Speaker • Wilderness Guide • Dog Musher • Poet

I am a speaker, wilderness guide, poet, and dog musher. But, my life’s work is building bridges. I help people reconnect with their full Wild selves and create spaces where others feel safe enough to do the same.
 

I grew up in a family that spent vacations canoeing, hiking, and exploring wild places. Early on, I knew that connection to the natural world wasn’t optional — it was essential.
 

The wilderness became one of my greatest teachers. It shaped what I know about leadership, resilience, trust, and belonging.
 

When I stand in front of hundreds of people, what I value most are the moments that feel real — the conversations and connections that remind us of our shared humanity.
 

I was also fortunate to grow up in a family that celebrated individuality. A plaque my mother made for me as a child still hangs in my home today.

It reads: “Do therefore what is good in thine eyes.”   

I’ve always understood that to mean: Be fully yourself. Keep learning who you are. And have the courage to live it wholeheartedly.