My Fall Announcements
Giving Back, Growing, and Gifting Wellness
A Season of Celebration & Support
The autumn leaves are falling, soon to feed the earth. As we transition into the last two months of the year, we tend to turn inward. We prepare for winter festivities, gather our accomplishments, and wrap up our remaining tasks so we can snuggle up and feed our souls with warmth and comfort. This is a particularly special time for me, as my own preparations for Diabetes Awareness Month begin to take shape. I hope you are as excited as I am about all the updates I have to share.
Giving Back for Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes Awareness Month was established in 1982 by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). It coincides with World Diabetes Day, observed on November 14th in honor of the discovery of insulin (Frederick Banting’s birthday). During this month, you’ll see diabetics sharing their stories, pharmacies hosting free A1c screenings, and healthcare facilities distributing educational materials.
To me, this month is exciting because I’m finally in a position to contribute in a meaningful way and give back to my community. That’s why I’m gifting ten (10) free 90-minute, 1-on-1 coaching sessions.
Who its for: Anyone who is currently diagnosed with diabetes of any type. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or want to navigate the end of the year more intentionally, this is for you! During our 90-minute session, we will explore your personal strengths, creatively find ways to bring more joy into your life with diabetes, and design an actionable plan to ring in the new year.
If you’re anything like me, you might be thinking, “Eh, talking to someone I don’t know about stuff I think about all the time? No thank you.” I get it. We can chat via text to get to know each other first. Let me assure you, this will be a joyful, collaborative experience—not me telling you what to do.
How to Enter:
To apply, simply message me directly using the button below.
Write the word “ENERGY” so I know you’re interested in a free session.
Tell me one thing you’d hope to get out of our session together.
Deadline: November 13th. Winners will be randomly selected and announced on November 14th.
Discounts for my Creative Community !
Another way I wanted to give back this November is to celebrate all my creative folk who consistently inspire hope and bring more color into this world. What is a creative, you ask? A creative is someone whose professional work is defined as “creative,” someone who likes to make things as a hobby or passion project, someone who has studied art, or anyone who is curious about unlocking their inner creative.
This is for you!
Discounts on all my coaching packages!
20% off ALL Multi-Session Coaching Packages:
3-MonthTransformational Wellness Package (12 sessions)
1-Month Momentum Maintenance Package (4 sessions)
The Art of Wellbeing Package (9 sessions) .
Use code: CREATIVE20
15% off Single Sessions
Wellness Vision Refresh (90min)
Single Coaching Session (60min)
Use code: CREATIVE15
Duration: Valid for the entire month of November!
Give The Gift of Wellness!
Keep my services in mind this holiday season. All my coaching packages are available as gift certificates. It’s a unique, meaningful, and deeply supportive alternative to traditional holiday gifts. I often enjoy giving gifts like these to others because I find it difficult to invest in my own wellbeing most of the time. It’s much easier to put someone else’s wellbeing before your own, so help a friend or family member out and give them an opportunity to connect with themselves in a sustainable, joyful way.
Click the button below to view all gift-able coaching packages.
Catch Me On Air & In The Gallery
CheechableLIVN TV Appearance
Thats right! I’m going to be on TV!
I’ll be featured as a guest on the talk show CheechableLIVN on Portland Public Access - channel 22. I’ll be talking about my what coaching is, why it’s so helpful for people living with chronic illnesses and how you can access my (virtual) services.
What: You’ll be a featured guest on the talk show CheechableLIVN.
Air Date: Thursday, November 27th at 11:00 PM.
Where: Channel 22 and on the @CheechableLIVE YouTube channel.
What is CheechableLIVN?
CheechableLIVN is a lifestyle talk show to inspire, instruct and invigorate our enthusiasm for LIVN life to its fullest. Your host, Cheech, guides you through experimentation, cultural research, and design as the pathways to sustainable futures. The commercial landscape of the 21st Century has shown us needs in social, economic, and environmental perspectives that have been previously underrepresented. Cheechable LIVN conversations are representative of humanities’ future opportunities and concerns, like sustainable community systems, new experiential language, and creating space.
I’ve recently joined The Chronic Pain Project! Although we all share the unfortunate experience of living with chronic pain, together we speak about our experiences through artwork. Its a powerful connection of deeper understanding, and empathy. As we head towards the end of the year we are looking forward to showing more of our artwork publicly in January. You can learn more about the project here.
If you are someone living with chronic pain and are interested in joining in, there is an open call for the next show in Jan. Illuminating the Invisible: The Beauty Behind the Pain opens January 8, 2026 at the Southwest Community Center in Portland, Oregon, running through February 20.
To learn more visit the Chronic Pain Project substack where you will find all the details and more!
They are also seeking new board members. Learn more and apply by clicking the button below.
Adventure Awaits: Type 1 Climbs November Camp
Speaking of diabetes community support, I’m excited to share about a wonderful organization called Type 1 Climbs - a rock climbing school specifically designed for type 1 diabetics. Founded by someone who has been living with T1D for 38 years and has been climbing for two decades, this organization specializes in guiding people with chronic conditions, with an emphasis on managing diabetes in wilderness settings.
Joshua Tree Camp & Climb - November 21-23
This November, Type 1 Climbs is hosting a special 3-day, 2-night camp in the beautiful Joshua Tree, California. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow T1D climbers while enjoying the great outdoors!
What to Expect:
Rock climbing during the day
Stargazing at night
Camping for both nights (or day participation is welcome too)
A supportive community of T1D climbers and their friends/family
Event Details:
When: November 21 @ 2:00 pm - November 23 @ 5:00 pm
Where: Joshua Tree, California
Cost: This event runs entirely on donations!
T1D participants attend for FREE
Non-T1D friends and family: $30 suggested donation
Ready for an adventure?
As the autumn leaves continue to fall and we embrace this season of reflection and gratitude, I’m thrilled to share these opportunities with you all. Whether you’re living with diabetes, exploring your creative side, looking for meaningful gift ideas, or simply interested in learning more about chronic pain through art, there’s something here for everyone in our community.
Thank you for your continued support and for being part of this journey with me. Your engagement, feedback, and enthusiasm fuel my work and inspire me to keep growing and giving back. I hope these offerings bring some warmth and joy to your season, and I look forward to connecting with many of you in the coming months.
Wishing you a beautiful autumn filled with comfort, creativity, and community!
So kind of you to offer sessions to those with diabetes. I'm sure they will get great value from your caring coaching. Thanks also for the shout out, we are glad to have you as part of our community! We are excited to add some new artists to our next exhibit.