarships and community mentorships I help women around the world find their voice own their power and step into freedom.
I proudly support organizations like Girls Inc. that champion the next generation of confident strong and inspired young women. From speaking at international women’s events to mentoring rising leaders I’m dedicated to creating a ripple effect of empowerment that changes the world one woman at a time.
Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond I’m developing two major initiatives close to my heart. The first will help underrepresented young women and men start digital businesses with just a laptop and an internet connection opening doors to financial independence and creative freedom. The second will focus on expanding access to care by supporting the training of more Board Certified Behavioral Analysts and Registered Behavioral Technicians so families with neurodiverse children no longer have to wait years for a diagnosis or support.
These initiatives reflect my belief that when we empower people with tools education and opportunity we create real and lasting change for generations to come.
Personal Life
I’m a wife mother and proud mom to a neurodiverse kiddo a role that has deepened my compassion creativity and commitment to building a more inclusive world. As a Certified Life Coach NLP Practitioner and Reiki Practitioner I bring together spirituality and strategy in both my life and my business creating space for ambition and alignment.
Whether I’m at home with my family in Tennessee or on stage in London I believe in living with intention balancing success with soul and redefining what it means to truly thrive.