My vision is simple

 A world where curiosity and beauty guide us back to our natural harmony, where every individual carries the wisdom of plants and bees in their daily lives—nurturing communities that thrive in collective imagination, resilience, and regenerative practice. 

Here are the six core beliefs of that vision: 

1. Story as transformation 

We believe that stories have the power to change people at a deep, resonant level, stirring imagination and insight rather than mere memorization of facts. 

2. Nature as ally and teacher

We believe in the inherent wisdom, stability, and fairness of Nature— plants and bees as our steadfast allies—and that understanding their rhythms reconnects us to our own true nature. 

3. Beauty as a catalyst for higher vibration

We believe that beauty disarms, enchants, and elevates collective consciousness—using poetic narrative and sensory-rich experiences to harmonize and strengthen the "song" of our shared hive. 

4. Curiosity and imagination as human essentials

We believe that nurturing childlike wonder—leaving our comfort zones, asking "what if," and daring to see the world richly—rekindles creativity and fosters human ingenuity in every field. 

5. Connection across all life 

We believe in the profound oneness of all living being—that every being shares the same energetic source—and that story helps us feel seen and part of something vast. 

6. Hands-on, living practice

We believe true transformation arises from embodied experience—foraging, fermenting, and crafting medicinals—so that knowledge becomes lived wisdom, not abstract doctrine.

About Me

I’m a kind of gypsy (think Vianne from Chocolat, not anyone from Snatch)

And my invisible gypsy wagon has taken me to the far reaches of Eastern Europe, the cold north of Scandinavia, and the equally cold shores of Lake Michigan. 

I’ve been a gypsy in some of the most modern buildings, the most conservative crowds, and the biggest industrial cities — dancing to a hidden fiddle all the way to Copenhagen Business School, The Second City, Tribune Tower, and the Louisiana State Capitol.

The whole time I’ve been gathering the wisdom of fermentation, the hidden codes of water, the whispers of Nature, and the green language of plants. I’ve studied herbal medicine, the secrets of bees, and all of the gypsy knowledge I could gather, from wild weed nutrition to folktales and lore.

But deep down, I’m just a Cajun from Opelousas who traveled the world only to discover that true abundance is always within your reach — and you don’t have to smell like Patchouli to weave that kind of magic. 

Here are some résumé highlights: 

• Four years of intensive herbalism training, including tongue evaluation with the master herbalist Matthew Wood
• Two year apprenticeship with Marysia Miernowska (an amazing intuitive herbalist based in California) 
• Certification in Holistic Herbalism with School of the Sacred Wild
• 10-month apprenticeship with Ariella Daly in honeybee shamanism (this includes healing with products of the hive as well as dreaming) 
• Circadian Certified with the Institute of Applied Quantum Biology (I know all about light, water, and mitochondria) 
• Mentored by Carrie Bennett (A Quantum Biology Maven)
• Trained with a chef in Copenhagen, studied fermentation with Sandor Katz, and I’ve been cooking since I was eight 
• Well-versed in food medicine, whether we’re talking Ann Wigmore, rustic meals, exotic spices, the kitchen herbs, or the power of fruit 
• Deep knowledge of historical and traditional practices related to herbalism, apitherapy, and spiritual health