I’m Darla.

Have you noticed how life presents us with an abundance of choices and roles, and in theory that sounds really great, right? But, in reality, it usually feels overwhelming and unfulfilling, anxiety-producing and depressing.

I live to make navigating these choices—these roles—exciting, fulfilling, and, dare I say, fun. Even amidst those moments of utter despair. I love to find, and foster, the unique amazing inside me and in the women around me.

I like to peel away the layers that society, the patriarchy, capitalism, life hoist upon us. These layers that make things hard or unmanageable and find new, beautiful ways to thrive. Because life will be hard and unmanageable. But, it doesn’t have to stay that way and you don’t have to go at it alone.

If you’re looking for the scoop on me, here ya have it:

Credentials I hold:

• Bachelor of Communication in Journalism from Temple University.

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation (ICF)

• Trained by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC)

I’ve coached for over 1,000 hours and some might say I’ve lived 1,000 lives. Careers I have had in this lifetime:

• IP law firm and human resources director

• Food and lifestyle writer for a major newspaper

• Director of catering for a sustainable food empire

• Private chef in Dubai

• Director of a meat cooperative in rural America

• Farm volunteer in Georgia

• Sales director (I apparently like directing…)

• Co-founder of a non-profit aiding farmers

• Aspiring book author

• Conference presenter (NY, GA)

• Mother to an only child, and wife to a spouse who travels half the time

• Head of communications and outreach at a grassroots NGO

• And I may have co-created the pilot episode of a documentary series about food, fashion, and music in small-town America