🏔️ My Mindset Shift: How the Mountains Changed Everything

When I moved to the mountains, I thought I was just changing my address.

In reality, I was changing my entire life.

The Wake-Up Call

I had a great government job in Ottawa — good salary, benefits, a pension track. But I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was trading my health and happiness for a desk and a title.

Then a friend — full of life and plans for the future — died of cancer just two months after retiring from the public service. It was a gut punch. I knew I couldn’t spend decades waiting to live my life.

So when layoffs came, I did something radical: I swapped my job with someone who wanted to stay, took the severance package, and bet on myself. That money helped me launch my gourmet food truck — my first big entrepreneurial leap.

The Mental Reset

Fast-forward to moving to Kimberley, BC — my dream mountain town. I had the location I wanted, the snowboarding I loved… but my body was failing me. I was struggling with chronic illness (EDS and mast cell disorder), exhausted and frustrated.

Then I watched Derren Brown: Miracles.

It’s a show where he debunks faith healing — but also proves that the mind has incredible power to change the body. That night, I made a choice:

I told myself a different story.

And I haven’t had debilitating symptoms since.

Rewriting My Life, One Story at a Time

That experience lit a fire. I started asking myself:

“Where am I telling myself a story about my life that I don’t like?”

And every time I found one, I rewrote it.

In 2022, after leaving my marriage, I had a series of what I can only call miracles. Perfect opportunities dropped into my lap exactly when I needed them — from business breakthroughs to new friendships to the courage to live more boldly.

Living With Trust

Now, I live with a full trust that the universe will provide — as long as I follow my passion and stay aligned with what feels right.

I know that sounds a little wild, but it works. The more I let go of fear and control, the more things fall into place — sometimes so perfectly it still blows my mind.

Why I Share This

This mindset shift is the foundation for everything I do today — from building businesses to helping other entrepreneurs and creatives do the same.

When you work with me, we don’t just build a business plan. We build a life plan — one that feels aligned, exciting, and full of possibility.

Because I’ve seen firsthand that when you change the story you’re telling yourself, you can change everything.