I grew up dancing, singing, acting, and dreaming of Broadway. Of course, life has a way of taking you in unexpected directions, but every twist and turn has included the performing arts: community theater and open mic nights in my 20s and 30s, storytelling at a nationally-recognized haunted attraction in my 40s and 50s, Mrs. Claus during the pandemic, murder mystery dinner theater troupes, vertical-format commercials and social media campaigns—even a little background acting. Now I’m “retired” from my day job as a counselor and teacher, so I’m free to pursue my true passion!